Even toys from big brands like Mattel have spotty security.

Smart toys often contain child-endangering security flaws

Internet Of Shit

Toys that can connect to the internet or Bluetooth tend to be full of child-endangering security flaws, according to a new report.

Smart Toys Often Contain Child-Endangering Security Flaws

Popular internet-connected toys are full of security holes.

Prosvetova found that with her single FurryTail device, she was able to locate all other 10,950 devices across the globe.

Flaw in smart pet feeders lets hackers overfeed your cat

Cat Hackers

A Russian security researcher claims to have accidentally identified some troubling vulnerabilities in the firmware of Xiaomi FurryTail smart pet feeders.

Flaw in Smart Pet Feeders Lets Hackers Overfeed Your Cat

Hackers could make your cats chonky — or put them on a diet.

Hackers keep playing porn on electronic billboards, public TVs

Strange Stunts

Hackers displayed porn on an electronic billboard in Michigan the day before others did the same thing using TV screens in New Zealand.

Hackers Keep Playing Porn on Electronic Billboards, Public TVs

Drivers were surprised to see a threesome vid playing on an electronic billboard.

Did Boris Johnson fire his own speech writer?

5 insane quotes from Boris Johnson's bizarre UN speech about tech

Johnson Unhinged

Johnson just gave a bizarre speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York about the future of AI, "limbless chickens," "pink-eyed terminators."

5 Insane Quotes From Boris Johnson’s Bizarre UN Speech About Tech

He wouldn't stop ranting about "pink-eyed Terminators" and "terrifying limbless chickens." Here's our analysis.

WiFi-enabled smart ovens are preheating themselves at night

Self-Baking

Smart oven maker June Ovens is in the news this week, thanks to reports of their smart ovens allegedly turning themselves on overnight.

WiFi-Enabled Smart Ovens Are Preheating Themselves at Night

The company's explanation: sometimes you hit the wrong button on your phone. And, you know, accidentally start your oven.

It sends alerts to your phone if it's lost or stolen, and powers your electronic devices.

This stylish carry on is the must-have smart luggage for tech-savvy travelers

Brands We Love

If you're a tech-savvy traveler in the market for smart luggage, the Samsara Smart Suitcase is for you. It features location tracking, a USB port, and more.

This Stylish Carry on Is the Must-Have Smart Luggage for Tech-Savvy Travelers

The Samsara Smart Suitcase features location tracking, a USB port, and so much more.

The requirement of an external adapter and the fact that the signal can be easily blocked by a shadow didn't exactly sell the feature.

These new smart lightbulbs can beam data through light

Lightbulb Moment

Smart electronics company Signifiy announced a new take on the internet of things: the Truelifi, a smart lightbulb that can beam data streams using light.

These New Smart Lightbulbs Can Beam Data Through Light

"Wherever there’s light, there can now be wireless communication."

Samsung used Twitter to remind people to scan their smart TVs for viruses — then deleted the tweet.

Samsung: Scan your smart TV for viruses every week or else

Spy TV

Samsung tweeted a warning reminding TV owners to "prevent malicious software attacks on your TV by scanning for viruses on your TV every few weeks."

Samsung: Scan Your Smart TV for Viruses Every Week or Else

Are smart TVs really a security risk?

Battery-Free Bluetooth Sensor Tag Demo

“Without batteries or other high-cost components, tags have unlimited power and lifespan.”

World’s first battery-free Bluetooth chip pulls power from the air

Energy Thief

Wiliot has raised an additional $30 million after demonstrating its battery-free Bluetooth chip, which pulls power from ambient radio signals.

World’s First Battery-Free Bluetooth Chip Pulls Power from the Air

It could make everything you own “smart.”

In the future, your soap could call the shots. Well, sort of.

In the future, even your dish detergent will be spying on you

Smart Caps

Water.io is working on "smart caps" that monitor levels in containers and can even put in orders when you're running low on something.

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