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June 9, 2026

AI voice scams can clone your family’s voice

AI voice scams surged 1,210% in 2025, using just three seconds of audio to clone voices. Learn how scammers use data brokers to target families.

June 8, 2026

Robot pets with AI could soon live with you

iRobot cofounder Colin Angle unveils Familiar, a pet-inspired emotionally aware home robot designed to learn your routines and support healthier habits.

June 6, 2026

A wheeled robot may beat humanoids into your home

Hello Robot's Stretch 4 is a wheeled robot designed for safe home assistance, offering an alternative to humanoid robots with its omnidirectional base.

June 3, 2026

Could your Samsung phone replace your passport?

Samsung ID with CLEAR turns your Galaxy phone into a digital ID for airport security, but experts say you should still carry your physical passport.

June 2, 2026

Would you ride in Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi?

Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi is built around passenger comfort with a spacious cabin, flat floor and big screens to control temperature and music mid-ride.

May 31, 2026

QR code email scam targets employee reviews

A phishing email disguised as an HR performance review uses a QR code to trick victims. Learn how to spot this quishing scam and stay protected.

May 24, 2026

Humanoid robots work nonstop in package test

Figure AI claims its three humanoid robots completed over 24 hours of continuous autonomous package sorting without any human control in a warehouse test.

May 21, 2026

Racism fears spark city to nix gunshot detection tech days after crazed gunman opened fire in streets

Cambridge, Massachusetts, city council voted to end its ShotSpotter contract amid racism concerns despite a recent mass shooting on Memorial Drive.

May 20, 2026

Northeastern city votes to end ShotSpotter contract for gunfire-detection tech designed to fight crime

Cambridge, Massachusetts, voted to terminate its ShotSpotter contract within 90 days after councilors cite concerns over false positives and immigration enforcement ties.

May 19, 2026

Retired Austin cop tears into leftist city council for stripping police of key tools before shooting rampage

Former Austin police officer says left-wing city council members handcuffed police by removing Flock license plate reader technology from the city.