There Are Problems With This Humanoid Robot
There Are Problems With This Humanoid Robot
There Are Problems With This Humanoid Robot
It's a spooky season special on Waveform, where the team dives into tech trends with a festive twist. From underwhelming product launches to AI advancements that feel like magic, the crew unpacks the latest in gadgets and creativity tools—all before descending into candy-fueled chaos.
The iPhone Air is struggling in sales despite online buzz, with production slashed due to weak demand as consumers stick to Apple’s base or Pro models. The much-hyped Neo robot turns out to be largely remote-controlled, casting doubt on its $20,000 value and true autonomy. Adobe, meanwhile, showcases powerful AI upgrades: Lightroom now auto-culls photos and cleans sensors, while Photoshop supports generative upscale and third-party models. David gushes over the Boox Palma 2 Pro e-reader for its color e-ink and cellular connectivity, though it misses a pen holder. The episode spirals into a wild blind candy ranking—Laffy Taffy and orange Tootsie Rolls win fans, while a soap-tasting bubble juice earns universal disgust. Spooky trivia caps it off, testing knowledge on ultra-thin phones and tech-linked NBA stars.
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Most of the robot's actions in the demo were teleoperated, not autonomous.
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Selling a $20,000 teleoperated robot to collect training data is a risky bet on future autonomy
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The Boox Palma 2 Pro includes a SIM card tray and AI assistant, making it function like a minimalist phone.
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Edible bubble juice tastes like actual bubble soap and is rated last
