Figure’s humanoid robots now walk like humans

From Cheddar. Woah. šŸ¤Æ Humanoid robots are getting pretty human-like. The new Figure 02 robot learned to walk naturally using ā€œReinforcement Learning.ā€ Basically, it figures things out through trial and error. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your inbox: https://need2know.cheddar.com/subscribe

U.S. expands export blacklist to restrict Chinaā€™s tech access

From Cheddar. President Trump is ramping up efforts to limit Chinaā€™s access to technology, targeting AI and chip capabilities, as well as military-related technology. Cheddar Correspondent Margaret Chadbourn reports on the blacklisting of Chinese firms and why the Trump administration is cracking down on these technologies. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar…

SpaceX launch causes blue spiral over Europe skies

From Cheddar. Not aliens, just SpaceX. A mysterious glowing blue spiral appeared in the skies over Europe after a SpaceX rocket launch from Florida on Monday afternoon. The rocket launched during the day in Florida, but by the time it reached Europe, it was dark. According to the UK National Meteorological Service, the spiral was…

Trump defends Waltz after war plans leaked in group chat

From Cheddar. President Trump is defending National Security Adviser Michael Waltz after military strike plans for Yemen were accidentally shared in a group chat that included The Atlanticā€™s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. Trump stated that the information wasnā€™t classified and that Waltz shouldnā€™t have to apologize, saying, ā€œI think heā€™s doing his best.ā€ The president also…

FBI forms task force to investigate attacks on Tesla

From Cheddar. The FBI has created a new task force to investigate attacks against Tesla. The Trump White House is calling the recent string of violent incidents involving private cars, dealerships and charging stations "domestic terrorism." Cheddar Correspondent Margaret Chadbourn reports on dozens of cases of vandalism or arson against Tesla across the country, in…

Trump announces Hyundai will open first U.S. steel plant

From Cheddar. President Donald Trump just announced Hyundai is opening its first U.S. steel plant in Louisiana. The $5.8 billion investment will produce 2.7 million metric tons of steel annually and create over 1,400 jobs, Trump says. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your inbox: https://need2know.cheddar.com/subscribe

Elon Musk balances silverware on finger at White House dinner

From Cheddar. Just your daily Elon watch.šŸ“šŸ‘€ In a viral video, the Tesla CEO and Trumpā€™s newly-appointed head of the Department of Government Efficiency was caught balancing silverware on his finger while sitting next to the President at a White House dinner. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com

Trump promises U.S. will ā€œdominate cryptoā€ in historic speech

From Cheddar. President Donald Trump makes history with the first-ever speech by a sitting U.S. president at a cryptocurrency conference Thursday, promising the U.S. will "dominate crypto and the next generation of financial technologiesā€¦ weā€™re way ahead.ā€ Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your inbox: https://need2know.cheddar.com/subscribe

Nvidia unveils Star Wars-inspired AI robot

From Cheddar. May the force of AI be with you. ā­šŸ¤– Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled ā€œBlue,ā€ an advanced AI-powered robot inspired by Star Wars, at the companyā€™s developer conference on Tuesday. Created in collaboration with Google DeepMind and Disney Research, Blue is part of efforts to advance the development of AI robots for the…

NASA astronauts return to Earth after nine months

From Cheddar. After nine months aboard the ISS, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally back on Earth. Their mission, originally set for just eight days, was extended due to issues with a Boeing Starliner spacecraft last year. Now, theyā€™ve splashed down off the coast of Florida as part of SpaceXā€™s Crew-9 mission. Connect…

Teenager builds brain-controlled prosthetic arm

From Cheddar. What were you doing in high school? Because 17-year-old Benjamin Choi was busy building a brain-controlled prosthetic arm. A few years ago, Choi created a 3D-printed prosthetic arm to make it more affordable and accessible, without needing invasive brain surgery. He started at 15, using his sisterā€™s 3D printer and spending 30 hours…

Coinbase CEO reacts to Trumpā€™s Crypto Summit

From Cheddar. President Trump hosted the first White House Crypto Summit today with industry leaders, bringing some of the biggest names in crypto to Washington to discuss plans to roll back many of the regulations put in place by the Biden administration. Ahead of the summit, Trump signed an executive order establishing a strategic bitcoin…

Scientists create ā€˜woolly miceā€™ to help revive the mammoth

From Cheddar. We got woolly mice before GTA 6. šŸ­šŸ¦£ These genetically modified mice are the latest innovation by Colossal Biosciences, a biotech company based in Dallas. Created with woolly mammoth-like traits, theyā€™re a key part of the companyā€™s mission to resurrect the mammoth and other extinct animals. By studying the woolly mouse, Colossal aims…

Trump shares plans for ā€œgold cardā€ visa and tax cuts

From Cheddar. President Trump gave an update on the new "gold card" program, announcing that the visa will be available for sale "very, very soon." "It’s like the green card, but better and more sophisticated," Trump said in his joint address to Congress. "And these people will have to pay tax in our country." Trump…

Robotic baby T. rex toy hatch from egg

From Cheddar. Wait, where was this toy when we were kids? After 32 years, Jurassic Park fans finally get a toy that brings the iconic egg-hatching scene to life. Spin Master’s Primal Hatch T. rex lets kids hatch their very own dinosaur egg. The T. rex uses its beak to break out of the gooey…

What you need to know about Trumpā€™s 2025 joint address

From Cheddar. When President Trump delivers his joint address tonight, it will be his first big speech to Congress since starting his second term. And it coincides with new tarrifs, a pause in aid to Ukraine, and continued turmoil over DOGE cuts. Cheddar Correspondent Margaret Chadbourn has a preview of Trump’s speech and provides details…

Figure’s humanoid robots will handle your chores this year

From Cheddar. Ready for robots in your home? Figure is quickly advancing its humanoid robot business and plans to begin alpha testing in homes by 2025. CEO Brett Adcock credits this rapid progress to breakthroughs in their Helix AI, revealed just last week. This cutting-edge AI is the first to combine vision, language, and action…

Trump and Zelenskyy in heated exchange during Oval Office meeting

From Cheddar. The scheduled signing of a key minerals agreement and a press conference were abruptly canceled after a heated exchange, with Trump and Vice President JD Vance pressuring Zelenskyy to make a deal with Russia. Zelenskyy pushed back, questioning the proposed diplomatic approach, while Trump later posted to Truth Social that Zelenskyy "disrespected the…