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Boston Dynamics unveiled the next generation of its humanoid Atlas robot on Wednesday. The new Atlas is fully electric and comes with several upgrades over the predecessor, including a superhuman range of motion. In a video, the slender and more athletic robot was shown moving in ways that defy human anatomy. The robotics giant claims it will be able to lift and maneuver a wide variety of objects.

In a video posted on YouTube, Boston Dynamics introduced the electric Atlas robot designed for real-world applications. Based on the demo, the new robot now has an entirely different design. It no longer possesses a heavy torso plate or carries a wider upper body. The new Atlas has a slender, metallic torso, longer and straighter limbs, no externally connected cables, and a ring light circling its head.

Altstore PAL was launched in Europe on Wednesday as the first third party iPhone app store — or alternative app marketplace, as Apple calls it. Users who live in Europe and want to access apps that are not available via the official App Store, can now install Altstore PAL after updating their iPhone to iOS 17.4. However, thanks to Apple’s mandatory Core Technology Fee (CTF), customers will have to pay a small annual fee to access the first third-party app store to arrive in the region. Developer Riley Testut shared details of the Altstore PAL app marketplace in a blog post, stating that the open-source app currently offers two applications — a Nintendo emulator called Delta and Clip, a clipboard manager. The former will be free to download via Altstore PAL, while the latter will require a minimum donation of EUR 1 (roughly Rs. 90) or more, according to the developer.

Miss AI, the world’s first beauty pageant contest to judge the best artificial intelligence (AI) models and influencers, has been announced. The competition is being held by the World AI Creator Awards (WAIC) and aims to recognise the achievements of AI creators around the world. As per the website listing, the pageant will give out prizes totalling $20,000 (roughly Rs. 16.7 lakhs) to the winners. The entries for Miss AI opened on April 14, and any creator behind an AI-generated model can register. The creator must have a social media presence and be over 18 years old. Details of WAIC’s inaugural Miss AI event have been revealed on the official website (via Forbes), and the programme intends to host other similar awards focused on fashion, diversity, and AI-generated men. Miss AI is focused on female AI-generated models or social media influencers, which have been entirely created with an AI tool. There is no restriction on the tool used to create the model.

Microsoft OneNote was made available for the Apple Vision Pro on Tuesday. The cloud-based note-taking app will now support Vision Pro’s augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) environments, allowing users an immersive experience. The app will offer both hands-free notetaking by using speech mode and typing through the virtual keyboard and finger-tracking sensors.

Limitless AI Pendant, a wearable device that is designed to record everything that is said in its vicinity, was unveiled by the company on April 15. The AI-powered device offers a unique form factor and is designed to help users recall important information, eliminating the need to rely on notetaking. The device features a double aluminium body and a magnetic clasp. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and has a USB Type-C port for charging. Limitless has revealed that the AI Pendant will be shipped to customers in Q4 2024.

The company announced the device via a video post on YouTube on Monday. Dan Siroker, CEO of Limitless AI, said, “[..] we are introducing Limitless. It is a Web app, a Mac app, a Windows app, and a wearable. Limitless is a personalised AI, powered by what you’ve seen, said, or heard. Limitless augments, not replaces human intelligence with artificial intelligence to overcome the brain’s limitations, specifically our memory and our focus.”

Haier has launched a new S800QT QLED TV series in India. The new range of smart TVs is offered in four display sizes ranging from 43-inch to 75-inch and they run on the Google TV platform. The Haier S800QT series comes with 4K QLED panels with Dolby Vision and Atmos support. The display is claimed to offer a variable refresh rate of 120Hz, supports Motion Estimation Motion Compensation (MEMC) technology, and DLG (Dual Line Gate) technology. The new smart TV lineup can be controlled through the bundled Bluetooth voice remote control and Android TV mobile app.

QLED smart TV range by Haier comes in 43-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch display sizes. Price of the new Haier S800QT TV series starts at Rs. 38,990 for the base 43-inch variant. The 55-inch model is priced at Rs. 56,990, whereas the 65-inch version is priced at Rs. 79,990. Meanwhile, the 75-inch model costs Rs. 1,27,990.