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[Promoted] BLUETTI Black Friday 2023: Exclusive Power Station Deals and Exciting Activities

The countdown to Black Friday has begun, and this year, BLUETTI is set to light up the holiday season with a dazzling array of discounts, gifts, exclusive offers, and more excitingly, a new BLUETTI AC200L power station. It’s time to mark your calendar because from November 9th to November 17th, BLUETTI’s Early Black Friday Access and […]

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An NYPD security robot will be patrolling the Times Square subway station

The New York Police Department (NYPD) is implementing a new security measure at the Times Square subway station. It's deploying a security robot to patrol the premises, which authorities say is meant to "keep you safe." We're not talking about a RoboCop-like machine or any human-like biped robot — the K5, which was made by California-based company Knightscope, looks like a massive version of R2-D2. Albert Fox Cahn, the executive director of privacy rights group Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, has a less flattering description for it, though, and told The New York Times that it's like a "trash can on wheels."

K5 weighs 420 pounds and is equipped with four cameras that can record video but not audio. As you can guess from the image above, the machine also doesn't come with arms — it didn't quite ignore Mayor Eric Adams' attempt at making a heart. The robot will patrol the station from midnight until 6 AM throughout its trial run that's running over the next two months. But K5 won't be doing full patrols for a while, since it's spending its first two weeks mapping out the station and roaming only the main areas and not the platforms. 

It's not quite clear if NYPD's machine will be livestreaming its camera footage, and if law enforcement will be keeping an eye on what it captures. Adams said during the event introducing the robot that it will "record video that can be reviewed in case of an emergency or a crime." It apparently won't be using facial recognition, though Cahn is concerned that the technology could eventually be incorporated into the machine. Obviously, K5 doesn't have the capability to respond to actual emergencies in the station and can't physically or verbally apprehend suspects. The only real-time help it can provide people is to connect them to a live person to report an incident or to ask questions, provided they're able to press a button on the robot. 

NYC is leasing K5 for around $ 9 an hour for the next two months. The mayor sounds convinced that's worth what the robot can do even though, as The Times notes, he recently ordered several agencies to reduce spending by 15 percent. "This is below minimum wage," he said. "No bathroom breaks, no meal breaks." Adams has a history of supporting the use of machines as police tools. Earlier this year, the mayor also announced that the NYPD will acquire two Digidog robots for $ 750,000 each for use in hostage and other critical situations. That's quite a reversal from the NYPD's decision in 2021 to cancel its lease on what was then known as Boston Dynamics' Spot after facing backlash for its use.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/an-nypd-security-robot-will-be-patrolling-the-times-square-subway-station-130029937.html?src=rss
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Withings gets FDA approval for its upcoming Body Scan Connected Health Station

The Withings Body Scan Connected Health Station has received the go-ahead from the FDA and is set to launch this fall. Engadget’s Daniel Cooper tried it earlier this year and had “nothing but praise for” the luxury smart scale when trying it earlier this year, although he also described its $ 400 price tag as “mad money” to pay for an extravagance many of us won’t need.

The Body Scan was announced back at CES 2022, seemingly another epoch in the fast-moving world of consumer tech. Withings initially priced the scale at $ 300, but after getting caught in FDA approval limbo — and facing inflation and a semiconductor crisis during that window — its cost grew.

As for what you get for that significant investment, the scale is a powerhouse. It’s the first FDA-approved health station that detects atrial fibrillation through a six-lead ECG. In addition, it analyzes your segmented body composition, measures nerve activity and monitors your vascular age. It even uses Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) to monitor foot sweat levels to screen for signs of neuropathy.

During Engadget’s time with it, we found the process to be straightforward and nearly effortless. “Get on the scale, hold the grab at pelvis height and wait 90 seconds for it to do its thang,” Daniel Cooper wrote in February. “It’ll run the gamut of tests measuring your weight, body fat, muscle mass, visceral fat, ECG, Pulse Wave Velocity, vascular age and nerve health. It’ll then relay those data points to you in a big, bright, bold and easy-to-read manner, followed by the day’s weather and an indicator about the local air quality (pulled from an online service).”

The device itself consists of a tempered glass platform with an integrated retractable handle. It has four weight sensors, 14 ITP electrodes on the scale and four stainless steel electrodes in the handle. Withings says its battery will last 12 months before needing a recharge. The device’s display is a 3.2-inch color LCD for viewing your metrics. Withings says the scale’s weight measurements are precise down to 0.1 lbs. It measures Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).

The Withings Body Scan Connected Health Station will be available this September for $ 400. 

