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Google Gemini taps Volvo EX60 cameras to interpret surroundings and control car features

Google showcased Gemini AI features in cars at I/O 2024, demonstrating how the Volvo EX60 uses external cameras to identify landmarks, translate foreign signs, and handle tasks like ordering food. The context-aware AI integration with Google Built-in and Android Auto arrives later this year, though privacy concerns have already surfaced online.

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Google Gemini taps Volvo EX60 cameras to interpret surroundings and control car features

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Rutgers University uses AI to measure pain through facial micromovements and heart rhythms

Researchers at Rutgers University developed an AI-powered method to measure pain by tracking invisible facial micromovements and heart rate variability. The study challenges traditional subjective pain scales by offering objective data for patients who cannot verbally express discomfort, including young children, stroke survivors, and individuals with dementia.

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Rutgers University uses AI to measure pain through facial micromovements and heart rhythms

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AI whale detection system launches in San Francisco Bay to prevent gray whale ship strikes

San Francisco Bay has deployed WhaleSpotter, an AI-powered whale detection system that uses thermal cameras to track gray whales and alert ships in real time. The technology comes as gray whale deaths from ship strikes reached a 25-year high in 2025, with 21 deaths recorded and 40% caused by vessel collisions. Climate change is driving malnourished whales into the busy bay, creating a deadly intersection between marine traffic and wildlife.

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AI whale detection system launches in San Francisco Bay to prevent gray whale ship strikes

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Google announces Wear OS 7 with Gemini Intelligence and 10% battery life improvement at I/O 2026

Google unveiled Wear OS 7 at I/O 2026, introducing Gemini Intelligence for select 2026 smartwatches alongside a promised 10% battery life improvement. The update brings Live Updates, redesigned widgets, and enhanced workout tracking to Google's wearable operating system, though AI features remain limited to upcoming hardware.

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Google announces Wear OS 7 with Gemini Intelligence and 10% battery life improvement at I/O 2026

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Microsoft Surface for Business AI PC lineup debuts with Intel chips, starting at $1,499

Microsoft has launched its latest Surface for Business lineup featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 processors and aggressive AI PC positioning. The new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models start at $1,499 and come equipped with NPUs delivering up to 50 TOPS for local AI processing. The company is pushing enterprises toward Copilot+ PCs with features like integrated privacy screens, enhanced security, and improved repairability across the portfolio.

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Microsoft Surface for Business AI PC lineup debuts with Intel chips, starting at $1,499

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Apple Intelligence Powers New Accessibility Features for Vision Pro, iPhone, and Mac

Apple unveiled AI-powered accessibility features ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, including Vision Pro eye-tracking to control wheelchairs and natural language navigation for Voice Control. The updates leverage Apple Intelligence to enhance VoiceOver, Magnifier, and add generated subtitles across devices, arriving later this year with a focus on privacy and digital inclusion.

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Apple Intelligence Powers New Accessibility Features for Vision Pro, iPhone, and Mac

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Dell Technologies overhauls enterprise AI infrastructure with local agentic AI systems

Dell Technologies unveiled a sweeping AI infrastructure overhaul at Dell Technologies World, introducing deskside-to-data center solutions for agentic AI. The company claims enterprises can achieve 20x-30x productivity gains while cutting cloud costs by up to 87%. Over 5,000 companies including Lilly, Samsung, and Honeywell now run AI workloads on Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA.

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Dell Technologies overhauls enterprise AI infrastructure with local agentic AI systems

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Gemini Intelligence hardware requirements mean Pixel 9 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 miss out on AI features

Google announced Gemini Intelligence this week with demanding hardware requirements that exclude most Android phones from accessing its advanced AI capabilities. The system requirements include at least 12GB of RAM, support for Gemini Nano v3, and a flagship chip—criteria that even recent devices like the Pixel 9 series and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 don't meet. Most phones released before 2026 are currently ineligible.

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Gemini Intelligence hardware requirements mean Pixel 9 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 miss out on AI features

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Dell launches 14S and 16S AI PCs with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 and up to 26-hour battery life

Dell introduces the 14S and 16S laptops to replace its Plus line, featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series options. The AI PCs deliver up to 50 TOPS NPU performance for on-device AI processing, with the 14S offering 24 hours of productivity battery life and the 16S providing 26 hours of streaming. Starting at $1,270 and $1,320 respectively, both Copilot+ PCs target mid-range productivity users seeking AI acceleration without cloud dependency.

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Dell launches 14S and 16S AI PCs with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 and up to 26-hour battery life

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Google rolls out contextual suggestions to predict what Android users will do next

Google is deploying a new Android AI feature called contextual suggestions that learns from your habits to predict user actions. Rolling out on Pixel 10 series devices running Android 16, the feature uses on-device AI to suggest actions like launching your workout playlist when you arrive at the gym. While encrypted on the user's device, the feature is enabled by default, raising questions about user privacy.

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Google rolls out contextual suggestions to predict what Android users will do next

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Enterprise AI faces agent management crisis as digital worker lifecycle demands new skills

Major tech firms reveal that deploying AI agents is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in managing the digital worker lifecycle, with enterprises struggling to move beyond robotic process automation to genuine multi-agent orchestration. IBM now manages 4,000 digital workers across 450 projects, while Dell reports a 95% lights-out factory operation using agentic AI.

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Enterprise AI faces agent management crisis as digital worker lifecycle demands new skills

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Bee-inspired navigation robot uses neural network to find home from 600 meters away

Researchers developed Bee-Nav, a system that lets tiny robot drones navigate like honeybees using lightweight neural networks. The breakthrough allows drones to return within half a meter of their starting position after flights up to 600 meters, using just 3.4 to 42.3 kilobytes of memory—thousands of times less than conventional systems.

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Bee-inspired navigation robot uses neural network to find home from 600 meters away

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Lenovo ThinkPad debuts Ryzen AI 400 chip with rare 9/10 repairability score from iFixit

Lenovo has completed its 2026 ThinkPad lineup with the X13 Gen 7, marking the debut of AMD's Ryzen AI 400 processors. Starting at $1,499 and weighing just 2.05 pounds, the ultralight laptop delivers 50 TOPS AI processing with Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The device earned a rare 9/10 repairability score from iFixit, with replaceable battery, SSD, and WWAN modules.

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Lenovo ThinkPad debuts Ryzen AI 400 chip with rare 9/10 repairability score from iFixit

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Sipeed K3 RISC-V SBC runs 30B AI LLMs locally at 15 tokens per second for $299

Sipeed has launched its K3 series RISC-V-powered single board computers that can run 30B-parameter AI LLMs locally at up to 15 tokens per second. Built with SpacemiT's Fusion Architecture and featuring up to 32GB LPDDR5 memory plus a 60 TOPS NPU, the K3 offers an accessible open-source alternative to proprietary AI hardware starting at $299.

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Sipeed K3 RISC-V SBC runs 30B AI LLMs locally at 15 tokens per second for $299

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Rivian rolls out AI assistant with full vehicle control, outpacing Tesla's Grok

Rivian launches its AI-powered voice assistant through a software update to all Gen1 and Gen2 vehicle owners with Connect Plus subscriptions. The assistant delivers full vehicle control including climate, drive modes, and ride height adjustments—capabilities Tesla's Grok still lacks months after launch. Built on Rivian Unified Intelligence, the system integrates with Google Calendar and uses context-aware natural language processing.

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Rivian rolls out AI assistant with full vehicle control, outpacing Tesla's Grok

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