Amazon's Ring division is expanding into robotics with two new AI-powered security devices. The Ring Rover Cam, a wheeled robot priced at $999.99, launches December 16, 2026, while the Ring Drone Cam, a flying drone costing $249.99, ships January 27, 2027. Both devices use a system called AI Pilot to autonomously map and navigate homes or businesses. The drone records 2K video and the robot streams up to 4K, each using a new encryption system for footage.
TSMC has earmarked up to $1 billion to purchase shares in AI startups Anthropic and OpenAI. This rare move by the Taiwanese chipmaker signals strong expectations for both companies' upcoming public listings. TSMC has historically avoided investing in clients, suppliers, or ecosystem players, making this a notable shift in strategy reported by Nikkei Asia on November 10, 2026.
A security incident at NEAR AI exposed data from approximately 100 users and 18 legacy AI agents. An attacker exploited a remote code execution flaw in SGLang to gain unauthorized access to NEAR AI's servers. The company closed the access, revoked credentials, and patched the vulnerability. API keys for two NEAR AI Cloud customers were also exposed and have been revoked.
Apple is charging Logic Pro users $49.99 for an Intelligence Usage Pack once they run out of Apple Intelligence. The one-time fee provides extra usage that rolls over for up to a year. Apple has not clearly explained what the pack includes or how much usage it provides, raising questions about the company's plans for monetizing AI features.
Midterm elections brought a tougher stance on AI data centers, with Democrats pledging to clamp down on the energy-hungry facilities. Campaigns spent over $380 million on television ads mentioning data centers, with Democrats outspending Republicans by more than 3 to 1. Twelve of 34 victorious governor candidates supported bans or moratoriums, and Democrats flipped governorships in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Nevada, and Iowa. OpenAI published a framework for community commitments while the Data Center Coalition acknowledged the industry needs to build trust.
UBS Wealth Management forecasts AI capital expenditure reaching $1 trillion in 2026, $1.4 trillion in 2027, and $1.5 trillion by 2028. The firm characterized the recent AI stock sell-off as a temporary positioning reset rather than a lasting downturn. UBS recommends investing in established tech platforms with existing computing capacity and strong balance sheets, while warning that AI stocks could still face volatility from regulation and investor sentiment.
One Identity launched Identity Manager 10.0 LTS with a browser-based interface and AI-assisted reporting. Administrators can now manage synchronization and schedules through the browser without a desktop install. Users can query identity data using natural language, and the product includes risk-score integrations along with custom threat response playbooks.
H-E-B denied using AI to identify shoplifters after a viral online post sparked customer frustration. The company apologized and worked to remedy the situation with affected customers. The incident highlighted growing concerns about AI use in retail stores.
Jefferies reduced price targets on three AI infrastructure firms following midterm election results. TeraWulf's target dropped to $14 from $15, Hut 8 fell to $81 from $90, and Cipher Mining was reduced to $10 from $12. The analyst maintained Buy ratings on all three companies and remains bullish on AI data center infrastructure.
TimeHF 2.0, a forecasting framework for large retail supply chains, showed relative accuracy improvements of about 18 to 19 percent over previous deep learning baselines at JD. The system combines regional sales data, business knowledge, and language model representations, helping business users share experience and future plans without creating new numerical features for each situation.
Key Takeaways
- Ring, owned by Amazon, launches the Rover Cam robot at $999.99 and Drone Cam at $249.99, both using AI Pilot for autonomous navigation
- TSMC earmarks up to $1 billion to invest in Anthropic and OpenAI ahead of their potential public listings
- NEAR AI security breach exposed data from about 100 users and 18 AI agents via a SGLang vulnerability
- Apple charges Logic Pro users $49.99 for extra AI usage through an Intelligence Usage Pack with unclear terms
- Midterm campaigns spent over $380 million on data center ads, with Democrats outspending Republicans 3 to 1
- UBS forecasts AI capital expenditure reaching $1.5 trillion by 2028 and calls the recent sell-off temporary
- One Identity releases Identity Manager 10.0 LTS with browser-based management and natural language AI queries
- H-E-B denies using AI to identify shoplifters after viral social media claims caused backlash
- Jefferies lowers price targets on TeraWulf, Hut 8, and Cipher Mining but keeps Buy ratings
- TimeHF 2.0 improves retail supply chain forecasting accuracy by 18 to 19 percent at JD
Ring launches AI-powered security drone and robot
Ring, a company owned by Amazon, introduced new security devices. These include a flying drone and a wheeled robot. Both use AI to map homes or businesses and patrol on their own. The drone will cost $249.99 and the robot will cost $1,000.
