Petlibro has released the Granary 2 series, a new lineup of four automatic dry-food dispensers ranging from $129.99 to $249.99, including a base model, a camera-equipped Vision version, a dual-bowl Vision Duo for multiple pets, and a top-tier X model with individualized AI portioning. Each device uses a built-in scale to measure both dispensed food and what remains in the bowl, letting owners track actual consumption rather than just dispensing times.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-19
Smart locks replace either a full deadbolt or just its indoor thumb turn, connecting to home Wi-Fi so owners can lock, unlock and monitor doors remotely via a smartphone app. Many models add features like keypads, fingerprint readers, temporary guest passcodes and real-time lock-status alerts.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-19
The FAA is rolling out SMART, an AI tool that analyzes airline schedules, weather, and runway capacity to flag potential conflicts in advance, with an initial deployment in Washington DC's airspace beginning Monday. The project carries a price tag exceeding $875 million, part of a broader Trump administration push to modernize air traffic control following several high-profile aviation incidents.
futurism.com
· 2026-09-19
A Taiwanese husband suspected his wife of an affair after finding a stray toothbrush and garage footage of an unknown man driving her to their holiday home. Months later he opened his robot vacuum's companion app hoping to talk to his wife remotely and instead watched a live camera feed capturing her with another man. The incident highlights how ordinary smart-home devices now silently collect footage and data that can become unexpected evidence in personal disputes.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-19
Australian authorities are reportedly considering a ban on smart glasses with built-in cameras inside government offices, driven by rising concerns about covert recording and privacy breaches. A BBC report from Sydney canvassed public opinion on the proposal and asked where else people might want such devices restricted.
bbc.co.uk
· 2026-09-18
Android Auto users report that Gemini has stopped controlling smart home devices like AC units and lights while driving, with the assistant now replying that it cannot control such devices through Google Maps. The issue follows similar complaints on Wear OS, which Google said it had already fixed, though it's unclear if the two problems are related. Some users say the same commands still function inside the standalone Gemini app.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-18
The FAA plans to launch its SMART AI tool as early as September 21 to advise air traffic controllers managing the three major Washington, DC-area airports. The system analyzes airline schedules, weather, airport capacity, and airspace conditions to forecast traffic flows and flag potential conflicts, serving as a limited first phase before a planned nationwide rollout across all US airspace.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-18
Usmile has introduced a new smart toothbrush that combines a built-in camera with AI analysis to give users real-time feedback on their oral health at home. The system is designed to spot potential dental issues between regular checkups, offering users more visibility into what's happening inside their mouths.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-18
On September 11, an attacker exploited two flaws in Symbiosis Finance's smart contracts: a hidden privilege-escalation bug granting fake admin rights, and a missing check that allowed negative transaction fees. Using just 330 satoshi, roughly 25 cents, the attacker set fees to negative values across 12 transactions, minting 46 billion wrapped syBTC tokens on a network meant to represent real Bitcoin. They then sold the fabricated tokens against legitimate wrapped-BTC pairs like WBTC and cbBTC, draining liquidity pools and converting about $336,000 into cash via Uniswap before being blocked.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-18
Google has removed the Pixel Tablet from its official store, with links now redirecting to the general landing page, even though the device will keep getting software support through 2028. The move effectively ends new sales of Google's only current tablet without an announced successor.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-18
The FAA plans to launch SMART, a cloud-based AI system built by Air Space Intelligence, in the Washington, DC air corridor next week as the start of a phased nationwide rollout. The tool analyzes flight schedules, weather, and airport capacity to give airlines and controllers a shared view of traffic flow and potential conflicts, and was developed under an $875 million FAA grant.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-18
The FAA plans to roll out SMART, a cloud-based AI platform built by Air Space Intelligence, to help air traffic controllers manage workflows and flight routing amid an ongoing staffing shortage. The system analyzes airline schedules, weather, airport capacity and airspace conditions to predict traffic flows and flag potential conflicts before they happen, at a cost of $875 million over 12 years, starting in the Washington, D.C. area before wider rollout.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-17
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