The last time we did comparative tests of AI models from OpenAI and Google at Ars was in late 2023, when Google’s offering ...

Speechify is a solid alternative for folks who want realistic text-to-speech on mobile for everything from web pages to e-books, while ElevenLabs has some of the best natural-sounding voices for voice ...

MCUs are ideal MQTT clients because the protocol is lightweight and designed for low-bandwidth, low-RAM environments.

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This video shows how to build a robot using simple high school math, breaking down complex ideas into clear, practical steps. Learn how algebra, geometry, and basic functions are applied to movement, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Vacuum robot maker IRobot filed for bankruptcy and will be acquired by Chinese supplier Picea Robotics, ending its ...

Watch Tesla's Optimus robot fall over while removing a phantom headset. Credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images A bizarre video of one of Tesla's Optimus robots appearing to malfunction and ...

As more robots start showing up in warehouses, offices, and even people’s homes, the idea of large language models hacking into complex systems sounds like the stuff of sci-fi nightmares. So, ...

Samsung is reportedly testing to incorporate the Galaxy XR headset into its Galaxy Ring. For Android users, this mixed-reality experience is something they have been looking forward to for years. With ...

Most people do not realize their smart TV includes microphones that can capture sound even when voice commands are off. These tiny mics power voice search and assistants, but they also pose privacy ...

It turns two wall outlets into six with a pair of extra USB ports. It turns two wall outlets into six with a pair of extra USB ports. is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the ...

We’ve already been impressed by the astonishing balance and control of Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot, with an earlier video showing it performing flips and other acrobatic moves with aplomb, and another ...