Tag: author_name|Karissa Bell
This haptic wristband pairs with Meta smart glasses to decode facial expressions
It's only been a few months since Meta announced that it would open its smart glasses platform to third-party developers. But one startup at CES is already showing off how the glasses can help power an intriguing set of accessibility features. Hapware has created Aleye, a haptic wristband that, when…
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Dreame’s robot vacuum with an arm is back at CES 2026 and it can do more than pick up shoes
Last year at CES, Dreame showed off a robot vacuum prototype with a mechanical arm. But while we were able to see the arm extend and retract, we didn’t see the device, which was described as a prototype at the time, actually grab anything, which was a bit disappointing. This…
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Dreame’s latest robot vacuum concept has slightly terrifying legs that can climb full-size stairs
Robot vacuum companies are once again trying to outdo each other at CES 2026. This year, Chinese appliance maker Dreame is showing off a prototype of a device that can climb up and down an entire flight of stairs. The concept, called the Cyber X, was previewed last year at…
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A Facebook test makes link-sharing a paid feature for creators
Creators and publishers have long worried about Meta's ability to throttle links to outside content. Now, the company is testing out a new scheme that effectively puts link-sharing behind a paywall for creators on Facebook. Under the test, a Meta Verified subscription will determine how many links a creator can…
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Nearly one-third of teens use AI chatbots daily
AI chatbots haven't come close to replacing teens' social media habits, but they are playing a significant role in their online habits. Nearly one-third of US teens report using AI chatbots daily or more, according to a new report from Pew Research. The report is the first from Pew to…
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X’s handle marketplace is open and there are some… interesting names if you’re willing to pay
After previewing its plans to open a marketplace to "redistribute" dormant handles last month, X has made the feature available to all Premium+ subscribers on the platform. The feature allows subscribers to request new handles that up to now have been unavailable because they belonged to accounts that have since…
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