ROBOTIC TENTACLES

Imagine robots with the flexibility of an octopus’s tentacles—accessible, scalable, and highly efficient.

That’s exactly what researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have achieved with SpiRobs, a new generation of soft robots inspired by the logarithmic spiral found in nature. Thanks to 3D-printed designs and a simple cable-driven system, these robots can move with impressive fluidity, adapt to different objects, and scale from tiny grippers to meter-long manipulators mounted on drones.

SpiRobs could revolutionize industries like manufacturing and precision handling, offering more efficient and versatile solutions inspired by biomechanics in nature.

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➡️ Let's do real, be real with Tantaly, the sex doll torso leader

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WHITE ART

Do you ever feel like you just don’t get art? You’re not alone. A lot of people see it as something complicated, full of interpretations that seem to come out of nowhere.

The truth is, art doesn’t have a single way of being understood. There’s no right answer, and many so-called experts are just repeating what they’ve heard or trying to sound sophisticated—but deep down, they’re just as lost as you.

Art is subjective. Sometimes it hits you, sometimes it leaves you cold, and that’s okay. You don’t have to understand it the way others explain it. If something catches your eye, makes you feel something, or just intrigues you, that’s your connection to art, and it’s just as valid as anyone else’s.

That being said, here we have a guy covering himself in white paint—or some kind of plaster, I don’t even know—and leaving marks on the floor. Is it art? Well, if they say so, sure. But I’m sharing it with you for another reason: watch how a woman from the audience seizes the moment to cop a feel—gloves and all. Honestly, the second video got to me more than the first. The first one is just for context.

Now, if I stick to what I said earlier… does that make the second video art? Well, by that logic, yes—it is.



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NARCISSISM AND SOCIALMEDIA VOL30

It's funny how when we see someone recording themselves in public, talking to their phone and exaggerating gestures, we feel a strong sense of secondhand embarrassment, yet that same video seems much more normal when we see it on social media. It might still make us cringe, but we process it differently. The key difference is that in real life, we don’t just feel discomfort—we perceive the person as ridiculous, out of place. On social media, even if they still seem absurd, the format smooths out that awkwardness and makes it easier to digest.

Editing, music, and dynamic cuts help frame the content in a way that fits the kind of media we consume daily, but if someone seems ridiculous, they’ll remain so, with or without filters.

Another factor is the break in reality. Watching someone film themselves strips away the illusion, like seeing a magician set up a trick before performing it. Then there’s the difference between witnessing something and being an audience—on the street, we feel like unwilling participants in something we didn’t choose to watch, whereas on social media, we’re already in consumer mode, so even if something makes us uncomfortable, it doesn’t trigger the same rejection.

Social dynamics also play a role. When we see someone recording in public, we share the secondhand embarrassment through glances or comments with whoever is next to us. But online, there's no external reinforcement, and we process it in a completely different way.



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FOODPORN VOL26

A great dish isn't just about taste—it’s a feast for the eyes too. Get ready for a visual banquet that will make you drool and awaken your wildest gastronomic instincts.



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ROBOTIC TENTACLES

Imagine robots with the flexibility of an octopus’s tentacles—accessible, scalable, and highly efficient.

That’s exactly what researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have achieved with SpiRobs, a new generation of soft robots inspired by the logarithmic spiral found in nature. Thanks to 3D-printed designs and a simple cable-driven system, these robots can move with impressive fluidity, adapt to different objects, and scale from tiny grippers to meter-long manipulators mounted on drones.

SpiRobs could revolutionize industries like manufacturing and precision handling, offering more efficient and versatile solutions inspired by biomechanics in nature.




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PACQUIAO VS. THE INVISIBLE MAN

A while back, we talked about artist Paul Pfeiffer and his project Caryatid, where he digitally removed one of the boxers from the fight. Now, we have a video of Pacquiao where his opponent has completely vanished, creating the same eerie effect.

The technique behind this type of editing is complex and meticulous. It relies on three key processes: the use of previous and subsequent frames, analyzing footage before and after the key moment to reconstruct the background that the boxer was blocking; interpolation and digital cloning, filling the empty areas with fragments of the original image while adjusting light and shadows to make the manipulation seamless; and frame-by-frame digital painting, where, in more complex cases, each frame is manually retouched to ensure a perfect match.

The result is a surreal scene where Pacquiao throws punches at an opponent who no longer exists, while the audience continues reacting as if the fight were still happening.



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It’s never too late to take an interest in fashion.

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EXAMPLE OF TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGHS

Technological progress can be measured in terms of the quantity and quality of new ideas, products and services being developed, as well as the launch of new concepts and disruptive innovations, leading to improvements in efficiency and productivity over a wide range of industries.



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She goes to get the door for the delivery man while half naked. It goes wrong.

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