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- 1Humanoid robot can now cry on command●Humanoid robots are getting even creepier (this one can cry on command) https://www.engadget.com/2266933/humanoid-robot-
Engineers have demonstrated a humanoid robot capable of producing tears on demand, adding to a growing list of lifelike behaviours in machines built to mimic humans. The demo is drawing reactions ranging from fascination to unease, with many saying the emotional display tips into the uncanny valley rather than making the robot feel more relatable.
- 2TikTok to pay Alabama $100 million in addiction lawsuit settlement●TikTok will pay Alabama $100 million to settle social media addiction lawsuit https://www.engadget.com/2269822/tiktok-wi
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama $100 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company designed its platform to be addictive, particularly for young users. The settlement marks another legal setback for the social media company as US states continue pressing tech firms over the mental health effects of their products on children and teenagers.
- 3Apple ordered to pay $5.7 billion in patent case●Apple hit with a $5.7 billion verdict for alleged patent infringement https://www.engadget.com/2269826/apple-hit-with-a-
Apple has been hit with a $5.7 billion verdict over allegations that it infringed a patent, according to a report by Engadget. The ruling, if it stands, would be one of the largest patent judgments against the company, and attention is turning to whether Apple will appeal.
- 4Gemini Live vs. ChatGPT Voice: the battle for natural AI conversation●📰 Gemini Live vs. ChatGPT Voice: Which AI offers a more natural conversation? Speaking with an AI chatbot can be a littl
Google and OpenAI are competing to make voice conversations with AI chatbots feel more natural and less awkward. A new comparison of Gemini Live and ChatGPT Voice, reported by Engadget, examines which assistant handles spoken interaction better, as both companies push to make talking to AI feel closer to a real human conversation.
- 5App Lets You Pair An Apple Watch With Android●This App Lets You Use An Apple Watch With An Android Phone
An app has been released that allows an Apple Watch to be used with an Android phone, a combination Apple does not officially support. The news was reported by Engadget. Details about how the app works, which watch features are supported, and any limitations have not been confirmed, so the practical value of the pairing remains to be seen.