Pour one out for Pepper, the world’s first humanoid robot, now ‘discontinued’ RIP Pepper, 2014-2021 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Japanese robotics company SoftBank has reportedly halted production of its iconic Pepper robot, widely considered to be the world’s first humanoid helper. According toReuters, SoftBank is downgrading its industrial ambitions, and hasn’t produced a Pepper robot – also touted as the first robot with a heart – since last year....

Qualcomm reveals R&D efforts to accelerate speed of 5G Mobile communications companies from around the world rally behind mmWave When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Qualcomm has shared details about its latest research milestones and innovations, which the company hopes will help accelerate the development and adoption of5Gtechnology. The wireless technology giant showcased its over-the-air (OTA) R&D testbeds atMWC 2021in Barcelona, with the goal of bringing more capacity, wider coverage, and lower latency to mobile operators and devices around the world....

TechRadar Verdict Redcore Linux does a decent job of offering the convenience of a live-installable distro such as Ubuntu, but with the robustness and malleability of Gentoo. Ready-to-use Rolling-release Binary packages Infrequent releases Sparse documentation Why you can trust TechRadarWe spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best.Find out more about how we test. Redcore Linuxis a Live installable rolling-releaseLinux distrothat’s based on Gentoo....

REvil ransomware group deploys Linux encryptor against VMs Cloud computing presents an opportunity on both sides of the fence When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cybersecurityexperts have discovered that the threat actors behind the notorious REvilransomwarehave added aLinuxversion to their arsenal that’s designed to attack VMware ESXivirtual machines. With the adoption ofcloud computingtechnologies like containers and VMs, threat actors have startedevolving their attack vectorsto target this emerging platform, with VMware ESXi now in the crosshairs....

Rick and Morty season 5’s Mortiplicity is one of its best episodes ever Season 5 episode 2 is the show on top form When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mildspoilersfor season 5 of Rick and Morty follow. Rick and Morty doesn’t hit it out of the park quite as frequently as it used to, if you ask me. It’s not that I’m mad – its first three seasons were jam-packed with clever sci-fi storytelling, and then it disappeared for almost two years, enough time for it to feel like it disappeared from the forefront of pop culture....

TechRadar Verdict Reworked, remodeled, and redesigned since its first iteration, the RIG 500 PRO HX Gen 2 supersedes its predecessor in almost every way. Nacon’s takeover of the brand has clearly elevated what the headsets can achieve, and now this mid-range headset certainly impresses compared to other wired hardware in the same bracket. It feels more expensive than it is and delivers mid-range sound without breaking a sweat. Premium, stylish finish...

TechRadar Verdict The Rig Nacon Pro Compact isn’t going to beat the official Xbox Wireless Controller that comes with every Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S console, but it’s a fine alternative if you’re looking for a cheaper, wired option. It also comes with the added bonus of granting users access to Dolby Atmos, which is a plus if you want to sample the spatial audio tech. However, we wouldn’t recommend it to players with large hands, or for those who want a reliable D-Pad for fighting games....