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Your smartwatch could soon let you control your PC through hand gestures

WatchHand is a new AI system that turns regular smartwatches into hand-tracking devices using sonar, potentially letting you control computers with finger gestures alone.

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MIT experts come up with solution for a well-known 3D-printing fumble

MIT’s VisiPrint tool offers realistic previews of 3D-printed objects, helping reduce failed prints, material waste, and prototyping frustration.

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Can AI fix loneliness? The answer is… complicated

Studies show AI companions can reduce loneliness, but experts warn about emotional dependence and risks of replacing real human connections.

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Claude just shut the door on OpenClaw (unless you pay more)

Anthropic now charges extra for using Claude with OpenClaw, moving third-party access to pay-as-you-go and sparking backlash from power users.

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Perplexity’s privacy lawsuit bombshells will make you sweat about using the AI tool

Perplexity faces a lawsuit alleging its incognito mode shared user data with Google and Meta, raising serious concerns about AI chat privacy.

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Claude AI can now tap into emails, files, and even run tasks on your PC

Anthropic has rolled out Microsoft 365 connectors for every Claude user and brought computer use to Windows, marking a significant step toward making Claude a genuine workplace productivity tool.

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The ElevenLabs AI music generator turns your ideas into 3-minute songs

Voice AI powerhouse ElevenLabs steps boldly into music generation with ElevenMusic, an iOS app offering free daily song creation, mood playlists, and a Pro plan.

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You can now talk to ChatGPT from your car thanks to CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on Apple CarPlay via iOS 26.4, offering voice-only AI interactions for safer, hands-free use while driving.

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I’m fed up of the messy internet, but I finally found a cleanup tool that makes it readable

Textise is a simple web tool that converts cluttered webpages into clean, text-only versions, making online reading faster and distraction-free.

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AI has a different kind of bias problem, but it’s an often repeated one

New research shows AI bias isn’t just in algorithms. Women are using AI less, receiving less support, and . falling behind in workplace adoption

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Scientists built a chip that works in temperatures hotter than lava

Scientists built a chip that works at 700°C. It could change AI, space travel, and nearly every device you own.

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Next-gen AR tech turns any surface into a touchscreen without any specialized gear

Researchers have found a way to turn any flat surface into a keyboard for AR headsets using your body's natural reaction to pressure.

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Proton just launched a privacy-first alternative to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

Proton has launched Proton Workspace, a privacy-first productivity suite that bundles encrypted email, documents, video calls, and AI tools, all without harvesting your business data like Google or Microsoft does.

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Battery tech that stores over 9 times more energy is here and it’s perfect for your gadgets

Researchers have developed a new silicon-carbon battery design that can store up to nine times more energy while staying stable over time.

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Smart glasses were already creepy, now they’re helping people cheat

AI-powered smart glasses are raising new concerns as users reportedly exploit them for exam cheating, alongside ongoing privacy fears.

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AI is getting surprisingly good, but research says AI creativity is just a myth

New research suggests AI can match average human creativity, but true originality and top-level creativity remain uniquely human.

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Meta’s next smart glasses sound like a treat for humans stuck with prescription lenses

Bloomberg reports that Meta's upcoming smart glasses will target prescription wearers with dedicated frame designs and Wi-Fi 6 upgrades, marking a significant strategic shift for the Ray-Ban AI glasses lineup.

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Research finds generative AI making frauds a cakewalk for bad actors

New research reveals generative AI is making fraud faster and more scalable, turning cybercrime into a $400 billion global problem.

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