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A useful meeting record should do more than produce a transcript. It should let people who do not share a language follow the conversation as it happens , then turn that conversation into something the team can use afterward. That is the promise behind BizCrush , a multilingual meeting tool that combines live captions, translation, speaker labeling, summaries, and meeting reports. The startup is not positioning itself solely as a replacement for Zoom notes. It wants to capture the in-person conv

A sick vine rarely looks sick at the most pivotal moment: by the time a grower notices obvious leaf damage while walking the rows, a disease or pest problem may already have spread through part of the vineyard. DeepVisions thinks AI can drastically narrow that gap by examining drone or smartphone photos and directing growers to the spots that need attention first. We met the Korean startup who pitched their VisionPlus system which is designed to turn field imagery into a map of possible plant-he

The fastest way to use AI for homework is also the least useful : paste in the question, get the answer and hope some of it sticks. DABIDA is building an AI tutor around a different premise. Its GeniTeacher platform wants students to keep working on paper while the software watches the path they took to get there. The philosophy is that a final answer is a thin signal . A math problem can be wrong because a student misunderstood a concept, made an arithmetic slip, chose an inefficient method or

When we met at an in-person presentation in Seoul, Crosshub made a simple argument: an approval code can show that somebody entered a code, but it cannot necessarily prove who approved a payment, or whether that person understood what they were authorizing. Its answer is V-Pay , a proposed voice-based step-up check for payments. Voice interfaces are spreading into cars, smart glasses, kiosks, and were expecting a new wave of AI assistants. The interesting part of Crosshubs pitch is not that it w

Hugging Face has introduced Microduck , a compact, bipedal robot designed to make artificial intelligence and robotics accessible to both casual users and developers. Standing approximately 10 inches tall , the duck-shaped device features a distinctive design characterized by a waddling gait and an articulated beak capable of grasping objects. Hardware specifications include 15 motors , an integrated camera , a depth sensor , and two inertial measurement units (IMUs) for navigation and balance.

Sony has officially announced the Xperia 10 VIII , targeting the global mid-range market. Prioritizing ergonomics and durability , the device maintains features like the 3.5 mm headphone jack and microSD expansion up to 2 TB. Weighing 168 g with dimensions of 153 x 72 x 8.3 mm, the smartphone introduces a matte translucent back panel . It features Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection alongside dual IP65/IP68 dust and water resistance ratings. Physical controls include a side-mounted fingerprint sen

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE , expanding its lineup with an accessible flagship smartphone designed to deliver high-end features at a competitive price point. The device features durable hardware, built around an aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus Plus front glass to guard against impacts and scratches. It also carries an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Media viewing is centered on a flat 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display featuring a Full HD+ resolution and

Apple is preparing to introduce digital car key support for Xiaomi electric vehicles within the Apple Wallet platform. Discovered in recent system beta software , this integration establishes an unexpected bridge between two direct global competitors in the consumer technology and mobile device sectors. Xiaomi SU7 Supported Vehicles: The software integration will extend native keyless entry and ignition capabilities to drivers of the Xiaomi SU7 sedan, the YU7 SUV , and future connected vehicles

Soundcore , an Anker brand, has officially launched the Nebula X1S , a premium home projector designed to overcome ambient daytime lighting limitations. Positioned as a direct alternative to standard living room televisions, the unit delivers high-clarity projection alongside integrated Google TV smart functionality. Upgraded Optical Engine: The hardware features a quad-lamp optical engine that outputs 6,000 lumens of brightness. This is a substantial increase over the 3,500 lumens of the previo

AMD has partnered with Capcom to offer a complimentary copy of Onimusha: Way of the Sword with eligible purchases of select Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics cards . The promotional bundle aims to add value for consumers upgrading their desktop PC hardware amid persistent market pricing pressures. Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks the first mainline entry in Capcoms action-adventure franchise since 2006. The story follows swordsman Miyamoto Musashi navigating a supernatural depiction of early

Perplexity has officially announced an on-device version of its AI agent framework, dubbed Portable Computer . The deployment allows artificial intelligence models to execute entirely on a users own machine, removing dependencies on cloud infrastructure while significantly enhancing data privacy . Previously, hybrid setups handled routine tasks locally on entry-level hardware like the Apple Mac Mini while offloading compute-heavy jobs to the cloud. Portable Computer replaces that cloud layer, sh

