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Renowned roboticist Rodney Brooks has a wake-up call for investors pouring billions into humanoid robot startups: you’re wasting your money. Brooks, who co-founded iRobot and spent decades at MIT, is particularly skeptical of companies like Tesla and Figure trying to teach robots dexterity by showing them videos of humans doing tasks. In a new essay, he calls this approach “pure fantasy thinking.” The problem? Human hands are incredibly sophisticated, packed with about 17,000 specialized touch receptors that no robot comes close to matching. While machine learning transformed speech recognition and image processing, those breakthroughs built on decades of existing technology…

vivo will introduce the Android 16-based OriginOS 6 on October 10 in China, with a global debut, including in India, set for October 15. That’s exciting news, as OriginOS has been exclusive to China for years, while vivo and iQOO devices outside China run Funtouch OS. The upcoming vivo X300 series and iQOO 15 will boot OriginOS 6, and while we are unlikely to receive its rollout schedule for older devices before next month, vivo and iQOO’s Indian branches have announced the OriginOS 6 Preview Program for their local users. Both brands stated that registration for OriginOS 6 in India…

Under the new arrangement, citizens will no longer need to travel long distances to make payments for government services, as these will now be available across 35 post offices nationwide. The Ministry of ICT in Eswatini , through the Eswatini Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (EPTC) , has announced a strategic partnership with the Eswatini Revenue Service to expand access to government services. Under the new arrangement, citizens will no longer need to travel long distances to make payments for government services, as these will now be available across 35 post offices nationwide. Speaking on behalf of the ICT Minister, Hon. Savannah Maziya,…

vivo launched the V60 back in August, and it’s now working on the V60e, which had some renders and specs leaked earlier this month along with rumored pricing. Today a hands-on video has surfaced, allegedly showing the V60e in a few seconds over on TikTok, we assume. The video reveals that the V60e has a 200MP main camera with OIS, beating the V60’s main snapper in resolution (that one is ‘only’ 50MP). That said, the V60e doesn’t get any Zeiss co-branding for its camera, so you win some, you lose some, as the saying goes. There’s an additional, 8MP ultrawide…

The agreement marks a new chapter for Adamawa Television as it transitions into a more robust and globally connected broadcasting service, positioning the state at the forefront of media innovation in Nigeria. In line with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s vision for digital transformation under the Adamawa 2.0 agenda, the Adamawa State Ministry of Information and Strategy has signed a landmark broadcasting service agreement with the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) . The agreement, which followed a high-level meeting with the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Barr. Awwal D. Tukur, will see the state lease 2MHz on the Ku-band of…

This week Xiaomi had two major releases, but only one of the two new series is available in Europe right now – the two 15T phones are launching with a discount and even a freebie. The Xiaomi 15T Pro is bigger than its predecessor, 6.83” vs. 6.67”, and has a 12-bit 144Hz OLED display. It’s powered by the Dimensity 9400+ and a 5,500mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. The 50MP main camera has a large 1/1.31” sensor and OIS. There’s also a 50MP periscope with 5x/115mm focal length and a 12MP ultra-wide, plus a 32MP selfie camera.…

Google has previously not been in favor of allowing its Pixel handsets record phone calls. This reservation on the part of Google seems to be undergoing a sea change. A week and a half ago, Google updated its support page. Previously, the company had made it clear that you could not use a Pixel handset to record a phone call. Now, the support page says that Pixel 6 phones and later running Android 14 and later can record phone calls, but users must follow the following requirements:This feature is not available in all marketsThe Phone by Google app on the…

The announcement positions the DCO as a catalyst for a new era of multilateral digital cooperation, committed to working alongside the United Nations, international organizations, and partners to build a digital future that is inclusive, sustainable, and resilient. The Member States of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)  convened for their first High-level Dialogue for Digital Cooperation on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly and adopted a joint statement calling for urgent global cooperation to ensure digital transformation becomes a driver of resilience, prosperity and peace. Building on the momentum of the UN Global Digital Compact, adopted in…

The Xiaomi Pad Mini is the first compact tablet under Xiaomi’s own brand name for some time. Despite its smaller size, the Pad Mini is a premium tablet and more than ready to duke it out with the likes of the Apple iPad mini. Our review unit is the Grey version and comes in the 12/512 GB configuration. It ships with a USB-A to USB-C cable and a 67W charger. You can get the Pad Mini with Xiaomi’s Focus Pen and the Pad Mini Cover. The Cover comes in a single white color. It has a 1.3mm PC shell, combined…

The collaboration is designed to empower businesses with scalable AI solutions, drive digital transformation across multiple industries, and foster sustainable growth. AIONOS  has announced a strategic partnership with Almoayyed Computers Middle East (ACME)  to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across Bahrain, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 agenda. The collaboration is designed to empower businesses with scalable AI solutions, drive digital transformation across multiple industries, and foster sustainable growth. By pooling expertise and resources, AIONOS and ACME aim to position AI as a key catalyst for both economic development and societal progress. The initiative underscores Bahrain’s commitment to becoming a hub for…