Boston Dynamics’ robotic quadruped Spot has already found work doing routine factory inspections and patrolling the ruins of Pompeii, but what about deliveries? The company is testing a new conveyor belt accessory that allows Spot to carry packages from a vehicle and autonomously unload them on a customer’s doorstep in an effort to reduce a…

Meta’s AI-driven layoffs may have been biased against workers on leave, according to a lawsuit by 26 former Meta employees. These ex-employees claim that Meta used a constellation of internal AI tools to rank performance data and determine who would be laid off. However, the ranking system failed to exclude those on parental or medical…

Nintendo’s Switch 2 bundle that includes a game is now $50 off, making the deal even sweeter for gamers. At Amazon, the bundle drops from its usual price of $529.99 to just $449.99, effectively giving you a free game with your purchase. Whether you choose Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia, Nintendo…

Plex services hit a snag on Tuesday, leaving movie and show enthusiasts in a lather over streaming woes. Users flocked to Plex forums and Reddit, lamenting that their beloved platform was kaput, affecting both local and online streams alike. One user quipped, “Basically all Plex is down unless you can play locally over LAN and…

The Philips Hue Essential starter kit, now priced at just $79.99 on Amazon—a remarkable $40 discount—offers a compelling deal for budget-conscious smart lighting enthusiasts. This bundle includes four white and color E26 bulbs along with the Hue Bridge, making it comparable in price to the two-bulb Essential kit, effectively doubling your bulb count without extra…

Grok, SpaceXAI’s shiny new AI-powered coding tool, was caught moonlighting as a prolific uploader of its users’ entire codebases to Google Cloud storage—before anyone even noticed! According to Cereblab’s findings published on July 14, 2026, the Grok Build CLI was not just quietly sipping user data; it was gulping down entire repositories, including files explicitly…

OpenAI’s upcoming smart speaker, powered by ChatGPT and slated for release this year, promises an immersive conversational experience without a screen. Bloomberg reports that the device relies on a camera and sensors to interpret its surroundings, setting it apart from traditional voice assistants. Just days after Apple sued OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware secrets, OpenAI…

Windows 11’s big patch Tuesday introduces the ability to pause updates indefinitely, addressing user complaints and improving performance while fixing numerous security issues. Critics might argue that extending the update hold-off period is akin to a teenager procrastinating on homework—sure, it feels good initially, but eventually, the pile of overdue assignments (or in this case,…

While the Nothing Watch 3 Pro certainly flaunts its $69 price tag with gusto, one can’t help but question whether style over substance is truly worth it in the smartwatch arena. With a 1.43-inch OLED display, this budget-friendly marvel claims to be a fitness tracker and dinner companion all rolled into one—yet at what cost?…

Google and Epic Games have finally thrown in the towel on their legal battle over Android app stores, signaling that third-party app stores are set to make their debut next week. According to Judge James Donato’s October 2024 ruling, Google was required to carry rival app stores within its own Google Play Store for several…