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In a neuro-robotics lab at the University of Southern California, a small mechanical hand heard a melody for the first time and played it back in a single attempt, without any sheet music, pre-loaded scores, or weeks of supervised training and practice (via USC Viterbi).  The system is called the Musician Hand. It has four fingers, each moved by a tendon connected to a small electric motor, mirroring how muscles actually pull tendons in a human hand. It was built by doctoral candidate Hesam Azadjou under the direction of Professor Francisco Valero-Cuevas.  How did the robot actually learn? Through a…

I hate the overly processed photos iPhones capture these days, and that’s why Halide has become my primary camera app. Its Process Zero capture mode breathes life into photos by removing all the extra processing Apple does, delivering pictures that feel straight out of a classic camera. I mean, the camera app is so goated that even Apple tried to acquire it. The Halide Mark II was already one of the best iPhone camera apps, and now, Lux Optics, the company behind Halide, has released Halide Mark III, a massive update that aims to make it the only camera app…

Apple’s biggest Siri overhaul in nearly 15 years is taking shape ahead of WWDC 2026 on June 8, 2026, and the first detailed look at what the revamped assistant might look like comes from Bloomberg.  These aren’t official images or promotional materials, but renders based on the information that the outlet has collected from its sources. Furthermore, Apple often tests multiple designs and versions before releasing the final version of a product, so it could still differ.  What is the new Siri overhaul all about? The new Siri gets a complete visual redesign with iOS 27, which includes a cleaner…

Apple is gearing up for a major iPhone software overhaul in years, and your camera app is right at the center of it. Bloomberg has gotten an early look at what iOS 27 will bring to the Camera app, and the changes are more significant than a visual refresh. This will be a full redesign of how you shoot, edit, and interact with your photos. Upcoming changes in your iPhone camera app The biggest change is that Siri is coming to the Camera app as a dedicated mode, sitting right alongside Photo and Video. That’s new, and it’s a meaningful…

Oura has announced a new version of its popular smart ring, called the Oura Ring 5. Compared to the Ring 4, the new model has a 40% smaller body (2.28mm thick), made of lightweight, non-allergenic titanium. To achieve a thinner and lighter design, the brand has reworked the mechanical, electrical, optical, battery, and sensing architecture. Oura Ring 5 has a smaller design and upgraded sensors The Ring 5 uses low-profile sensor domes, stronger LEDs, and 12 signal pathways to get cleaner and more consistent readings from the finger across different skin tones. Its battery life has been increased to last…

The popular horror parody Scary Movie is back with an interesting movie marketing campaign. With the movie hitting theaters on June 5, Wayans Bros. Entertainment has launched a website called Subservient Ghostface, where you type a command and watch the masked killer carry it out on screen. Turns out Ghostface takes orders really well and fans cannot get enough Just visit the site, type whatever you want, and Ghostface responds with a pre-filmed reaction. You can make him sing, dance, cry, fart, poke his nose, or just stand there looking confused. The real fun starts when you dig into the…

Acer’s Predator Atlas 8 is a handheld that immediately signals it’s not here to play safe. It looks like a direct challenge to the current wave of gaming portables like the ROG Ally and Steam Deck, but with one slightly unhinged twist: a metal cooling fan inside a handheld device. That detail alone makes you pause. Because either Acer has seriously rethought thermal engineering for portable PCs, or it’s building a very premium way to spin up your electricity bill. Under the hood, the Atlas 8 runs on Intel’s latest Arc G-Series platform, with Acer pushing the idea of “PC-level…

Canva has rolled out a major batch of new AI tools, publishing integrations, and workflow improvements aimed at making its platform more useful for creators, marketers, and businesses. The latest updates focus heavily on reducing friction between designing content and actually publishing or distributing it across platforms. The company says the changes are designed to make the process from “idea to impact” feel smoother, with improvements spanning AI-powered editing, branding tools, publishing integrations, and collaboration features. While some updates target casual creators, many of the new additions clearly push Canva further into the professional productivity and marketing space. Canva is…

Meta seems convinced that some users will pay a few dollars a month for extra controls, customization, and visibility inside its biggest apps. After initially testing these subscriptions with limited groups of users, the company is now expanding the idea globally across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Meta’s Plus plans are going global The plans are priced separately, with Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus costing $3.99 per month, while WhatsApp Plus is a little cheaper at $2.99 per month. The good news is that the free versions of these apps are not going away. Regular posting, messaging, calling, and scrolling still…

Spotify just rolled out a batch of updates that playlist obsessives have been waiting a long time for. The biggest one is playlist folders finally coming to mobile. This feature has existed on desktop for years, but mobile users never had it. Now you can group your playlists by mood, activity, or genre right from your phone, and you can even nest folders inside other folders if your organizational habits run deep. Playlist folders are available now for all users globally, no subscription required. Every new feature coming to your Spotify app Playlist folders are now available on mobile, letting…