Engineer proves that Kohler’s smart toilet cameras aren’t very private
As Fondrie-Teitler noted, Kohler’s privacy policy says Kohler can use customer data to “create aggregated, de-identified and/or anonymized data, which we may use and share with third parties for our…
Check Out Highlights From WIRED’s 2025 Big Interview Event
WIRED’s Big Interview series prides itself on being the place for engaging conversations with political leaders, creators, executives, and scientists moving the world forward. In 2024, we brought those talks…
Chicago Tribune sues Perplexity | TechCrunch
The Chicago Tribune filed a lawsuit against AI search engine Perplexity on Thursday alleging copyright infringement. The suit, seen by TechCrunch, was filed in a federal court in New York.…
Cairn’s new release date is January 29, 2026
We’ve been monitoring the upcoming rock climbing game Cairn for several months, as have the many folks who’ve already enjoyed the demo — which has an impressive 99 percent rating…
Using Kohler’s Poop-Analysis Camera? Double-Check This Key Privacy Setting First
In October, Kohler launched Dekoda, a camera that attaches to a toilet and uses AI to examine your poop. Some say you can’t put a price on good gut health,…
Nintendo’s Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle is on sale at Amazon again for $50 off
One of the biggest surprises of Cyber Monday was the terrific discount we saw on the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle, which dropped in price by $50. We…
In comedy of errors, men accused of wiping gov databases turned to an AI tool
Two sibling contractors convicted a decade ago for hacking into US State Department systems have once again been charged, this time for a comically hamfisted attempt to steal and destroy…
It’s Time to Save Silicon Valley From Itself
Alex Komoroske has always been at odds with Big Tech’s darker side. Though he cut his product-management teeth at Google and Stripe, he was never comfortable with the industry’s increasing…
Feds ask Waymo about robotaxis repeatedly passing school buses in Austin
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has asked Waymo for more information about its self-driving system and operations following reports from the Austin School District that its robotaxis illegally passed…
SMS Phishers Pivot to Points, Taxes, Fake Retailers – Krebs on Security
China-based phishing groups blamed for non-stop scam SMS messages about a supposed wayward package or unpaid toll fee are promoting a new offering, just in time for the holiday shopping…
















