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Norwegian-American robotics company 1X has unveiled Neo, a Baymax-inspired humanoid robot with near-human dexterity, priced at $20,000. However, its reliance on remote human operators raises significant privacy concerns.
OpenAI is deprecating ChatGPT Atlas on August 9th, less than a year after launch, folding its browsing capabilities into ChatGPT Work, a new all-in-one desktop app.
Meta's AI glasses continuously capture audio and photos to build a detailed life profile. Key privacy issues—like bystander consent and whether a recording indicator will be shown—remain unresolved.
Meta's "Muse Image" generates AI images using public Instagram photos without user consent, raising privacy and harassment concerns. Opt out via Settings → "Sharing and reuse" → disable AI content permissions.
Pixi Platforms' iPhone app places AR animated characters—like a joke-telling cat or tic-tac-toe robot—directly in users' living rooms, with all AI processed on-device for privacy, no headset required.
The PocketMage is a wizard-themed handheld device with E Ink displays, a QWERTY keyboard, and a custom OS, blending fantasy aesthetics with modern portable computing.
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Block, Inc. will pay $45 million to settle a 46-state investigation after Cash App failed to protect 59 million users from fraud through weak security and misleading practices. Block must now offer live support and properly...
Lamborghini's free Apple Vision Pro app lets you explore four rare models life-sized in your living room, including sitting inside and hearing the engines, though deeper brand storytelling could enhance the experience.
DuckDuckGo's browser now blocks YouTube ads by default on iPhone and Mac, using uBlock Origin filters to skip pre-roll and mid-video ads while preserving features like watch history, though videos may buffer slightly longer.
Blue Origin is seeking $10 billion from outside investors for the first time in 26 years, valuing the company at $130 billion, as it works to compete with SpaceX and recover from a failed rocket test.
Luke Bell set a drone endurance Guinness World Record at 4 hours, 21 minutes, and 39 seconds through careful engineering: weight reduction, stronger carbon fiber arms, and real-time software tuning — not simply a larger battery.
A YouTuber ported Minecraft to the 1998 Game Boy Color — a handheld with only 32KB of RAM — enabling basic gameplay like breaking blocks and visiting the Nether. The free ROM is available on Patreon.
Cloudflare will block Google's web crawler by default from September 15, and USA Today may delist from Google Search within 12 months unless a licensing deal is reached, as publishers push back against free AI training data...
Netflix is testing always-on channels for continuous content streaming, similar to Pluto TV and Tubi, while also exploring service bundles to boost engagement and stay competitive in the crowded streaming market.
Fi's new Ultra smart collar is the first pet tracker powered by SpaceX's Starlink satellite network, eliminating dead zones where traditional LTE-based trackers lose signal. Priced at $199, it offers near-omniscient US coverage...
The EU may mandate satellite-based speed limiters in all cars sold after 2030, but current technology misreads speeds 25% of the time, raising major safety concerns and potential public opposition.
General Intuition raised $320M at a $2.3B valuation to develop a robotics foundation model trained on video game data, giving other robotics companies a shared AI base layer without requiring large real-world datasets.
WeWard, a 30-million-user rewards app, launched "Walking Mode," locking apps like TikTok until users reach a step goal—merging screen time reduction with fitness motivation.
Manna Aero is expanding into the U.S. with $50M in funding, building a Tulsa facility targeting 1,000 jobs and launching in six cities by end of 2027.
LisaFPGA emulates the Apple Lisa on a $350 FPGA board, supporting USB keyboards, 1080p HDMI, hard drive emulation, and up to 3.75x overclocking at just 2.8 watts.
Sony's 1990s CCD-TR1 camcorder was the first consumer device to use a lithium-ion battery, not a phone or laptop. Its higher energy density and longer cycle life paved the way for today's smartphones, laptops, and EVs.
General Intuition, a $2.3B NY startup spun from Medal TV, raised $320M from Bezos and others to train AI using video game data, teaching models how objects move through space and time.
RobloQuake is a full Luau port of Quake (1996) running inside Roblox, supporting single-player, multiplayer, and classic mods. It uses Roblox-native rendering and networking, with 825 engine functions verified against the...
Netflix is partnering with BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, Hearst, and others to add curated videos on food, travel, and fashion. Starting August 3, subscribers in select regions can access this content, helping Netflix compete with...