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HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard Hides a Desktop PC Inside for Corporate IT
HP packs a full desktop PC into a keyboard, targeting corporate IT for space-saving office setups. The EliteBoard G1a is not meant for consumers.

Dyson’s New Purifier Tracks Your Movement to Direct Cool Air
Dyson’s latest purifier uses AI to follow you around the room, cooling only where you are. The Find+Follow Purifier Cool aims to save energy by avoiding empty spaces.

GitHub Copilot's Token Pricing Sparks Developer Revolt
Microsoft's GitHub Copilot swapped flat-rate billing for token-based pricing. Developers warn costs will soar, sparking backlash and trust concerns.

Accenture Acquires Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 Billion
Accenture bought Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 billion. The deal adds widely used consumer tools to its portfolio.

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Redefines Laptop Display Excellence
A hands-on test of the new Asus gaming laptop reveals a Mini LED screen with near-zero motion blur, setting a new standard for portable gaming visuals.

Apple Pushes Smart Glasses Launch to Late 2027, Report Says
Apple's smart glasses are reportedly delayed until late 2027 as it takes a cautious approach to avoid earlier AR product pitfalls.

Dreame Launches Premium Robot Vacuums in UK at Aggressive Prices
Dreame unveils two new robot vacuums with mopping and self-cleaning features. The models offer high-end specs at prices below many rivals, shaking up the UK market.

iPhone's Built-In White Noise Feature Offers Sleep Aid for Parents
Apple's iPhone includes a free white noise generator in its Accessibility settings, offering a convenient alternative to pricey sleep machines for parents of restless babies.

AI-Written Story Sparks Literary Controversy Over Authenticity
An award-winning short story suspected of being AI-generated has ignited debate about authenticity in literature. Critics question whether AI-assisted writing undermines creative awards.

Union Avoidance Spending by US Employers Tops $1.5 Billion Annually
US employers spend more than $1.5 billion yearly on union avoidance activities, a report finds, raising questions about labor policy and worker rights.

Google Pushes AI Agents Despite Consumer Trust Hurdles
Google is building an AI agent ecosystem. But consumers may not be ready to hand over control of their digital lives.

Google Redesigns Search Around AI With Dynamic Interface and Agentic Tools
Google is overhauling Search with AI-powered features including a dynamic search box and autonomous agents that complete tasks. The changes signal a fundamental shift in how users interact with the world's dominant search engine.

Anthropic Nears First Profit as AI Race Intensifies
Anthropic is set to report its first profitable quarter since founding in 2021, marking a milestone in the competitive AI landscape.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra Challenges Camera Phone Leaders
A professional photographer praises Oppo's Find X9 Ultra as a stunning camera phone but admits one rival still outperforms it. The device pushes smartphone photography boundaries.

Starbucks Drops Faulty AI Inventory System That Failed to Count
Starbucks scrapped an AI inventory tool after it repeatedly miscounted stock. The system’s failure highlights challenges in retail automation.

SolarSquare in Talks for $60M Funding as Indian Rooftop Solar Surges
SolarSquare is set to raise up to $60 million at a valuation near $500 million, signaling strong VC interest in India's rooftop solar market.

ReMarkable Paper Pure Drops Frontlight in Pursuit of Digital Minimalism
ReMarkable's new Paper Pure is a refined digital notepad with no frontlight, prioritizing a paper-like experience over versatility. The device offers a distraction-free writing tool for a niche audience.

TerraMow V1000 Targets Beginners With Wire-Free Robot Mower
A new robot lawn mower ditches boundary wires and complex setup. The TerraMow V1000 aims to attract first-time users who found previous models too daunting.

The Smart Home Promise Fades as Consumers Hit a Wall
Smart home adoption stalls due to fragmentation, high costs and privacy fears. The industry must fix interoperability to regain consumer trust.

AI Agents Burn Cash: Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Face Token Crisis
Agentic AI consumes up to 1000x more tokens than standard AI, causing budgets to explode. Tech giants are now pulling back as employee 'tokenmaxxing' backfires.