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Robot Lawn Mower Incident and Xbox Return
A hacker's dangerous encounter with a remote-controlled robot lawn mower highlights the risks of automated technology. Meanwhile, Microsoft is preparing to unveil new Xbox initiatives.
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The Verge
I'm lying in the dirt. It's coming for me. Then, with a lurch, it's climbing up my chest. If Andreas Makris doesn't stop the 200-pound robot lawn mower in time, it could drag its blades across my body. Makris certainly can't reach over and hit the emergency stop button - he's nearly 6,000 miles away
2026-05-07 16:00 UTC
The Verge
Two weeks ago there was a buzz in the air inside Microsoft's studio D building. Hundreds of Xbox employees gathered early on a Thursday morning, packed into the hallways and atrium, to hear from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. The "return of Xbox" slogan was plastered all over the walls of the building, the s
2026-05-07 16:00 UTC
The Verge
Newly minted CEO Josh D'Amaro says that he wants to turn Disney Plus into "the immersive, interactive digital centerpiece of the company." It used to be that people went to the movies or theme parks to immerse themselves in Disney's fictional worlds. But now, D'Amaro says that he sees Disney Plus be
2026-05-07 16:00 UTC