ot Anti-lockdown protest broken up by police in London By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:34:00 +0100 Police made a number of arrests and issued fines as they broke up a small anti-lockdown protest in central London. Full Article
ot 346 new coronavirus deaths in the UK, taking total to 31,587 By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:14:00 +0100 Another 346 people have died in the UK after testing positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 31,587. Full Article
ot Domino’s will start delivering pizzas via an autonomous robot this fall By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:53:05 +0000 Domino's plans to start delivering pizzas using an autonomous, unmanned vehicle. The announcement is the latest example of technology companies using robots to deliver food. Full Article
ot Children battling cancer can’t always express their feelings. Now a robotic duck is doing it for them. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:00:37 +0000 Known as “My Special Aflac Duck,” the robot is merging play with tools that help doctors do their jobs. Full Article
ot This seafood restaurant’s latest catch: Chinese robots that greet customers and deliver food By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 11:00:36 +0000 A newly opened Delaware seafood restaurant has a unique item on its menu: robot servers. The machines are the latest example of intelligent machines working in the restaurant industry. Full Article
ot A hit-and-run scooter crash nearly killed him. Now he’s fighting for the data that could reveal the rider’s identity. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:32:19 +0000 A Chicago cyclist was injured by an electric scooter rider who fled the scene. Now he's gone to court to get the city's scooter companies to turn over personal information about their riders and their history. Full Article
ot Walmart has added virtual reality to its assessment of an employee’s potential By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 20:35:18 +0000 For the past few months, the nation’s largest employer has begun evaluating workers using an experimental tool: virtual reality. Full Article
ot After death of YouTube star, Amazon will push for e-scooter safety warnings in the U.K. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:00:31 +0000 Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, will ask electronic scooter manufacturers to make clear in their online listings that their devices cannot be used on public roads. Full Article
ot The world is getting hotter. Can temperature-controlled clothing provide some relief? By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:08:31 +0000 Sony has introduced a new product called the Reon Pocket, which operates like a mobile air conditioner that fits inside clothing. Full Article
ot Amazon’s autonomous robots have started delivering packages in a new location: Southern California By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 19:30:22 +0000 After nearly eight months of knowledge-gathering street tests and thousands of successful deliveries, Amazon has announced that its delivery robots have begun delivering packages to customers in Irvine, Calif. Full Article
ot Researchers just created a robotic lens that can be controlled by the eyes By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 20:22:11 +0000 A team of researchers at the University of California at San Diego have created a soft robotic lens that responds to eye movements. Full Article
ot Japanese researchers want to give granny a robotic monkey tail By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:00:18 +0000 Japanese researchers at Keio University have unveiled a robotic tail that has been designed to be worn by elderly people who struggle to maintain their balance. Full Article
ot Meet ‘Mindar,’ the robotic Buddhist priest By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:30:30 +0000 A Japanese temple has settled on a new plan for connecting with the masses, one that channels ancient wisdom through the technology of the future. Full Article
ot Hyundai’s solution for navigating traffic-clogged cities: Mounting an electric scooter on your car By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 12:00:40 +0000 Hyundai, one of the world’s largest automakers, is exploring adding e-scooters to their vehicles. The company has released an e-scooter prototype that is charged using electricity produced while driving. Full Article
ot Cities, not rural areas, are the real Internet deserts By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 The “digital divide” is back in the news, with both Democratic presidential candidates and incumbent government officials promising billions to provide high-speed Internet to millions of Americans in rural areas who don’t currently have access to it at home. The digital divide, however, is not a rural problem. Full Article
ot Three years ago it could barely walk. Now Atlas the humanoid robot is doing gymnastics. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:00:20 +0000 Three years ago it was barely walking. Now, Atlas, the humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics is performing gymnastic routines that mimic professional athletes. Full Article
