A million baby monitors and security cameras were easily viewable by hackers
… Azdoufal says that the way Meari originally designed its system, any brand could access any other brand’s cameras, since they all shared the same servers and passwords. …
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Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook
… The one distinct hardware feature shown, the bar of glowing Google-colored light, will be a signature of all Googlebooks. Sure, bring on the RGB. Why not? I’m always excited by new hardware and new operating systems, even if Google is now trying to brand their OSes as “intelligence systems” cringe . …
Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs
… Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reflected on these changes during an earnings call, saying it’s part of efforts to “win back fans” across its brands, including Xbox. “The team is recommitting to our core fans and players and shaping the future of play,” Nadella said. “Last week’s Game Pass changes are … …
Volvo is trying to put its EV stumbles in the rearview
… The compact EX40 has been a consistent winner, but the Swedish brand’s other EVs have been plagued with problems. The EX90 was supposed to be a bold statement for the future, but persistent software bugs have forced Volvo into an expensive hardware replacement. …
Allbirds announced a switch from shoes to AI and its stock jumped 600 percent
… I don’t know, but this looks a lot like the kind of zombie brand pivot we saw in the SPAC-happy days of 2021, when Radio Shack suddenly turned into a cryptocurrency company. …
Google Pixel
… In addition to the wider list of Android updates confirmed today , the list covers a bunch of freezes and screen glitches on newer devices, including screen brightness that could dim unexpectedly on Pixel 10 phones. …
Nanoleaf bets its future on robots, red light therapy, and AI
… There’s a reason for this lull — the company has been going through a “brand evolution” focused on wellness, robotics, and, of course, AI. “The smart home is getting kind of boring,” says the ever-candid Gimmy Chu, CEO and cofounder of Nanoleaf, which he now doesn’t want me to call a smart lighting… …
The US gets the worst phones
… Successive iterative updates have led to phones releasing with years-old hardware. …
Microsoft’s new Xbox chief starts making her mark
… I’m told the ads were deeply unpopular inside of Xbox, and outside of the company, hardcore fans hated them too. “Asha retired ‘This is an Xbox’ because it didn’t feel like Xbox,” said an unnamed Microsoft spokesperson in a statement to Windows Central. “She is personally leading a reset of how we … …
Audio and Podcast News
… Now, Beats is launching this color-splashed collaboration , which is at least bright, even if it lacks the internal hardware updates of Apple’s new AirPods Max headphones . …