Month: July 2025
Wi-Fi signals could soon be used by AI-driven robots to identify objects inside boxes – or even tools hidden in a drawer
mmNorm reconstructs complex hidden shapes using Wi-Fi frequencies without touching the object Robots can now see inside cluttered drawers using reflected signals from surrounding antennas MIT’s technique beat current radar accuracy by 18% across more than 60 tested objects In environments where visibility is obstructed, such as inside boxes, behind…
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When does Amazon Prime Day start? And more Prime Day questions answered – plus top tips to find the best deals
We are now mere hours away from Amazon Prime Day 2025 going fully live, at least in the UK, where the big sales event kicks off at midnight, Tuesday, July 8. • See all of today’s best deals at Amazon While there are already early Amazon Prime Day deals available…
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The next Switch 2 restock kicks off at 7PM ET online at Walmart
Since its launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been notoriously difficult to buy, with many retailers selling out of their allotted stock within minutes. Luckily, there’s good news: starting at 7PM Eastern today, Walmart Plus members will be able to purchase Nintendo’s latest handheld console — either the standalone Switch…
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Several major Linux distros hit by serious Sudo security flaws
Two flaws were first introduced in late 2013 They reside in the Sudo command-line utility Patches are available and users are advised to apply them Two vulnerabilities were recently spotted in various Linux distributions which, when chained together, allow local attackers to escalate their privileges and thus run arbitrary files.…
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Hackers could one day use novel visual techniques to manipulate what AI sees – RisingAttacK impacts ‘most widely used AI computer vision systems’
RisingAttacK quietly alters key features, tricking AI without changing the image’s appearance Vision systems in self-driving cars could be blinded by nearly invisible image modifications The attack fools top AI models used in cars, cameras, and healthcare diagnostics Artificial intelligence is becoming more integrated into technologies that rely on visual…
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Trump’s next tariffs will target South Korea and Japan
President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from South Korea and Japan. The levy will go into effect on August 1st, which is when the Trump administration will begin enforcing sweeping tariffs on a wider swath of countries that fail to reach a trade…
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