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Humanoid robots just got a workplace safety system

June 22, 2026

Humanoid robots just got a workplace safety system

NVIDIA introduces Halos for Robotics, which it calls the industry's first full-stack safety system for physical AI and robots working near people.

China's brain chip breakthrough raises big questions

June 19, 2026

China's brain chip breakthrough raises big questions

China approves NEO brain chip for commercial medical use in paralysis patients, raising questions about neural data privacy and cybersecurity risks.

Thief uses Waymo as a getaway car

June 17, 2026

Thief uses Waymo as a getaway car

Police say a burglar allegedly used a Waymo robotaxi as a getaway car after stealing activewear from a San Francisco yoga studio in under three minutes.

Robot soccer player dents wall with terrifying kicks

June 13, 2026

Robot soccer player dents wall with terrifying kicks

Booster Robotics' T1 humanoid robot kicks soccer balls hard enough to dent walls, raising serious safety questions about powerful robots near people.

Do not click fake 'account recovery' Amazon email

June 10, 2026

Do not click fake 'account recovery' Amazon email

Fake Amazon emails are targeting shoppers ahead of Prime Day with phishing scams that request document uploads to steal login and identity details.

AI voice scams can clone your family’s voice

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.

Robot pets with AI could soon live with you

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.

A wheeled robot may beat humanoids into your home

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.

Could your Samsung phone replace your passport?

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.

Would you ride in Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi?

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.