MIT robot could help people with limited mobility dress themselves

MIT robot could help people with limited mobility dress themselves

Robots have plenty of potential to help people with limited mobility, including models that could help the infirm put on clothes. That’s a particularly challenging task, however, that requires dexterity, safety and speed. Now, scientists at MIT CSAIL have developed an algorithm that strikes a balance by allowing for non-harmful impacts rather than not permitting…

SRQ Smashes Monthly Passenger Record
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SRQ Smashes Monthly Passenger Record

“It is exciting to see the airport break the 300,000-passenger level in a single month. This has never occurred in the history of the airport and to do so in the summer when we typically see fewer travelers is pretty amazing. I think this is a testament that people are ready to travel again and with so many new choices being offered at SRQ, the community and visitors are now experiencing the convenience and simplicity of using our airport.” stated Rick Piccolo, President, CEO of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Republicans, Democrats ‘Unified’ Against Big Tech: Rep. Buck

Republicans, Democrats ‘Unified’ Against Big Tech: Rep. Buck

Curbing Big Tech’s enormous power is the rare issue that has strong support from both Democrats and Republicans, Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) said. “It’s a fascinating issue because Democrats don’t like these Big Tech companies for one set of reasons and Republicans don’t like them for another set of reasons, but we’re unified in not…

Amazon has a big sale on kid-focused Echo devices and Fire tablets

Amazon has a big sale on kid-focused Echo devices and Fire tablets

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Amazon has managed to develop a pretty wide range of Fire HD tablets, Echo Show devices, Kindles…

Republicans raise alarm over severe records backlog for veterans costing benefits: ‘Utter tragedy’
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Republicans raise alarm over severe records backlog for veterans costing benefits: ‘Utter tragedy’

EXCLUSIVE – House Republicans are shining a light on a major records backlog at a government archives agency that has meant thousands of veterans and their families are waiting months, and in some cases years, for paperwork that is necessary to receive benefits. Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are calling for a congressional hearing…

Florida resident detained as latest suspect in killing of Haitian president

Florida resident detained as latest suspect in killing of Haitian president

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The latest suspect detained in Haiti amid the search for the masterminds and assassins in the killing of President Jovenel Moise is a Haitian in his 60s living in Florida who identifies himself as a doctor and has accused the leaders of his homeland of corruption. Police identified the man Sunday…

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked line-up seemingly revealed in extensive leak

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked line-up seemingly revealed in extensive leak

The latest in a series of leaks ahead of Samsung’s upcoming Unpacked event is the most comprehensive yet. We already had a firm grasp on what to expect — folding phones, a couple of Wear OS smartwatches and new earbuds were outed — but now we can see more of the new products including new…

NYC mayoral candidate Adams calls out DC Dems for ‘misplaced’ focus on assault weapons
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NYC mayoral candidate Adams calls out DC Dems for ‘misplaced’ focus on assault weapons

Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams wants to decrease gun violence, but he believes Democrats are going about it the wrong way on a national level. While much of the talk about guns in Washington, D.C., has revolved around assault rifles, Adams told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday that lawmakers must…

All of Southwest Florida under a severe weather threat today

All of Southwest Florida under a severe weather threat today

Good Monday morning, Southwest Florida! We have a fairly active weather pattern coupled with warm weather to start the week. Today, highs will reach the low to mid 90s with winds out of the Southeast at 5-15 mph. Our humidity will make it feel a bit muggy today. Thankfully, Fort Myers’ “feels like” temperatures will…