Microsoft Spins Out 5-year-old Chinese Chatbot Xiaoice

Tackling a spring cleaning to-do list? Go ahead and leave some of those cobwebs intact: According to Home Depot, it's already time to start thinking about Halloween decor. The home improvement retailer is celebrating the almost-halfway point to spooky season this week with a limited initial release of its 2024 Halloween collection, including an upgraded version of its iconic 12-foot skeleton and its new skeleton dog sidekick.

The Deep Robotics bionic dog combines AI technology with robotic software, to enable maneuverability in a variety of terrains. Through first-person real-time image transmission and self learning capabilities this robot dog exhibits autonomous and agile movements. High torque density and reverse transmission make it so nothing will keep this little dog down.

Forget about Ludicrous, it's all about Performance. After months of speculation, rumors and leaks, the worst kept secret of the automotive industry has become a reality: Tesla has finally launched the new Tesla Model 3 Performance. Despite indications about the "Ludicrous" moniker, the name hasn't changed from the previous generation.

Like the rest of us online, dating app users must dodge unwanted messages. Forty-one percent of U. S. adults have personally experienced online harassment, and that number spiked to around two-thirds of adults under 30, according to a 2021 report from the Pew Research Center. Dating apps have made varying attempts to stop this on their platforms.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

After 10 episodes, FX's Shōgun ends not with a violent bang, but with mournful contemplation. Toda Mariko's (Anna Sawai) death has shaken all of Japan, turning the Council of Regents against Ishido Kazunari (Takehiro Hira) and priming Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) for a decisive rout at the upcoming Battle of Sekigahara.