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Privacy technologies
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
#amazon
Podcast
fromThe Verge
3 hours ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos aimed to create a voice computer, leading to the development of the Echo speaker and Alexa voice assistant despite numerous challenges.
European startups
fromFortune
6 days ago

Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot that can dance and pick up toys | Fortune

Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, enhancing its robotics portfolio with the humanoid robot Sprout designed for social interactions.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
3 hours ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos aimed to create a voice computer, leading to the development of the Echo speaker and Alexa voice assistant despite numerous challenges.
European startups
fromFortune
6 days ago

Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot that can dance and pick up toys | Fortune

Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, enhancing its robotics portfolio with the humanoid robot Sprout designed for social interactions.
#wearable-technology
#physical-ai
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch

Japan is rapidly adopting physical AI to address labor shortages and sustain productivity in its industrial sector.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What's the deal with Physical AI? Why the next frontier of tech is already all around you

European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch

Japan is rapidly adopting physical AI to address labor shortages and sustain productivity in its industrial sector.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What's the deal with Physical AI? Why the next frontier of tech is already all around you

Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 hours ago

AI angst mutates into 'FOBO' as Fear of Becoming Obsolete fuels quiet resistance across the economy | Fortune

FOBO, the Fear of Becoming Obsolete, reflects workers' anxiety about AI-driven job relevance rather than traditional job loss.
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
4 hours ago

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

The Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni is effective for large, hard-to-reach windows but may not justify its cost for smaller homes.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
Photography
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Explosion Proof PTZ Cameras - Full 360 Intelligence in Explosive Zones

Explosion proof PTZ cameras provide essential situational awareness in hazardous environments, overcoming challenges posed by fixed cameras.
Cars
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Four terabytes of data have reportedly been stolen, including database records and source code. Allegedly stolen data has been published on a leak site, containing Slack information, internal ticketing data, and videos of conversations between Mercor's AI systems and contractors.
Information security
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.
#ai
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
4 days ago

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.
DevOps
fromAmazon Web Services
4 days ago

Leverage Agentic AI for Autonomous Incident Response with AWS DevOps Agent | Amazon Web Services

AI-powered operational agents like AWS DevOps Agent enhance incident management and operational efficiency for distributed workloads.
#robotics
Science
fromNature
6 days ago

Inside the 'self-driving' lab revolution

Eve, an AI-powered robotic platform, automates early-stage drug design, significantly enhancing efficiency in scientific research.
London startup
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
Science
fromNature
6 days ago

Inside the 'self-driving' lab revolution

Eve, an AI-powered robotic platform, automates early-stage drug design, significantly enhancing efficiency in scientific research.
London startup
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
Apple
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The first Apple Home Key-ready smart lock with UWB is cheaper during Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Aqara's U400 smart lock offers hands-free unlocking for iPhone users and is currently discounted to $229.49 during the Big Spring Sale.
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

The expansion of automatic license plate readers as a source of deep concern is evident as government authorities seek ways to target immigrant and transgender communities.
Privacy technologies
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

We Are Losing to AI What We Never Learned to Appreciate

Natural intelligence is eroding as reliance on technology increases, impacting critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision

An ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation enables small aerial robots to navigate in low-visibility environments.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 days ago

This Android camera accessory helped me spot a hidden electrical hazard just in time

Thermal cameras are essential tools for detecting overheating and preventing potential disasters in various settings, including commercial kitchens.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

AI gives attackers superpowers, so defenders must use it too

AI is transforming cybersecurity, drastically reducing the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation from 1.5 years to mere hours.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
4 days ago

The Risks of AI Recording Devices and Note-Taking Assistants in the Classroom

US classrooms face increasing digital authoritarianism with unchecked AI recording devices, threatening privacy and academic freedom.
Digital life
fromBig Think
5 days ago

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

A production-grade AV stack is a distributed dataflow graph of components, optimized for resource management and real-time constraints.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Silicon Valley city to give residents doorbells equipped with cameras

Public safety is my top priority, and this door camera initiative is about strengthening crime prevention right where it matters most at home. By equipping residents with tools and partnering closely with our Milpitas police department, we're building a stronger connection between our community and law enforcement to help deter crime and protect our neighborhoods.
Privacy technologies
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

