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Researchers created an energy-efficient electric motor actuator, using springs and clutches to slash energy use in dynamic tasks, offering up to 97% efficiency improvement and potential applications in robotics and assistive devices. Energy-recycling actuator prototype. Credit: Erez KrimskyResearchers at Stanford have developed a spring-assisted actuator, a device that can accomplish dynamic tasks using a fraction of the energy previously required.Whether it’s a powered prosthesis to assist a person who has lost a limb or…

This is a sponsored article. All content and opinions expressed within are of the author.Generative AI seems like one of those generational breakthroughs in technology that changes everything. Unsurprisingly it’s all anyone can talk about right now. Much like the Internet before it, AI has the power to improve software and personal computing in a multitude of ways. However, not all AI is made equal. Of all the AI products I’ve come across in the last year, many seem to be gimmicky one-trick ponies. However, AI…

In a world where innovation rules and opportunities are everywhere, there’s a project all set to redefine the very core of decentralized finance. Meet Healix Protocol, a visionary force in the crypto world, geared up to unleash a massive wave of change through its highly anticipated HLX token presale. Revolution in Financial Systems Healix Protocol isn’t simply another cryptocurrency venture, it embodies a revolutionary shift in the paradigm of finance. By harnessing the transformative potential of blockchain…

Stardew Valley is getting its new 1.6 update sometime today, and the newest feature revealed is the biggest yet: a new farm type that starts players off with a coop and two chickens. All week, developer ConcernedApe has been sharing daily details of the new features coming to the 1.6 update. This is the first major change to the game since 2020. We’ve had news of bug fixes and the ability to drink mayonnaise, but the biggest addition is a new farm type: the Meadowlands Farm. This comes with “chewy blue grass that animals…

The Finals is about to get even more chaotic with the launch of Season 2 on March 14, when it will introduce a slew of new hacker-themed abilities that sound like serious game-changers.Season 2 sees the "game show" players participate under siege by a rogue hacker collective called CNS, which are looking to disrupt the show and spread their message. As part of their cyberattacks, players will be able to embrace some new gadgets that have the potential to completely upend the balance of Embark Studio's…

The US Food and Drug Administration has given the green light for a popular anti-obesity drug to be used to prevent serious heart conditions for the first time, in a move likely to expand insurance coverage.Wegovy, produced by Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, was approved "to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke in adults with cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight," the FDA said in a statement.The FDA's decision could be a game changer for the approximately 70…

From genomic information to internet-connected cars, the United States is rethinking its data protection policies -- with further trade curbs aimed at China in the cards -- as tech like AI brings new risks.In the past week alone, President Joe Biden took steps expanding Washington's national security toolkit, sounding the alarm on possible risks from Chinese vehicles and tech, a day after issuing an order to limit the flow of sensitive personal data abroad. The fear is that such data can be used to track citizens,…

In 2018, the popular Northgate González supermarket chain announced plans to shutter its downtown Santa Ana store to make way for a development project of apartments and retail space. It wasn’t the most earth-shattering news for the region, but it was upsetting to many Mexican American families in the heavily Latino seat of Orange County. The downtown Santa Ana Northgate was the first built from the ground up, and the eighth store ever in an empire that has since grown to 44 markets today.The downtown market, in a…

Apple is tackling that issue by integrating SongShift natively into Apple Music; users have reported a new prompt that reads "add saved music and playlists you made in other music services to your Apple Music library" in the Apple Music for Android beta, as seen by the photo below. RedditPer the Reddit thread, not all Apple Music for Android beta users see the integration, signaling that Apple is conducting A/B testing. Also: The best VPN services for iPhone and iPad in 2024: Expert tested and reviewedApple has yet…

The question of whether crypto presales can be profitable is nuanced, with the answer varying between yes and no. While it’s true that there’s no single formula for success, astute investors have indeed reaped substantial rewards from well-chosen presales. In 2024, three crypto presales are attracting significant attention for their potential to deliver impressive returns. At the forefront is Scorpion Casino (SCORP), which has not only raised $4 million in its presale but also offers the allure of daily USDT…