Amazon reveals mobile Ring cameras with AI drone and robot
Amazon is launching new Ring robotic security products. These include the Ring Rover Cam and Ring Drone Cam. They are set to arrive in late 2026 and early 2027. The devices are designed to work with current Ring systems. This move aims to grow Amazon's smart home business.
Ring reveals AI security drone after six years
Ring is launching a new division called Ring Robotics. It will release a security robot called the Rover Cam for $1,000 on December 16. A flying Drone Cam will cost about $250 and ship in late January. Both devices use a system called AI Pilot to navigate. They also use a new encryption system for video.
Amazon launches Ring AI security drone and robot
Amazon introduced Ring Robotics with two new AI-powered devices. The Ring Drone Cam costs $249.99 and will ship on January 27, 2027. The Ring Rover Cam costs $999.99 and launches on December 16, 2026. Both use AI Pilot technology to map buildings and navigate. The drone records 2K video and the robot streams up to 4K.
Ring debuts AI flying and ground security robots
Amazon's Ring is starting a robotics division. It is producing a security drone and a ground robot. These robots can navigate and patrol areas by themselves. They use AI to find and respond to security threats. The products aim to give better security to homes and businesses.
SGLang RCE Exploit Breaches NEAR AI and Steals Data From 18 Agents and About 100 Users
An attacker used a remote code execution flaw in SGLang to access NEAR AI's servers. The attacker may have seen requests processed that day, including those in confidential mode. Data from about 100 users and 18 AI agents was stolen. NEAR AI has closed the access, revoked credentials, and patched the flaw.
NEAR AI Says Security Incident Exposed Data on 100 Users and 18 Legacy AI Agents
NEAR AI detected and blocked unauthorized access caused by a security vulnerability in SGLang. The incident exposed account information for about 100 users and data from 18 legacy AI agents. API keys for two NEAR AI Cloud customers were also exposed and have been revoked. The company has restored access to NEAR AI Cloud and notified affected users.
One Identity Unveils Identity Manager 10.0 LTS with AI and Modern UX
One Identity launched Identity Manager 10.0 LTS with a new browser-based interface. Administrators can manage synchronization and schedules through the browser without a desktop install. AI-assisted reporting lets users query identity data using natural language. The product also includes risk-score integrations and custom threat response playbooks.
One Identity Unveils Identity Manager 10.0 LTS with AI and Modern UX
One Identity launched Identity Manager 10.0 LTS with a modern browser-based experience. The update allows administrators to perform core tasks through the browser and reduces repetitive work. Users can access identity information with natural language queries powered by AI. The product also brings risk-score integrations and behavioral-driven governance features.
Apple Starts Charging for Extra AI Usage in Logic Pro
Apple began letting Logic Pro users pay $49.99 for an Intelligence Usage Pack when they run out of Apple Intelligence. The one-time fee gives extra usage that rolls over for up to a year. Apple does not clearly explain what the pack includes or how much usage it provides. The move raises questions about how Apple plans to monetize AI features.
TimeHF 2.0 improves retail supply chain forecasting at JD
TimeHF 2.0 is a new forecasting framework that uses multimodal and multivariate data for large retail supply chains. It combines regional sales data, business knowledge, and language model representations to improve prediction accuracy. Online parallel forecasting at JD showed relative accuracy improvements of about 18 to 19 percent over the previous deep learning baseline. The system helps business users share experience and future plans without creating new numerical features for each situation. It adapts predictions using text-conditioned queries and shared or routed experts.
