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Uber rolls out robotaxis in London, Samsung unveils a new phone, and OpenAI adds teen controls as security threats surface.

The TechMap Live reporter · · 2 min read · from 10 reports

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Hey there, let’s catch up on what’s new in tech. Uber just put robotaxis on London streets, but they still have a safety driver behind the wheel, thanks to a partnership with Wayve. Over in Moscow, a smart robot is now moving parts inside a special economic zone, and Segway is tweaking its garden mowers with a new arm to reach tight corners, even showing a fresh model in Berlin. On the consumer side, Samsung rolled out the Galaxy S26 FE phone from South Korea, aiming at the mid‑range crowd. Govee launched a Matter‑enabled ceiling light that uses AI to set moods, and Apple refreshed Apple Pay in iOS twenty‑seven with new features and a fresh look. In the AI and security world, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT for teens with parental controls, while Chinese chip maker Enflame raised about nine hundred eleven million dollars on its Shanghai IPO. At the same time, Rapid7 warned about a crypto phishing scheme that uses voice calls and fake wallets to steal money. That’s the roundup for now.

Robots on streets and factories

Uber has started robotaxi service in London. The cars run on their own but have a safety driver behind the wheel. Uber works with Wayve to bring the technology to public roads.

A smart logistics robot began moving parts inside the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone. In Beijing, Segway fitted its garden mower with an articulated arm to reach tight corners, and it also showed a new mower model at a Berlin trade show.

Consumer gadgets hit market

Samsung released the Galaxy S26 FE smartphone from its base in Suwon, South Korea. The phone follows the earlier launch announcement and targets the mid‑range market.

Govee introduced a ceiling light that works with the Matter standard and uses artificial intelligence to set moods. Apple also updated Apple Pay in iOS twenty‑seven, adding new payment features and a redesign.

AI, chips and cyber alerts

OpenAI launched a version of ChatGPT for teens aged thirteen to seventeen. Parents can set quiet hours, enable study mode and keep an eye on usage.

Chinese chip maker Enflame Technology completed an initial public offering on Shanghai’s Star Market, raising about nine hundred eleven million dollars. Meanwhile, security firm Rapid7 reported a crypto phishing campaign that uses voice calls and fake wallets to steal money.

Questions people ask

How are Uber’s robotaxis different from regular taxis?

The robotaxis drive themselves using autonomous software, but a safety driver sits in the seat to intervene if needed. They are being tested on public roads in London.

What does the new ChatGPT for Teens include?

It limits access to users aged thirteen to seventeen, lets parents set quiet hours, turn on a study mode and monitor activity, making the chatbot safer for younger users.

What was notable about Enflame Technology’s market debut?

The Chinese artificial‑intelligence chip maker listed on Shanghai’s Star Market and raised about nine hundred eleven million dollars, showing strong investor interest in AI hardware.

The events in this briefing

Every event summarised above, in the order it was reported. Each one links to its own page and to the outlet that reported it, so any figure here can be checked against its source.

  1. Uber launches first robotaxis in London · Golem.de
  2. Samsung launches Galaxy S26 FE smartphone · Xataka
  3. Enflame Technology raises $911 M in Shanghai IPO · SCMP Tech
  4. Smart logistics robot launched in Technopolis Moscow SEZ · CNews
  5. Segway adds corner-arm to its robotic lawn mower · Xataka
  6. Govee launches $400 Matter-enabled Sky Ceiling Light · MacRumors
  7. Segway unveils Navimow H5 Pro robotic mower at IFA · Golem.de
  8. Rapid7 uncovers Operation ASTERIX crypto phishing campaign · iThome Taiwan
  9. OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with parental controls · The Hindu Technology
  10. Apple updates Apple Pay with major changes in iOS 27 · ITC.ua

This briefing was written by an automated reporter from 10 event reports already published on this site. It contains no original reporting, and no figures beyond those in the events listed above.

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