Apple Watch Series 9 review includes new chip and watchOS 10 health updates
Apple Watch Series 9 and Series 2 users will be able to find their AirTag by tapping it with their fingers instead of tapping on it, Apple has announced. This feature is being rolled out to a limited number of Apple Watch Series 9 and Series 2 users. The Apple Watch Series 9 will be available starting September 14.
We know a lot about Neuralink’s trial
Elon Musk’s electric carmaker Tesla has claimed that Neuralink is preparing to use its human-Improved Robot for Brain Computer Interfacing and Surgery in a first-of-its-kind clinical trial. Neuralink said it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin the clinical trial of its brain implant in people with severe spinal cord injuries.
A new voice assistant, powered by a LLM, is coming soon
Amazon has announced a new voice-controlled speaker, Alexa, that can manage smart home devices. The new speaker can respond to phrases, interpret context more effectively, and complete multiple requests from one command, Amazon said. Users will be able to ask, “Alexa, I’m cold,” and the assistant should turn up the temperature on a connected thermostat.
The new Amazon device is a controller for your smart home
Amazon has unveiled its low-cost smart home panel ‘Echo Hub’ that has an IR sensor that wakes up as a user approaches it. It has been designed for customers who want to do more but find smart home “too intimidating” or “found it too expensive”, Amazon said. Customers can turn on the lights or view a security camera with this device.
Amazon has announced a new Fire TV Soundbar and Streaming Sticks
Amazon has launched Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire tv Stick 4K Max in 4K, both of which have upgraded processors for faster performance compared to their predecessors. The fire tv stick 4K Max features a 4k screen that converts into a smart display when it’s not being used, while the fire tv stick 4K Max has a 4k screen that can be converted into a smart display.
A leaked memo says that Microsoft will give its vision for Windows and more at a special event
Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella has said it is time to “modernise” Windows with Copilot technology. “We give ourselves…opportunity to transform our software offering and the consumers experience in an Al and Copilot-first world by bringing Windows, Web, and Services into one team under Mikhail Parakhin,” Nadella said. CoPilot is a AI-powered system that uses artificial intelligence to understand user behaviour.
Read the email where Microsoft is reacting to the PS5 reveal
Microsoft has released unredacted details of its next-gen console plans in a lawsuit filed against the company by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The documents revealed Microsoft plans to subsidize the Xbox Series X and S consoles in 2021 to hit its price targets of $499 and $299, respectively. The documents also revealed that Microsoft’s next console will use the cloud.
There is a lot of information about Neuralink’s brain implant trial
Neuralink has announced that it will conduct its first in-human clinical trial for a brain-computer interface for robotics and artificial intelligence. The implant will be placed into the brain of the robot to control movement intention. Once in place, the implant is designed to record and transmit brain signals wirelessly to an app that decodes movement intention.
The step-up model of a mechanical keyboard is on sale for $71.99
Microsoft has released a new ‘universal’ wireless controller that can be used across Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s cloud services. The controller is compatible with Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. The controller also features a gyroscope and magnetic Hall-effect sticks that can be “float-resistant”, similar to the Joy-Con controllers. It’s expected to launch on October 8.
Microsoft was reacting to the PS5 reveal, read the full email
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and S consoles will come with a new controller codenamed ‘Scubille’ that’ll support gyro support and “VCA haptics double as speakers”, according to leaked documents. As per reports, the VCA haptics will be a “precision haptic feedback” feature. Microsoft said it plans to subsidize Series X and S consoles to the tune of $1.5 billion in order to hit launch price targets.