OpenAI’s first hardware product sounds more like a companion than a speaker

OpenAI is reportedly developing a screen-free AI smart speaker that acts as a human-like companion, combining ChatGPT, advanced sensors, and a proactive AI assistant in its first consumer hardware product.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     6 days ago

I let Gemini take care of my houseplants, and they’ve never looked better

I used to lose more plants than I kept alive. Then I started asking Gemini for help, and my indoor jungle finally began to thrive.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     6 days ago

I underestimated this NotebookLM feature until it completely changed how I study

A looming exam finally convinced me to try NotebookLM's Mind Maps. Now, it's the first feature I use whenever I start a new notebook.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     6 days ago

The Concorde dream is within reach. NASA X-59 just has to silence the supersonic boom

NASA’s X-59 has reached 924 mph and 55,000 feet, bringing the agency closer to proving that future supersonic passenger flights can avoid thunderous sonic booms.

Emerging Tech     Vikhyaat Vivek     6 days ago

Claude diagnosed my washing machine problem in minutes, and it didn’t cost me a thing

A cryptic error code had me convinced my washing machine was done for. Instead, Claude asked the right questions, helped me find the real problem, and saved me from an unnecessary replacement.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     July 14

The Apple Car may be dead, but it became the foundation of Apple Intelligence

Apple's canceled self-driving car project reportedly became the technological foundation for Apple Intelligence, helping create the Neural Engine and the AI hardware powering today's iPhones, Macs, and Apple AI servers.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     July 12

Researchers hid a prompt injection inside a PNG, and AI fell for it

A seemingly harmless PNG image could fool AI coding assistants into exposing sensitive data, according to new security research.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     July 11

AI has already fallen into the wrong hands and they’re using it to make bombs

Researchers say popular AI tools have reportedly been misused by terrorist groups despite built-in safeguards, highlighting the darker side of generative AI.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     July 11

Claude Code can now browse the web without opening Chrome

Anthropic has added an in-app browser to Claude Code on desktop, allowing the AI coding assistant to browse websites, read documentation, and interact with web pages directly inside the app.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     July 10

Apple is suing OpenAI over theft of trade secrets in blockbuster lawsuit

Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging the company orchestrated a campaign to steal confidential product information through former employees as both companies race to build next-generation AI hardware.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     July 10

Home robots can already walk. The hard part is stopping them from crushing your glassware

1X’s NEO home robot has tendon-driven hands with tactile sensing, force control, and water resistance, but impressive hardware still needs reliable autonomy before it can handle everyday chores.

Emerging Tech     Paulo Vargas     July 10

This tiny gadget called Moodi could save your thumb during long reading sessions

DuRoBo has introduced Moodi, a lightweight Bluetooth remote that lets users turn pages, browse documents, and control media without touching their device.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     July 9

Camera sensor breakthrough promises sharper images without hulking up your phone’s thickness

Researchers at Nagoya University have developed transparent nanosheet sensors that can detect RGB light in a single pixel, potentially enabling smaller, sharper, and more efficient cameras.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     July 9

This new chip stacking technique could be the key to unlocking faster AI performance

Researchers developed a new chip stacking method that could quadruple AI memory density, potentially solving one of the biggest hardware bottlenecks slowing AI down today.

Emerging Tech     M. Priyadarshini     July 9

ChatGPT can now finish what you started, and that’s a much bigger deal than it sounds

OpenAI's ChatGPT Work could be one of its biggest AI upgrades yet, promising to automate hours of busywork with a single request.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     July 9

If you’ve grown tired of babysitting ChatGPT, the new GPT-5.6 models might be the fix

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna, a new lineup of AI models focused on faster workflows, lower costs, and fewer follow-up prompts.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     July 9

Meta’s latest AI model is Muse Spark 1.1 and it can run your computer for you

Meta is doubling down on AI agents with Muse Spark 1.1, a model that doesn't just answer questions — it can use apps, browse the web, and even operate your computer to complete tasks on your behalf.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     July 9

AI security cameras may soon recognize your walk before they recognize your face

A new AI gait recognition system can identify people by walking patterns, giving security cameras another long-range signal when faces are blurry, hidden, or too small to trust.

Emerging Tech     Paulo Vargas     July 8

A 20-second 3D printer breakthrough comes with exactly the kind of catch science loves

University of Utah researchers have shown a holographic 3D printing method that forms tiny structures in about 20 seconds, but its biggest limitation keeps the breakthrough firmly in lab territory.

Emerging Tech     Paulo Vargas     July 8

Amazon is full of copycats and shady brands. This Chrome extension lets you avoid them.

Knockoff lets you dim or hide unfamiliar Amazon brands, making shopping feel a little less overwhelming.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     July 7

AI agent reportedly carried out an entire ransomware attack on its own

Security researchers say an autonomous AI agent carried out a complete ransomware attack, adapting to failures and executing the intrusion with minimal human intervention.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     July 5

The Washington Post predicted how tech will advance 50 years ago and the success rate is humbling

The Washington Post revisited a 1976 feature predicting life in 2026, revealing how accurately it foresaw smartphones, solar energy, gene editing, and other technological breakthroughs.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     July 5

Australian government warns doctors over AI scribing tools as privacy and safety concerns grow

Australia is reviewing AI medical scribes as regulators raise concerns over patient privacy, consent, data security, and the lack of oversight in clinical settings.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     July 5

Merlin bird ID app is now eyeing a global database of our vanishing feathery friends

Merlin Bird ID will soon feed AI-powered bird identifications into Cornell's eBird platform, helping researchers monitor bird populations using millions of real-world observations.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     July 5

This tiny MacBook accessory adds customizable shortcuts for meetings and productivity

Project Mirage has unveiled Dune, a three-button MacBook accessory that offers context-aware shortcuts, AI-powered automation, and quick controls for meetings and productivity apps.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     July 5

Robots can now ‘see’ touch thanks to a new color-changing tactile sensor

Scientists have developed a color-changing tactile sensor that lets robots visualize touch in real time, paving the way for more precise manufacturing, prosthetics, and robotic surgery.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     July 4

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