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- 2026-05-22 research_milestone A new paper details the development of the SONIC model for humanoid robot control. source
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Fortnite teams with Sonic; Madoka Magica film gets IMAX release
Fortnite is collaborating with Sonic for a new in-game zone, and the fourth film in the Madoka Magica series, "Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Walpurgisnacht: Rising," will receive an IMAX release.
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Fortnite teases Sonic, Persona, Tetris collaborations; OpenAI shares cyber models
Fortnite's upcoming Chapter 7 Season 4 will feature collaborations with the Sonic, Persona, and Tetris franchises, as confirmed by new teasers and a trailer. Separately, OpenAI is making its advanced cybersecurity model…
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GenTrack framework improves robot motion generation and tracking
Researchers have developed GenTrack, a novel framework for robot-native motion generation and zero-shot humanoid tracking. This system addresses the challenge of creating robot-executable motions by alternating generato…
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AI could create Dr. Eggman's future, says Sonic fan
The author expresses excitement about AI potentially bringing about a future similar to that envisioned by Dr. Eggman from the Sonic franchise. They identify as a unique Sonic fan who appreciates Dr. Eggman's vision and…
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Qwen-Audio-3.0 leads speech AI, surpassing Gemini and Sonic
Qwen-Audio-3.0 has emerged as a top performer in speech generation benchmarks, surpassing models like Gemini and Sonic. This advancement highlights the growing capabilities in voice AI, which is increasingly seen as a k…
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逐际动力人形机器人Oli展示全自主家务能力，对标Figure · 1 source tracked
逐际动力 (Zero-One Robotics) has released a new demonstration video showcasing their full-sized humanoid robot, Oli, performing a variety of household chores autonomously. This demonstration highlights Oli's advanced capabi…
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SONIC method optimizes noise for advanced image inpainting
Researchers have developed SONIC, a novel training-free method for image inpainting using existing text-to-image models. The technique optimizes the initial noise sample to reconstruct the unmasked image efficiently. Ke…
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GE Opal ice maker sees $160 discount for Prime Day
The GE Opal nugget ice maker is available at a discounted price of $160 off for Amazon Prime Day. This appliance is known for producing a popular type of ice often referred to as 'the good ice,' 'Sonic ice,' or 'soft ic…
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Sonic ARG criticized for AI data collection terms
A new Alternate Reality Game (ARG) based on Sonic the Hedgehog, titled The Chaos Emeralds, has drawn criticism from fans due to its terms of service. These terms reportedly allow the game to collect user data for AI tra…
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Sonic Frontiers Rated for Nintendo Switch 2 Ahead of 35th Anniversary
A rating for "Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition" has appeared for the Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting a potential release on the upcoming console. This rating emerges just ahead of Sonic's 35th birthday celebrations.
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Humanoid robot 'cerebellum' gets GPT-style model with 2B frames of motion data
Researchers have introduced AstraBrain-WBC 0.5, a novel GPT-style foundational model designed for humanoid robot general cerebellum control. This model leverages a massive dataset of 2 billion frames of human motion dat…
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Humanoid robot 'cerebellum' model trained on 20B frames, enters GPT era · 1 source tracked
Galaxy General Robotics has released AstraBrain-WBC 0.5, a foundational model for the real-time whole-body control of humanoid robots. This model utilizes a Transformer architecture, similar to GPT, and is trained on ap…
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The Woobles releases Sonic the Hedgehog crochet kits
The Woobles has released new amigurumi crochet kits featuring characters from the video game Sonic the Hedgehog. These kits allow users to create crocheted versions of Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles.
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Sega Creates Life-Sized Sonic Figure Using 'DNA Essence'
Sega has announced the creation of a life-sized figure that supposedly contains the "essence" of Sonic the Hedgehog's DNA. The company claims to have captured this essence using advanced biotechnology. This announcement…
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Dr. Squatch Launches Sonic the Hedgehog-Themed Products
Dr. Squatch has launched a new line of products inspired by the iconic video game character Sonic the Hedgehog. The collaboration aims to evoke the nostalgic appeal of Sonic through various scents and merchandise. The b…
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McDonald's brings back fried apple pie for 250th birthday
McDonald's is reintroducing its original fried apple pie for a limited time to celebrate America's 250th birthday. This iconic dessert, first introduced in 1968, was replaced by a baked version in 1992 due to health con…
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Anthropic's Fable 5 offers advanced capabilities but raises cost concerns
Anthropic has released Fable 5, a new frontier model that users describe as powerful and capable of completing complex tasks overnight. While praised for its advanced capabilities and ability to close the gap between id…
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Sonic Pico Park offers fun but frustrating multiplayer preview
Sonic Pico Park is a new multiplayer game that serves as a brief interlude between major Sonic titles. Early previews suggest it offers a fun experience, though some aspects may prove frustrating for players. The game i…
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Humanoid robots learn from diverse data using world models
Researchers are exploring innovative data strategies to overcome bottlenecks in humanoid robot development. A key approach involves a "data pyramid" that integrates diverse data sources, including passive internet video…
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6G standards on track for 2028 as telcos face 5G ROI crisis
The development of 6G wireless technology is progressing with standards expected by 2028, but telecommunications companies are uncertain about the return on investment for 5G. Concurrently, AI adoption is increasing, pr…