A California mom of two is back to her normal life after a robot helped removed her breast cancer in a historic surgery. After noticing a bump during a self exam, Vicky Pan, 46, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, an aggressive form that grows fast. She found the cancer had already spread to … Read more
If claustrophobia and the inability to cook a meal at home is your bag, then this is the San Francisco rental for you. As the City by the Bay’s AI boom continues to ramp up the localized housing crisis — with massive real estate valuations and an influx of sky-high salaries — the housing reality … Read more
Swine and dash. Humanity may have found an unlikely solution to the scourge of wild pigs invading European cities — boar-herding bots. Bizarre footage shows the moment an AI-powered robot chased away a herd of wild pigs in Warsaw, Poland. The bot pursues the boars across a parking lot. X / @edwardwarchocki “I’m herding the … Read more
Imagine Olaf, the lovable snowman, strolling and chatting his way into a Disney park near you. Following the debut of an animatronic version in Paris, it could soon be happening. The free-roaming version of the beloved Frozen character was introduced last month at World of Frozen — a new themed land — at Disney Adventure … Read more
This machine rages against you. The rise of the machines could be closer than you think. A humanoid bot had to be “bounced” from a California restaurant after smashing tableware during a dance routine gone awry, as seen in viral X footage. The smashing machine had reportedly been tasked with performing for patrons at the … Read more
It’s a moment burned into my brain: Half-asleep mid-massage, I was jolted awake by my masseuse’s warm breath just inches from my face, spit glistening on his braces as he asked me to flip over. Jarring? To say the least. The unsolicited life story that followed didn’t exactly enhance the pricey experience either. Now, a … Read more
For many tourists, Bali conjures up images of white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, expansive rice fields and lush, dense jungles – but the reality in many areas is very different. The popular island has long suffered from a rubbish crisis, with waste washing up along the tourist hotspot beaches of Kuta, Seminyak, Legian and … Read more
Yes, Alan Tudyk was in “I, Robot.” The actor appeared in the 2004 sci-fi thriller as the robot Sonny via motion capture and voice acting, but he was totally absent from 20th Century Fox film’s marketing and press tour. “A lot of people didn’t know I did Sonny the robot in ‘I, Robot,’ and there’s a … Read more
Broadway has enjoyed a quiet, relaxing and peaceful summer. But show people can’t have that! They always need, as Betty sang in the recently shuttered “Boop! The Musical,” something to shout about. And their something has finally arrived in the form of a piping hot controversy at this year’s Best Musical Tony Award winner, “Maybe … Read more
Disney World is the happiest place on Earth — but one member of the Disney family isn’t smiling about a new park innovation. Joanna Miller, granddaughter of the late Walt Disney, blasted Walt Disney Co. for creating an audio-animatronic version of her beloved grandfather to honor Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary in July. In a scathing … Read more
In a moment that could only be described as “Peak 2025,” a woman walking her robotic dog through the streets of New York City was forced to gain control of her metal mutt after it lunged at a real dog. In a clip posted to social media, a woman wearing stilettos can be seen strutting … Read more
A woman named Alainai Winters says she’s in love with her AI-generated partner — and despite the naysayers, she seems as happy as can be. Winters, 58, lost her wife — who she met online — in 2023, and didn’t know if she would find love again. “She’d developed a blood clot, respiratory infection and … Read more
In 2017, a robot named Sophia was granted Saudi Arabian citizenship, a dubious move on many fronts. Real human women had only earned the right to drive a car in the country a month earlier, and robot citizenship was also, somewhat transparently, a publicity stunt. Sophia, which is humanoid and powered by a proprietary artificial … Read more
It was like a real-life Rock ’em Sock ’em. The rise of the machines seems closer than we might like to think. Freaky footage captured the moment that a humanoid robot seemingly snapped and lashed out at its handlers like something out of a dystopian sci-fi thriller. “This is what the machine uprising might look … Read more
In “The Electric State,” a young woman and a silent robot slowly make their way across the carcass of the United States, littered with beached war ships and drones. In this alternative history, machines got on a fast track to sentience during the 20th century and waged war against humanity, which barely won. By the … Read more
Kid Cosmo’s head is enormous, as robot heads go. The primary nonhuman hero of the film “The Electric State” (on Netflix March 14), Cosmo has a bright yellow globe of a head the size and shape of an exercise ball, propped atop an incongruously spindly frame. Cute? Yes. Mechanically feasible? Not really. Cosmo’s character was … Read more
Everybody needs some botty. And when there aren’t any warm bodies in the room, folks over 50 are turning to chatbots for companionship — so says a recent survey on seniors and sophisticated technology. “Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the way we live, and its impact on seniors is no exception,” wrote the authors of an … Read more
Is this the start of the robo revolution? A troupe of AI-powered robots was allegedly convinced to quit their jobs and go “home” by another bot in a shocking viral video posted to YouTube this month, although the incident reportedly occurred in August. The eerie CCTV footage of a showroom located in Shanghai captured the … Read more
Theater review MAYBE HAPPY ENDING One hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission. At the Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th Street. The sublime start of “Maybe Happy Ending” is the closest I have ever come to experiencing a Pixar movie on Broadway. Oliver, a lonely robot played by Darren Criss, goes through his usual daily … Read more
Sold! The first art piece painted by humanoid robot — which was expected to fetch up to $180,000 — shocked the crowd when it sold for a whopping $1.08 million. Sotheby’s, the famed auction house, sold the painting in New York on Thursday after 27 bids were placed on the work. First art piece painted … Read more