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Tokyo Airport to Deploy Humanoid Robots as Baggage Handlers
Haneda Airport in Tokyo will deploy ten Sarcos Guardian GT humanoid robots to handle heavy baggage, starting in April. The robots lift up to 500 pounds and are controlled remotely by human operators.
Tech Giants Face Scrutiny Over Negative News Overload
Researchers warn that constant exposure to bad news via tech platforms harms mental health. Algorithms optimized for engagement amplify negative content beyond human capacity to cope.
Unit Tests Cannot Capture Taste, Developers Argue
A Hacker News discussion highlights the limits of unit testing in capturing subjective qualities like design and user experience. Developers argue that taste requires human judgment that automation cannot replace.
IBM's Hidden Role in Automating Chip Manufacturing
IBM claims credit for pioneering semiconductor manufacturing automation. The company's early work laid the foundation for modern chip production. This history holds lessons for today's supply chain challenges.
Multi-Agent LLM System Automates Vulnerability Discovery and Reproduction
Researchers built a multi-agent LLM system that autonomously finds and reproduces software vulnerabilities, promising faster security testing.
Splash Introduces a New Color Format for Modern Interfaces
A new color format called Splash aims to simplify color definition across digital platforms, offering greater flexibility for developers and designers.
Cheap Large TVs Hide a Dirty Secret for Football Fans
Budget big-screen TVs often suffer from backlight uniformity issues that ruin fast-moving sports like football.
Robot Vacuums Enter a New Era of Smarter Home Cleaning
Shark and Eufy lead the 2026 robot vacuum market with advanced navigation and self-cleaning features, signaling a shift toward fully autonomous home cleaning.
Compiler Complexity Sparks Developer Backlash
A viral Hacker News thread reveals growing developer frustration with compilers, highlighting trade-offs between abstraction and control.
Go's IPO Fuels Robotaxi Push and Acquisition Strategy in Japan's Driver Shortage
Go, Japan's biggest IPO of 2026, raises ¥88.6 billion to tackle driver shortage via robotaxis and acquisitions.
Phone Makers Add Special Security Modes to Block Spyware Attacks
Apple, Google and Meta now offer special security modes that protect devices from targeted spyware. These settings limit device vulnerabilities for high-risk users.
Robot Startup Turns SF Airbnb Into Trashed Lab, Hosts Allege
San Francisco Airbnb hosts report guests from a robot startup secretly testing machines indoors, leaving units with damaged kitchens and missing items.
Why a DIY Robot Using Air Muscles Could Reshape Soft Robotics
A hobbyist-built bipedal robot uses pneumatic artificial muscles instead of motors, demonstrating a lighter, safer and more compliant walking motion that could inspire future soft robotics designs.
Flock License Plate Reader Falsely Tied Innocent Man to a Crime
A San Diego man was wrongly linked to a violent crime by a Flock license plate reader. The incident raises serious questions about the reliability of automated surveillance technology.
Thirteen Years on Mars: How Engineers Keep Curiosity Operational
NASA's Curiosity rover continues to operate on Mars 13 years after landing. Software updates and careful engineering keep its science instruments working despite the harsh environment.
Self-Driving Toilet Targets Mobility Challenges in Aging Population
Yueban's self-driving Xiaoban toilet uses LIDAR and sensors to aid elderly and disabled users. Priced at $4,300 in China, it addresses mobility challenges in aging populations.
How a Bumbling Robot Vacuum Sparked a Home Robotics Revolution
The Roomba's journey from a simple bump-and-clean machine to a beloved household icon reveals how iRobot turned functional tech into an emotional connection, reshaping consumer robotics forever.
VLC Creator Jean-Baptiste Kempf Builds Real-Time Robot Control Platform
Jean-Baptiste Kempf, the developer behind VLC, is launching Kyber, an infrastructure layer for real-time remote device control. The open-source veteran targets a key bottleneck in robotics and IoT.
GM Installs 50 Robots at EV Plant While 1,300 Workers Remain Idle
General Motors added about 50 robot arms at its Detroit EV factory, sparking union anger as over 1,000 laid-off workers await recall.
Tesla Challenges Autopilot Blame in Fatal Texas Crash Investigation
Tesla disputes claims its Autopilot system caused a fatal Texas crash. The company argues the system was not active, raising questions about data logs and driver responsibility.