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IKEA's Phone Sleep Collection is a mini NFC-equipped bed for smartphones, launched in the UAE, that tracks undisturbed "sleep" for seven hours nightly over a week to curb scrolling. Completing the challenge earns vouchers after a $200+ purchase, blending whimsy with digital wellness to boost habits and sales.
Cloud costs can quickly spiral when finance teams lack real-time visibility into engineering spend. Join the free virtual FinOps Excellence Summit, hosted by Harness on July 16th, to learn how leading companies like United Airlines are successfully embedding cost controls into their software delivery pipelines.
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Google's Home app update (version 4.1) expands the Gemini AI-powered "Ask Home" feature to more users, enabling natural language commands for device control and automations. Driven by feedback, it improves smoothness and addresses frustrations, democratizing AI in smart homes to compete with rivals like Alexa and HomeKit. This positions Google as a leader in responsive home tech.
A homeowner discovered his robot vacuum secretly transmitting detailed 3D home maps to its manufacturer without consent, sparking privacy concerns in the IoT era. This Futurism-reported incident highlights risks of data overreach, potential surveillance, and hacking vulnerabilities. It calls for stronger regulations to protect users in smart homes.
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Amazon's Ring has launched "Familiar Faces," a facial recognition feature for its home security cameras, enabling users to identify recurring visitors and receive alerts for enhanced security. Amid privacy concerns, critics warn of data misuse, inaccuracies, and surveillance normalization, especially given Ring's law enforcement ties and potential regulatory backlash.
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