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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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Google unveils major Android upgrades with Gemini Intelligence, 3D emojis and iPhone compatibility

Google announced sweeping Android upgrades at The Android Show ahead of I/O 2026, transforming the operating system into what it calls an 'intelligence system.' The free upgrades include Gemini Intelligence with agentic capabilities, AI-powered dictation system Rambler, custom widgets, and expanded Quick Share compatibility with Apple's AirDrop across multiple Android manufacturers.

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Google unveils major Android upgrades with Gemini Intelligence, 3D emojis and iPhone compatibility

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Android 17 transforms Instagram and content creation with Ultra HDR and AI-powered tools

Google has partnered with Meta and Adobe to overhaul Android 17's social media experience, introducing Ultra HDR capture, Night Sight integration, and video stabilization directly within Instagram. The update also brings Screen Reactions for easy reaction videos, Adobe Premiere for Android, and exclusive AI-powered enhancements to Instagram's Edits app, addressing long-standing quality concerns that have plagued Android uploads.

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Android 17 transforms Instagram and content creation with Ultra HDR and AI-powered tools

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NASA's next-gen space processor shows 500x performance leap in early testing for autonomous missions

NASA's High Performance Spaceflight Computing project has begun testing a radiation-hardened chip that delivers up to 500 times the performance of current spaceflight processors. Developed with Microchip Technology Inc., the system-on-a-chip will enable autonomous spacecraft to make real-time decisions on missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond—eliminating delays from waiting for Earth-based commands.

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NASA's next-gen space processor shows 500x performance leap in early testing for autonomous missions

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HPE launches unified data platform to accelerate private cloud sales and cut infrastructure costs

HPE unveiled its fourth-generation private cloud featuring a unified data platform that manages VMs, Kubernetes containers, and AI workloads through a single interface. Partners predict the enhanced hybrid cloud stack with AI-ready storage updates and simplified management will supercharge private cloud sales growth while offering customers a cost-effective alternative to rising VMware prices.

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HPE launches unified data platform to accelerate private cloud sales and cut infrastructure costs

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HrdWyr Secures $13M Series A to Build AI-Native Chips for Physical AI Era

Indian semiconductor startup HrdWyr has closed a $13 million Series A funding round led by Ideaspring Capital to develop AI-native System-on-Chip products. The company is building purpose-built chips for Physical AI applications across white goods, EVs, and data centers, marking a shift from conventional general-purpose architectures to domain-specific edge intelligence.

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HrdWyr Secures $13M Series A to Build AI-Native Chips for Physical AI Era

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HP India Launch Brings EliteBook X G2, ProBook 4 G2 and Over 20 AI PCs to Market

HP unveiled over 20 new products in India including the EliteBook X G2, EliteBook 8 G2, and ProBook 4 G2 series with up to 85 TOPS of AI performance. The company also introduced the OmniPad 12 tablet at Rs 48,999 and expanded its AI PC portfolio with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm-powered devices designed for business and consumer markets.

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HP India Launch Brings EliteBook X G2, ProBook 4 G2 and Over 20 AI PCs to Market

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SPAN wants to install mini data centers in your home—with subsidized electricity and internet

San Francisco startup SPAN is launching a pilot program to install cabinet-sized data center nodes outside homes, partnering with Nvidia and major homebuilders like PulteGroup. The company promises to pay residents' electricity and internet bills in exchange for hosting the liquid-cooled GPU units, charging just a $150 monthly fee. A 100-home trial begins this year, with plans to scale to 80,000 nodes by 2027.

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SPAN wants to install mini data centers in your home—with subsidized electricity and internet

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Google Chrome quietly installs 4GB AI model on user devices, raising privacy and consent questions

Google Chrome has been automatically downloading a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model to users' computers since 2024, often without their knowledge. The file powers on-device AI features like scam detection and writing assistance, but users are now discovering its presence and questioning why they weren't asked for permission. While the local processing offers privacy benefits, the lack of transparency has sparked backlash.

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Google Chrome quietly installs 4GB AI model on user devices, raising privacy and consent questions

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OpenAI fast-tracks AI phone with customized chip, aiming for 30 million shipments by 2028

OpenAI is accelerating development of its first smartphone, targeting mass production in early 2027. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports the AI-focused smartphone will use a customized MediaTek Dimensity 9600 chip with an enhanced image signal processor for visual sensing. The ambitious project aims for 30 million combined shipments by 2028.

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OpenAI fast-tracks AI phone with customized chip, aiming for 30 million shipments by 2028

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Roomba Creator Colin Angle Unveils AI Robot Companion That Learns Your Daily Habits

Colin Angle, who stepped down as iRobot CEO in 2024, has unveiled his new venture's first product: a quadruped AI robot designed for companionship. The Familiar uses on-device AI to learn routines, encourage healthy habits, and provide emotional support without relying on cloud processing. Available next year, it targets families, elderly users, and anyone seeking an emotionally intelligent presence at home.

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Roomba Creator Colin Angle Unveils AI Robot Companion That Learns Your Daily Habits

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Intel hires Qualcomm veteran Alex Katouzian to lead client computing and physical AI expansion

Intel has appointed Alex Katouzian, a 25-year Qualcomm executive, to lead its newly merged Client Computing and Physical AI Group. The leadership appointments signal Intel's strategy to align its traditional PC business with emerging AI-driven systems spanning robotics, autonomous machines, and edge devices under CEO Lip-Bu Tan's restructuring efforts.

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Intel hires Qualcomm veteran Alex Katouzian to lead client computing and physical AI expansion

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