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Microsoft Tests Wearable AI Badge with Camera, Fingerprint Sensor
Microsoft showed early prototypes of an AI-powered wearable badge with a camera and fingerprint sensor. The devices aim to let workers interact with AI agents without needing a phone or laptop.
Cisco Deploys AI Agent Network to Automate Business Operations Across the Web
Cisco has launched a platform that lets businesses deploy swarms of AI agents to automate tasks across any web service, framing it as a new era for enterprise efficiency.
Uber Deploys 500 Sensor-Laden Vehicles to Fuel Autonomous Driving Push
Uber is putting 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5s on the road this year to collect sensor data for its new AV Labs division, reviving its autonomous driving ambitions.
Substack Introduces Reply Rules to Give Writers More Control Over Comments
Substack's Reply Rules let writers control who can reply to comments, reducing spam and harassment.
Claude AI's free tier tightens as Anthropic shifts focus to paid subscribers
Anthropic has quietly reduced free access to Claude AI, capping daily messages and reserving faster models for paying users.
Google Tests Website Opt-Out for AI Search Results
Google is testing a new control for websites to opt out of AI-generated search features. The move gives publishers more say over how their content appears in AI Overviews and AI Mode.
Amazon Search Generates AI Images to Describe Hard-to-Name Products
Amazon's search bar now generates AI images based on text descriptions, helping find real products when you can't remember style names. The feature covers clothing and home goods.
Corsair Debuts Lighter Entry-Level Gaming Headsets With HS35 v3
Corsair released the HS35 v3 gaming headsets, including a wired version that weighs just 230 grams. The lightweight design targets budget-conscious gamers.
TikTok Pro Events App Aims to Unite Fans Around Cultural Moments
TikTok launched a new app called TikTok Pro Events that lets users engage with fans during major cultural moments like the FIFA World Cup through curated feeds and trending videos.
Sony’s Older High-End Cameras Hit Record Lows as New Model Arrives
Sony’s A7R V and A7R IV cameras drop to record-low prices as the A7R VI launches, offering high resolution at a steep discount.
PlayStation Shifts Back to Single-Player Games After Live-Service Losses
Sony's PlayStation is refocusing on premium single-player games after costly live-service stumbles. The State of Play showcase made that pivot clear.
Impulse Space lands $500M to lead orbital maneuvering race
Impulse Space raised $500 million in Series D funding to dominate orbital maneuvering. Founder Tom Mueller says timing is everything as space mobility markets expand.
Female Founders Gain Alternative to VC With Reg CF Platform AQi
A PayPal veteran and a Navy officer launched AQi, an SEC-registered crowdfunding platform for women-led startups. It uses Regulation Crowdfunding to bypass traditional VC barriers.
Anthropic Stock Becomes a Currency in San Francisco Real Estate
San Francisco home sellers accept AI startup shares as down payments, signaling growing confidence in private company equity as an alternative to cash.
Rechargeable batteries surge in popularity as consumers ditch disposables
Consumers are increasingly switching to rechargeable batteries, driven by cost savings and environmental concerns. New models offer longer life and faster charging, making disposables obsolete.
Poland Moves to Ban Phones and Smartwatches in Schools
Poland's government approved a bill to ban phones and smartwatches in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and improve student focus. The proposal now heads to parliament.
HP firmware update bricks five-year-old printer, customer alleges
A Quebec resident alleges HP remotely disabled his five-year-old OfficeJet 4650 via firmware update.
Hyperscalers Face Pressure to Curb Data Center Water Consumption
Google and Microsoft face growing pressure to reduce water consumption in data centers as AI expansion increases demand.
UK Regulator Forces Google to Let Publishers Opt Out of AI Search
The UK's CMA ruled that Google must allow publishers to block their content from AI Overviews and model training, giving news sites more negotiating power.