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Faceprint Tracking Found in Meta Smart Glasses Code
Code analysis reveals Meta smart glasses can perform faceprint tracking. Privacy experts warn of surveillance risks even before feature activation.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Smart Glasses With New Privacy Bill
Pennsylvania proposes making it a crime to secretly record with smart glasses. The bill targets wearable cameras that can capture video in private spaces without consent.
Camera-Free Smart Glasses From Xgimi Aim for Discreet AI Display
Xgimi's MemoMind One smart glasses skip cameras for privacy, offering a discreet green display. A week of testing reveals promising features but also speaker and software limitations.
Exam Cheating Goes High-Tech as Smart Glasses and Hidden Earpieces Become Tools for Fraud
UK government warns that cheating using smart devices like glasses and earpieces is rising. Students risk losing all A-level grades. The threat extends beyond British schools.
Philips Skylight Ceiling Light Raises Questions About Smart Home Standards
Philips launches a ceiling light that mimics a natural skylight but lacks smart home features, raising value questions at a premium price point.
Snap Pushes Augmented Reality Forward With Standalone Smart Glasses
Snap's new AR glasses are fully standalone, priced between Meta's Ray-Bans and Apple Vision Pro. CEO Evan Spiegel discusses the future of all-day wearables.
Digital Wall Calendars Enter the Mainstream as Smart Home Staple
Once dismissed as niche gadgets, digital wall calendars are gaining traction as families and remote workers seek centralized scheduling. Brands like Skylight, Everblog, and Apolosign lead the shift.
Meta Faces Privacy Backlash After Removing Facial Recognition From Smart Glasses
Meta removed a face recognition system from its Ray-Ban smart glasses after privacy concerns. The company expressed frustration over the decision.
Old-School Lighting Control: A New Device That Replaces Smart Switches
A new system offers a simpler, app-free way to control home lighting, appealing to those tired of complex smart home setups.
Dyson’s Find+Follow Fan Uses AI to Track Users and Deliver Personal Cooling
Dyson’s new Find+Follow smart fan uses AI tracking to follow users and deliver targeted cool air, redefining personal cooling for summer heat.
Your Router's Guest Network Is a Security Tool Most People Ignore
The guest network on your Wi-Fi router offers more than visitor access. It can protect smart home devices and improve overall network security.
Lego and Pokémon merge physical play with digital smarts in new sets
Lego's 12 new Pokémon sets blend physical building with digital interactivity, marking a shift in smart toy design.
Inside Linear's Speed: Engineering Secrets of the Fastest PM Tool
Linear’s performance edge comes from targeted engineering choices: optimistic UI, smart caching and thread prioritization. Here is the technical breakdown.
Google I/O 2026: Gemini AI and Android XR Glasses Lead the Agenda
Google I/O 2026 will feature major Gemini AI updates, Android improvements, and a first look at Android XR smart glasses. The event signals Google's push into AI and spatial computing.
Why Modular Home Security Systems Are Gaining Traction in 2026
Modular home security systems offer flexibility and no long-term contracts. This trend is reshaping how homeowners approach safety and smart home integration.
Google's Prototype AI Glasses Put Gemini in Your Line of Sight
Google's prototype Android XR glasses overlay Gemini-powered information like translation and navigation into your view. The device shows real promise but still feels like a work in progress.
Philips Hue SpatialAware Turns Color-Changing Lights into Motion Sensors
Philips Hue’s SpatialAware feature turns color-changing lights into motion sensors, offering practical automation without extra hardware. The update requires the Bridge Pro.
Virginia Lawsuit Targets Ring's Visitor Facial Recognition Without Consent
A class action lawsuit alleges Ring's Familiar Faces feature collects biometric data from visitors and passersby without their knowledge, challenging the opt-in model.
Google Brings Gemini to 4K Chromecast as It Fixes Older Dongles
Google updated the 4K Chromecast with Google TV to include Gemini AI features while also rolling out a security fix for the original 2013 Chromecast dongle.
Open Source Home Security Camera Promises End-to-End Encryption
A new open-source camera system uses end-to-end encryption to keep video feeds private. Users gain full control over their data without relying on cloud services.