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Google Assistant Reaches 500 Million Users, Gains Natural Reading and Smart TV Features

Google Assistant hits 500 million monthly active users and prepares to launch natural-sounding longform reading capabilities in 42 languages. The digital assistant is also expanding into turned-off smart televisions and gaining new privacy-focused voice commands.

CES 2020 Highlights Innovative Gadgets That Solve Everyday Problems

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas features a variety of clever inventions designed to improve daily life. Standout items include a virtual sun visor, a sit-down Segway, and smart tools to combat package theft.

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Google Assistant Gains Scheduled Actions and Article Reading at CES 2020

Google unveils new Google Assistant features at CES 2020, including scheduled smart home commands and natural article reading in 42 languages. The update also brings expanded Interpreter Mode and easier access to privacy controls.

Bosch Lowers Self-Driving Costs While Trifo Raises Millions for AI Vacuum

German automotive supplier Bosch introduces a new LIDAR sensor designed to make self-driving technology more affordable for the mass market. Meanwhile, AI robotics startup Trifo launches its smart vacuum robot Lucy and closes a $15 million Series B funding round.

Apple Opens HomeKit Development to Boost Smart Home Adoption

Apple releases an open-source version of its HomeKit Accessory Development Kit on GitHub to encourage more smart home device integration. The move aligns with a broader industry effort to create a unified standard for connected devices.

Thousands of Ring Doorbell Passwords Surface on Dark Web

A security researcher discovers over 1,500 unique Ring doorbell credentials leaked on a dark web site, granting potential access to customer cameras and personal data. Despite Ring denying a breach and claiming affected users are notified, contacted individuals report receiving no such warning.

Smart Home Device Makers Still Hide Government Data Requests

Despite rapid growth in the smart home market, most device manufacturers continue to withhold transparency reports regarding government demands for user data. Only the biggest tech companies openly disclose how they handle law enforcement requests.

Defining Technological Innovations That Shaped the 2010s

The 2010s see a massive acceleration in technological integration, driving rapid device iteration and the rise of smart homes. USB-C and the iPad stand out as foundational innovations that redefine how users connect and interact with technology.

Thousands of Amazon Ring User Credentials Exposed in Major Data Leak

A massive data leak exposes the login credentials and sensitive camera data of over 3,600 Ring camera owners, putting their homes and privacy at severe risk. Ring denies a system breach and blames the exposure on credential harvesting from other companies.

Top Tech Innovations That Transformed the Past Decade

The 2010s bring massive shifts from 3G networks and wired headphones to smartwatches, wireless earbuds, and real-time AI transcription. This retrospective highlights the fifteen best gadgets that redefine modern daily life despite growing privacy concerns.

Massive Data Leak Exposes Personal Details of Over 3,000 Ring Camera Users

A significant data leak reveals the login credentials, camera locations, and payment details of more than 3,000 Ring camera owners. While Ring denies a system breach, security experts suggest the leaked data points to a direct compromise of a company database.

Tech Giants Unite to Build Unified Smart Home Standard

Google, Amazon, Apple, and others form a working group to create a single IP-based connectivity standard for smart home devices.

Google Prepares to Unveil Pixel 4 and New Smart Home Hardware

Google hosts its Made by Google event on Tuesday, where the tech giant is expected to reveal the Pixel 4 smartphones alongside a new laptop and updated smart home devices.

Amazon Unveils Massive Hardware Lineup Including Alexa Earbuds and Oven

Amazon floods the market with new Echo speakers, smart screens, and unexpected wearables like Echo Buds and smart glasses ahead of the holiday shopping season. The updated lineup focuses heavily on premium audio, wearable Alexa integration, and expanded smart home capabilities.

Google Prepares Massive Hardware Lineup for Upcoming Made by Google Event

Following months of extensive leaks, Google gets ready to unveil the Pixel 4 alongside a fresh lineup of Nest devices and potentially new Pixel Buds at its October hardware event.