AI & RoboticsNews

Fambot introduces an ‘AI chief of staff’ for families

September 2, 2026
AI agents that perform tasks on your behalf to help solve your daily problems are all the rage in Silicon Valley. But the startup Fambot sees a future for agents out in the real world, too, where they’re used by families who need help keeping up with the mental load of children’s activities, school events, newsletters, and other family logistics. The startup, which is introducing what…
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Photographer wins dream Canadian Geographic gig for wildlife portfolio including dramatic shot of puffin and cute fox portrait

September 2, 2026
Most photography competitions offer a cash or equipment prize, but I’m sure many of us would trade that off for a job as a photographer with a dream organization. That’s exactly what Newfoundland-based photographer David Sturge has won after recently being crowned the Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS). He now gets to work as a…
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Kia confirms PV7 debut and previews the larger electric van for the first time [Video]

September 2, 2026
Kia is preparing to launch its second fully electric van following the PV5’s success. With its debut less than a month away, Kia offered a first look at the larger PV7. When will the Kia PV7 make its debut? The PV5 is already the best-selling small electric van in Europe, accounting for 37% of the market through the first half of the year. In five countries, it accounts for more than 50% of…
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DefenseNews

Defense startup raises $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display

September 2, 2026
For the U.S. military, artificial intelligence tools help analysts turn enormous amounts of data into something actionable, like when to strike a target or where to position troops. The goal, as military officials and industry executives often describe it, is to give commanders the information they need to make consequential decisions as quickly as possible. But no matter how fast or accurate the…
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