ot Istanbul’s new airport is one of the world’s largest. A fleet of humanoid robots is helping passengers find their way around. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:00:26 +0000 How do you help millions of passengers navigate one of the world's largest airports? In Turkey, the answer is a fleet of humanoid robots. Full Article
ot Caltech’s latest creation: A hovering, bird-like robot that could someday explore Mars By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:20:21 +0000 Researchers at Caltech have unveiled a complex new robot with the ability move between flight and walking on two legs. The machine unique design was inspired by birds. Full Article
ot It’s never been easier to avoid walking. A cargo-carrying robot might change that. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:00:56 +0000 A new robot from a Boston start-up is designed to make walking easier by carrying your belongings for you. Full Article
ot This robotic hand learned to solve a Rubik’s Cube on its own — just like a human. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 22:43:10 +0000 The goal, researchers say, was to create a robot that learns the way humans do — through trial and error. Eventually, those robots could be used to complete tasks — in a warehouse or perhaps on the surface of a new planet — with more autonomy. Full Article
ot Wanted: ‘Friendly’ human face for global army of humanoid robots. Apply within. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 16:01:10 +0000 A British firm claims it has been hired by a mysterious robotics company to find the perfect face for a new fleet of humanoid robots. Full Article
ot At this Chinese hotel, the bellhops have been replaced by talking robots By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:04:46 +0000 Robots are showing up in more and more hotels all over the world. A Washington Post reporter's video captures what it's like to interact with one. Full Article
ot Boston Dynamics’ ‘terrifying’ robotic dogs have been put to work by at least one police agency By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:43:41 +0000 Boston Dynamics began began leasing their robotic dogs to the public this year. One of their first customers: The Massachusetts State Police. Full Article
ot Walmart teams with Nuro’s robot cars to deliver groceries in Houston By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:34:08 +0000 Walmart, the nation's largest employer, announced a partnership with Nuro, a Silicon Valley startup called this week. The two companies will begin delivering groceries to customers in Houston this year using autonomous vehicles. Full Article
ot Four fantasy football quarterbacks to replace 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:37:02 +0000 Garoppolo was forced to leave the game against the Chiefs after taking a hit in the fourth quarter. Full Article
ot Fantasy Football start/sit tips for Week 4: Rams won’t trouble Kirk Cousins By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:49:59 +0000 The Vikings will face off against the 3-0 Los Angeles Rams, which normally would trigger an automatic sit for any passing attack, but the Rams, on short rest, will be without cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters. Full Article
ot The fantasy football players you need in your Week 4 lineup By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:54:06 +0000 Joe Flacco's the way to go if you need a quarterback this week. And yes, we know what you're thinking. Full Article
ot NFL Week 4 ATS picks: The Patriots are no sure thing against the Dolphins By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 13:39:46 +0000 New England has a negative point differential heading into Week 4 for the first time since 2008. Full Article
ot NFL Week 5 betting tips: Target the Ravens and Patriots By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:39:58 +0000 Getting a jump on early lines can give bettors added value in their wagering. Here are three teams to focus on for Week 5. Full Article
ot Notre Dame joins the lead pack for College Football Playoff By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:38:38 +0000 With their win over the Cardinal, the Irish have elevated themselves into the top tier. Full Article
ot Fantasy Football start/sit tips for Week 5: Start Redskins QB Alex Smith against the Saints By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:20:12 +0000 Smith has lived up to expectations in 2018, completing 66 of 96 passes (career-high 69 percent) for 767 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Full Article
ot Patriots are your best play in eliminator and survivor pools for Week 5 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:14:46 +0000 The Patriots put their stamp back on the AFC East after throttling the Miami Dolphins 38-7 on Sunday. The Colts are next. Full Article
ot Fantasy Football start/sit tips for Week 6: Avoid Cowboys QB Dak Prescott By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:53:44 +0000 Prescott's touchdown rate is down and his interception rate is up for the second straight season. Full Article
