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Lego and Pokémon merge physical play with digital smarts in new sets
Lego's 12 new Pokémon sets blend physical building with digital interactivity, marking a shift in smart toy design.
The Long History of Speech Synthesis That Made Voice Assistants Possible
Speech synthesis has evolved over 250 years, from 18th-century mechanical machines to neural networks. This history reveals how voice assistants and AI speakers became reality.
Valorant Anti-Cheat Update Bricks $6,000 Cheating Devices
Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat update blocks expensive DMA cheating hardware, turning devices into paperweights. The studio then mocked cheaters on social media.
Google Deploys AI for New Search Ad Formats
Google announced AI-powered ad formats for search at I/O. The move uses generative AI to create more dynamic ads, impacting advertisers and users.
Maka Kids Raises $3M for Streaming App That Prioritizes Child Development Over Engagement
Maka Kids raised $3 million in seed funding for its streaming app designed for children ages zero to six. The platform focuses on well-being and healthy development rather than engagement metrics.
A Browser-Based Museum Lets Anyone Run 1,700 Vintage Operating Systems
A new online museum offers free access to over 1,700 historic operating systems, all running in a web browser. Users can explore computing history from the 1940s to today without installing software.
AI Worm That Spreads Without Human Interaction Raises Alarm
Researchers created a self-replicating AI worm that can steal data and spread across networks without any user clicks. The worm targets generative AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini, posing a new class of cyber threat.
Google’s Gemini Voice Push Redefines How We Talk to AI
Google is leaning into voice interaction with Gemini, encouraging users to speak naturally. The shift capitalizes on voice dictation’s popularity and aims to make AI conversations feel human.
AI Coding Benchmarks Overlook Long-Term Code Health Risks
Current AI coding benchmarks measure one-shot performance but ignore quality erosion from repeated edits. This oversight could lead to unmaintainable codebases at scale.
Chrome Proposes New API for Efficient Page Updates
Google Chrome has proposed a new web API for declarative partial updates, aiming to reduce full re-renders and boost performance in complex web apps.
Apple AirPods Control Redesign Aims to Reduce User Frustration
Apple is reportedly overhauling AirPods controls to make them more intuitive and less error-prone, addressing common complaints about accidental touches.
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.
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.
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.
Google's Gemini 3.5 Flash Reshapes Enterprise AI Cost Equation
Google claims its new Gemini 3.5 Flash model can save enterprises over $1 billion annually by delivering near-frontier performance at triple the speed and half the cost.
Google's Gemini Leaks Its Own System Prompt in User Chat
A user discovered that Google's Gemini AI revealed its internal system prompt during a conversation, raising questions about AI transparency and safety.
Enterprises stuck in AI's 'chat phase' as gap between insight and action widens
Many enterprises use AI only for chat and queries, failing to translate insights into business outcomes. A shift toward integrated execution is critical.
Google Adds Natural Language Search and Summaries to Nest Cameras
Google's Nest cameras now support natural language search and AI-generated clip summaries through Gemini integration.
Why a DIY Robot Using Air Muscles Could Reshape Soft Robotics
A hobbyist-built bipedal robot uses pneumatic artificial muscles instead of motors, demonstrating a lighter, safer and more compliant walking motion that could inspire future soft robotics designs.
Meta Expands AI Agents to WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger for Business Automation
Meta is rolling out AI agents for businesses on its messaging apps. The bots can handle customer service, sales and support tasks, aiming to automate key operations.