XPRIZE, the global leader in incentivized prize competitions, in partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-star airline, announce the winner of a global writing contest to imagine future use-cases of telepresence technology, as part of the Avatars Inc anthology. The anthology, edited by Ann VanderMeer, was first published online in March … [Read more...] about XPRIZE Announces Winner of Global Short Story Contest to Imagine the Future of Telepresence Technologies
Robotics
NASA to Host Preview Briefings, Interviews for First Crew Launch with SpaceX
With the first mission to return human spaceflight launches to American soil now targeted to lift off May 27, NASA will highlight the historic flight with a series of news conferences Friday, May 1, that will air live on NASA Television and the agency's website. In addition, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, who will serve as crew for the mission, will be … [Read more...] about NASA to Host Preview Briefings, Interviews for First Crew Launch with SpaceX
Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition: Breaking Ground Expansion Now Available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
Private Division and Squad today announced that Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition: Breaking Ground Expansion is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro and across the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X. This highly- anticipated second expansion for Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition, brings plenty of fresh content for new and current players on … [Read more...] about Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition: Breaking Ground Expansion Now Available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award Finalists Unveiled
The Toy Association has unveiled 114 toy and game finalists for the prestigious 2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. Known as the "Oscars" of the toy industry, the TOTY Awards program recognizes the top playthings on the market – from STEM/STEAM and innovative toys to dolls, action figures, creative toys, and more. The program is also a vital fundraiser for The Toy Foundation, … [Read more...] about 2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award Finalists Unveiled
New Documentary by World Robot Olympiad Reveals Why Kids Fall in Love with Robotics
Robotics can forge friendships across borders and make teenagers choose a career in STEM. A new documentary, premiering during the World Robot Olympiad in Hungary in November, reveals why kids fall in love with coding and robotics. Robotics is not just the stuff of sci-fi movies anymore, but something every child can – and should – learn to develop skills that … [Read more...] about New Documentary by World Robot Olympiad Reveals Why Kids Fall in Love with Robotics