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DJI’s next trick could be a surprise robot vacuum – and no, it sadly won’t fly upstairs

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A leaked image suggests DJI could be planning to launch a robot vacuum It could be called the DJI Romo and combine a vacuum and mop It's early days for rumors but DJI has been entering new markets lately From e-bikes to power stations , DJI has been dipping its toes into new waters this year – and it could soon make a particularly surprising leap into robot vacuums, according to new rumors. According to a leaked image from @JasperEllens (picked up by DroneNR and Notebookcheck ) the so-called DJI Romo vacuum seemingly exists, in prototype form at least. Whether the Romo actually makes it to production remains to be seen, but given DJI's recent record of branching out from making the best drones , it certainly wouldn't be a huge leap. A robot vacuum would also, on paper, combine a lot of its existing tech. DJI currently makes robots like the RoboMaster S1 , drones with advanced obstacle-avoidance systems like the DJI Mavic 3 Pro , and cameras with advanced Lidar

Audio-Technica warns of overheating issue with its new cheap wireless earbuds that ‘can produce smoke’

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Audio-Technica’s SQ1TW2 earphones have a battery overheating issue The problem is with the charging case which can produce smoke The manufacturer assures us that no one has been harmed by the issue Audio-Technica has issued a warning for its new SQ1TW2 wireless earphones , with some versions suffering from a fault with the battery which can overheat with alarming consequences. In an email, Audio-Technica advised TechRadar that one batch of stock of these earphones are affected by a problem which means a “few of the charging cases are faulty due to an overheating battery that can produce smoke.” If you want to check, the potentially affected models have serial numbers between 2322 and 2426 – you can see the number on the inside of the charging case, as shown in the image below. Also, if your case has no serial number, then it could be hit by the issue, too. If you have one of the affected models of SQ1TW2 earphones, you should contact Audio-Technica, and the company will arra

Fake DocuSign emails are targeting some top US contractors

Fraudsters are impersonating US Government agencies Victims are encouraged to renew fake contracts using DocuSign Attacks have spiked almost 100% in the last month Cybersecurity researchers have found threat actors are increasingly using DocuSign impersonations to target businesses who interact with state and municipal agencies. Research by SlashNext found attacks have spiked 98% compared to the previous two months, with hundreds of instances are being detected daily, and tactics are outpacing detection methods. Many of these are specifically impersonating government entities to exploit pre-existing trusted relationships between businesses and regulatory bodies. Researchers found impersonations of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Maryland Department of Transportation, the State of North Carolina’s Electronic Vendor portal, the City of Milwaukee, the City of Charlotte, the City of Houston, and the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. High s

Android 16 launches in developer preview – here are the most exciting rumored features

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Android 16 has just launched in developer preview form Developers can use it to start getting their apps ready A full launch is due in the first half of 2025 Android 15 was only pushed out to Pixel phones last month , but Google isn't hanging around when it comes to Android 16: the developer preview is now live, so app makers can start getting to grips with the 2025 software update. These previews give developers the chance to get their apps ready for the full release of Android 16, and they evolve over time – so right now, there's not a whole lot in the way of new features we can tell you about. What Google has said is that Android 16 will enable users to give apps access to a selected number of photos and videos in their phone library if they prefer, rather than everything (which is how it works on iOS). The foundations are also being laid for improvements to health record syncing across apps and devices, with user permission. Speaking of privacy, the Privacy San

This extraordinary 4-legged standing desk gives a glimpse of how this popular piece of home office furniture might evolve in the future

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COFO JSF Table serves as adjustable desk, dining table, or low table Height adjusts smoothly from 62.5cm to 99.4cm with LED display Includes magnetic storage, USB ports, and solid wood options The best standing desks undoubtedly offer numerous health and productivity benefits, promoting better posture, reducing sedentary time, and boosting energy levels throughout the day. Built by Japanese design firm COFO, the JSF Table provides a versatile four-legged height-adjustable desk that seamlessly transitions between standing and sitting modes while also serving as a dining table and low table. Created in collaboration with Journal Standard Furniture and funded through Makuake, a popular Japanese crowdfunding platform similar to Kickstarter or Indiegogo, this multifunctional desk brings both style and adaptability to modern spaces. Choice of sizes and colors The COFO JSF Table’s height adjustment ranges from 62.5cm to 99.4cm, and once a comfortable position is found, it can be

Google might have a radical plan to beat Apple’s iPad – turn ChromeOS into Android and take over the tablet world

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Google is apparently planning to transform ChromeOS into Android This new OS could be the best of both worlds for tablets It could be the OS to power a rumored Pixelbook laptop Google could be planning to completely change ChromeOS and essentially turn it into Android, in an effort to build an operating system that’s better suited to tablets – and poaching iPad buyers from Apple. Android Authority claims to have a source (as ever, an anonymous one) who describes a fresh initiative underway at Google which is a multi-year project to effectively transform ChromeOS into Android. This would come with some obvious benefits – instead of working across two operating systems, desktop (well, laptop) and mobile, Google would just have to develop the one multi-platform OS. And it’d address a serious problem Google has faced: Android’s failure, as it stands, to capture enough tablet market share, and specifically premium tablets, where Apple’s iPad very much holds court. This is an a

Google might resurrect Pixel laptop as a high-end Chromebook to take on MacBook Pro and Surface Laptop

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Google might be resurrecting its Pixel laptop, a fresh rumor insists, getting plenty of hopes up with high-end Chromebook fans. This comes from Android Headlines which cites an internal email that was leaked as mentioning Google’s new project for a premium laptop under the Pixel branding (which is now used for its smartphones and watches). Way back in the mists of time, there used to be a Chromebook Pixel laptop, and the new version is apparently codenamed ‘Snowy.’ We aren’t told anything about it, though, save that it’s still in the early stages, and that Google intends it to be a rival for the likes of the MacBook Pro , Microsoft Surface Laptop and Dell XPS – a seriously premium effort by the sound of things. The laptop will surely run ChromeOS, and likely be among our rankings of the best Chromebooks , if it does end up coming to fruition, although nothing is confirmed at this stage. What we are told is that the project is greenlit and underway, so it’s progressing from the co