Fleet-footed insect robot can turn on a dime (literally)

UC Berkeley engineers have created an insect robot that can scamper along quickly and turn on a dime – perhaps literally. The bot owes its fancy footwork to… well, its fancy feet, using varying voltages to alternate stickiness and make sharp turns.

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XRound Aero review: Feature-packed earbuds for gaming and music

Xround's latest Aero Bluetooth true wireless earbuds ship with a dazzling array of features, with a low-latency gaming mode, 3D surround sound processing, dual-mic noise reduction and editable EQ profiles. We've spent two weeks getting acquainted.

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Record low ice concentrations found in the Arctic’s “Last Ice Area”

The Arctic's "Last Ice Area," a region where summer sea ice is expected to survive the longest and therefore act as a refuge for the wildlife that depends on it, is already feeling the effects of climate change, new research shows.

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NCC spectrum fees nets N150b ‘in five months’

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has exceeded its N36 billion revenue projections from spectrum licence fees for 2021, after earning over N150 billion within five months.

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Business lessons from a NASA contractor: Exchange of ideas and follow-through are most important

Good understanding and communication are key to working closely with NASA and JPL, helping them get to Mars. TechRepublic's Karen Roby spoke with Tom McCarthy, VP of business development with…

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Gartner’s new guidance on Customer 360: Abandon hope all ye who enter here

Commentary: Gartner used to urge enterprises to embrace a 360-degree view of their customers. Now it's arguing the opposite. Image: iStock/metamorworks What a difference four years makes. In 2017, Gartner…

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The 5 best standing desks and converters to add ergonomics and mobility to the workday

From compact standing desks and spacious electric options to lightweight desk risers, here are some of the best options to consider for the office or preferred home workspace. Unlike traditional…

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