ot Fantasy Football start/sit tips for Week 7: Patriots' Sony Michel a smart play against the Bears By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:14:46 +0000 Michel will face a Chicago Bears defense that stops opposing rushers a league-low 13 percent of the time. Full Article
ot College Football Playoff projections: Ohio State loss introduces a little chaos By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:05:39 +0000 While Clemson and Alabama appear to be locks for the postseason bracket, Ohio State's loss opens up the bottom two spots to a few different tiers of teams. Full Article
ot Fantasy Football start/sit tips for Week 8: Expect a slow week from the Saints' Michael Thomas By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 14:09:08 +0000 Thomas and the Saints will have to contend with a Vikings defense that has limited No. 1 receivers to an average of 53 yards per game. Full Article
ot Week 9 fantasy football waiver wire is all about the passing game By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:29:32 +0000 A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) plus Odell Beckham Jr. (New York Giants) are among the top fantasy receivers off next week. Full Article
ot Fantasy Football start/sit tips Week 9: Adrian Peterson won’t slow down against the Falcons By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:24:19 +0000 Six teams are on a bye this week, giving stars like Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham Jr., Andrew Luck, Zach Ertz and A.J. Green the week off. Here are three players that could have big games in their stead. Full Article
ot Four long shots for Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup races By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Nov 2018 10:00:19 +0000 Favorites have won 99 of 318 races (31 percent) in the Breeders’ Cup. Full Article
ot College Football Playoff projections: Alabama, Clemson at the top, but don’t count out Tier 2 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:32:38 +0000 Michigan, Georgia and Oklahoma scrambling for final spots. Full Article
ot NL rookie of the year race between Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna Jr. is impossibly tight By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:00:53 +0000 The Braves' Acuna appears to be a runaway winner right now, but a closer look shows Soto had a tremendous impact on the Nationals. Full Article
ot Fantasy Football start/sit tips Week 10: Bench all Redskins players. Like now. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:22:22 +0000 It's a bad week to own a Washington skill position player, but a great time to get Tevin Coleman and other into your lineup. Full Article
ot The fantasy football players you need in your Week 12 lineup By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:30:05 +0000 Last Sunday, Jameis Winston started the game on the Buccaneers' bench. Here's why he needs to be in your lineup this week. Full Article
ot Fantasy Football start/sit tips Week 12: Cowboys will have no trouble stopping the Redskins By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:07:29 +0000 Washington will be without their starting right guard, right tackle, left guard, left tackle, center and starting quarterback on Sunday, making the Dallas defense a very solid pickup. Full Article
ot Fantasy Football start/sit tips Week 13: Backup running backs take center stage By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:34:03 +0000 If you were relying on Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette to help you this week you’re going to need a back up plan. Full Article
ot The AFC’s final playoff spot is between the Colts and Ravens and no one else By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:44:08 +0000 Even with the Dolphins, Broncos, Bengals and Titans within striking distance, if you are hoping for a dramatic playoff push in the AFC to end the season, bad news: there won’t be any. Full Article
ot Week 14 NFL betting tips: The Cowboys' potential surges while the Packers’ fades By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:14:33 +0000 Meanwhile there's not much value left in division title futures, with the Los Angeles Rams (-15000), New Orleans Saints (-3300) and New England Patriots (-5000) are all huge favorites to win their respective divisions. Full Article
ot The fantasy football players you need in your lineup for Week 14 By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:10:53 +0000 There are a number of players with favorable matchups this week, but none as palatable as Cowboys WR Amari Cooper. Full Article
ot Fantasy Football start/sit tips Week 14: Trust Kirk Cousins over Andrew Luck, Cam Newton By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:41:49 +0000 Cousins's next opponent, the Seattle Seahawks, has been kind to fantasy quarterbacks of late, surrendering at least 21 fantasy points in each of the last four contests. Full Article
ot Week 15 waiver wire tips: Two helpful defenses available for the fantasy football playoffs By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Dec 2018 21:33:03 +0000 The fantasy football regular season has come to an end but that doesn’t make the waiver wire any less important, especially if you have been streaming quarterbacks and defenses to make it this far. Full Article