Laplace Intelligence red-teams robots and self-driving cars before they hit the real world

If there’s one lesson the OpenAI-Hugging Face incident taught us, it’s that AI agents can be unpredictable. 

“Imagine if something like that happened in the physical world,” Howie Sun, CEO and co-founder of Laplace Intelligence, told TechCrunch. “AI agents are moving from computers into the real world, and we don’t really want physical AI to fail in the real world.”

How much RAM does a Raspberry Pi actually need? - Engadget

It all comes down to how you're going to use it.

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The Raspberry Pi has become the de facto option for single-board computers, thanks to its large community and growing library of online resources. The platform is capable of handling everything from light computing tasks to continuous server-esque deployments. My own home automation system ran off a Pi 3 stashed away in the closet for years. And even after I upgraded to a more powerful computer, I still use it for the occasional Raspberry Pi project.

Why you shouldn't leave an extension cord plugged in all the time - Engadget

Your wall outlet may handle the load, but that doesn't mean the extension cord will.

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How to reduce mobile data usage on your iPhone - Engadget

A few simple tweaks can make a big difference.

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While "unlimited" mobile internet plans are common, you might have a limited data plan to save money with an MVNO. And there are other times when you need to watch how much data you use, like during international travel or when using a hotspot.

Amazon drops data center NDAs, and AI agents want your credit card

Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move from Microsoft earlier this year. Secrecy has fueled community backlash against AI infrastructure, with opposition leading to hundreds of proposed and enacted moratoriums from New York to San Francisco. Meanwhile, a wave of startups is betting that consumers will hand AI agents access to their inboxes, files, and credit cards — if they can get websites to let them in. 

Danu Robotics’ fight to build a better recycling robot

For Danu Robotics founder Amy Ma, the eureka moment came after years of working as a software developer at a London bank. It was the kind of high-touch office that’s typical in finance — but despite all the perks, Ma was alarmed to realize that the building’s recycling bins were being emptied into the trash.

Meta rolls out new AI tools to detect ads that secretly lead to child sexual abuse material

Meta announced Wednesday that it took action against 33.2 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content on Facebook and Instagram in the first half of 2026. At the same time, the company is rolling out new AI tools to find ads and accounts that may be used to secretly direct people to illegal child abuse material.

Google Photos vs. Gallery app: What's the difference and which should you use? - Engadget

Gallery is a pared-down option if you don’t need Photos’ cloud backup and editing features.

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Did you know that Google has another, simpler app for images called Gallery? We're not talking about preloaded applications made by Android brands like Samsung's Gallery, but an app that Google itself developed. It's a stripped-down alternative you can use if you don't really care for most of Google Photos' features and just want something that will let you organize your images. 

Why it's important to regularly replace your surge protectors - Engadget

Time and spikes take a toll on a surge protector, even with no visible signs of damage.

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Few things in modern life are as convenient as a good surge protector. That small, narrow strip can literally protect thousands of dollars' worth of equipment, especially if you have a PC gaming setup or extensive home office equipment. Most basic plug-in surge protectors use components called metal-oxide varistors (MOVs), a fancy term for components that take the brunt of excess voltage and redirect it. Unfortunately, MOVs degrade over time, with or without voltage surges, and repeated spikes expedite an MOV surge protector's life cycle.

Qalo SL-1 review: A barebones smart band that's priced like a flagship - Engadget

It’s the same price as the Garmin Cirqa.

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RATING : 6.8 / 10

I've already made my feelings about screenless fitness trackers well known to everyone who'll listen. They're more about signaling to the in-crowd that you're a serious gym goer than a better alternative to a proper smartwatch. Still, that's a big enough market that plenty of companies are jostling for space alongside Whoop (and Fitbit, and Garmin). Take Qalo, a jewelry brand with a side hustle selling smart rings, which is now branching out with its own screenless band. The Qalo SL-1 is a subscription-free band which aggregates all of your vital signs into a single score.