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Editors’ note, July 30: On July 27, the Federal Communications Commission issued an update clarifying how its national security restrictions on equipment from foreign companies would apply to robots. The FCC confirmed to CNET that it applies not just to humanoid robots but also to household devices like robot vacuums,
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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Facepalm: In what is yet more evidence that we shouldn't fear the prospect of a robot takeover, a humanoid machine running Qualcomm's hardware and boasting 700 TOPS of on-device AI
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SwitchBot sent me its AI Hub, two Pan/Tilt Cam Plus 3K cameras, and its AI Art Frame for review. SwitchBot makes seemingly anything and everything for smart-home integration, from door locks and curtain pullers to robot vacuums, cameras and even humanoid-ish robots. So what, exactly, is this little US$
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This is the only image DoorDash has teased of its delivery drone so far.Credit: DoorDash DoorDash is building its own drone delivery business after receiving FAA Part 135 certification, which allows it to operate commercial drones in the US. DoorDash Air, developed by its robotics team, will work alongside
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* Existing ban on drones and routers extended to "advanced" robots * FCC has confirmed that robot vacuums are included * No effect on products already authorized by the FCC for US sales The US's latest ban on foreign hardware is coming for an unlikely target: robot vacuum cleaners
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The Forbes 2026 AI 50 Is a Diversity Showcase and a Concentration Chart at the Same Time The 2026 Forbes AI 50 is framed as a showcase of AI’s breadth. Fifty companies. Domains spanning law, medicine, music, and robotics. A portrait of a maturing industry diversifying beyond its foundational
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AI is changing the way software is being developed. From generating code, helping developers make sense of new frameworks, reviewing pull requests, and even suggesting solutions for existing vulnerabilities, AI is playing an increasingly active role in the software development process. There is an upside here, too. AI is speeding
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Humanoid robots are everywhere in the news right now. From Tesla's Optimus to Figure AI, Unitree, Agility Robotics, and Boston Dynamics, it seems like every week brings another breakthrough. The latest headlines focus on robots becoming faster, more capable, and increasingly ready to work alongside people in factories,
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Smartwings Roller Shades4.5 / 5Very good pros and cons * The Smartwings brand offers some of the best value for money in smart window treatments. * Installation is easy, and the shades are simple to use. * Lots of customization, and solar panels for recharging. * The shades give off a plastic smell in
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It’s the 5th of July, which means the official holiday is in the rearview. But among the remains of fireworks and cookouts, I’ve found a ton of amazing discounts still lingering. It’s likely this is the last hurrah as the holiday weekend comes to a close, but
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Amazon’s Prime Day is now behind us, but plenty of alternative deals from other retailers are still sticking around. Best Buy and Walmart are offering massive sales of their own, with thousands of deals that don’t require a Prime membership. Whether you’re shopping for a new TV,
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This week, the US Federal Communications Commission banned the import of foreign-made advanced mobile robots. Humanoid and quadruped robots are specifically named, indicating the true target is robotic versions of people and animals, but something else happens to be an “advanced mobile robot”: robot vacuums. So what does this ban
