'Your data is not going to leave the US' – iRobot CEO reassures Roomba owners following takeover by Chinese company

Following years of financial struggles, iRobot – the brand behind the first commercially successful robot vacuum, Roomba – has been taken over by Chinese contract manufacturing company Picea.

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TechRadar ·1 hr. ago

This new IKEA gadget is more than just a clock display, it’s also a thermometer and humidity reader — and you won’t believe how cheap it is

IKEA's new 3-in-1 display is a clock, thermometer, and humidity sensorThe display follows the release of IKEA's TIMMERFLOTTE temperature sensorIt's only available in the UK so far, priced at £5 If you’re looking for…

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The Verge ·1 hr. ago

Whisker’s AI-powered litter robot thinks my cats swapped bodies

The greatest invention in pet tech in recent years is the litter robot. A machine that scoops your kitties’ poop so you don’t have to — what else could a cat owner possibly want?

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The Verge ·19 hr. ago

Amazon is trying to crush class-action suits before they get started

On Friday, Amazon customers received an email alerting them to an update to the site’s terms and conditions. Most notably, it stated that disputes would now be resolved through arbitration and said users agree to a…

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TechRadar ·yesterday

Before you buy a plug-in solar panel, here are 3 places you can't put it without permission according to the latest planning laws

Last month, the UK government announced that plug-in solar panels would become legal to buy from August 27. Now, new planning rules have passed into law that specify exactly where you can — and can't — install them.

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TechRadar ·yesterday

I'm a trained barista, and these are the top 3 milk frothers I recommend for faultless lattes — with no special techniques involved

Want to make delicious lattes and cappuccinos at home without using a steam wand? You need an electric milk frother — and as TechRadar's resident barista, I've put together the top three I recommend, whether you enjoy…

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Digital Trends ·yesterday

Apple is reportedly looking to expand its smart home lineup with smart displays, cameras, and updated HomePods

Apple appears to be preparing a much broader push into smart-home hardware, with several new products in development as the company looks to expand beyond the HomePod mini and Apple TV, according to a 9To5Mac report.

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TechRadar ·yesterday

Fans aren't just for summer — here are 5 alternative uses for your personal cooler, from styling hair to drying socks

A handheld electric fan makes a huge difference during summer heatwaves, but there's no need to stash it away in a drawer when the weather cools down.

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Tom's Hardware ·yesterday

White House authorizes private companies to launch 'hack-back' cyberattacks that destroy data and systems, targeting foreign cybercrime organizations — vetted organizations can now conduct offensive cyber operations

President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on August 12 establishing the first U. S. program that lets vetted private companies conduct offensive cyber operations, including attacks that destroy data and…