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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

Frenchman says he accidentally hacked 7000 robot vacuum cleaners

A Frenchman inadvertently accessed 7000 robot vacuum cleaners while attempting to customize his own device using a PlayStation controller.

Feb 26 • 10:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Tech Enthusiast Accidentally Gained Access to Thousands of Robot Vacuums with a PlayStation Controller

A tech enthusiast developed an application to control his personal DJI robot vacuum using a PlayStation controller, inadvertently exposing a serious security flaw that left thousands of devices vulnerable.

Feb 25 • 14:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Safety with Robots: 2026: Odyssey in the Living Room

Sammy Azdoufal uncovered a security vulnerability in his robotic vacuum cleaner while attempting to control it with a gaming console controller.

Feb 24 • 21:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One by one: when the air traffic controller strikes will affect flights starting this Thursday

Air traffic controllers in Argentina are set to strike, impacting flights nationwide due to labor disputes regarding salaries and working conditions.

Feb 22 • 22:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In the P. Isoda 'cheque' case, the prosecutor requests to re-interview the former city controller

The prosecutor in the P. Isoda case is seeking to re-interview a former city controller, emphasizing the importance of clarifying the authenticity of various documents related to the case.

Feb 22 • 16:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The parliamentary controller criticizes the requirement to publicize the lists of conscripts

The parliamentary controller in Lithuania has criticized the requirement to publicly disclose conscript lists, citing concerns over the potential infringement of rights and national security risks.

Feb 20 • 10:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Seimas Controller Proposes to Abandon the Publication of the Drafted List

The Seimas Controller suggests discontinuing the public release of conscription lists, citing threats to individual rights and national security.

Feb 20 • 10:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The air traffic controller who fell asleep in Ajaccio has been indicted

An air traffic controller who fell asleep in Ajaccio, causing an Air Corsica flight to wait for 20 minutes before landing, has been indicted for endangering the lives of others.

Feb 19 • 19:38 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Former Capital Government Controller, Juan José Serrano, Seeks to Head the ASF

Juan José Serrano, former comptroller of Mexico City, plans to lead the Superior Audit Office of the Federation (ASF) for the 2026-2034 term and has announced his candidacy as the selection process begins.

Feb 16 • 13:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Jan Harry Sørensen was recognized as a very skilled air traffic controller

Jan Harry Sørensen, a distinguished air traffic controller from Norway, passed away at the age of 79 on January 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy in aviation and flight simulation.

Feb 15 • 18:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kajaani tests robot that can perform snow removal, lawn mowing, and leaf blowing as the first municipality

Kajaani is the first municipality in Finland to test a mobile robot capable of handling snow removal, lawn mowing, and leaf blowing, operated remotely via a smartphone or game controller.

Feb 11 • 05:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Latest Sony patent could be our first look at the PlayStation 6 controller

A recently granted patent from Sony may hint at the design of the upcoming PlayStation 6 controller, featuring a significant shift towards a full touchscreen interface.

Feb 7 • 09:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The story of high school students who met with R. Žemaitaitis is under the scrutiny of the Child Rights Protection Controller

A local politician has called for an investigation into the potential indirect pressure on students involved in civil activities at a high school after a meeting with a member of parliament.

Feb 6 • 10:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The Turkish controller who was beaten to death by a Greek in Germany was raising two children alone

A Turkish controller, Serkan S., was beaten to death by a 26-year-old Greek in Germany, leaving his two children traumatized after seeing him at the morgue.

Feb 6 • 09:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Sony patents PlayStation controller with touchscreen

Sony has patented a PlayStation controller that replaces traditional physical buttons with a unique touch-sensitive surface that can dynamically adapt to different users and gaming styles.

Feb 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Near Miss in Aircraft Incident and "Blunder" Due to Air Traffic Controller's Forgetfulness

A snow removal vehicle nearly collided with a cargo plane at Keflavik Airport due to an air traffic controller forgetting the aircraft during takeoff.

Jan 15 • 15:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

BMW eliminates the legendary iDrive knob after more than two decades

BMW is phasing out the iconic iDrive knob, which has been a key feature in its vehicles since 2001, citing that users of the new infotainment system do not miss the traditional controller.

Jan 12 • 17:00 UTC

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