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Meta has launched Muse Gadgets, an open‑source initiative that lets developers attach its personal AI agent, Muse, to off‑the‑shelf hardware such as ESP32 boards, Raspberry Pi, or other Linux computers. The company released device SDKs and firmware under the Apache 2.0 license, enabling projects ranging from e‑ink morning briefings to HDMI‑connected TVs. To showcase the concept, Meta produced the Muse Home Link, a USB‑C‑powered Wi‑Fi 6 hub built on an ESP32‑C5 chip, with 5,000 units offered free to [...]

Vessev’s 30‑foot VS‑9 electric ferry demonstrates hydrofoil technology that lifts the hull, reducing drag and improving efficiency. The vessel, powered by an in‑house electric motor and charging via a standard EV charger, can carry up to 40 passengers for 40 nautical miles. During a test run from Brooklyn Marina to Governors Island, the ferry transitioned smoothly from conventional sailing to near‑flying, showcasing minimal wake and a stable ride. Vessev, after raising $19 million in Series A funding, targets transit [...]

Google’s first foldable, the Pixel Fold, launched in 2023 with sturdy hardware, respectable cameras, and a wide form factor that anticipated later market trends. Despite its heavy build, large crease, and Tensor G2 heat issues, it offered a tablet‑like experience ahead of its time. The device’s shortcomings—fingerprint‑prone finish, lack of app support, and limited multitasking—were offset by its pioneering design, which foreshadowed the success of later wide foldables such as the Galaxy Z Fold 8. [...]

Apple TV offers free streaming of the Bahrain Grand Prix, held at Sepang, Malaysia, for U.S. viewers this weekend. The race, displaced from its usual Bahrain venue due to the Iran conflict, begins at 3 AM Eastern Time, with coverage starting at 1:50 AM. Qualifying saw Max Verstappen secure pole, with Lewis Hamilton second and championship leader Kim Antonelli third. Viewers can access the stream via the Apple TV app on multiple devices or through tv.apple.com.

Amazon Web Services announced it has stopped using nondisclosure agreements with government agencies to gain approval for new data centers. CEO Matt Garman explained the move amid a backlash over data center transparency, citing over 100 moratoriums in the U.S. and New York’s one‑year pause. He countered myths about water use, electricity costs, pollution, and community benefits, noting Amazon’s data centers consume 0.5% of industrial water and that the company has donated more than $1 billion to local communities. [...]

Tesla has released software version 2026.38 that adds Dynamic Headlight Leveling to select Model 3, Model Y (AMD HW3) and Cybertruck units in the United States and United Arab Emirates. The feature uses internal motors to tilt low‑beam projectors in real time, compensating for vehicle pitch caused by acceleration, steep grades or rear‑weight shifts, thereby keeping the beam aimed at the road and reducing glare for oncoming traffic. Unlike Tesla’s matrix high‑beam system, which dims individual LEDs, this update [...]

World Context, a Pakistani robotics data startup, hosted a robotics hackathon on UC Berkeley campus, partnering with Blockchain at Berkeley and receiving support from Google Gemini, ElevenLabs, The Hackathon Company, Lovable, Praxis Robotics and UC Berkeley Startup. Thirteen teams competed across hardware, software and visualization tracks using datasets supplied by the company, which capture human demonstration data for training robots. The hardware track was won by Sortbot, a robot designed to sort varied objects, while the software [...]

Anthropic has reportedly embedded its response to the emerging AI tools Dots and Muse directly within Claude, the company’s flagship conversational model. The integration aims to enhance Claude’s capabilities in code generation, reasoning, and creative assistance, positioning it as a more comprehensive alternative to the specialized functionalities offered by Dots and Muse. By consolidating these features, Anthropic seeks to streamline user experience, reduce the need for multiple AI services, and reinforce Claude’s competitiveness in the rapidly evolving [...]