China launches the first universal humanoid robot priced at $90,000
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have a robot that could be your friend, your assistant, or your teacher? That's the proposition of the H1, the first universal humanoid robot from Unitree, a pioneering Chinese company in quadruped robotics. The H1 is a bipedal robot that looks like a human but boasts superior capabilities in terms of speed, strength, and endurance. Unitree unveiled the H1 in August 2023 through a video showcasing some of its abilities, including walking, running, jumping, kicking, climbing stairs, dancing, a…
Apple Vision Pro: the revolution of visual technology arrives in the market
And Apple has once again surprised the market! The technology giant has just announced the release of its latest product, the Apple Vision Pro, which is destined to revolutionize the way we interact with the visual world. With a sleek design and advanced features, this device promises to offer a unique, immersive, and engaging experience like never before. The Apple Vision Pro combines the latest augmented reality technology with powerful hardware and innovative software. With it, users will be able to dive into a digital world integrated with…
The history behind nonstick pans: teflon
The history of nonstick pans dates back to the 20th century, when they were developed as an alternative to conventional cookware, which often required excessive use of oil or fat to prevent food from sticking. The first nonstick pan was introduced to the market in the 1930s and was coated with a substance called Teflon, also known as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE): a synthetic material that has an extremely smooth surface and is resistant to high temperatures. This allows food to slide off easily without sticking. Initially, products with this…
Meet the iKnife: the innovation that promises to speed up accurate diagnosis of uterine cancer
Many women are afraid of having uterine cancer, as it is the fourth most common type of cancer among them, but there is a device called iKnife that can help detect cancerous cells in uterine tissue within seconds. Developed by Professor Zoltan Takats, from the Department of Metabolism, Digestion, and Reproduction at Imperial College London, the iKnife uses electric currents to differentiate between cancerous and healthy tissue by analyzing the smoke emitted when biopsy tissue is vaporized after being removed from the uterus. In a study involvi…
Know when an application is using your phone to get information
Have you noticed that - out of nowhere, different symbols and colours sometimes appear on your iPhone? Some of these lights indicate that the apps are using your data at that moment, and this is not something irregular or prohibited, after all, when you download an app and click on accepting the terms of conditions without reading the requested conditions, you are giving permission for companies to have access to certain content. But so that we know exactly when this happens, Apple provides colours that indicate these actions. So stay tuned wh…
Are social networks bad? 24h trial without using them
Have you ever tried to do a digital detox? The idea of staying away from the cell phone screen has been gaining strength in the artistic community, according to the DW website in a report on the subject. In the article, DW pointed out that celebrities like Ed Sheeran, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez left social networks for a while, each with their own personal reasons: “hate speech, excessive screen time and narcissism that prevails in the networks”, said DW. However, it is not possible to say for sure how good or …
He revolutionized international trade, and you don't even know who he is
Thanks to Malcom McLean's genius idea, today it is possible to ship goods 20 times faster and cheaper to an ever-increasing number of destinations. Who is he and how has he revolutionized international trade since the second half of the 20th century? Well, read on and find out! Who was Malcolm McLean Malcom McLean was born in North Carolina, United States, on November 14, 1913. Due to the financial condition of his parents, Malcom and his brothers could not go to college, so they decided to buy a used truck and go to work. In the same year…
New WhatsApp update allows you to chat with yourself without using group
So, have you ever managed to chat with yourself via WhatsApp, but without using a group where there's only you in there? If not, rest assured that the new update must be arriving on your phone. How the new self-chat update will work The new WhatsApp update allows you to send absolutely everything, as you normally do with other people. You will have the right to receive photos, videos, files, text and audio messages, emojis, etc. from yourself. And accessing the messaging system is very simple: look for yourself as if you were looking for …
Hidden camera is found by couple in apartment rented through airbnb in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
The camera was seen by the couple Ana Lúcia Bezerra and Júlia Stoppa after one of them noticed a different glow coming from a closet that was in the bedroom. They were only sure about the suspicion after taking a flash photo of the place and opening a compartment disguised as decoration. According to Ana Lúcia, the couple was recorded for at least a week until they discovered the camera. They tried to find contact with the company, but they had problems. “Airbnb's support at the beginning was very good, but then it got sluggish, calls star…
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