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This MIT Robot Wants to Use Your Reflexes to Walk and Balance

A new two-way teleoperation system sends your motions to the robot and the robot's motions to you




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Is it Time for Tech to Stop Moving Fast and Breaking Things?

Leaders in Silicon Valley—both the real one and the fictional one on HBO—started this week by debating the responsibilities of tech companies




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In the 17th Century, Leibniz Dreamed of a Machine That Could Calculate Ideas

The machine would use an “alphabet of human thoughts” and rules to combine them



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  • robotics/artificial-intelligence

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Harvard's UrchinBot Is One of the Weirdest Looking Robots We've Ever Seen

The unique body and locomotion strategies of echinoderms inspired this robot that emulates a juvenile sea urchin




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China Says Its Mars Landing Technology Is Ready for 2020

Spacecraft propulsion systems are ready for China’s daring touchdown attempt on the red planet




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The Blogger Behind "AI Weirdness" Thinks Today's AI Is Dumb and Dangerous

Janelle Shane talks about the absurdity, perils, and limits of AI



  • robotics
  • robotics/artificial-intelligence

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For Centuries, People Dreamed of a Machine That Could Produce Language. Then OpenAI Made One

OpenAI’s GPT-2 program churns out natural language that’s remarkably coherent—and that’s a problem



  • robotics
  • robotics/artificial-intelligence

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Skydio 2 Review: This Is the Drone You Want to Fly

Flying this $999 obstacle-dodging drone is a magical experience




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Japanese Researchers Teaching Robots to Repair Themselves

Whether for maintenance or augmentation, robots that can use tools on themselves are more independent and capable




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Video Friday: This Robot Refuses to Fall Down Even if You Hit, Shove It

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos




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Laura Linney Shading Lesser Actresses Won Late Night This Week

Not every actor is Linney-caliber.



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Tekashi 6ix9ine Is a Black Hole

We can’t stop him because we must know what happens next; our curiosity is his source of power.




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Little Richard, Chief Architect of Rock, Dead at 87

His cause of death is unknown.




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Chinese airlines eye Qantas

It could be a matter of time before a Chinese airline tries to buy a strategic stake in Qantas.




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Agent payouts to shift stock

Agents are being offered double the normal commission to help shift apartments throughout capital cities.




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Google ने बनाया स्पेशल डूडल, घर बैठे लें सकेंगे Hip Hop म्यूजिक का मजा

गूगल का आज का डूडल बेहद ही खास है। क्योंकि यूजर्स इस डूडल के जरिए हिप-हॉप म्यूजिक को अपने हिसाब से क्रिएट कर सकते हैं। दरअसल, गूगल ने लॉकडाउन के चलते लोगों की बोरियत को दूर करने के लिए आज के डूडल में Hip Hop म्यूजिक गेम को दर्शाया है।




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Fallout forensics hike radiation toll

Global data on Fukushima challenge Japanese estimates.




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The Medium Release confirmed for Xbox Series X and PC with Silent Hill vibes



The makers of Blair Witch, Observer and Layers of Fear today announced a new psychological horror game - The Medium.




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RPGCast – Episode 257: “Remember This Podcast?”

EA loves microtransactions. Anna loves farming sims. Square Enix loves trademarks. Chris loves pirates. Mac addicts love…well…any game ports. Manny loves Devil Summoner. Zenimax loves...




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RPGCast – Episode 300: “This…Is…RPGCast!”

From heroes to Henry, the road to RPGCast’s 300th episode was full of shovelware and Tidus’s nipples. Celebrate with us as we reminisce about poor...




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RPGCast – Episode 307: “I Think I’m A Clone Now”

“Do you want to build a Persona clone? Come on let’s go license Unity. We never make JRPGs anymore. Stop building FPS games. It’s like...




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RPGCast – Episode 313: “Dr. Phil’s RPG Therapy”

Today, Anna and Chris get counseled. Phil gets jealous of someone’s fishing skills. Cassandra gets every support conversation. And you, dear listener, get a podcast!




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RPGCast – Episode 339: “Angry Phil”

Everyone lets Manny know he needs a 3DS. Phil breaks his 3DS. Anna Marie leaves the show half way through to go play her 3DS....




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RPGCast – Episode 348: “You Know, That Funny Thing I Said”

Chris has to resist the lure of the bratwurst to record a show. Anna Marie has to match 3. Alice has to deliver missiles…wait…she didn’t...




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RPGCast – Episode 373: “Banned from Punching”

Anna Marie gets bribed. Chris gets a new MMO to play. Alice exchanges spaceships for duneships. Alex gets isometric. Jonathan learns how to fly.




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RPGCast – Episode 393: “Plushie Pre-Nup”

Chris clicks, Anna Marie goes on a Pokédate, Alex turns into a van, and Kelley is a Yo-kai. Ok, that may not be entirely accurate....




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RPGCast – Episode 398: “I Think You Mean Seven…?”

Today’s podcast has a feline bend, but we still aren’t the official Cat Fancy podcast. The full crew is here today with tons of games,...




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RPGCast – Episode 408: “His name is Tidus”

A new year brings a new podcast. Well a new episode at least. No new releases though. It’s as though no one is ready for...




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RPGCast – Episode 424: “Insiders Think We’re Crazy”

Chris confesses his lack of Fire Emblemy skill. Anna Marie confesses her love for melty slimes. Simon sleeps for most of the show. But all...




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RPGCast – Episode 425: “Licking His Cartridge”

Kelley gets a Switch. Chris gets a GM mode. Anna Marie gets a new world of secrets. And Alice gets more football to manage? What?




