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- 1Ukraine deploys combat robots in Operation Vivaldi against Russian forcesβ# Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer - https:// arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0 9
Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has reportedly erased recent Russian gains, with robots carrying out combat airdrops and clearing mines during the counterattack. The operation defeated a Russian pincer movement, and the prominent role of unmanned ground systems in the fighting is drawing attention to how robotics are reshaping battlefield logistics and assault tactics in the war.
- 2Smart glasses and AI gadgets raise privacy concernsβΌSmart glasses, AI gadgets: Privacy challenges Big Tech's next bet | Daily Sabah
Big Tech is betting its next wave of growth on AI-powered gadgets, particularly smart glasses, but the push is running into privacy concerns. Always-on cameras and microphones raise questions about recording bystanders and collecting constant data. Commentators argue companies must address consent and data protection rules if wearables are to win mainstream acceptance.
- 3Meta's Muse Charm: a wearable companion for your AIβΌMetaβs Muse Charm is a Tamagotchi for your AI. Is a dedicated AI gadget a good idea?
Meta has unveiled the Muse Charm, a small dedicated gadget described as a Tamagotchi-style companion for its AI assistant. The wearable device aims to give users a physical, always-available link to Meta's AI rather than relying on a phone. Early commentary questions whether a dedicated AI gadget offers real value beyond what smartphones already provide, echoing earlier skepticism about AI hardware.
- 4Bose launches first wired earbuds in 11 years with noise cancelingβBose's first wired earbuds in 11 years add noise canceling https://www.theverge.com/tech/1001326/bose-wired-earbuds-nois
Bose has released its first wired earbuds in over a decade, and the new pair includes active noise canceling. The earbuds are available for preorder now. The move marks an unusual return to wired audio for a company best known for its wireless headphones, and it is drawing attention among audio and gadget enthusiasts curious about how Bose combines the reliability of wired listening with its signature noise-canceling technology.
- 5LPU students loot laptops and food from campus mall during protestsβΌLPU students loot laptops, gadgets, pick food from university mall amid protests; videos surface
Students at Lovely Professional University in Punjab, India, allegedly looted laptops, gadgets and food from the university mall as protests on campus turned unruly. Videos circulating online purport to show the incidents. The university has not issued a detailed response, and reports say authorities are reviewing footage to identify those involved in the unrest.
- 6Apple Accidentally Leaks a Wave of Unreleased ProductsβOops: Apple Accidentally Leaks a Whole Wave of Unreleased Products
Apple has accidentally revealed details of multiple unreleased products, according to a report by Geeky Gadgets. The unintentional leak is said to cover a whole wave of devices that the company had not yet officially announced. Details about which products were exposed and how the leak happened remain limited, but such slips from Apple are rare given the company's usual secrecy around unannounced hardware.
- 7Humanoid robot that can cry on command draws attentionβHumanoid robots are getting even creepier (this one can cry on command) https://www.engadget.com/2266933/humanoid-robot-
A humanoid robot has been demonstrated that can shed tears on command, with the machine's designer showing off its ability to produce emotionally convincing crying. The demonstration is drawing widespread attention online, with many observers describing the robot's life-like display as unsettling or creepy rather than charming, reigniting debate over how far humanoid robotics should go in imitating human emotion.
- 8Something Strange Is Going On With Google Books PricesβThere's Something Strange About Googlebook Prices https://gizmodo.com/googlebook-prices-2000818155 # Tech # Culture # Ga
A Gizmodo report examines unusual pricing patterns on Google Books, suggesting something odd about how prices for books sold or listed through the platform are being set. The article, tagged under tech, culture and gadgets, has begun circulating on social media, with readers sharing the link and speculating about what might explain the pricing irregularities.
- 9Philips launches AI-powered motion-tracking smart toothbrushβPhilips' motion-tracking smart toothbrush uses AI to make you a better brusher https://www.theverge.com/tech/1000924/phi
Philips has unveiled a new Sonicare DiamondClean 9900 Prestige, a smart toothbrush that uses motion tracking and AI to analyse brushing habits and coach users toward better technique. The device is being discussed as part of a broader wave of health-tech gadgets applying AI to everyday routines.
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South African companies are preparing to take their artificial intelligence operations private, according to a report by Gadget. The move suggests a shift away from public cloud-based AI services toward privately hosted systems, likely driven by concerns over data security, cost and control. Details of which firms are involved or how far plans have progressed remain limited.
- 11Government allows e-commerce firms to deliver food and gadgetsβGovt allows e-commerce providers to deliver foods, gadgets
The government has permitted e-commerce providers to deliver food items and gadgets, expanding the scope of online retail services. Details on when the rules take effect and which platforms qualify have not yet been reported. The move is expected to widen consumer access to delivered goods and open new business opportunities for online sellers.