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You have probably seen (or you may even be) one of those parents who walks around with their baby on their back in a kind of modified backpack. Imagine how useful and extra productive a parent would be if their kid didn’t just sit there babbling, but could actually use their arms to reach out and assist with tasks. Now imagine that the kid was a robot, and you’ll get the gist of Fusion, acrazy new research projectcoming out of Japan’s Keio University....

After spending the last seven months preparing to land itsSchiaparelli landeron the surface of Mars, theEuropean Space Agency was ultimately left hangingat the precise moment the module was expected to touch down. As it deployed its landing parachute and continued with its final descent, the signal it relayed back to the European Space Agency (ESA) command center near Pune, India, went offline, leaving agency officials and those tuned into the webcast completely in the dark....

In aWindows Hardware Certification blog post, Microsoft has finally acknowledged this year’s first major Windows 10 update, currently code-named 21H1 and scheduled for release later this spring. Though the Windows Insider team (which releases beta versions of Windows) hasn’t yet talked about 21H1, the Hardware Certification blog post suggests that Microsoft will indeed stick to its now three-year-long tradition of releasing two major Windows 10 updates per year. It’s long been rumored that this year’s first update, 21H1, would be a smaller update focused on patches for the operating system....

Millions of Americans may be eligible for up to $6,000 from a major data breach settlement —but they must act fast, as the deadline is this Monday,Newsweek reports. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm, agreed to a $21 million settlement after hackers stole sensitive data in a data breach between June 3 and July 04, 2025. Even more alarming, the firm notified affected Americans almost a year after the data breach....

This illustration shows NASA’s InSight spacecraft with its instruments deployed on the Martian surface.NASA/JPL-Caltech If you’re feeling an urge to curl up in bed and sleep until the cold months have passed and spring arrives, then you’re not the only one. NASA’s InSight lander on Mars will soon be powering down some of its instruments to slumber through the Martian winter before reawakening to continue its scientific investigations once the sun returns this summer....

Netflix addresses American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden delay with disappointing update If you were one of manyNetflixusers hoping to watch American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden yesterday (myself included), thestreaming servicehas shared a disappointing update. American Manhunt is atrue crimeanthology series looking at high-profile US cases, kicking off with the 2023 release on the Boston Marathon Bombing and followed by a deep dive intoO.J. Simpsonearlier this year. Both chapters have received praise for their gripping pacing, use of archival footage, and expert analysis, and so when news that American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden was dropping on Netflix on Monday, March 10, there was plenty of excitement....

New Warzone map for MW3 will be playable before launch — but there’s a catch Warzoneplayers will be able to play on the new map before it launches in the Modern Warfare 3 integration, but there will be a slight catch. Alongside a whole new multiplayer experience withModern Warfare 3, which is set to include all 16 classic MW2 (2009) maps as well as the reintroduction of red dots on the minimap, the new Warzone integration is highly anticipated as fans speculate whether it could help recover the game....

New York introduces “Peanut’s Law” after innocent squirrel’s death goes viral After the death of viral internet critter Peanut the Squirrel in 2024, New York politicians are introducing a bill that would give animals due process if they’re slated for euthanization. The bill, affectionately named ‘Peanut’s Law,’ would require a 72-hour waiting period before the euthanization of any animals seized by the state. Peanut’s Law was officiallyintroduced on Tuesday, April 8, on the steps of the New York State Capitol building alongside the squirrel’s former owners, Mark and Daniela Longo....

OpenAI reportedly working on social media platform to compete with X OpenAI is in the early stages of developing its own social media platform to directly compete with Elon Musk’s X, according to a new report. As reported byThe Verge, the project, currently a prototype, is supposedly focused on ChatGPT’s image generation but with a social feed. However, it’s not known if this will be a separate app or built into ChatGPT itself....

One of the biggest concerns of blockchain developers, is what happens when quantum computers become a viable alternative to modern computers? In theory, their computing power could invalidate the encryption that secures blockchains from tampering. One intriguing solution suggests leveraging quantum mechanics to protect the blockchain from quantum computers. Blockchain technology is far from easy to get your head around. We have anin-depth guide that explains it, but in a nutshell, it’s a digital ledger which uses encryption to validate new entries and protect old ones....

WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for South Park: The End of Obesity Summary Although it briefly seemed as though Cartman was starting to change,South Park: The End of Obesityproved the show’s antihero remains as reliable as ever.South Parkhas changed a lot since the series began and so have the show’s heroes. When the raucous cartoon comedy began airing in 1997,South Parkwas defined by gross-out jokes and shock humor. The series was filled with gore and obscenity but didn’t have much to say in terms of social commentary....

Splatoon 3is collaborating with Pokémon to host a special Splatfest to commemorate the upcoming release ofPokémon ScarletandVioletin November. Like previous Splatoon 3 Splatfests, the latest one will feature three teams competing for Turf War dominance over the course of a weekend. The November Splatfest will utilize that tri-team setup in a clever way: by letting teams choose their favorite Pokémon starter type. Players can either choose team Grass, Fire, or Water....

Star Wars Mandalorian Funko Pop mystery box gets a Sarlacc Pit sized discount Score Mandalorian Funko Pop mystery box for over 50% off, including rare Funko Pops and bonus goodies, in this can’t-miss GameStop deal. Gamestop has slashed the price of the Mandalorian-themed Star Wars Funko Pop mystery boxes by over 50% in a killer new deal. The galaxy far, far away crashes GameStop shelves in collectible form with a new mystery box packed withStar Wars: The MandalorianFunko surprises....