AI toy company Miko adds an AI off switch after political pressure

Miko, a company that makes toys powered by artificial intelligence, is including an AI on-off switch for its core technology after political pressure and probes of their products.

'This is probably what Task Manager would look like (and sound like) if I were still around,' says ex-Microsoft dev Dave Plummer about his synthwave-pounding AI da…

Well, more accurately, he shared the dashboard for his Tempest AI, saying, "This is probably what Task Manager would look ...
CNET

This App-Free Smart Plug Allows Voice Commands With Zero Privacy Concerns

Emerson's SmartVoice line lets you order devices around without the need for apps or the internet. I found out how well it ...

Today I learned Motorola was once developing a password pill that turns your body into an authentication token: 'We have demoed this working and authenticating a p…

At the time, Motorola were also intent on 'fixing' the "mechanical mismatch between humans and electronics" with a password ...
Techlicious

SwitchBot AI Art Frame Hands-on – No Cord, No Glow, Just Art

With a matte E Ink display and up to two-year battery life, the SwitchBot AI Art Frame finally makes digital wall art look ...
Hackaday

Fidget Clicker Becomes Miniature Game Console

Fidget toys are everywhere these days. A particularly popular type simply puts some keyboard switches on a plate to provide a certain type of clicky satisfaction. [wjddnjsdnd] took that concept a ...
National Basketball Association

At midseason, who are NBA's top on-off leaders?

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić are shining bright at the midway point of 2025-26 among the on-off leaders. John Schuhmann Victor Wembanyama’s work around the rim on defense this season has ...
gematsu

Dispatch coming to Switch 2, Switch on January 28, 2026

AdHoc Studio will release Switch 2 and Switch versions of superhero workplace comedy adventure game Dispatch on January 29, 2026, the developer announced. Pre-orders are available now via Nintendo ...
The New York Times

Surprise! The Nintendo Switch 2 Is on Sale for Cyber Monday

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Gabriella DePinho and The Wirecutter Deals Team As Cyber Monday winds down, we ...
GameSpot

Original Switch Will Not Be Removed From Sale, But Nintendo Will Focus On Switch 2 Going Forward

As part of Nintendo's latest earnings report, the company disclosed plans for the original Switch now that the Switch 2 is in the market and putting up big sales numbers. The original Switch will ...
Electronic Design

Qualcomm’s Acquisition of Arduino Creates a New Vibe—AI and Signal Processing on the UNO Q

Arduino is being acquired by Qualcomm subject to regulatory approval for an undisclosed sum. Qualcomm Arduino introduces a new UNO form factor board, the Arduino UNO Q, which features both a STM32 MCU ...
TechRepublic

Qualcomm to Acquire Arduino for Robotics and AI Development

Qualcomm has announced plans to acquire Arduino, the Italian open-source hardware and software company known for its developer-friendly boards and global community of creators. The deal, whose ...