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Retro to Robotics, VAR And The World Cup, SF Robotaxi Crackdown, and Meta's "Pervert Glasses"
27 July 2026 22:07 Haggai Davis
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News and Updates:
- Robots Take Over the Mansion: LSU's College of Engineering partners with Louisiana's Old Governor's Mansion for a free August 2 event featuring quadruped robots, VR construction sites, and live 3D printing. "Retro to Robots" Details: The free First Free Sunday event lets visitors control robotic arms, tour the mansion with a robot guide, and experience the historic building through virtual reality headsets.
- VAR Expands for 2026 World Cup: Video assistant referees can now review corner kicks and second yellow cards for the first time, adding to existing goal, penalty, and red card review powers.
- Robotaxis Snarl SF Streets: San Francisco's mayor is urging California regulators to tighten robotaxi rules after Waymo vehicles stalled during July 4th fireworks crowds and a December power outage, blocking emergency vehicles. Officials want autonomous vehicle companies to prevent lane-blocking breakdowns, share live data with cities, and prove their vehicles can handle major public events and emergencies.
- Meta's Smart Glasses Backlash: Some wearers now avoid using Meta's camera-equipped AI glasses in public after users covertly recorded non-consensual footage of women for content, prompting the nickname "pervert glasses."
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