Human Devices

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  "I'd Love To See What You're Wearing": US Woman Unplugs Alexa After Creepy Question To 4-Year-Old

  Hosterman expressed concern that the device was "sexualizing" her child, especially given that it requested to "see" her clothing.

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  Apple Is Reportedly Developing a Camera-Fitted AI Pin, Home Hub With Robotic Base

  Apple is reportedly planning to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) Pin. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to take on the idea of an AI-powered, voice-activated wearable pin, which companies like Humane and Rabbit have already failed at. Not a lot is known about this device, but the report claims that the company is ...

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  For The First Time, Humans Can Watch How Plants 'Breathe', Here's Why This Breakthrough Matters

  The device reveals how microscopic pores on leaves, known as stomata, manage the exchange of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water vapour.

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  Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas Says On-Device AI Can Disrupt the Data Centre Industry

  Perplexity’s Aravind Srinivas said AI packed into local device chips that handle inference could pose the biggest threat to traditional data centres, signalling a shift from server-centric processing. He also discussed autonomous AI agents, the role of browsers in AI infrastructure, and the contrast between human curiosity and artificial systems...

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  Assistive To Agentic: How AI Is Expected To Shape 2026

  2026 is the year when AI will no longer remain a novelty. It will propel the integration of technology and human lifestyle, like we saw last when our communication devices became portable, with smartphones and faster internet.

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  'Privacy Is Important': Wild Elephant Rips Off Camera After Spotting It, Forest Officer Shares Video

  IFS officer Parveen Kaswan shared the footage of an elephant charging at a camera setup and removing the device after being potentially startled by it.

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  IIT Delhi, AIIMS Researchers Develop Ingestible Device To Collect Small Intestine Bacteria For Gut Health Research

  Researchers at IIT Delhi on Tuesday announced the development of an ingestible device that can sample bacteria directly from the small intestine, opening a new window into the human gut microbiome.

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  Amazon To Lay Off 30,000 Corporate Employees In Largest Job Cut Since 2022: Report

  Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday, as the company pares expenses and compensates for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter.

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  HMD Pulse 2 Pro Price, Specifications Leaked via Retail Website; Expected to Feature 6.7-Inch Display, 5,000mAh Battery

  HMD Pulse 2 Pro could launch soon. Ahead of the formal launch, the handset has surfaced on a retailer's website, revealing its price, design and specifications. The listing suggests a 6.7-inch display and a Unisoc T615 chipset on the phone. It is expected to come with a 5,000mAh battery and a 50-megapixel rear camera unit.

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  HMD Vibe 2 Design, Specifications Listed on Retailer's Website; HMD Fuse Spotted in EPREL Database

  HMD Vibe 2 could launch soon as a successor to last year's HMD Vibe. Ahead of the official announcement, it was spotted on an e-commerce website. It is listed with a Unisoc T606 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery. It is likely to have a 6.75-inch display and a 50-megapixel rear camera unit.