Google is rolling out a new Android security feature that can detect when someone is pretending to be a trusted contact by verifying calls through an encrypted device-to-device authentication system. If this verification fails, Android will alert you to a potential impersonation and recommend ending the call. The update also brings AI-powered additions to Google Photos and Play Books.

SwitchBot has launched the E Ink Weather Station, a 7.5-inch front-lit smart display that combines weather forecasts, indoor climate monitoring, calendar integration and smart home controls in a battery-powered package. The device also supports Matter through a SwitchBot hub and includes AI-powered customization features, while its low-power E Ink screen is designed for easy readability and long battery life.

Asus has unveiled the VivoWatch 6 Plus, a health-focused smartwatch featuring advanced sensors for electrocardiogram readings, cuffless blood pressure monitoring, sleep tracking and gait analysis, all housed in a titanium body with a sapphire glass 1.43-inch AMOLED display. An AI wellness coach provides personalized advice based on user data.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says the automaker is using AI and neural networks to overcome previous limitations in autonomous technology with its sights on SAE Level 4 self-driving by 2030. Rivian expects to achieve SAE Level 2 to 3 autonomy within 18 months, but cybersecurity, regulatory and liability challenges remain obstacles to full adoption.