Saturday Night Live’s (SNL) latest episode made a pointed commentary on voter exhaustion and the repetitive rhetoric of high-stakes politics during its final pre-election show. The segment, “What’s That Name?”, aimed to satirize contestants’ ability to remember minor celebrities’ names but not those of everyday people. In this election edition, host John Mulaney played a … Read more
A US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner has accused Vice President Kamala Harris of violating the “equal time” rule by appearing on Saturday Night Live (SNL). The commission’s equal time rule requires licensed broadcasters to provide equal airtime to rival candidates. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr stated that Harris’s appearance, which included a cold open sketch … Read more
NBC has filed a notice with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). The FCC’s equal time rule requires broadcasters to provide equal access to competing political candidates. In this case, Harris’ 1 minute and 30 second appearance may have triggered an obligation for NBC to … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken notice of NBC affiliates posting notices in their public inspection files about the free airtime provided to Kamala Harris for her cameo on Saturday Night Live. The network’s Washington, D.C. affiliate, WRC-TV, noted that Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), who is running for reelection, also appeared on the show. … Read more
Boston Dynamics, known for its impressive robotics demos, has released a new video showcasing its Atlas robot’s capabilities in a commercial factory setting. The three-minute demo shows the humanoid-shaped robot locating, grabbing, and moving engine covers between supply containers with ease. Atlas performs all tasks fully autonomously, using machine learning vision models to identify objects … Read more
Boston Dynamics has been quietly improving its humanoid robot, Atlas, behind the scenes. The latest video showcases the robot’s capabilities in a demo space, where it performs tasks autonomously without human intervention. According to the company, the actions are being performed using a combination of vision, force, and proprioceptive sensors. The video, released this week, … Read more
Video Friday brings you the latest robotics news and videos from around the world! This week’s selection includes: Boston Dynamics’ electric Atlas robot doing tricks, including a spooky Halloween costume. Aldebaran’s upcoming release of its seventh-generation NAO robot. ANYbotics’ eerie “Happy Halloween” message. Clearpath’s Happy Halloween greeting. A dramatic robotic performance by Compagnie La Machine … Read more
Boston Dynamics has released a video showcasing its latest humanoid robot, Atlas. The robot uses machine learning and computer vision to detect and localize its environment, allowing it to move autonomously without prescribed or teleoperated movements. Atlas can perform tasks such as pick-up and put-down operations entirely on its own. The robot’s unique design features … Read more
US intelligence agencies have confirmed that hackers affiliated with China targeted the phones used by former President Donald Trump, Senator JD Vance, and other high-profile individuals as part of a wide-ranging intelligence-collection effort. The Verizon phone systems were infiltrated to gather communications data, including call logs, message history, and contact information. The attack highlights the … Read more
A sophisticated Chinese hacking operation known as “Salt Typhoon” has targeted former US President Donald Trump, his running mate Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign staff, and members of Congress. The hackers allegedly collected sensitive audio and text messages from these individuals in a wide-ranging espionage operation that began several months … Read more