You received this email because you subscribed to our awesome weekly newsletter via our website. Remember? To opt-out [click here]( Hey there, techies! Are you ready for this summer with all those juicy (and icy) summer essentials? Weâre talking gadgets that get you delicious DIY smoothies on the beach, homemade ice cream⦠or something that will bring the taste of Italy straight to your kitchen. Mamma mia! Are you ready? Letâs dive right in. ð In todayâs newsletter: ð» This weekâs discovery ð° Whatâs new in tech ð§ Whatâs old in tech Have a good read! By the way, before alarm clocks, setting morning meetings must have been really risky... ð¤ Tech News RoundUp Android SOS feature causes an influx of false emergency calls Law enforcement agencies in the UK are reporting a surge in false emergency calls due to the Emergency SOS feature on Android phones. The feature, which allows users to contact emergency services by pressing the power button multiple times, is often activated accidentally, leading to numerous "butt dialed" calls â each of which takes about 20 minutes to investigate, causing a burden on emergency responders. [Read more]( Las Vegas startup introduces driverless rental car delivery Halo Car, a startup in Las Vegas, has introduced a system that allows remote operators to deliver rental cars to customersâ doors. The vehicles are equipped with cameras and sensors that stream data to the remote pilots at a central location who then control the cars. [Read more]( Robot dogs might soon patrol US borders The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering using robot dogs, known as Automated Ground Surveillance Vehicles (AGSVs), on the U.S./Mexico border. Ghost Robotics, the firm behind the robot dogs, showcased its Vision 60 robot, highlighting its potential applications for border security. [Read more]( Product Discovery BlendQuik⢠ð Fresh smoothies anywhere Youâre at work when you suddenly crave a fresh smoothie. So you grab your BlendQuick portable blender, put your ingredients inside, and blend it up right at your desk. Within minutes youâre taking in those superfood vitamins! ð You wonât even need a cup⦠this blender IS your cup! So sip away, my friend, sip away. [Check it out â]( Pasta & Noodle Maker ð Al dente? Perfetto! Pasta is best prepared fresh. Ask your Italian neighbor, theyâll confirm⦠probably. And making it is much *ahem* MUCH easier than you think, especially with a little helping hand⦠aka this Philips pasta and noodle maker â which kneads and extrudes fresh pasta in just 18 minutes! So invite your friends over for an Italian night and watch them feast. ð [Check it out â]( Ice-cream Maker ð¨ Gelato, amore mio? Moooom â I want a gelato! Daaaaad, can we go get a sorbet please!? Alright kids, but we ainât going to the supermarket. Weâre gonna make our own, in our very kitchen⦠exactly the way you like it! *Grabs the Ninja ice cream maker* â and boom, youâre having quality time making ice cream with your kids. 𥳠[Check it out â]( Smart Delivery Box ð
From waste to compost *Amazon*: Your package has been delivered. *Your package*: Nowhere to be found. Ugh, damn those porch pirates! There goes your dadâs birthday present⦠itâs time to put an end to package theft⦠and what better way than a dedicated WiFi-enabled delivery box that only the delivery person can open? Problem solved. Thatâll teach those thieves! ðª [Check it out â]( These Days in Tech History June 29, 2007: The 1st iPhone is released Apple released the first iPhone, which proved to be extremely successful. The release attracted a large number of customers who had been waiting in line outside Apple stores overnight to be among the first to own their very own iPhone. It debuted for $600. June 28, 1955: First telephone cable laid between US & Europe The HMTS Monarch cable ship laid the first telephone cable system, the TAT-1, between the US and Europe, which allowed up to 35 simultaneous phone calls to take place in both directions between the two continents. June 27, 1972: Atari is founded The video game company Atari was founded to develop a new game and a pinball machine. Its first game, pong, became an instant hit â launching the company into the center of the video game industry. The company also built arcade and pong cabinets. April 25, 1990: Hubble Space Telescope sent into space The Hubble Space Telescope was deployed and placed into operation by the space shuttle discovery crew. It remains in operation to this very day and is expected to continue working until 2040. June 26, 1974: UPC barcode used for the 1st time Every product has them today, but it wasnât always like that. The first UPC barcode was used exactly 49 years ago today at a Marsh supermarket in Troy, Ohio â on a 10-pack of Juicy Fruit gum. Thatâs it for this week. Until next time, Dan. Follow us on Social Media ð [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( Tech I Want, Inc., 2035, Sunset Lake Road, Suite B-2, 19702, Newark, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.