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Google opens Gemini for Home to third-party makers with turnkey AI hardware designs

Google is expanding its Gemini built in program to enable hardware partners to develop AI-enabled devices without multi-year R&D cycles. The company now offers reference designs for smart cameras and speakers, with Walmart and AT&T among the first partners. Google Home Premium subscriptions start at $10 monthly.

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Google opens Gemini for Home to third-party makers with turnkey AI hardware designs

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Google's Googlebook brings Magic Pointer and Gemini AI to replace Chromebooks this fall

Google unveiled Googlebook, a successor to the Chromebook that fuses Android and ChromeOS into an AI-first operating system. The platform introduces Magic Pointer, an AI-powered cursor that activates Gemini AI with a simple wiggle, and promises deeper integration across Google Docs, Gmail, and other services. But early tests reveal a learning curve, and critics warn it may repeat Microsoft's Copilot+ mistakes.

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Google's Googlebook brings Magic Pointer and Gemini AI to replace Chromebooks this fall

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Draganfly Inc secures Army contract to develop AI-powered counter-drone system with F4 Defense

Draganfly Inc has been selected by DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory to develop a modular counter-drone system platform. The contract, awarded alongside F4 Defense International, focuses on creating technology to detect, identify, track, and defeat hostile drones. With the Counter-UAS market projected to exceed $20 billion by 2030, this win strengthens Draganfly's position in defense technology.

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Draganfly Inc secures Army contract to develop AI-powered counter-drone system with F4 Defense

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Hypershell exoskeleton brings AI-driven motion control to hiking and outdoor training

Hypershell's latest AI-powered exoskeletons are moving wearable robotics from military and industrial use into consumer hands. The X Ultra S and other new models use motorized hip supports and AI motion detection to assist hikers and runners, promising extended range and reduced fatigue. But questions remain about who benefits most from this Terminator-style tech gear.

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Hypershell exoskeleton brings AI-driven motion control to hiking and outdoor training

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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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