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Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI. Hugging Face’s Pollen Robotics has launched its second cute AI robot, the Microduck, a one-eyed biped standing just under 10 inches tall. It’
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is not only getting more powerful, but it is also becoming more accessible. Anyone with a reasonably modern computer can download an AI model, fine-tune it, and begin experimenting. Unfortunately, robotics hasn’t quite kept up in this regard. That means developing AI systems that can interact
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Waymo has outlined the AI architecture behind more than 200 million fully driverless miles, from sensor fusion to safety validation. The company published an account describing ten lessons drawn from that mileage, covering sensor design, model architecture, and the internal checks it applies before allowing new capabilities onto public roads.
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Surgeons at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London have removed a brain tumour in what University College London Hospitals says is the world’s first successful AI-assisted operation of its kind. The system analysed live camera footage during the procedure, helping the team identify nerves and blood
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The pitch is simple: models triage faster than people, so the SOC should shrink. That pitch collides with how incidents actually start and how they end. Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report still put a human element in 60% of breaches. Stolen credentials were the most common initial-access path,
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When all tests pass doesn't mean what you think it means. TL;DR: Write the failing test first and ban deletions, or the AI deletes your test, reverts your fix, and calls it done. Common Mistake ❌ You ask the AI to fix a failing test, and it deletes
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The era of agentic AI is upon us, heralding the arrival of AI agents acting on behalf of companies and companies. There was very little advance notice of the arrival of this era. Even the tech companies were, and still are, scrambling to position themselves and their products to exploit
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Amazon and Nvidia just got a lot closer. The two companies announced Wednesday an expanded partnership that includes a deal to add another 2 million Nvidia GPU chips to Amazon’s data centers. These GPUs, which are designed to handle the heavy compute demands of training and running AI models,
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If you’re anything like me, the World Humanoid Robot Games are a highlight of your sporting calendar. The event, held in China, showcases the latest humanoid hardware, lots of algorithmic innovations, and a good dose of robot slapstick. This year’s iteration, which wrapped up in Beijing on August
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Handheld vacuums fill a niche that full-size cordless models simply can’t by allowing you to easily clean stairs, upholstery and cramped car interiors without the hassle of bigger machines. Our Picks Bottom Line Chalk up another win for the Worx 20V Power Share Cordless Cube Vac, which also topped
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Save $700: Robot vacuums are better than ever, and the Roborock Saros 10R empties itself and even mops your floors to boot — and right now it’s yours for just $900. That’s just a few dollars more than the lowest price we’ve ever seen. However, this is a
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With Labor Day just around the corner, the early deals are in full swing at Walmart. We’re seeing some serious bargains on everything from top tech to household essentials, and CNET’s shopping experts are here to help you make the most of these offers. Below, you’ll find
