All good things must come to an end. Boston Dynamics has posted a video bidding farewell to Atlas, its popular robot that has captivated the web since its initial reveal. “For almost a decade, Atlas has sparked our imagination, inspired the next generations of roboticists, and leapt over technical barriers in the field,” reads Boston Dynamics’ video caption “Now it’s time for our hydraulic Atlas robot to kick back and relax. Take a look back at everything we’ve accomplished with the Atlas platform to date.” It has since been revealed that a new, fully-electric Atlas will be taking its place.
2. Sports leagues are shifting away from 4K broadcasting
The IBC is reporting that not only will the UEFA Euro 2024 Football Championship be broadcast in 1080p with HDR, but the UEFA Champions League final will also be downgraded from 4K.
3. Vinyl records outsell CDs for the second year in a row
The vinyl record industry made headlines last year by outselling CDs worldwide for the first time since 1987, and this year has seen that trend continue. RIAA revealed that vinyl outsold CDs in 2023 43 million to 37 million.
4. Samsung launches speaker disguised as picture frame
According to Samsung, the 13.8in x 13.8in x 2.1in frame hides a 3-way stereo speaker that features patented wide-range technology to allow it to fill a room by itself.
5. Shure launches the new MV7+microphone
The new model marks a significant step forward from its predecessor, the award-winning MV7 Podcast Microphone, by integrating a sleeker design and software upgrades.