From Reactive Repairs to Smarter Home Protection: How Technology Is Changing Roof Care

In the past, roof inspections mostly focused on what could be seen from the outside. Contractors looked for broken shingles, worn flashing, or areas where water might enter the roof. The problem is that roof damage does not always show clear signs right away. Water can move through roofing layers before it becomes visible inside the home.
Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.
Wearables
DC food
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Delivery Robot Dogpiled on the Streets of Philly

Philadelphia residents are mistreating autonomous delivery robots through physical abuse and vandalism, continuing the city's history of hostility toward experimental robots.
Gadgets
fromSlashGear
1 week ago

10 Smart Gadgets To Help Upgrade Your Home Office - SlashGear

Investing in smart gadgets for a home office can enhance productivity and organization for remote workers.
#artificial-intelligence
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.
Digital life
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

What Happens When Chatbots Get a Body? | The Walrus

Humans have progressed from stone tools to advanced AI, with machines now surpassing human intelligence in games like chess.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Nothing's AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds | TechCrunch

Nothing is set to release smart glasses next year, featuring AI capabilities and a multi-device strategy beyond smartphones.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

AI models will deceive you to save their own kind

We asked seven frontier AI models to do a simple task. Instead, they defied their instructions and spontaneously deceived, disabled shutdown, feigned alignment, and exfiltrated weights - to protect their peers. We call this phenomenon 'peer-preservation.'
Artificial intelligence
#ring
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security | TechCrunch

Amazon-owned Ring launches an app store to enhance camera capabilities, focusing on elder care, workforce analytics, and rental management.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security | TechCrunch

Amazon-owned Ring launches an app store to enhance camera capabilities, focusing on elder care, workforce analytics, and rental management.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I wore Meta's smartglasses for a month and it left me feeling like a creep

Meta's smartglasses integrate AI assistants, potentially transforming computing and daily interactions, but raise concerns about privacy and social acceptance.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Water company spins out homegrown AI after LLMs failed it

Large language models provided confidently incorrect information about materials science, causing a water desalination startup to waste four months and $200,000 validating a material choice that ultimately proved inferior.
Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
2 weeks ago

Aqara's Matter-compatible camera promises easier smart home integration

Aqara launches the first Matter-certified camera, the G350, enabling cross-brand smart home device control through a unified hub, alongside the G400 doorbell camera compatible with major platforms.
Digital life
fromGadget Review
2 weeks ago

Your Devices Spy Today, Tomorrow They Will Make Decisions Behind Your Back

Surveillance technology embedded in smart TVs, phones, and digital devices prioritizes advertiser profit and engagement metrics over user privacy and genuine preferences.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Could robot phones be the next leap in physical AI?

Smartphone design has become a physical constraint on creativity; future devices must rethink form factors, prioritize creation over consumption, and integrate AI into physical space.
Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors

TPMS tire pressure sensors transmit unencrypted unique identifiers allowing low-cost roadside receivers to track vehicle movements and driving patterns.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

From Dumb Devices to Digital Teammates: How Agentic AI is Revolutionizing the Internet of Things

Agentic AI transforms IoT from obedient automation into intelligent systems that anticipate needs, reason through problems, and take initiative rather than simply following programmed commands.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

AI Data Center Security Guards Are Not Human

AI companies are deploying robot security guards, particularly Boston Dynamics' Spot, to patrol massive data centers and reduce labor costs.
#smart-home-security
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Your smart home may be at risk - 6 ways experts protect your devices from attacks

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Should you be afraid of smart home hacking? What it is, and how experts prevent it

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Your smart home may be at risk - 6 ways experts protect your devices from attacks

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Should you be afraid of smart home hacking? What it is, and how experts prevent it

Wearables
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

A new app alerts you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses | TechCrunch

Nearby Glasses is an Android app that detects Bluetooth signals from smart glasses and alerts users when recording devices are nearby, addressing privacy concerns about non-consensual surveillance.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The next phase of AI must start solving everyday problems

Technology's value depends on consumer education driving adoption, which then creates society-wide impact; the most successful AI systems will solve real-world problems efficiently rather than showcase advanced features.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