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RPGCast – Episode 435: “This Deck Was Funded With Miniskirts”

The RPG Cast crew gets tempted to buy all the collector’s editions today. We also then find out all the release dates. Now excuse us...




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RPGCast – Episode 441: “Put A T-Shirt There”

This week I have a challenge for you. Yes, you, the person reading this description. Call our voicemail at 608-729-4098 and leave a message about...




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RPGCast – Episode 460: “Ten X Cross: Chi”

While Johnathan defends his pride from Scar, Alex practices being Daduza. Christopher learns that it’s hard work owning a TurboGrafx. Anna Marie, meanwhile, has been...




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RPGCast – Episode 466: “Hello Shirtless Angel”

Chris gets stared down by kangaroos while playing every game in existence. Anna Marie shows us her kangaskhan. Kelley does a blind taste test of...




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RPGCast – Episode 467: “Cursed Like Adol On A Ship”

Anna Marie puts shirts on. Chris enters mania. Kelley needs a loot box. And you, dear listener, what are you playing? Oh yeah, that car is totally the Ghostbusters car.




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RPGCast – Episode 478: “Chime Chime”

Technical snafus won’t get us down! Before our trip to Las Vegas we discuss how Chris really needs a Switch (but there’s no way he’s getting one) as well as cRPGs both modern and retro, as Jonathan joins the crew this week. Can you tell we lost half the audio?




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RPGCast – Episode 486: “Stuck On Some Yoshi Fight”

Welcome to the new year! We played a lot of games over the holiday break – some new, some old. We also talk about your gaming goals and two upcoming RPGamer features. Please be excited.




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RPGCast – Episode 502: “#Chickenshame”

Kelly commits fowl atrocities. Chris gets satisfied. Josh does a musical number. Pascal takes a cold steel shower. And Peter is streaming now at mixer.com/peterthomas6!




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RPGCast – Episode 506: “Luigi Tries His Hardest”

We’re back from our mini-vacation and #JRPGJuly is in full swing. Now playing includes praise for Persona Q2, FF14, and Atelier Lulua. We're also impressed with how everyone agrees in the feedback section. Now I must go find Chris and comfort him as he laments Marle.




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RPGCast – Episode 515: “Jerky Goose Things”

HONK! This week’s RPGCast has almost everyone playing a different game. HONK! We also discuss plenty of news and your feedback. HONK!




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RPGCast – Episode 516: “Listening to Link Drown Is the Cutest Thing”

While Chris destroys Anna Marie's right joycon (press R to pay respects), the rest of the cast discusses their now playing, the news of the week, and there are still far too many games releasing every week. Please save us.




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RPG Cast – Episode 535: “Hand-Washing Song”

We’re all cooped up, but that doesn’t mean the video game news stops! Well, it actually was a little slimmer this week, but Anna Marie, Chris, Jonathan, Kelley, and Peter still have plenty of games to discuss. We also have an impromptu hand-washing sing-along?




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RPG Cast – Episode 540: “Dooting While I Was Muting”

Alex, Josh, Kelley, and Peter join hosts Chris and Anna Marie for a lively show, but be warned: CONTAINS PERSONA 5 ROYAL AND FINAL FANTASY 7 REMAKE SPOILERS in the Now Playing section. Beyond that, the panel discusses news of the day, including the bizarre Cooking Mama drama. Hey, that rhymes!




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RPG Cast – Episode 541: “Let Him Explain!”

We’re back with a juicy show to kick off May. Alex, Chris, Josh, and Kelley join host Anna Marie for a catch-up segment of what we’ve all been playing for the last two weeks. News of the last two weeks gets a little weird as games are being delayed left and right, yet Indivisible somehow gets released early? What a weird world we live in.




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Coronavirus Live: Scottish death toll hits 1811 and FM says lockdown must stay in place

Keep up to date with all the latest coronavirus news from Glasgow, Scotland and beyond - LIVE




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Corona in Delhi : 448 नए मामले आए सामने, कुल संक्रमितों की संख्या 5980 हुई, चार इलाके कंटेनमेंट जोन की सूची से बाहर

चार मई से शुरू हुए लॉकडाउन के तीसरे चरण का आज चौथा दिन है लेकिन कोरोना संक्रमण के मामले राजधानी में खत्म होते नहीं दिख रहे।




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Coronavirus in Delhi: 338 नए मामले आए सामने, कुल संक्रमितों की संख्या बढ़कर 6318 हुई

दिल्ली समेत पूरे देश में आज लॉकडाउन के तीसरे चरण का पांंचवां दिन है। हालांकि दिल्ली में अब भी यह मामले कम होने का नाम नहीं ले रहे हैं। यहां पढ़ें दिनभर के अपडेट्स....




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Coronavirus in Delhi Live: 224 नए मामले आए सामने, कुल 6542 संक्रमित, अबतक 68 की मौत

दिल्ली में कोरोना वायरस के चलते हुए लॉकडाउन के तीसरे चरण का आज छठा दिन है। हालांकि अब भी दिल्ली में पॉजिटिव केसों की संख्या कम नहीं हो रही है।





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Splashing out in Paris: Balenciaga floods venue for fashion show

Waters lap perilously close to audience as grand capes and latex trench coats are modelled

How to make the fashion industry engage with the climate crisis? Flood the venue, and submerge the front row.

Arriving at the Balenciaga show in Paris on Sunday morning, the audience found themselves entering at the periphery of what looked like a sports stadium, with banks of flip-up plastic seats around a central oval. In pitch blackness, it was hard to tell exactly, but attendants were on hand with torches, and strict instructions not to proceed beyond the third row.

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