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Meta launches AI gadget Charm as race for post-smartphone hardware heats up

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg presenting the Muse Charm during an event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept 23.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg presenting the Muse Charm during an event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept 23.

Meta debuts S$450 camera-free Ray-Bans and brings Muse to glasses

Meta’s new audio-only smart glasses on display at the Meta Connect event in California on Sept 23.
Meta’s new audio-only smart glasses on display at the Meta Connect event in California on Sept 23.

Meta expected to unveil smart glasses without camera as privacy concerns grow

The social media giant is the early leader in the race to put AI devices in the hands of customers.
The social media giant is the early leader in the race to put AI devices in the hands of customers.

Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say

A satellite image shows a closer view of the remaining buildings and roads after flash floods and a mudslide, in Timure, Nepal, August 28, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS
A satellite image shows a closer view of the remaining buildings and roads after flash floods and a mudslide, in Timure, Nepal, August 28, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

Japan police to expand wearable camera use nationwide in FY2027

Trials began in September 2025 in 13 prefectural police departments, covering community affairs, traffic enforcement and crowd control operations.
Trials began in September 2025 in 13 prefectural police departments, covering community affairs, traffic enforcement and crowd control operations.

A Palestinian American's journey to his West Bank home under settler siege

Palestinian-American Loui Ridi, whose home in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has been encircled by militant settlers for more than a week, hangs a U.S. flag after gaining access to his besieged home, in Qusra, Israeli-occupied West Bank, August 17, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi, whose home in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has been encircled by militant settlers for more than a week, hangs a U.S. flag after gaining access to his besieged home, in Qusra, Israeli-occupied West Bank, August 17, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Former US sheriff deputies arrested for using licence plate reader cameras to stalk people

They were involved in incidents tracking people with whom they had a “personal relationship”.
They were involved in incidents tracking people with whom they had a “personal relationship”.

South Korea to install hidden camera detectors in public restrooms

The measure comes as covert filming continues to be reported in public restrooms in South Korea.
The measure comes as covert filming continues to be reported in public restrooms in South Korea.

ICE officers to wear body cameras during vehicle stops, border czar says

U.S. President Donald Trump's \"border czar\" Tom Homan speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 14, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
U.S. President Donald Trump's \"border czar\" Tom Homan speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 14, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

European Athletics, broadcasters issue guidelines on preventing sexualisation of female athletes

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) logo stands outside its headquarters ahead of a General Assembly meeting to debate and possibly vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland, December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) logo stands outside its headquarters ahead of a General Assembly meeting to debate and possibly vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland, December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

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