A newly reanalyzed skull in China is forcing scientists to rethink when modern humans diverged from their ancient relatives. The fossil, known as Yunxian 2, may date back between 940,000 and 1.1 million years, much earlier than conventional evolutionary models suggest, according to Reuters. The claim: Homo sapiens may have branched off from Neanderthals, Denisovans, and other archaic groups hundreds...
‘Los domingos’ de Alauda Ruiz de Azúa conquista la Concha de Oro en San Sebastián
La directora vasca Alauda Ruiz de Azúa ha vuelto a situar al cine español en el centro de todas las miradas. Su segunda película, Los domingos, se ha alzado con la Concha de Oro a la mejor película en la 73ª edición del Festival Internacional de Cine de San Sebastián, convirtiéndola en la segunda cineasta […]...
Google Unveils Robots That Think Ahead and Search the Web
In a move that could reshape robotics, Google DeepMind has introduced new AI models that let robots plan their actions in advance and even search the web for information. The launch, part of the Gemini Robotics 1.5 system, aims to make robots more adaptable and less reliant on rigid programming (The Verge). From Obedience to Reasoning Traditional robots were like...
Scientists Create Realistic Fake Flesh for Medical Training
Imagine a training mannequin whose flesh feels like real human skin—one that bleeds slightly when cut and springs back under a scalpel. That’s the goal behind a recent breakthrough: researchers have developed 3D-printed simulated human tissue that mimics real body tissue to help doctors and surgeons train more realistically. This kind of innovation could reshape medical education and improve surgical...
Microsoft’s New AI Feature Automatically Organizes Your Photos
Imagine waking up to a photo gallery that tidied itself while you slept. Receipts fall neatly into one folder, handwritten notes into another, and screenshots or ID scans are organized instantly. That’s the promise of Microsoft’s new Auto-Categorization feature in the Windows 11 Photos app, now rolling out to Insider builds (Windows Central). How Auto-Categorization Works Think of your digital...
Forza Horizon 6 Revealed: Japan Is the New Playground — PS5 Comes Later
When the Horizon Festival lands next in Japan, it won’t just be for show — this is a deliberate choice. In September 2025, Playground Games confirmed Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan and debut in 2026 on Xbox and PC, with a PlayStation 5 release to follow later. Xbox Wire’s FAQ officially confirms the later PS5 version. Starting...
Neon Call-Recording App Goes Offline After Massive Data Breach
Neon, a viral mobile app that paid users for recording their phone calls, has abruptly gone offline after a serious flaw exposed call transcripts, audio files, and phone numbers. The shutdown came shortly after TechCrunch reported the breach, raising urgent questions about whether apps built on personal conversations can ever guarantee privacy. What Happened: How the Breach Came to Light...
The Risks and Rewards of Meta’s Robot Software Vision
Meta is planning a robotics software platform modeled after Android, aiming to give manufacturers a ready-made “robot OS” for humanoid and service robots. According to Reuters, the initiative is part of a new robotics division under Reality Labs and is backed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CTO Andrew Bosworth. The idea sounds revolutionary — but can it really work in...
Cascos que salvan vidas y cocinas que respiran: así ha sido el palmarés de los Premios DesignEuropa 2025
La edición de 2025 de los Premios DesignEuropa dejó dos imágenes claras desde Copenhague: la seguridad ciclista como prioridad urbana y la elegancia funcional en la cocina como estándar industrial. Overade se llevó el galardón de Emprendedores y pequeñas empresas con un casco inteligente para ciudad; Ciarko Design firmó el triunfo en la categoría Industrial […]...
Quantum internet edges closer with Penn’s Verizon fiber experiment
The dream of a quantum internet—a network where information is transmitted through fragile quantum states—has taken a major step forward. Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have demonstrated that quantum signals can travel across Verizon’s existing fiber network while using the same standard Internet Protocol (IP) that powers today’s web. By combining classical and quantum signals into a single hybrid...
Scientists Develop Atom-Thin Material to Cut Memory Chip Power by 90%
Swedish scientists at Chalmers University of Technology have engineered an atom-thin magnetic material that could cut the power consumption of memory chips by up to 90 %. This could be a turning point for energy-efficient electronics, where every watt saved matters. At its core, the innovation combines two opposing magnetic orders in a single ultra-thin layer, enabling memory states to...
YouTube rolls out AI music hosts in direct Spotify challenge
YouTube has unveiled AI-powered music hosts, a bold move aimed at competing directly with Spotify’s popular AI DJ feature. By blending machine learning with music discovery, YouTube hopes to reframe how listeners engage with playlists and recommendations. This development signals an intensifying rivalry in the streaming space, where personalization has become the new battleground. How AI Music Hosts Work Unlike...



