Tech/Gear

Those little white robots that once rolled across college sidewalks with lattes, fries and late-night snacks are getting a new assignment. Starship Technologies recently announced that it will wind down its U.S. university campus operations and redeploy more than 1,200 robots toward grocery chains and hot food delivery in cities across the United States and Europe.If you have ever watched one of these robots patiently wait at a crosswalk like […]

A scam text showed up today that would make many parents stop cold. The message said:"Hi mom, text me here on my work phone. Dropped my actual phone in the sink earlier and it's completely unresponsive now."The text came from an unknown number. Then it asked me to text a different unknown number. That detail is important. The scammer wants to move you into a new conversation before you stop […]

Pudu Robotics has announced what it calls the first "full-scenario robot-serviced hotel." The project will use robots across the entire guest experience, from reception and room service to cleaning, food preparation and guest support.The hotel is set to open in 2027, with trial rooms and robot-powered services expected to begin in late 2026. Early guests will be able to try robot check-in and autonomous in-room delivery before the full launch.Sign […]

That cheap streaming box promising free movies, live sports and premium channels may come with a hidden cost you never agreed to pay.Security researchers are warning about a sprawling Android-based botnet called Popa. It has reportedly forced millions of consumer TV boxes to relay internet traffic tied to ad fraud, account takeovers and mass data scraping.The concern goes beyond one shady app or one off-brand gadget. It points to a […]

Zoox has a new version of its robotaxi, and yes, it still looks like something that rolled in from the future. The Amazon-owned company has updated its custom-built electric robotaxi with new comfort and usability upgrades. The vehicle still has no steering wheel or pedals, and it can still drive in either direction. However, Zoox now wants the inside to feel less like a tech demo and more like a […]

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- One of America's oldest manufacturers says AI is creating jobs — not replacing them- A missing kitten rode under a car hood. AI brought her home- Trump says Taiwan is doubling the size of chipmaking plant in ArizonaDOMESTIC OUTPUT: Before Henry Ford rolled out the Model T, before the Wright brothers took to the skies and before the Statue of Liberty welcomed millions to America's shores, Corning […]

A new sodium-ion battery from Chinese battery giant CATL could eventually affect something much closer to home: the power grid that keeps your lights on. CATL has introduced its TENER Sodium Energy Storage System. The company says it is the world's first field-validated sodium-ion energy storage system ready for commercial use.Think big energy project, not phone upgrade. This battery is built for large storage sites that can support the grid. […]

You found the flight, booked a hotel, and gave them your name, passport details and everything else they asked for. At this point, most of us close the laptop and start counting down the days.But nobody warns you that the moment you hit "confirm," your trip stops being only yours. Just this spring, hundreds of thousands of travelers learned the hard way what happens when the personal details you share […]

Ame thought Lucy might be hiding upstairs. The family's kitten had missed dinner, which felt odd. Still, cats hide. They nap in strange places. Sometimes, they ignore everyone.But when breakfast came the next morning, Lucy still did not show up. "When we fed dinner one night, and she didn't come running, I thought maybe she was upstairs in the kids' bedroom, but when we fed breakfast the next morning, she […]