Tech News Roundup — June 20, 2026 (NOON)
A slim set of fresh headlines in this NOON edition. French startup Ethylowheel is showing a keychain-sized blood-alcohol tester at VivaTech 2026, WhatsApp is testing a long-rumoured green presence dot inside the Android beta, and SwitchBot’s new tilting standing circulator fan has earned a positive review from The Verge.
Gadgets
- EthyloKey — a 25 g pocket breathalyzer that clips to your keychain. French startup Ethylowheel unveiled the device at VivaTech 2026, positioning it as a faster, more portable alternative to disposable breathalysers. The unit weighs 25 grams and is advertised as delivering a blood-alcohol reading in roughly 20 seconds. Pplware
Apps & Mobile
- WhatsApp tests a green presence dot for contacts. The latest Android beta introduces a small green indicator next to contacts that are online or recently active, mirroring behaviour familiar from other messaging apps. The feature is currently opt-in via the beta channel and there is no official rollout timeline. Pplware
In Brief
- SwitchBot’s Standing Circulator Fan — a 3D-tilting, battery-powered desktop fan with an integrated nightlight and smart-home hooks — earns a positive review from Thomas Ricker, who praises its quiet operation and hours-long battery life despite the all-plastic build. [The Verge]
Roundup compiled from the TTRSS Tech feed. 3 new articles from 2 sources summarized.