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Chatbot-powered toys rebuked for discussing sexual, dangerous topics with kids

Should toys have chatbots? “… AI toys shouldn’t be capable of having sexually explicit conversations, period.” Alilo’s Smart AI Bunny […]

Kohler is getting the scoop on people’s poop. A Dekoda smart toilet camera. Credit: Kohler Kohler is facing backlash after […]

After kicking off an unpopular pilot test last month, Samsung made the practice of having its expensive smart fridges display […]

Some users complained that malfunctioning devices kept them awake for hours. Others bemoaned waking up in the middle of the […]

Amazon’s Ring partners with company whose tech has reportedly been used by ICE. Ring’s Outdoor Cam Pro. Credit: Amazon Law […]

Amazon Echo Show owners are reporting an uptick in advertisements on their smart displays. The company’s Echo Show smart displays […]

Bose will brick key features of its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars soon. On Thursday, Bose informed customers that as […]

Generative AI systems have proliferated across the technology industry over the last several years to such a degree that it […]

Whistle pet trackers are headed to the Internet of Things (IoT) graveyard. After releasing its first product in 2013, the […]

Smart home device maker Futurehome is forcing its customers’ hands by suddenly requiring a subscription for basic functionality of its […]