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GoPro may be in consideration for a move to ownership by a Chinese company. Reports are that the Chinese phone maker Xiaomi is taking a look.
Business Insider
Some connected objects may not be as secure as expected. A cybersecurity company executive said a casino was hacked through a thermometer in a lobby acquarium.
Fortune
Various degrees of artificial intelligence are finding their way into numerous aspects of business. These range from using drones to inspect houses for roof damage to verifying customer identity.
News.com.au
High-tech cameras are being used to detect drivers using mobile phones while driving. The concept is to automatically issue citations to drivers.
Bloomberg
Apple was a bit late to the smart speaker market when it introduced its HomePod in January. Now it appears sales are not meeting expectations.
Variety
A new version of the Spectacles wearable device has been highlighted in an FCC filing by Snap Inc. The glasses are referred to as a wearable video camera.
Reuters
The creation of a smart city with autonomous vehicles, a thermal grid and robotic delivery services is in the works. The project is being led by Sidewalk Labs, an Alphabet company.
Bloomberg
Facial recognition is getting a boost, in terms of a $600 million investment in a Chinese artificial intelligence company. This makes the company the most valuable AI startup anywhere.
Cnet
Some of the Amazon Key features are launching in the U.S. The feature allows keyless entry and guest access for home delivery of products.
MIT Technology Review
Drones keep getting launched for any number of reasons. Zipline created a drone delivery system to ship medical supplies to remote locations and now the company has developed one that can travel around 80 miles an hour.