The robot waiters in this Japanese cafe are controlled by people with paralysis

Whether it’s autonomousdelivery bots dropping off pizza,robo-bartenders, orautomated waiters, it’s clear that robots have a growing place in the food industry. But a new Japanese pop-up cafe located in Tokyo offers a far more uncommon — and potentially transformative — spin on this premise.Called Dawn ver.β, the temporary eatery is staffed by robot waiters operated remotely by paralyzed individuals, who can control the robots from their own homes. The cafe is based on the 2008 animeTime of Eve, set in a future in which androids are commonplace....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Kevin Graham

This Asus OLED laptop just dropped below $1,000 at Best Buy

We’re seeing some fantasticlaptop dealsfrom Best Buy’s Presidents’ Day Sale, but this one featuring the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED is up there among the most attractive offers. From its original price of $1,500, it’s down to a more affordable $900 following a $600 discount. The sale will run until February 17, but you’re going to want to proceed with your purchase as soon as you may because there’s a chance that stocks sell out quickly for this powerful and gorgeous laptop....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Vickie Carter

TikToker stuns viewers after discovering bizarre airplane bathroom

TikToker stuns viewers after discovering bizarre airplane bathroom A plane passenger left viewers stunned after showing the ‘unusual’ location of the flight’s bathroom in a viral TikTok. TikToker and traveler DowineLive, who has over 293,000 followers, took to his platform to share the unique location of the lavatory on a Lufthansa flight. “This is a normal commercial airplane, it’s not a double-decker… but the bathroom is downstairs,” he saidin his video, which showed him standing in the aisle of the plane....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Tamara Russell

Why Godzilla Minus One May Be Setting Up The Monster Rematch We've Wanted For 35 Years

Summary Warning: Spoilers for Godzilla Minus One If a tease inGodzilla Minus Oneis any indication, a long-awaited monster rematch may finally be on the horizon. Without an official announcement on aGodzilla Minus Onesequel, it’s hard to say if the new take on the King of the Monsters will make a return. However,Godzilla Minus One’sendingcertainly does open the door for a comeback. AlthoughGodzilla Minus One’smain characterssucceeded in destroying Godzilla, the final scene confirmed that part of him survived....

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1050 words · Cathy Clark

Why wait? Here are 10 new gadgets from CES 2018 that you can buy right now

Generally speaking, all the gear and gadgetry that is unveiled at CES every year is just a preview, a taste of2018’s tech trends. Most stuff doesn’t hit the market for a couple months — and that’s if we’re lucky. It’s far more likely that the amazing gizmo you saw on the show floor will either hit the market in the year’s fourth quarter or never even make it past production....

June 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1322 words · Bradley Smith

With three lenses, the Black Eye Pro Kit G4 aims for versatile portability

Some adventures need more than one lens to capture it all —Black Eye Pro Kit G4is a new smartphone lens kit designed for versatility and portability. Including three lenses and a carrying case, the new kit uses a clip-style mount that allows the lenses to be used with most smartphones, includingboth iOSand Android, along with dual-lens options and the front and rear-facing camera on many devices. The kit includes the Pro Cinema Wide G4, the Pro Portrait Tele G4, and the Pro Fisheye G4....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Tyler Cox

3 brand-new Netflix horror movies have just dropped, including a big sequel

3 brand-new Netflix horror movies have just dropped, including a big sequel Netflix viewers beware, you’re in for a scare: three new horror movies have just been added to the streaming platform, including a sequel to one of its biggest original films. Hundreds ofhorror movies are coming to streaming in October 2024. It can feel impossible to choose what to watch; how do you pick between found-footage films, slashers like Terrifier, and some of thebest horror moviesever made?...

June 10, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Philip Johnson

3 underrated movies on Paramount+ you need to watch in April 2024

It’s not the destiny of every film to go on to become either a blockbuster or a classic. More often than not, movies come and go and barely get remembered years or even decades later. But in the streaming age, movies that could have been lost to oblivion are still with us, even onParamount+. After looking overeverything new on Paramount+this month, we’ve put together the following list of three underrated movies that you have to watch in April....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · David Sullivan

All Slayers in Dead Island 2: Every Skill Card & attributes

All Slayers in Dead Island 2: Every Skill Card & attributes InDead Island 2, players can choose from a variety of Slayers, each designed to offer a unique start to their journey. This brief overview introduces every initial character, detailing their unique abilities and key attributes. Unlike traditional games that feature generic heroes, Dead Island 2 boasts six distinct Slayers. Each comes with their own set of skills, stats, and a personality that sets them apart in the game’s narrative....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Katherine Daniels

All Star Wars Outlaws editions & pre-order bonuses

All Star Wars Outlaws editions & pre-order bonuses Star Wars Outlaws looks set to take gamers back to a galaxy far, far away with a brand-new tale in this transmedial universe. Here’s a rundown of every edition of Star Wars Outlaws you may purchase as well as the pre-order bonuses for the game. We just gota thrilling new trailer for Star Wars Outlawsand it’s safe to say that the hype is building....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Mr. Matthew Espinoza

Bayonetta creator reveals he envisioned the franchise as a nine-part game “saga”

Bayonetta creator reveals he envisioned the franchise as a nine-part game “saga” Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya has revealed his scrapped plans for a nine-part game “saga,” which won’t come to pass since he departed from PlatinumGames. The Bayonetta series currently consists of four games: the original trilogy andBayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, a prequel story. There was also an anime movie called Bayonetta: Bloody Fate, which launched in 2013....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Madison Horton

Coinbase reverses $20m ransom demand by putting $20m bounty on the thieves

Coinbase reverses $20m ransom demand by putting $20m bounty on the thieves Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has responded to a $20 million ransom demand from cyber criminals by using that money to place a bounty on the thieves instead. Coinbasehas refused to negotiate with the cyber-thieves after they threatened to release customer information. On May 15, Coinbaserevealedthat overseas agents had allegedly been bribed to steal customer data including names, emails, government ID images, phone numbers and addresses....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Mark Yang

Crunchyroll's Underrated Romance Anime Broke Two of the Genre's Biggest Cliché

Summary A romance anime calledMY Love STORY!!that too many viewers have tragically forgotten since it simulcasted onCrunchyrollin 2015 has perplexingly failed to withstand the test of time despite flawlessly tackling two massive clichés within a relatively short time. The first transpires in the first three episodes and serves as a satiricaldeconstruction of the stereotypical male protagonistwho is afflicted with the false impression that the girl he likes could and will never reciprocate his feelings....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Kyle Martinez