Topic: property damage
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Startup faces legal heat for allegedly trashing Airbnbs to test robots
A San Francisco robotics startup, The Bot Company, is being sued for over $12,000 by an Airbnb host after its prototype testing allegedly caused extensive damage to his home in April 2026. The host discovered the unusual activity through trash containing "bundles of wires" and a 6-foot-tall robot...
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Tesla remote parking probe closed by safety regulators
U.S. safety regulators closed their investigation into Tesla's Actually Smart Summon feature, concluding it presents a low safety risk based on infrequent, low-speed incidents that caused no serious injuries or major damage. The investigation, launched in January 2025, found that less than one pe...
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Waymo co-CEO takes hard stance against robotaxi vandalism
Waymo is facing a significant increase in vandalism against its driverless vehicles and is working with police to prosecute those responsible, as co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana emphasized such acts are criminal and unacceptable. The vandalism is linked to broader public resistance against tech companies...
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Steam Controller charger nearly caused a fire for one owner
A Reddit user reported that the metal contacts on the Steam Controller's charging puck caused a fire hazard by short-circuiting when it touched their metallic watch strap. Valve anticipated this risk and warns in the controller manual to keep the charging puck and controller free of metallic obje...
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Belkin Recalls iPhone Stand and Power Banks Over Fire Hazard
Belkin has recalled its Auto-Tracking Stand Pro and two BoostCharge Power Bank models due to a manufacturing flaw in lithium-ion cells that can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Approximately 83,500 units were sold in the U.S. and 2,385 in Canada through major retailers, with affected model...
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Amazon Recalls 200,000+ Fire-Risk Power Banks
Over 200,000 INIU portable power banks are recalled due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, causing fires, property damage, and burn injuries. The recalled models were sold on Amazon in 2021-2022 and can be identified by specific serial numbers and a paw-print LED light on the casing. Own...
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