Writer Kenny Keil and award-winning artist John Martz have an all-new satirical comic timeline in the upcoming issue of MAD #550, titled "The Future of Job Automation." It takes a jab at robots' success in taking over human jobs in the future – even if they don't always get it right. The upcoming issue will be available on digital this Friday, 2/9 and on newsstands 2/20. Click here to embiggen the image.
MAD magazine exclusive: "The Future of Job Automation"
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Quadruped robot patrols sidewalks to urge social distancing
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Alien-looking robot to stock convenience store shelves
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Excellent absurd video of Boston Dynamics SPOT robot wearing a horse head
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We all know vital information about ourselves and our private digital accounts can be compromised by cybercriminals. However, many would be frightened to know just how compromised they and their… READ THE REST
The Bite Helper removes the itch of a mosquito bite in seconds
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