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Xiaomi unveils CyberOne humanoid robot at IFA. Image: Xiaomi Xiaomi showcased CyberOne at IFA after reporting a 98% success rate in an EV factory trial, highlighting the promise and limits of humanoid robots. Sep 4, 2026 Xiaomi showcased its CyberOne humanoid robot at IFA 2026 in Berlin, but its more
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There’s something unusually exciting about opening the ESPHome Starter Kit. This isn’t just another ESP32 development board. It’s the first official hardware product from ESPHome, which has quietly become one of the foundations of the DIY smart home. That feels significant. ESPHome is the open-source platform that
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* Google released Chrome 152.0.7977.82/.83 for Windows, Mac, and Linux * Patch fixes 12 flaws, including zero‑day CVE‑2026‑85046 (type confusion in V8) * Sixth Chrome zero‑day this year; Chromium browsers also affected, update urged immediately Google has released a new version of its Chrome browser
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All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more. Labor Day sales are the last gasp of summer DIY season, and it almost always means steep discounts on tools and
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* OpenAI rolled out GPT‑6 Astra, its most advanced AI, with “critical” cyber capabilities * Astra can autonomously find and exploit unknown flaws; release limited to vetted Daybreak participants * Staggered rollout sparked user frustration; Altman apologized, promising broader access soon OpenAI has begun rolling out GPT-6 Astra, its latest and most
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It’s that time of year, and the Labor Day deals are starting to flow. There are discounts on all kinds of things, and best of all, you don’t have to spend a lot of money or buy things that you don’t really need. CNET’s shopping experts
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Netmore Group has added Kinéis satellite connectivity to its LPWAN network to support hybrid terrestrial and orbital IoT operations. The integration provides single-platform management for customers across the utilities, water, infrastructure, and smart city sectors. Kinéis operates a sovereign European constellation of 25 satellites dedicated to IoT and Automatic Identification
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IFA 2026 is underway in Berlin, and while the event officially opens to the public today, press events have been going on already and giving us a peek behind the curtain at the TVs, wearables, smart home gear and more making their debut. Our Picks Bottom Line The Omni E35
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The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL feels like a software upgrade more than new hardware, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's safe to skip this upgrade cycle if you have a recent Pixel phone, but it's sure to tempt iPhone or Samsung
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* RayNeo launched the GT Max glasses at IFA 2026 * They cost $429 / £399 * They boast Dolby Vision, and new optic engine prisms Since publishing my review of them, I’ve had one pair of XR glasses at the top of my list: the Xreal One Pro. RayNeo has always been
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Following the aftermath of the Manchester Airports Group cyberattack - where hackers made off with the data of 8.7 million people - the hackers have now posted the entire database for sale on the dark web. The group behind the attack, FulcrumSec, attempted to get Manchester Airports Group (MAG)
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* Cisco patched eight IOS XR flaws, including three critical (CVE‑2026‑20274, CVE‑2026‑20279, CVE‑2026‑20212) * Vulnerabilities allow unauthenticated exploitation, improper access control, and crafted input execution * No abuse reported; patches urged, with iACL workarounds for Nexus 9000 devices using Silicon One ASIC Cisco patched eight vulnerabilities affecting