Tesla has confirmed a dedicated launch event in September to officially unveil the Cybercab , its purpose-built, fully autonomous robotaxi . The presentation will take place in Austin, Texas , showcasing a two-seater electric vehicle designed to operate without a steering wheel or pedals, accelerating the companys autonomous ride-hailing network across the United States. The private gathering, titled the Cybercab Launch Event , is scheduled for September 3 and will be broadcast live via Teslas o

Microsoft is introducing a new referral initiative aimed at expanding the user base for its Edge browser . Following previous integration efforts, such as automatic startup configurations within Windows, the company has rolled out a Refer and Earn program that compensates existing users with loyalty rewards for recommending the browser to friends. Reward Mechanics and Redemption Options Participants receive compensation through Microsoft Rewards points , which serve as digital currency within Mi

The popular online shopping platform AliExpress has been identified using background audio processing techniques to monitor user activity and create hardware profiles. The mechanism keeps an audio stream active in the browser even when the volume is muted, effectively building an accurate device fingerprint of the visitors machine. The behavior was uncovered by a software developer experiencing connectivity issues with multipoint Bluetooth headphones . The device failed to switch between a compu

Apple is reportedly preparing to raise retail prices across its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup , driven primarily by escalating component expenses . According to Bloomberg industry analyst Mark Gurman, ongoing supply constraints in memory production and advanced semiconductor fabrication have made a price revision practically inevitable for the Cupertino-based tech giant. These broader hardware supply chain disruptions have substantially driven up fixed manufacturing costs across the mobile indus

XREAL has announced that global pre-orders for its upcoming augmented reality (AR) glasses, the XREAL Aura , have officially exceeded 10,000 units following their initial announcement in June. The milestone highlights strong consumer interest in the companys latest spatial computing hardware. To secure a reservation, buyers can place a fully refundable $99 deposit through the official XREAL website. In return, early adopters receive a $199 credit applied toward the final purchase price upon the

Honor has officially unveiled the Honor Turbo 5G , an upper-tier mid-range smartphone engineered with a primary focus on extreme battery endurance and physical durability . Following preliminary listings on international retail platforms, the device was formally introduced on the companys regional Russian portal. The smartphone is built around a 6.79-inch AMOLED display delivering a Full HD+ resolution of 1200 x 2640 pixels. The panel features a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate for fluid system naviga

Nail fungus is one of those problems that seems small until it is not. It is slow to treat, easy to ignore, and stubborn enough that people can spend months applying medication or visiting clinicians without knowing whether they are making progress. South Korean startup Medicell Healthcare wants to make that routine more visible and more repeatable with a clinic-based laser system called the Mycosis Laser . When I met Brian Kangsoo Lim (Medicells CEO) in Korea, the most interesting part of his p

QUAZAR is betting that a luxury handbags stitching, hardware, logo placement, and even tiny surface details can become more useful than a serial-number tag. After all, thats how experts catch fake products. The Korean startup wants shoppers, resellers, and retailers to use guided smartphone photos to identify counterfeits and eventually connect the result to a Digital Product Passport, or DPP, containing product information for regulators and supply-chain partners. That is an ambitious pitch, bu

The most expensive place to discover an aircraft problem is in the air . That is the value-proposition of FLYTO, a South Korean aviation-simulation startup building tools for drones, eVTOL aircraft, and other emerging designs. The company wants engineers to uncover more problems in simulation before committing a physical aircraft to a costly flight-test program. We recently talked on a video-call while I was in Seoul to discuss their companys technology, product and objectives. Hubert Nguyen, co

Security researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in several Unisoc system-on-chip (SoC) platforms that could allow attackers to gain unauthorized root access to targeted budget Android smartphones. The exploit is delivered via malicious code transmitted during video call setup messages , enabling arbitrary code execution directly through the devices modem firmware . Unisoc ranks as the worlds fourth-largest mobile chip designer, behind MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Apple. Its processors fr

Adobe has launched three new artificial intelligence audio tools within its Firefly creative platform . Designed to generate custom music , synthetic speech , and sound effects , this update aims to streamline production workflows for content creators , video editors , and marketing professionals . The feature expansion follows a recent joint study by Adobe and the Berklee College of Music , which revealed that 32.7% of video creators, musicians, and marketers already use AI-generated audio in t

Huawei has officially announced a new smartphone featuring an unconventional form factor, designated as the Pura X View . The device introduces an updated design approach with a wider aspect ratio, an ultra-slim profile and is the first to run on HarmonyOS 7 . At a first glance, it looks like a Pura X unfolded. Departing from the tall aspect ratios common in conventional bar phones, the Pura X View adopts a wider 16:9.5 aspect ratio , closely mirroring the cover screen format of foldable flagshi

