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Tiny switch-flipping bot becomes a roach-fighting sidekick
technology2 days ago

Tiny switch-flipping bot becomes a roach-fighting sidekick

Verge tests the USB-C SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable, a tiny robotic arm that attaches to a switch and physically presses or pulls it to automate devices; it can be controlled via SwitchBot Hub with Alexa/Google Assistant and, once installed (which may take some trial and error), reliably performs actions from across the room—helpful for turning on lights and deterring roaches—though the rechargeable battery lasts about six months per daily trigger and installation isn’t plug-and-play.

Snap Specs Prove AR Glasses Can Be More Hype Than Help
technology16 days ago

Snap Specs Prove AR Glasses Can Be More Hype Than Help

At Cannes Lions, a reporter tests Snap’s AR glasses, Snap Specs, which overlay AI-generated celebrity portraits onto paintings. The experience is heavy (132 grams, $2,195), clunky (it stops if you move your head), and largely mirrors long-standing museum-brand demos rather than a practical product. AI face replacements and overlaid visuals feel surface-level and imperfect, while privacy concerns loom. Investors are skeptical, and the overall takeaway is that the glasses are expensive, uncomfortable, and largely unconvincing as a real-world device.