Author: Dhiraj K.

Segway unveiled the Navimow H5 Pro at IFA 2026, a robot mower that combines LiDAR, NRTK satellite positioning, and three vision cameras for navigation. Like several other robot mowers shown at the event, the Navimow H5 Pro tackles the long-standing challenge of true edge trimming by bringing its cutting mechanism directly against walls, fences, and sidewalks. A Different Take on Edge Cutting Rival brands such as Eufy and Mammotion rely on articulating arms to reach tight edges on models like the Lawn Mower S2 Max and the Luba A4 AWD. Segway takes a different route: the Navimow H5 Pro opens…

Massachusetts State Police must now reveal where their license plate readers sit across the state, a Suffolk County Superior Court judge ruled this week. The court also ordered the agency to submit to audits detailing when, where, and what data the devices collect. Civil liberties groups are calling the decision a major step toward license plate reader transparency and stronger oversight of how agencies track residents. How the Case Reached the Courtroom The judge determined that state police had failed to justify withholding records tied to their network of automatic license plate readers. The ACLU of Massachusetts filed the underlying…

Surveillance tools designed to sell products are reportedly working against the very people they’re supposed to target — including American troops. According to Reuters, several branches of the US military have shut off advertising trackers on phones and computers after learning that adversaries may have used location data purchased from data brokers to target US forces in the Middle East. Reuters based its report on a letter Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon sent to the Department of Defense’s Inspector General. The letter states that the Air Force switched off advertising identifiers on all its devices roughly two months ago. Special…

At IFA 2026, Anker unveiled a new smart home hub called the MindBase. The device goes well beyond a typical smart home controller, offering expandable NAS-style storage and on-device AI capable of processing security camera footage locally. Alongside the launch, Anker confirmed a major branding shift: its Eufy and Soundcore sub-brands will eventually disappear, with everything folding under the single Anker name. Smart Home Control Built on Matter 1.5 The MindBase operates as a Matter 1.5 controller, meaning it can independently manage Matter-compatible smart home devices such as smart bulbs, garage door openers, robot vacuums, and sensors, all controllable through…

Tech giants including Samsung, Meta, Amazon, and reportedly Apple are racing to build smart glasses, but OpenAI doesn’t seem interested in joining them. CEO Sam Altman recently made his skepticism about the category clear in a new interview. Altman’s Comments on Smart Glasses Speaking with journalist Alex Heath, Altman explained why the format doesn’t appeal to him personally. He said he finds it uncomfortable talking to someone wearing a camera and a light on their face. This isn’t the first time he’s raised this concern — last year, he stated plainly that he doesn’t like smart glasses. Given these repeated…

Dreame’s original A3 AWD Pro robot mower impressed us in a review last month. At IFA 2026 in Berlin, the company followed up with the new Dreame A4 AWD Pro, adding several upgrades. The standout addition is a small robotic arm that Dreame says can trim grass with what it calls “0 cm edge cutting,” based on the company’s own lab testing. Smarter Sensors and Precise Navigation The A4 AWD Pro still relies on LiDAR for mapping, just like its predecessor, but now adds satellite positioning as well. Dreame says this combination delivers centimeter-level accuracy. AI-trained recognition helps the mower…

TIME Magazine has released its list of the 100 most influential people in AI for 2026. One notable name is missing: Jensen Huang, whose company has arguably done more than any other to fuel the AI boom. Nvidia originally built its graphics processing units, or GPUs, for video games back in the early 1990s. Two decades later, AI researchers discovered that these chips could handle the massive computing workloads needed to train neural networks, the technology behind tools like ChatGPT and Claude. Nvidia had unintentionally created the core building block of modern AI, and that discovery turned it into the…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has faced intense scrutiny over the use of force during recent operations, including incidents involving American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Against that backdrop, the agency is now moving to expand its technology toolkit — specifically with an eye toward protecting its own personnel. According to a report from 404 Media, ICE is preparing to purchase robotic dogs manufactured by Boston Dynamics. What the Federal Filing Says A notice posted to the federal government’s Acquisition Planning Forecast System outlines the agency’s intent to acquire Boston Dynamics’ SPOT robots. The filing states the robots would support…

Smartwatches can log a pool workout, but very few wearables are built specifically for swimmers. Speedo wants to change that with a new addition to its lineup: a removable smart module for Vanquisher goggles called Speedo iQ. The device tracks all four competitive strokes—freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, and breaststroke—and gives swimmers feedback on form, turns, and breathing. How Speedo iQ Works The module is small and triangular, fitting neatly into the corner of a pair of Vanquisher goggles. Swimmers can pop it out and transfer it to a new pair once their current goggles wear down. Built-in sensors track head movement,…

TCL’s D2 Pro smart lock impressed reviewers with its palm vein scanning technology, but it carried one significant drawback: restrictive software and minimal support for third-party smart home platforms. TCL has now addressed that gap with a new version, the D2 Pro Palm Vein Smart Lock with Matter over Thread. Why Matter Support Changes Everything Matter has become a near-essential feature for smart locks in a crowded market. The universal protocol does more than open up compatibility with different platforms — TCL already sells an Apple Home-compatible version of this lock. Matter support also lets the D2 Pro work without…