H-E-B denies using AI to identify shoplifters
H-E-B denied using AI technology to identify shoplifters after a viral online post caused customer frustration. The company apologized and worked to remedy the situation with affected customers. Reports of the AI use spread widely on social media. H-E-B clarified that the claims were not true. The incident highlighted concerns about AI use in retail stores.
TSMC plans up to $1bn investment in Anthropic and OpenAI
TSMC has earmarked up to $1 billion to purchase shares in AI startups Anthropic and OpenAI. This rare move by the Taiwanese chipmaker highlights strong expectations for AI company listings. TSMC has historically rarely invested in clients, suppliers, or ecosystem players. The investment comes as both companies move closer to going public. The plan was reported by Nikkei Asia on November 10, 2026.
UBS says AI stock sell-off is temporary, sees $1.5 trillion spending by 2028
UBS Wealth Management said the recent AI stock sell-off was a positioning reset rather than the start of a lasting downturn. The firm forecasts AI capital expenditure reaching $1 trillion in 2026, $1.4 trillion in 2027, and $1.5 trillion in 2028. UBS recommends investing in established tech platforms with existing computing capacity and strong balance sheets. The firm also favors US industrials, health care, and Eurozone equities. UBS warned that AI stocks could still face volatility from regulation and investor sentiment.
Midterm elections bring tougher stance on AI data centers
AI data centers became a major issue in the midterm elections, with Democrats pledging to clamp down on the energy-hungry facilities. Campaigns spent over $380 million on television ads mentioning data centers, with Democrats outspending Republicans by more than 3 to 1. Winning candidates largely supported stronger regulation, and 12 of 34 victorious governor candidates supported bans or moratoriums. Democrats flipped governorships in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Nevada, and Iowa, all data center hot spots. OpenAI published a framework for community commitments, while the Data Center Coalition acknowledged the industry needs to build trust.
Jefferies Cuts Price Targets On Three AI Infrastructure Firms
Jefferies reduced price targets on TeraWulf Hut 8 and Cipher Mining stocks. The analyst maintained Buy ratings on all three companies. Price targets were lowered due to adjusted models reflecting midterm results and tenant changes. TeraWulf target dropped to $14 from $15. Hut 8 target decreased to $81 from $90. Cipher Mining target was reduced to $10 from $12. The analyst remains bullish on AI data center infrastructure firms.
Sources
- Ring unveils AI-enabled home security drones, robots
- Ring cameras go mobile as Amazon debuts AI-powered security drone and robot
- Ring is unveiling an AI-powered home security drone after six years of delays
- Amazon launches Ring AI security drone and autonomous robot for homes and businesses
- Amazon's Ring debuts AI-capable flying, ground security robots
- SGLang RCE Exploit Breaches NEAR AI, Steals Data From 18 Agents and About 100 Users
- NEAR AI Says Security Incident Exposed Data on 100 Users, Breached 18 Legacy AI Agents
- One Identity Unveils Identity Manager 10.0 LTS with AI and Modern UX
- One Identity Unveils Identity Manager 10.0 LTS with AI and Modern UX
- Apple Just Started Charging for Extra AI Usage. It's Complicated
- TimeHF 2.0: Multimodal, Multivariate, and Multi-Region Collaborative Forecasting for Large-Scale Retail Supply Chains
- H-E-B denies using AI to identify shoplifters after viral post
- TSMC earmarks up to $1bn to buy Anthropic and OpenAI shares
- AI Stock Sell-Off Was A ‘Positioning Reset,’ Not Start Of AI Investment Downturn, Says UBS — Sees $1.5 Trillion Spending In 2028
- AI data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giants
- WULF, HUT, CIFR Stocks Get Price Target Cuts From Jefferies: Here’s Why The Analyst Is Still Bullish On These AI Infra Firms
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