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WeWard Walking Mode Locks TikTok Behind 3,000 Steps
WeWard now lets users lock apps like TikTok until they hit step goals, turning walking rewards into a hard gate for screen time.
Fi Ultra Starlink Pet Tracker Bleeds Battery Fast in Test
Fi Ultra adds Starlink backup for lost dogs in dead zones, but early tests show brutal battery drain.
Camera-Only Tesla Robotaxi Hits New Jersey's Lidar Trap
New Jersey's sensor bill could block Tesla Robotaxi before launch and hand other states a template for hardware mandates.
Messy CarPlay Apps Hide an iPhone Fix Drivers Miss
You can rearrange and hide CarPlay apps from iPhone Settings before you even get in the car.
Record Virgin Media Fine Exposes a Toxic Exit Trap
Ofcom hit Virgin Media with a record £28m fine after finding years of obstructed customer cancellations.
40 MPH Amble One Dares EV Buyers to Rethink Second Cars
Amble One bets a slower, stylish EV can replace the overbuilt second car for school runs, errands and resorts.
CE Mark Lets Gadget Makers Police Their Own Safety
The CE mark isn't an EU safety seal. For many gadgets, it's the maker's own legal claim that the product follows European rules.
$517-a-Day Robot Rentals Crack the Humanoid Buying Myth
Humanoid robots still cost too much to own. Rentals are turning access and support into the first credible consumer model.
Enterprise AI Agents Turn Safe Pilots Into Cost Traps
Enterprise AI agents can leave pilots fast, but cost, security, and politics may break production plans.
Microsoft MAI Grabs Thousands of Office Prompts From OpenAI
Microsoft MAI is now handling thousands of Excel and Outlook prompts, hinting that more of Copilot may be moving under Microsoft's control.
Tiny Light Fails Meta Smart Glasses Privacy Trust Test
Meta's camera lock raises the bar on tampering, but one tiny LED still can't carry public consent.
Meta Muse Image Crashes Into Instagram, WhatsApp Chats
Meta is baking Muse Image into Instagram, WhatsApp, and Meta AI, turning image generation into a social, ad, and commerce play.