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OpenAI is reportedly developing its first hardware product—a screen‑free speaker equipped with self‑moving mechanical parts that aim to act as a tangible AI companion. This device would extend ChatGPT beyond the cloud, delivering both auditory responses and kinetic feedback for a more immersive, screenless interaction.

Wired reports that live feeds from five SFPD drones were exposed online, highlighting why access control and retention matter in public-sector drone programs.

Waze has introduced a suite of AI‑enhanced features powered by Google’s Gemini assistant, alongside fresh customization options that let users tweak the app’s look and behavior. The upgrades aim to tighten Waze’s competitive edge against Apple Maps while embedding Gemini more deeply across Google’s product ecosystem.

SpaceX has secured regulatory clearance to fly Starship again, marking the first test of the vehicle since the company went public. The upcoming launch will put the firm’s “fly, fail, fix” development ethos under market scrutiny, testing whether investors will continue to back its high‑risk, rapid‑iteration approach.

Apple accuses OpenAI of not only pilfering confidential code but also orchestrating a covert recruitment scheme, urging interviewees to bring Apple devices to “reverse‑engineer” them on the spot. The complaint even claims OpenAI staff cracked jokes about “breaking into” Apple’s internal systems, turning a typical trade‑secret dispute into a bizarre tale of hardware‑theft recruitment tactics.

Satya Nadella’s stark warning likens third‑party AI models to Trojan horses, highlighting that beneath their outward utility may lurk undisclosed data practices, hidden biases, and security flaws only the vendor can see. He cautions that startups and enterprises alike risk vendor lock‑in and regulatory exposure if they rely on proprietary models without full transparency.

Uber’s product chief says the company is deliberately narrowing its scope, choosing to double‑down on hotels, robotaxis and a budding financial‑services arm rather than trying to be “everything for everyone.” He explains that this focus will let Uber roll out AI‑driven features that both riders and drivers can actually feel, while untangling a growingly complex partnership with Waymo.

Apple accuses OpenAI and io Products of misusing confidential hardware information, while OpenAI denies interest in competitors' trade secrets.

Meta has introduced Muse Spark 1.1 and a public preview of the Meta Model API, giving developers a new route to test its agentic coding model.

The Ninja Slushi Twist proved to be a lifesaver during the scorching NYC heat wave, letting me whip up icy drinks at home instead of trekking to the corner store. Its compact design and easy‑to‑use blending‑and‑freeze function turned a sweltering afternoon into a chill‑filled respite.

Reed Jobs is far more interested in unlocking cures than capitalising on his famous surname, insisting that Yosemite’s mission is “to turn the patent cliff into a lifeline for patients.” He says the real breakthrough comes from marrying biotech expertise with AI, not from the legacy of his family name.

Google has refreshed Android Bench with Harbor-based evaluation, new model results, and more community input for Android-specific AI coding benchmarks.