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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria spends $470m on AI-powered surveillance devices

Nigeria has emerged as the largest investor in artificial intelligence-powered surveillance systems in Africa, spending over $470 million on these technologies.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Smart Homes in Mexico Grow 49 Percent in Two Years

The adoption of smart devices in Mexican homes has seen a remarkable 49% growth in just two years, shifting from 20% in 2021 to 29.6% in 2023.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Equipment for cyber attacks in 5000 Icelandic smart devices

The article discusses the discovery of equipment used for cyberattacks affecting approximately 5000 smart devices in Iceland.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Cruise Company Full Ban: This Device is Forbidden on Cruises Except in Cabins

MSC Cruises has implemented a ban on devices capable of secretly recording audio or video on its ships, restricting their use to passenger cabins only.

Mar 13 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Does your vacuum cleaner take pictures of your apartment and send them to the cloud? Expert explains the risks

The article discusses privacy risks posed by smart devices like vacuum cleaners that can capture images and send them to the cloud, emphasizing that ordinary smartphones also collect and potentially misuse personal data.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

META Contractors in Kenya See Smart Glasses Users Undress

The article discusses the use of smart glasses by META contractors in Kenya, highlighting privacy concerns as users reportedly undress while using these devices.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

New energy rules mean any smart meter user may be eligible for free cash

New energy regulations in the UK may allow smart meter users to claim compensation from their energy providers due to unresolved issues with their devices.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Experts: Children under two should not use smart devices

Experts warn that excessive screen time can negatively impact speech development in children under two years.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Smart devices are increasingly used in cyberattacks, warns expert

Experts warn that the growing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is leading to increased usage in cyberattacks.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Samsung Launches Smart Glasses and Plans to Release 800 Million Mobile Devices Supported by Gemini

Samsung is set to dominate the global artificial intelligence landscape by 2026 with a dual strategy involving the release of 800 million AI-supported mobile devices and the introduction of smart glasses.

Mar 7 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Huawei showcased its new smart watch designed for runners

Huawei has launched the new Huawei Watch GT Runner 2, aimed at serious and health-conscious runners, following five years of development, along with other devices in Madrid.

Mar 3 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hong Beom-sik, CEO of LG U+, Says 'In the AI Era, Voice Will Reconnect People'

Hong Beom-sik, CEO of LG U+, emphasized the importance of voice as a fundamental means of connection during his keynote speech at MWC 2026 in Barcelona.

Mar 3 โ€ข 07:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

French man shocked to gain access to 6,700 robot vacuums: Saw and heard everything

A French man discovered he could access thousands of robot vacuums globally while developing an app to control his own, raising concerns about privacy and security in smart home devices.

Mar 1 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

AI company OpenAI will also start producing physical devices next year

OpenAI plans to launch smart speakers with cameras and facial recognition technology by 2027.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Did you buy a smart vacuum cleaner? What really happens to your data?

A Spanish programmer discovered a security vulnerability in DJI devices, revealing potential risks of data breaches from smart home devices like vacuum cleaners.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

Spanish engineer reports flaw in โ€˜smartโ€™ vacuums after gaining control of 7,000 devices

A Spanish engineer reported a major security vulnerability in smart vacuums after taking control of around 7,000 devices globally.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Apple develops smart glasses, necklace, and headphones equipped with a camera

Apple is developing three new wearable devices to enhance optical intelligence beyond smartphone applications.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Body Under Algorithmic Surveillance: How Technology is Changing Our Relationship with Health?

The article examines how digital technology, particularly smart devices and applications, is transforming people's awareness and management of their health through data analytics.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Apple strengthens its 'AI ecosystem' with smart glasses, pendants, and AirPods

Apple is expanding its AI ecosystem by developing wearable devices including smart glasses, a pendant for those who do not want to wear glasses, and AirPods.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The AI Device Market is Heating Up... Meta Ventures into Smartwatches, Apple Creates Glasses

Big tech companies are entering the competitive AI hardware market with innovative wearable devices, including smartwatches and smart glasses.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

SOLUTIONS โŸฉ See which three smart devices can end secret energy waste in your home

The article discusses how rising electricity prices in Estonia have prompted residents to monitor their energy consumption more closely, highlighting three smart devices that can help reduce energy waste at home during the winter heating season.

Feb 14 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Kakao collaborates with Google on AI devices, enabling hands-free 'KakaoTalk' with smart glasses

Kakao partners with Google to implement a hands-free version of KakaoTalk on next-generation AI devices like smart glasses.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is mostly adults who buy these smart devices for their children and help them create access

Adults frequently purchase smart devices for their children, facilitating access to technology.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Ecovacs Robotics Automates the Entire House: From Windows to the Garden

Ecovacs Robotics is expanding its product line to include automated devices for various cleaning tasks around the house, including robotic lawnmowers and window cleaning robots.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Geek Families? Three out of Every 10 Mexican Households Use Technological Devices: The Ciu

A study by The Competitive Intelligence Unit shows that 29.6% of Mexican households now use smart devices, indicating a growing integration of technology into daily life.

Feb 6 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Triple Number One โ€“ January's Favorite Phones and Smartwatches Revealed

DNA, Elisa, and Telia have revealed the top-selling phone models and wearable smart devices for January, with Apple's iPhone 16e 5G leading the pack for both DNA and Telia.

Feb 3 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Pet trainer Eliise Valmis explains how to train your pet with a robot vacuum cleaner

Eliise Valmis discusses the impact of smart home devices, like robot vacuum cleaners, on the lives of pets and how to train them to adapt to these changes.

Feb 2 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

This is how a smart switch works: this is the best seller on Amazon

The article explains how a smart switch operates, emphasizing its role in automating electronic devices in the home for improved comfort and energy consumption control.

Jan 9 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Amazon Speakers: Alexa's Fresh Friends

Amazon is launching new smart speakers that respond to voice commands, including the Echo Show 11 with a display, enhancing smart home integration and functionality.

Dec 27 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Telegraph
Life & Tech

The 10 Best Wireless Video Doorbells for Keeping an Eye on Your Front Door

This article reviews the top 10 wireless video doorbells that enhance home security by allowing homeowners to monitor their front door activities and communicate with visitors remotely.

Dec 11 โ€ข 12:22 UTC

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