5G’s not just for phones. Now, with Qualcomm’s new RB5 system, it’s also for robots and drones. The San Diego mobile chipmaker on Wednesday introduced the first 5G system with hardware, software and tools for advanced robots. The Qualcomm Robotics RB5 platform uses the company’s new QRB5165 processor for robots, and it has a companion …
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This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. Apple Arcade on Friday added Scrappers, a new title from Q-Games, to its growing catalog of over 110 games. Scrappers takes a look at the future of waste management in a world ruled by robots. Play solo or team …
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Looking for a more productive use of your kid’s screen time than watching that Baby Shark song? Botzees are programmable robots designed for kids age 4 to 10 years old, sort of like what you’d get if you crossed Legos with a simple game that teaches rudimentary programming skills. Usually $100, right now you can get a Botzees kit for …
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What better way to show off the potential of lighting-fast 5G networks than with snowball-throwing robots. At least that’s the message from Chinese phone maker OnePlus (and I am totally here for it). After teasing something related to 5G and snow earlier this week, OnePlus on Tuesday unveiled plans for its “Snowbot Battle.” OnePlus is holding an “interactive snowball fight,” …
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Facebook has used artificial intelligence technology to bring 3D photos to people taking pictures on phones that only can take plain old 2D shots. By training its AI systems on existing 3D photos, Facebook can figure out how to make 3D photos even if your camera can’t. Facebook announced 3D photos in 2018 but initially offered the technology only with iPhones …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. It’s love at first sight. The small golden Labrador curled up on the corner of the stage tilts her head and waggles her ears. The Lab’s name is Jennie, and she’s a dog who also happens to be a robot. In …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Now playing: Watch this: Lovot, the love robot, offers a warm hug of friendship… 2:29 As 2020 grinds into gear, CNET will be kick-starting a new decade with a trip to the Nevada desert for the annual tech bonanza CES. When …
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Walmart is testing new ways to deliver your milk, eggs and bread using self-driving vehicles. The world’s largest retailer said Tuesday it has teamed up with Nuro, a Mountain View, California-based autonomous vehicle startup, to pilot grocery deliveries in Houston. Nuro, founded in 2016, has already raised $1 billion in funding, according to Crunchbase. It has previously partnered with Domino’s for …
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This story is part of The 2010s: A Decade in Review, a series on the memes, people, products, movies and so much more that have influenced the 2010s. It’s 2019 and we still don’t have adorable robot butlers in our homes to deliver ice cream while we lounge on the sofa or tidy up our floor-drobe after an especially busy …
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This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. Apple Arcade added another game to its new $4.99 monthly subscription service on Friday. Players can now check out Rosie’s Reality as part of Apple Arcade’s growing catalog of games. This game and the others are available on iPad, iPhone …
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