The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. The FTC alleged that Illusory's security failures allowed hackers to exploit a coding vulnerability and steal $186 ...

When iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last Sunday, it marked the end of an era for one of America’s most beloved robotics companies. The Roomba maker, which had sold over 50 million robots since ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is now said to be taking action against Illusory Systems Inc. for allegedly failing to implement “adequate data security measures, leading to a major security breach ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. For many, iRobot’s Roomba robot vacuum was their first experience with a home robot. When I got my Roomba in ...

This article was commissioned in conjunction with the Professors’ Programme, part of Prototypes for Humanity, a global initiative that showcases and accelerates academic innovation to solve social and ...

In the agricultural sector, labor shortages are increasing the need for automated harvesting using robots. However, some fruits, like tomatoes, are tricky to harvest. Tomatoes typically bear fruit in ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With Giving Tuesday and year-end fundraising underway, the Federal Trade Commission is urging Americans to be cautious as donation requests fill inboxes, phones and social media ...

Roland, Sully, and Stacey stroll the sidewalks of the Lakeview neighborhood in Chicago -- except they aren't people, they're robots. They are a part of a pilot program the city has with Serve and Coco ...

The U.S. government’s Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health has launched a new funding program aimed at the development of autonomous robotics—including a special focus on systems designed to ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun outlining its case against Edwards Lifesciences' proposed purchase of heart implant developer JenaValve after the antitrust agency announced it would move ...

A fleet of robots on the city's North Side stroll the sidewalks to deliver food and groceries. The robotic delivery services, Coco and Serve, are a part of a pilot program with the city, but not ...

Amazon Issuing $2.5B in Refunds to Eligible Prime Customers to Settle FTC Suit Your email has been sent Eligible Amazon Prime members will soon see payments from the online retail giant as part of a ...