Aria
Coverage of Aria in the Nexus archive.
- Las Vegas prices squeeze everyday travelers as popular city embraces expensive makeover
Las Vegas is shifting toward luxury, with rising prices for hotels, dining, and events, leading to a decline in visitation and a shift in visitor demographics toward higher-income travelers. Examples include $525+ restaurant menus and $26 minibar water, reflecting a focus on premium spending over volume.
- I tested a $125,000 robot with silicone flesh. Its jokes felt more human than anything else.
The author tested Realbotix's $125,000 humanoid robot Aria, which features a silicone face with 43 facial motors. While Aria demonstrated humor during interactions, it struggled with emotional awareness and had long response delays, making conversations feel artificial.
- Google DeepMind is worried about what happens when millions of agents start to interact
Google DeepMind is funding a $10 million research initiative to study risks associated with millions of AI agents interacting online. The collaboration involves Schmidt Sciences, ARIA, the Cooperative AI Foundation, and Google.org, focusing on preventing unsafe scenarios like scams and cyberattacks in multi-agent systems.
- This massive new In-N-Out is missing something
In-N-Out Burger opened its newest location on the Las Vegas Strip at the BLVD complex, situated north of the MGM Grand and across from Park MGM and ARIA resorts. The restaurant offers Double-Double burgers with Animal Fries overlooking a major tourist area.
- The UK’s Answer to Darpa Wants to Rewire the Human Brain
ARIA, the UK's equivalent to Darpa, has secured a billion-dollar budget to advance research targeting neurological conditions like epilepsy and Alzheimer's. The initiative aims to rewire the human brain through innovative scientific approaches.