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[Promoted] BLUETTI to Release AC180, Making Another Breakthrough in the Portable Power Station Market

Spring camping has gradually become popular in recent years, providing a precious chance for people to get rid of the hustle and bustle of urban life and have close contact with nature. However, most of their trips experience mobile power shortages out there. BLUETTI, a market leader in the energy storage industry, is about to […]

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Plugable’s new USB-C Docking Station can turn your smartphone or tablet into a workstation

Modern smartphones and tablets are capable of so much more than just scrolling through social media, with many models able to be used as pseudo laptops when it comes time to get a spot of work done. Whether it’s a Galaxy S22 Ultra, iPad, or perhaps a Surface Duo, Plugable’s new USB-C Docking Station with […]

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[Black Friday] Save a massive 46% on EcoFlow’s River Mini Portable Power Station

When the average power bank doesn’t cut it on those camping trips, EcoFlow’s River Mini Portable Power Station will do the job and more with its handy 210Wh of power, AC outlets, and USB ports. Usually priced at $ 349, you can snag a 46% saving on the River Mini Portable Power Station which is reduced […]

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With swappable battery packs, this power station lets you take your juice to go

The Runhood Rallye 600 is a new power station with modular battery packs that can be removed and taken with you.
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[Deal] Save $17 on IOGEAR’s 6-in-1 Docking Station for your laptop

When it comes to docking stations for your laptop, you’ve got to consider things like portability, ease of use, and how it will both make your computing experience better whilst also tidying up your desk. IOGEAR’s 6-in-1 Docking Station Pro could be just what the IT guy ordered because it serves as a USB-C dock […]

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[Deal] Save $40 on Anker’s 521 Portable Power Station with 265Wh, LED light, and USB-C PD output

We’ve reviewed serious power stations from EcoFlow recently that cost anything from $ 999 to $ 3,500, but if you need a more portable experience at an affordable price then Anker’s 521 Power Station with its 265Wh capacity could be the perfect solution to your problem. Packing in features such as a pair of AC outlets, 60W […]

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[Deal] Save $22 on Choetech’s 15-in-1 Docking Station through December 13

Connect everything with Choetech’s 15-in-1 Docking Station that works with MacBooks and Windows machines and brings a host of ports and 100W PD charging to your working area. With an RRP of $ 109.97, the 15-in-1 Docking Station is now reduced to just $ 87.98 plus tax (if applicable). Features: 15-in-1 Massive Expansion USB C Dock: 3 […]

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FBI asks Apple to help unlock iPhones of suspected naval station shooter

The FBI is once again asking Apple to help it access iPhones for the sake of an investigation. The bureau has sent a letter to Apple's general counsel requesting the company's help in unlocking the two iPhones of Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani, the man be…
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Japan will help NASA build a space station near the Moon

Back in September, NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) revealed their intention to work together under the Artemis program. Now, it's official — Japan will join NASA's quest to go to Mars and to return to the Moon. The Japanese go…
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Tesla opens Vegas V3 Supercharger station powered by solar and battery

Tesla is opening a V3 Supercharger station right on the Las Vegas Strip. The automaker released a video today with more details about its newest charging site, located next to the LINQ hotel's High Roller ferris wheel. Drivers can take advantage of T…
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Google Station will bring tons of high-speed hotspots to Nigeria

Google has spent a ton of R&D effort into figuring out how to get everyone access to high-speed internet, especially in places where that’s not the norm. Things like Project Loon were bold ideas that were even used in the aftermath of hurricanes in Puerto Rico, but the latest trick in Google’s bag is called […]

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Wearable exoskeleton could let earthbound scientists control robots on space station

A European research project lets scientists in Russia wear an exoskeleton to control a connected robot in Germany. It could one day allow earthbound scientists to control a robot on the ISS.

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Apple chooses Battersea Power Station for new London HQ

Apple has settled on a new base of operations in London: Battersea Power Station. The iconic landmark, situated on the Southwest side of the city, has laid mostly dormant since its closure in 1983. A huge regeneration effort is now underway, however,…
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China’s first space station will fall to Earth, but where will it land?

After six years of service in testing systems for a future larger station, China’s prototype station dubbed “Heavenly Palace” will fall back to Earth sometime in 2017. Where will it land? We don’t know yet.

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This man-made private island has a penthouse, helipad, and shark-feeding station

If you’ve been wondering what to do with your billions, maybe you should splurge on a moveable, man-made private island from Migaloo. It has a helipad, spa, and shark-feeding station.

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