The latest robot vacuum innovation will have carpet and upholstery lovers drooling

Coffee, a beloved beverage by many, is often studied by scientists seeking the perfect cup. Physicists at the University of Pennsylvania have delved into the physics behind brewing pour-over coffee, emphasizing the importance of pouring water from a height to prevent water from breaking up upon impact with the grounds. In 2020, a mathematical model was developed to minimize waste and improve the quality of espresso by controlling water flow and pressure to prevent channeling,...

Twitch has reached a deal with Elon Musk's X to remove itself from a lawsuit regarding an ad boycott following Musk's takeover of Twitter. X lawyers revealed the agreement in a court filing, stating that certain conditions must be met by December 31. While Twitch was not initially named in X's complaint, it was added later, and X now speaks on behalf of Twitch in the ongoing legal matter. Full Article

Jeff Bezos is funding a secretive EV startup based in Michigan called Slate Auto, linked to his family office and set to potentially begin production next year. The startup, which emerged from Bezos-connected company Re:Build Manufacturing, has been operating discreetly, following a low-profile approach. Multiple sources and documents tie Bezos to Slate Auto, hinting at a significant venture in the electric vehicle industry. Full Article

Netflix has announced the return of Love, Death, and Robots with its fourth volume set to debut in May, featuring 10 new animated stories overseen by executive producers David Fincher and Tim Miller, with Jennifer Yuh Nelson as supervising director. The teaser trailer showcases a variety of worlds filled with futuristic technology, ranging from lighthearted and comedic to post-apocalyptic survival themes. The new volume is set to premiere on May 15th, promising visually stunning and...

Amazon's Zoox has deployed a small fleet of retrofitted test vehicles in LA for mapping and data collection, with plans to expand to the broader autonomous testing this summer. The company will offer public rides in Las Vegas and San Francisco later this year, following testing in Miami, Austin and Seattle. This comes after a software recall on 258 vehicles due to braking issues, with rival Waymo currently offering paid autonomous rides in cities like...

Windows 11, initially a cosmetic overhaul of Windows 10, has seen a substantial redesign of its Start menu in a recent beta build by tester phantomofearth. The new Start menu features larger pinned apps display, up to two rows of eight apps, with the ability to expand and show a scrollable list of installed apps. Users can choose to view apps by category for a more space-efficient option and can also turn off the "Recommended"...