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Pixi app launches on iOS, turning iMessage into interactive AR experiences with AI characters

A new iOS app called Pixi is reimagining text messaging by letting users send AI-powered AR characters through iMessage. Instead of static stickers or GIFs, these intelligent characters come alive through the recipient's camera, reacting to their surroundings and emotions in real time. Founded by ex-Apple and DreamWorks veteran Mark Drummond, the app uses on-device AI processing to create shared experiences that feel more personal than traditional digital communication.

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Pixi app launches on iOS, turning iMessage into interactive AR experiences with AI characters

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Seeing Machines lands $31M automotive program expansion for AI monitoring tech across new models

Seeing Machines announced a $31 million expansion to its existing automotive production program with a major European vehicle manufacturer. The deal will deploy Driver and Occupant Monitoring System technology across additional vehicle models starting in the second half of 2026, operating across China, the United States, and Europe.

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Seeing Machines lands $31M automotive program expansion for AI monitoring tech across new models

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Google shifts Pixel Screenshots from on-device AI to cloud processing, sparking privacy debate

Google quietly updated Pixel Screenshots to use cloud-based AI processing alongside on-device models, marking a significant shift from its original privacy-first approach. The change, implemented through version 1.26.134.11, replaces the explicit "on-device AI" label with generic "AI" terminology. While Google claims data remains protected through Private AI Compute, users weren't notified of the update, raising concerns about transparency and user trust in AI-powered features.

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Google shifts Pixel Screenshots from on-device AI to cloud processing, sparking privacy debate

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Accenture acquires Industries eXcellence to scale AI in manufacturing solutions

Accenture has completed the acquisition of Industries eXcellence Group, a division of Engineering Group and long-standing Siemens Digital Industries partner. The deal brings 650+ professionals specializing in digital twin solutions and industrial automation to strengthen the Accenture Siemens Business Group, helping manufacturers integrate AI technologies across product development, production, and supply chain operations.

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Accenture acquires Industries eXcellence to scale AI in manufacturing solutions

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SiMa.ai slashes Physical AI deployment to days with Palette Neat agentic development tool

AI chip startup SiMa.ai unveiled Palette Neat, the industry's first agentic development environment for Physical AI that reduces deployment timelines from months to days. The open-source tool uses natural language commands to eliminate low-level coding complexity, preserving 90% of legacy software investments while offering a pin-compatible alternative to Nvidia's edge AI solutions.

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SiMa.ai slashes Physical AI deployment to days with Palette Neat agentic development tool

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Plaud AI notetaker hits $100M revenue milestone as company plans autonomous AI agent wearable

Plaud has sold over 2 million AI-powered notetaker devices and reached $100 million in annualized revenue run rate, defying the AI hardware slump. The company now plans to launch a new wearable device later this year that integrates with autonomous AI agents, projecting $500 million in sales for 2026.

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Plaud AI notetaker hits $100M revenue milestone as company plans autonomous AI agent wearable

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Israel approves National AI Plan to become global leader as millions face job transformation

Israel's government has approved a comprehensive National AI Plan aimed at positioning the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the initiative will integrate AI across all sectors while building sovereign computing infrastructure. The plan addresses Israel's AI catch-up revolution, with estimates suggesting up to four million workers may need to adapt their skills as the transformative technology reshapes the economy.

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Israel approves National AI Plan to become global leader as millions face job transformation

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Siri AI gets real-world tests: Apple's revamped assistant shows promise but faces accuracy issues

Tech journalists spent a week testing Siri AI in the iOS 27 developer beta, revealing a voice assistant that's finally conversational and hyper-personalized. The new Siri AI leverages Google Gemini and on-device data to deliver contextual responses, but early reviews highlight persistent accuracy problems and limitations in third-party app integration that keep it behind competitors.

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Siri AI gets real-world tests: Apple's revamped assistant shows promise but faces accuracy issues

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Czech startup's AI acoustic drone detection targets power grids with €150 sensors

Neuron Soundware has developed Sound Shield, an AI acoustic drone detection system using €100-150 sensors that detect drones by sound. The Czech startup plans to deploy the technology first on electrical transformer stations in a dual-use model, monitoring both infrastructure health and airspace threats as the counter-drone market races toward $20 billion by 2030.

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Czech startup's AI acoustic drone detection targets power grids with €150 sensors

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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Reality Elite chip as it bets AI glasses will replace smartphones

Qualcomm launched Snapdragon Reality Elite, a new chip for mixed reality glasses with 160% better AI performance, alongside START, a white-label toolkit for eyewear makers. CEO Cristiano Amon revealed the company is working on over 40 AI wearable devices, signaling an aggressive push to power whatever computing platform replaces smartphones.

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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Reality Elite chip as it bets AI glasses will replace smartphones

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One Stop Systems wins $8.4M defense contract to deliver AI-enabled servers for intelligence ops

One Stop Systems has secured an $8.4 million defense contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to deliver 91 high-performance servers for signal surveillance and real-time AI analysis. The agreement carries potential expansion to $44 million and marks the latest addition to a growing relationship with a prime defense customer, with first shipments expected in 2026.

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One Stop Systems wins $8.4M defense contract to deliver AI-enabled servers for intelligence ops

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Ent Security raises $100M to bring AI-driven cybersecurity prevention back to the workplace

Founded by the RiskIQ duo behind Microsoft Security Copilot, Ent Security emerged from stealth with $100 million seed funding to challenge a decade of reactive cybersecurity. The startup uses small AI models running on devices to analyze intent and stop AI-powered attacks before they happen, marking one of the largest seed rounds in cybersecurity history.

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Ent Security raises $100M to bring AI-driven cybersecurity prevention back to the workplace

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Microsoft Surface gets Snapdragon X2 upgrade as AI PC demand accelerates across enterprises

Microsoft unveiled new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 processors, delivering up to 58% faster graphics and extended battery life. The devices feature dedicated neural processing units for local AI workloads and hybrid cloud workflows. Enterprise versions arrive July 14 as solution providers report surging AI PC demand.

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Microsoft Surface gets Snapdragon X2 upgrade as AI PC demand accelerates across enterprises

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Qualcomm CEO says AI agents will replace apps as chip giant develops 40 new AI-powered devices

Qualcomm is developing over 40 new AI-powered devices including smart jewelry, camera-equipped earbuds, and watches as CEO Cristiano Amon predicts AI agents will become the new interface for digital tasks. The shift signals a post-app future where wearable devices with personal AI agents could rival smartphones in scale.

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Qualcomm CEO says AI agents will replace apps as chip giant develops 40 new AI-powered devices

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Van der Waals crystal mimics human neurons, advancing AI hardware with light-based learning

Sungkyunkwan University researchers developed an optoelectronic synaptic device that mimics human neuronal and synaptic functions using a designable van der Waals crystal. The device, created through a single-step sulfurization process, learns and stores information with light, achieving 96.24% accuracy on image recognition tasks and showing 34.7% better retention efficiency than conventional materials.

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Van der Waals crystal mimics human neurons, advancing AI hardware with light-based learning

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