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Oura launches Ring 4 Ceramic collection, new charging case, and a ‘health panel’ feature

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Oura announced on Tuesday that it’s launching Oura Ring 4 Ceramic, its first collection of smart rings that doesn’t feature metallic finishes. The company also announced its first-ever charging case, a new Health Panels feature that lets members schedule bloodwork directly in the Oura app, multi-ring support, and more. The new Oura Ring 4 Ceramic […]

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Amazon unveils new Echo devices, powered by its Al, Alexa+

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At its annual hardware event, Amazon introduced a new lineup of Echo devices, built specifically for its AI assistant, Alexa+, which has already rolled out to millions of customers through its early access program. To showcase the AI’s capabilities, Amazon is releasing four new Echo devices with improved processing power and memory: the Echo Dot

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Ring cameras can now recognize faces and help to find lost pets

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At an event on Tuesday, Amazon unveiled a range of new AI-powered features for its latest Ring cameras and doorbells.  The features will enable Ring users to recognize visitors’ faces and find lost pets by connecting with other Ring users in the same neighborhood. Amazon also launched an Alexa+ feature that functions as a smart

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Save 15% on TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Founder Passes (Sept. 29–Oct. 3 Only)

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DJI loses lawsuit over classification as Chinese military company

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A federal judge has rejected drone maker DJI’s efforts to get off a Department of Defense list of Chinese military companies. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ruled Friday that the DoD had provided “substantial evidence” that DJI contributes “to the Chinese defense industrial base.” Pointing to the use of modified DJI drones in the conflict

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Famed roboticist says humanoid robot bubble is doomed to burst

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Renowned roboticist Rodney Brooks has a wake-up call for investors pouring billions into humanoid robot startups: you’re wasting your money. Brooks, who co-founded iRobot and spent decades at MIT, is particularly skeptical of companies like Tesla and Figure trying to teach robots dexterity by showing them videos of humans doing tasks. In a new essay,

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The Trump admin is going after semiconductor imports

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In its latest bid to boost semiconductor production in the U.S., the Trump administration is reportedly considering a ratio-based approach that would penalize domestic manufacturers with tariffs if they don’t produce enough chips. The administration is weighing a policy that would mandate U.S. semiconductor companies to manufacture the same number of chips in the U.S. as their customers import from overseas

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