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Researchers are studying how to prevent sexual activity in autonomous robotaxis. The effort is driven by concerns that the private, mobile spaces could be misused, with one academic explicitly referencing the 'Bang Bus' phenomenon.
#The FCC has banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers and mobile hotspots made outside the United States. The rule aims to address national security concerns about foreign-made networking equipment.
#Tips for staying safe while shopping on Amazon, including dealing with ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information, especially during Prime Big Deal Days.
#Understanding how ChatGPT's memory upgrade works helps users get more out of it; users can see and delete saved memories to influence answers.
#Several new studies uncover a long overlooked aspect of coral physiology that could be key to their fate in a changing climate.
#China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced plans to ramp up scrutiny of malicious price competition, including cost investigations and price inspections of companies engaging in such practices. The announcement came at a State Council Information Office briefing on Sunday.
#China's electricity consumption exceeded 1 trillion kilowatt-hours in August, with power demand hitting a new high, according to the National Energy Administration. The record-high load reflects robust economic activity amid ongoing industrial expansion.
#China's Ministry of Commerce reported that smart glasses sales on key platforms more than doubled in the first eight months of 2026. Electrocardiogram monitors saw a 75% sales increase, while action camera sales rose about 27%.
#Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said middle powers have an important role to play in mitigating the risks posed by artificial intelligence and called for cooperation between the US and China.
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