Konami , in partnership with Annapurna Interactive and Screen Burn Interactive , has unveiled a 19-minute gameplay showcase for Silent Hill: Townfall , marking the franchises first installment set in Europe . The preview highlights the titles first-person exploration , puzzle-solving mechanics , and psychological tension, continuing the publishers ongoing revival of the classic survival horror franchise. The narrative follows protagonist Simon Ordell as he arrives on the isolated, mist-shrouded

Sony has officially confirmed the release date and pricing details for the PlayStation PULSE Elevate , the brands first dedicated premium wireless speaker engineered specifically for PlayStation 5 and PC setups. The primary hardware highlight of the PULSE Elevate is the integration of planar magnetic drivers . Derived from Sonys acquisition of high-end audio manufacturer Audeze , this studio-grade acoustic architecture is designed to deliver ultra-low distortion, wide dynamic range, and realisti

Spotify has officially announced the rollout of its dedicated Running Mode to the Android platform , expanding the feature following its initial release on iOS devices. The tool is designed to enhance athletic workouts by dynamically aligning audio playback with physical activity. It is located directly within the Fitness section of the application and provides access to 25 preset running programs . These curated selections span multiple musical styles, training intensities, and workout categori

Warehouse automation has become easy to picture: robots move shelves, conveyors route boxes, and software coordinates orders. The less obvious problem is what happens when all that freight reaches a truck. Even in a sophisticated facility, workers may still need to climb into a trailer, stack boxes, push pallets, and wait for the vehicle to be ready. SpeedFloor wants to automate that handoff. The South Korean company installs a powered conveyor system inside a truck or trailer, turning its floor

The most compelling thing about OZOMETA is the idea that a construction project can have a shared 3D working language. I met CEO Chang-Gyu Kim in person, to discuss his companys digital-twin vision. What happens after a building plan stops being a clean architectural document and becomes a real project? That is when owners, contractors, engineers, supervisors, suppliers, and public officials all need to make decisions from different versions of the same information. To most people, a 2D plan is

Meta has entered a high-stakes federal trial in Oakland, California, facing allegations that its platforms intentionally foster social media addiction and negatively impact teen mental health . Presided over by federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers , the proceedings consolidate claims from dozens of states following extensive investigations into the companys youth safety practices. The legal action focuses on two primary areas: state-level consumer protection violations and federal breaches of th

Following the recent announcement of HyperOS 4 , Xiaomi introduced its new Soft Light Glass design language , a visual overhaul reminiscent of translucent liquid glass aesthetics. Acknowledging the high graphic processing demands required to render complex animations and transparent UI elements seamlessly, the manufacturer published an official compatibility list detailing which devices will support this aesthetic feature. Compatibility spans several flagship and performance-focused lineups acro

Ahead of its official announcement, the Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite , a new premium edition of Lenovos compact gaming tablet , has surfaced in real-world hands-on photographs shared on the Chinese social network Weibo . Reportedly captured in a retail store setting, the images provide a detailed look at the devices redesigned aesthetic and key physical attributes. Visually, the Y700 Infinite introduces notable departures from the standard model. The tablet is showcased in a dark blue finish feat

WhatsApp has introduced pinned message notifications to its stable iOS application , enabling users to stay informed when an item is pinned within an active discussion. This functionality, identified in the WhatsApp for iOS 26.31.74 update on the App Store , expands upon an earlier implementation released for Android devices . Previously, participants had to manually access a conversation to check whether an announcement , reminder , or file had been pinned to the top of the interface. With the

Mercedes-Benz has announced a strategic shift in its interior design philosophy, confirming plans to reintroduce physical buttons and tactile controls across its future automotive lineup. The decision, officially verified by CEO Ola Kllenius , comes as a direct response to widespread driver dissatisfaction regarding overly complex touchscreen interfaces and unintuitive digital menu systems. Mercedez-Benz to bring back the good old physical buttons because drivers think touchscreens are overly co

Anthropic is currently experiencing a noticeable wave of subscription cancellations following the global rollout of an invisible watermarking system embedded in text produced and processed by its Claude artificial intelligence models. The initiative, implemented earlier this month, has provoked substantial backlash , particularly among professional users who rely on the platform primarily for auxiliary tasks such as proofreading , drafting revisions , document summarization , reference verificat