Technology

April 24, 2025

21 Humanoid Robots Ran a Half-Marathon in China

History was recently made at a half-marathon in Beijing. In addition to welcoming 12,000 runners, the race also featured 21 robot participants. Though they didn't outrun the human competitors, they may have outshone them. Considered a world-first, this humanoid robot race turned out to be not only entertaining, but also insightful about the state of robotics on the other side of the world.

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April 17, 2025

Pet-Finding Service Has Saved Over 45,000 Lost Animals and It’s Completely Free

Each year, more than 10 million cats and dogs go missing across the United States. FidoAlert, however, offers an innovative solution to locating lost pets—and it's all for free. FidoAlert and its sister service TabbyAlert function similarly to an Amber Alert, per the company’s founder and CEO John Bradford. Pet owners may register their beloved companions into the FidoAlert network, and subsequently receive a dedicated FidoID number and a free tag to accessorize a collar.

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