Robot dogs were supposed to help humans. Now humans are being asked to babysit them

Dimensional advertised $20-an-hour robot dog walkers who might need to carry the machines home. Its software and Anthropic’s research show how much human help useful AI-powered robots can still require.

Forget smartwatches; this smart bed could soon help keep you safe from being a fall risk

Sleeptite and RMIT University have secured a US patent for flexible sensors built into mattress protectors, designed to monitor body position and help caregivers identify potential fall risks.

Anthropic’s sensitive internal data was exposed, and AI helped make it happen

A cybersecurity startup managed to uncover weaknesses in Anthropic’s internal systems using AI agents. The company says its core AI technology and customer conversations remained secure, but the findings raise bigger questions about how AI companies pr…

A new startup wants to fix the military’s working-dog shortage with cloning and gene editing

Warhound says gene editing and cloning can fix why military dog candidates fail, but questions about genes and oversight remain.

AI can describe a picture, but it still struggles to understand blind users

A University of Maryland study finds that Be My AI often gives blind users lengthy answers instead of the specific visual information they need.

Etsy cracks down on AI slop listings. Everyone else needs to take note.

A handmade marketplace now wants proof a human was involved, and Spotify, Snap, and LinkedIn are taking similar steps.

This touchscreen is made from thread, and scientists want to put it in your clothes

NUS researchers develop a touchscreen garment using smart fibres that display images, play videos, respond to touch, and survive machine washing.

Scientists have figured out how to send smells over the internet, and coffee is just the beginning

Scientists develop Scentronic, an AI-powered system that transmits smells over the internet and recreates aromas using wearable scent generators.

Mori might be the cutest AI companion robot yet, and it reacts to you like a pet

With AI progressing so fast, it’s only a matter of time before we start getting AI companions like the ones we used to see in movies like R2-D2, Wall-E, or Baymax. Now, Singapore-based OKA Technology has unveiled Mori, a cute little AI companion that l…

Forget seasoning, your music playlist might be the secret ingredient to a tastier meal

Can the right soundtrack make food more enjoyable? A new study suggests music can influence how your brain processes taste.