AI can now eavesdrop on your calls via radar – privacy experts are alarmed

“Smartphone on a desk with radar waves bouncing off its speaker, intercepted by a hidden sensor and turned into text on a computer screen, symbolising AI-powered eavesdropping.”

Researchers at Penn State have developed an AI‑powered system that uses millimetre‑wave radar to capture a phone’s speaker vibrations from up to 10 feet away, translating them into transcripts with roughly 60 % accuracy. The method, combined with OpenAI’s Whisper, could allow criminals or spies to eavesdrop without bugging your phone. Think your phone calls […]

Meta’s “Hypernova” smart glasses promise a HUD, sEMG wristband and always‑on AI

“Futuristic Meta Hypernova smart glasses with a heads-up display and wristband that detects finger movements, allowing discreet control in a city environment.”

An Aug. 21 article from VegOut previewed Meta’s upcoming Hypernova smart glasses and claimed they could replace much of your smartphone usage. The glasses reportedly pair a glanceable heads‑up display with a silent sEMG wristband and on‑demand AI, offering an ambient computing experience. Imagine getting directions or replying to messages without taking your phone out. […]

Self‑hosted Grok? Airi GitHub repo lets you run Elon Musk’s chatbot locally

“Cyberpunk AI companion hologram helping a user at a computer with GitHub trending stats, Minecraft and Factorio gameplay floating in holographic screens, representing Airi’s self-hosted Grok features.”

A GitHub project called Airi is trending after racking up more than 1,500 stars overnight. The repo promises a self‑hosted Grok companion with voice chat, game‑playing capabilities and cross‑platform support; it’s essentially a local clone of Musk’s X‑exclusive chatbot. Elon Musk’s Grok AI has been exclusive to premium X subscribers, but a viral GitHub repo […]