The humble flyswatter is disappearing, and our gadgets may be making us less handyA simple encounter with Kolkata youngsters reveals how everyday tools such as the humble flyswatter are disappearing as technology replaces...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
India's physical AI boom spawns a new class of robot workersData collection related to basic human activity and on the shop floor was the first layer, and is well documented, but now teleoperators, r...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Meet Soren Plante, the 5-year-old Utah inventor who became the world’s youngest active patent holder with a commercially useful gardening robotAt just five, Soren Plante had already done something most inventors spend years trying to achieve. The Utah youngster became the world’s y...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Robots take to Warsaw streets to demand rules protecting human jobsWaving flags, "chanting" slogans, around 30 robots took to the streets of Warsaw on Monday to campaign for AI regulation in front of the Po...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Quote of the day by Spencer Tracy: ‘You don’t have to be extraordinary to matter...’ — Timeless life lessons from a motivational quote on authenticity, self-acceptance, self-doubt, personal growth, empathy, relationships and the quiet wisdom of Hollywood’s legendary acting giantQuote of the day by Spencer Tracy addresses the quiet necessity of absolute self-honesty and the impulse to hide behind personal excuses. I...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Humans vs Robots: The jobs world may not be full of 'Frankenstein' fearsAI is reshaping jobs in India more through task automation and role redesign than outright workforce replacement. Companies such as Wipro a...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
In 1994, the space shuttle Discovery held a Wake Shield disk behind it while still attached to its robot arm; the facility produced 5 good semiconductor filmsIn 1994, the space shuttle Discovery transported the Wake Shield Facility, designed to establish an ultra-clean vacuum environment. This gr...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
‘Those who work by the clock are of no good use’: Delhi CA-turned founder admits how a young CFA proved him wrong by working only 9 hoursDelhi-based founder and CA Kanan Bahl shared how a young CFA changed his views on long working hours. She refused to work beyond 6:30 pm bu...
28 Aug, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Bill Gates lists 3 big risks to AI shift. Is the world heading towards turbulent times?Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that the AI transition could become one of the most turbulent periods in history, with the techn...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
San Francisco woman hires $30-an-hour humanoid robot to make her bed, clean bathroom and vacuum while she controls it from sofaA San Francisco woman hired a humanoid robot for $30 an hour to clean her apartment, with the machine making her bed, cleaning her bathroom...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ed Harris: 'One of the first things I learned...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on self-discovery, personal growth, jealousy, honesty, success, authenticity, vulnerability and inner focusQuote of the day by Ed Harris explains why personal growth should be measured against your own progress instead of other people. His words ...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Humanoid robots are beating human records. Now comes the hard partChina's humanoid robots are competing in sports and factory simulations. These robots demonstrated impressive speed, surpassing human world...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobsRapid adoption of AI in many fields, from computer programmers to script writing and physical tasks, is pushing people out of their jobs or...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Ridley Scott returns to sci-fi with ‘The Dog Stars,’ a dystopian story built on hopeRidley Scott directs 'The Dog Stars,' a film set after a devastating pandemic. Jacob Elordi stars as a survivor searching for connection an...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscleChina’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global r...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial testThe economic potential of humanoid robots manufactured in China is becoming increasingly evident. Investors are focusing on robots that can...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Chelsea, Elon and Tony: San Francisco lets you hire humanoid robot to clean your home for $30 an hour but there's a catchIf you are in San Francisco, you can now hire a humanoid robot to handle household chores, including vacuuming, cleaning surfaces, unloadin...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST