Users of smart shopping carts spend 32% extra, new grocery research reveals
Artificial intelligence is starting to infiltrate grocery shopping experiences, potentially reshaping your spending habits. Imagine pushing a cart while a screen on the handle provides directions, coupons, and product recommendations. It tracks your spending as you shop and might even let you skip the checkout line. Convenient, right? But it also represents a new channel […]
Popular NYC nightclub reveals ban on smart glasses
A ban on smart glasses is now in effect. Basement, an exclusive nightclub in Maspeth, Queens, known for its edgy vibe and rigorous entry standards, including a secret “vibe check,” is taking a strong stance against patrons wearing smart glasses. “Anyone bringing smart glasses into the venue, whether they’re wearing them or carrying them, will […]
Lillian Smart from Louisiana passes away after likely contracting a brain-eating amoeba from swimming in a lake.
An 8-year-old girl named Lillian Smart passed away in a Ruston hospital after health officials suspected she contracted a brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a lake in northern Louisiana. This tragic event occurred just a day after Lillian celebrated her eighth birthday. The Smart family expressed their heartbreak in a Facebook statement, saying, “The injuries […]
Elizabeth Smart believes Nancy Guthrie could still be alive at 25 weeks.
Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Public Help in Mother’s Disappearance On Tuesday, Savannah Guthrie made a heartfelt appeal during her broadcast, expressing that “someone knows something” regarding her mother Nancy’s disappearance. It’s been 20 weeks since Nancy was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona, and Savannah emphasized that her family is “in pain” during this […]
OpenAI is creating a screenless smart speaker as its initial hardware product amid ongoing legal battles with Apple.
OpenAI’s New Mobile Smart Speaker in the Works OpenAI is apparently developing a mobile smart speaker, marking its entry into hardware with AI functions. This device, referred to as a screenless “companion” by Sam Altman, aims to integrate with ChatGPT and offer personalized AI services for homes. According to a report, OpenAI’s first hardware effort […]
Ways to reduce ads on smart devices, Windows 11 computers, and tablets
You’ve purchased a smart device, but it often feels like the company still controls what appears on the screen. Whether it’s a fridge, car, or computer, many devices update long after you’ve brought them home. It’s not uncommon to find ads displayed on these screens. This raises an important concern: what happens to your screen […]
New lawsuit alleges Ring’s smart doorbell is capturing images of millions without permission
Earlier this year, we highlighted Ring’s AI-driven surveillance features that many found unsettling, and it seems readers quickly recognized the inherent issues. It’s puzzling how Ring, known for closely monitoring areas visible to its cameras, didn’t anticipate this backlash—especially given the new class action lawsuit filed against it. This lawsuit claims Amazon Ring collects and […]
Hey Meta, check this out: Smart glasses are now $60 for Prime Day
So, what’s the deal with Meta? As someone who’s really into Metaglass, I noticed that the popular model, priced over $350, isn’t getting a discount this Amazon Prime Day. Maybe they’re preoccupied with launching new styles, like the oval smart glasses in collaboration with Kylie Jenner, introduced just a few days ago on June 23rd. […]
Secretive companies are marketing access to your smart TV and its information.
Smart TVs as Nodes in a Data Economy Many well-known smart TV brands, such as LG and Samsung, enable third-party apps on their devices. These applications typically come with a software development kit (SDK) that continuously operates in the background once installed. After you connect your TV to WiFi and leave it idle, it can […]
A.J. Ewing keeps proving that the sudden promotion by the Mets was a smart decision.
AJ Ewing Shines in Mets’ Victory Over Braves On Sunday, AJ Ewing reminded everyone why the Mets were so keen on bringing him up from the minors earlier this season, especially since they’ve been looking for a center fielder. He was a key player in the team’s 8-1 win against Atlanta at Citi Field. The […]