Sony's New AI Robot Can Probably Beat You in Table TennisOn Wednesday, Sony announced its project Ace, an autonomous robot capable of competing with professional table tennis players. Sony says this breakthrough demonstrates that AI systems have achieved human-like, expert-level performance in a competitive sport in the physical world.  While the world is currently focused on the...

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 19, #573Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today's Connections: Sports Edition gets a bit wild in the blue and purple categories. If you're...

Rivian raises EV sales forecast as Q2 production ramps up Rivian is telling investors that it might see better sales year than it expected, despite the many headwinds working against electric vehicles in the U.S. right now. Rivian previously said it would ship between 62,000 and 67,000 vehicles this year, but the company now expects to deliver between 65,000 and 70,000 vehicles, the company...

Peacock Brings Starz to the Platform as First-Ever Add-On SubscriptionAre add-ons the next big wave among streaming services? It remains to be seen, but Peacock is getting in the game by launching Starz as an optional subscription add-on, the NBCUniversal-owned platform shared on Tuesday. All subscribers can now sign up for the ad-free platform -- which is home to hits such as Outlander and the...