AI & RoboticsNews

Hearing tech startup Legato emerges from stealth with $12M and a peek at its AI hearing glasses

August 27, 2026
Hearing loss affects an estimated 50 million adults in the United States, but only around 20% of those with diagnosed hearing loss seek treatment. Legato, a new hearing tech company, aims to close that gap. The startup is emerging from stealth on Wednesday with $12 million in funding and a first look at its AI hearing glasses, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The glasses, called Legato…
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NewsPhotography

UK government’s misleading advice works against street photographers – here are my tips for taking photos in public spaces

August 27, 2026
I recently wrote an article condemning a misleading UK government pamphlet for asylum seekers released by the Home Office that says you shouldn’t photograph or video anyone in a public space without their permission or risk being arrested. This is because UK law does not prohibit the capture of images in public places. That said, there are exceptions, including image capture for commercial use…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Need a panel upgrade for an EV charger? Schneider may have a workaround

August 27, 2026
Schneider Electric’s new 48-amp home EV charger is designed to solve one of the priciest problems that can come with buying an EV: discovering that your house needs an electrical panel or service upgrade before you can charge at Level 2 speeds. The new Schneider Charge uses built-in dynamic load management to monitor how much electricity a home is using and automatically turn the EV’s…
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DefenseNews

First North Korea-Russia road bridge nearly complete, symbolizing new era of military cooperation

August 27, 2026
VIENNA — The first-ever road bridge linking North Korea and Russia across the Tumen River appears close to completion, according to satellite imagery reviewed by Defense News, though construction on the Russian side lags behind Pyongyang’s finished part. It is a visible manifestation of the two countries’ tightening relationships, driven by Pyongyang’s military support for Russia in its…
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