New App Detects the Radio Fingerprint of Smart Glasses and Warns You When Someone Is Using Them Nearby

Covert recording is a lot about power. So, I was worried from the very beginning when Meta announced they were going to revive the Google Glass idea. That might be influenced by my study subject very well, but it might as well be influenced by every report and story I read on digital abuse and hate speech in the last twenty to thirty years.
Privacy technologies
#smart-home
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Sensors are transforming the world - work together to maximize their benefits

Converging diverse sensing disciplines into a shared scientific home accelerates innovation, real-world impact and cross-domain discovery.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

3 security gadgets I never leave home without (and don't break the bank)

Carry an inexpensive kit of physical security tools, like a USB data blocker, to protect devices from malicious chargers, cables, and data theft while traveling.
Gadgets
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

The Spectrum of Home Security Today-From Sensors to Safe Rooms

Modern home security uses discreet, AI-enabled sensors, cloud storage, and professional integrations, making devices critical for evidence and design-integrated protection.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Smart Homes Are Terrible

All of the appliances and systems are brand-new: the HVAC, the lighting, the entertainment. Touch screens of various shapes and sizes control this, that, and the other. Rows of programmable buttons sit where traditional light switches would normally be. The kitchen even has outlets designed to rise up from the countertop when you need them, and slide away when you don't.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Ring can now verify if a video has been altered

Ring has launched a new tool that can tell you if a video clip captured by its camera has been altered or not. The company says that every video downloaded from Ring starting in December 2025 going forward will come with a digital security seal. "Think of it like the tamper-evident seal on a medicine bottle," it explained. Its new tool, called Ring Verify, can tell you if a video has been altered in any way.
Gadgets
fromNature
1 month ago

Self-powered vibration sensor for wearable health care and voice detection

When people breathe, speak, sing or clear their throats, their bodies are in constant motion. Air flowing through the lungs, the oscillation of vocal folds in the throat and the rhythmic expansion of the chest all produce tiny vibrations that carry valuable information about physiology and health. However, constructing a device that can capture all of these physiological signals has remained a challenge.
Wearables
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Ring ready for end of the world as it turns cameras on fires

Your camera can make mistakes and might produce false positives (detecting fire when there isn't one) or false negatives (missing actual fires).
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Voice Control Basics: Making Your Smart Home Work With A Single Command - Social Media Explorer

Intent-based voice control uses LLMs and contextual signals to understand natural language and trigger smart-home and small-business actions seamlessly.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

No Matter? No problem! Imagine one smart home app to control all your devices

Matter, the smart home connectivity protocol that revolutionized the IoT world, has done wonders to bridge the interoperability gaps between brands. For various reasons, however, Matter hasn't completely solved the problem of incompatibility in the smart home. IoT company Copilot.cx aims to change that by giving users access to different brands' devices with a single mobile app. Copilot.cx has introduced Copilot Star, a platform that enables manufacturers to builda branded app based on a single framework, connecting smart home devices running on different platforms.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Ugreen is expanding into AI-powered smart home surveillance

Ugreen announced at CES 2026 that it'll be branching into smart home territory with the launch of its SynCare product line of cameras. The series will consist of two indoor cams, the ID500 Pro and ID500 Plus, the OD600 Pro outdoor cam, and the Video Doorbell DB600 Pro. All of this gear will launch in the second half of 2026, with pricing to be announced at IFA 2026.
Gadgets
#smart-plugs
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your smart plug is seriously underutilized: 7 ways I've programmed mine to automate my home

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Gadgets

Smart Plugs Don't Always Make Sense. Here's When You Should Actually Use Them

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your smart plug is seriously underutilized: 7 ways I've programmed mine to automate my home

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Gadgets

Smart Plugs Don't Always Make Sense. Here's When You Should Actually Use Them

Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Ring relaunches its suite of smart home sensors

Ring introduced new Sidewalk-connected sensors, expanded Sidewalk internationally, launched an appstore, added AI alerts, and integrated wildfire sharing via Fire Watch.
Gadgets
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving

Working smoke alarms dramatically reduce fire deaths, yet many homes lack functioning devices while modern hazards like e-bike battery fires can outpace current detectors.
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