The Nothing Watch 3 Pro is on sale for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale for a record-low price of $69. That’s a 30% discount on a Mashable Choice winner.
Fitness Trackers Shine in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Finale — Save $100 on Apple and Garmin
Fitness tracker deals are holding strong in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Save $100 on the Apple Watch Series 11 or $105 on Garmin running watches.
Toradex OSM and Lino SoMs: 30×30mm NXP i.MX 93/i.MX 91 Modules with Solder-Down or B2B Connector Designs – CNX Software
Toradex has launched two new ultra-compact (30x30mm) System-on-Module (SoM) families: OSM and Lino, powered by NXP i.MX 91 or i.MX 93 Arm Cortex-A55 SoC for Edge industrial and IoT applications. The OSM iMX91 and OSM iMX93 variants comply with the OSM Size-S standard, featuring a 332-ball contact grid designed to be soldered to the carrier board. The Lino is a proprietary format that keeps the OSM Size-S dimensions but features two board-to-board (B2B) connectors offering more flexibility for potential replacement or future upgrades. Toradex Lino iMX91/iMX93 system-on-module Toradex Lino specifications: SoC (one or the other) NXP i.MX 93 CPU 2x Arm Cortex-A55 up to 1.7 GHz 2x Arm Cortex-M33 up to 250 MHz GPU â PXP 2D GPU with blending/composition, resize, and color space conversion NPU â Arm Ethos-U65 NPU @ 1 GHz up to 0.5 TOPS Security â EdgeLock Secure Enclave NXP i.MX 91 CPU – Single-core Arm Cortex-A55 […]
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OkCupid Resolves Allegations of Sharing User Photos with Facial Recognition Firm
Dating app OkCupid agreed to settle claims from the Federal Trade Commission that it deceived millions of users by sharing their photos with a third-party facial recognition company without their consent. OkCupid and parent company Match Group did not admit wrongdoing as part of the settlement, but instead promised not to make similar alleged misrepresentations […]
Meta Agrees to Reduce Instagram’s PG-13 Rating References
Meta has reached an agreement with the Motion Picture Association (MPA) that will require the platform to “substantially reduce” its reference to the PG-13 rating when describing Instagram’s teen accounts. In a press release on Tuesday, a Meta spokesperson says its 13+ content guidelines aren’t changing, but it has “taken the MPA’s feedback on how […]
ClassPass and Mindbody Parent Company Expands with $7.5 Billion Merger
The merger is a sign that the fitness industry is continuing to move toward consolidation to compete at a larger scale. Recent moves include MyFitnessPal acquiring Cal AI, an AI calorie counting app, and Strava buying two apps: cycling app The Breakaway and running app Runna.
Meta Unveils New Ray-Ban Glasses for Prescription Wearers
Meta says these glasses are the most comfortable ones it has ever designed, as they’re made for all-day comfort.
Roku Unveils Standalone App for Howdy, its $2.99 Streaming Service
With this new app, Roku says subscribers can access Howdy’s library of content on the go.
Rivian Spinoff Also to Manufacture Autonomous Delivery Vehicles for DoorDash
DoorDash joins Greenoaks Capital in another $200 million funding round for Also, bringing its total funding to more than $500 million.
China’s Educational Initiatives Prepare Humanoid Robots for Activities Such as Folding Laundry and Cleaning Tables
Humanoid robots were a prevalent focus at CES 2026, with numerous companies highlighting their latest innovations in robotics and AI, notably those from South Korean firms Hyundai and LG. However, many other humanoid robot manufacturers are working on such designs with intentions to introduce commercial versions for applications ranging from industrial work to home assistance. To achieve this, robot developers must initially train the robots to effectively execute repetitive tasks, such as folding laundry, cleaning tables, and transporting items. China stands out as a region where these training programs are well established, with robot schools actively instructing humanoid robots in their tasks.
A report from the Korean website Chosun Biz elaborated on several of these projects, coinciding with the Spring Festival gala, an event during which Chinese manufacturers displayed some advanced features of their humanoid robots. Various regions in the country have facilities focused on training humanoid robots by engaging them in specific tasks, like repeatedly folding garments. The report references a robot school in Shandong where humanoids are assigned duties such as folding laundry, carrying trays, and fetching water bottles from shelves. Similarly, a center in Hubei province trains up to 100 robots simultaneously in activities including folding clothes, ironing, and cleaning tables.
Understanding the significance of folding laundry for humanoid robotics
In the future, consumers may be inclined to purchase humanoid robots to assist with household tasks and manage repetitive chores in a structured setting. These robots could be responsible for loading and unloading laundry machines, folding clothes, and organizing homes while individuals are absent or occupied with other activities. Although this remains a hypothetical situation, it is evident that humanoid robots will require access to real-world data to comprehend their environment and learn to manipulate 3D objects with accuracy. Furthermore, robots must possess the capability to adapt their grip and
