Meta launches Muse Gadgets for developers, Nvidia adds a 64GB version of its Spark local AI computer, Amazon announces “Built Together” program around data center-adjacent communities.
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Meta Wants Muse Everywhere
Meta is trying to turn Muse into more than a wearable assistant. Muse Gadgets gives developers open-source firmware and software tools to build their own Muse-compatible hardware, while Meta’s own Muse Home Link shows how the agent could start reaching into smart-home devices.
source: Engadget
Nvidia’s “Cheaper” AI Box Still Costs $5,000
Nvidia is responding to the memory crunch with a 64GB version of its Spark local AI computer. It gives developers a lower-memory option for running local AI models, but with the entry price still at $5,000, affordable is a relative term.
source: PCMag
Skydance Takes the Nameplate
David Ellison says the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery company will simply be called Skydance once the merger closes. That is a pretty loud signal about which brand is taking the lead, even with two old Hollywood names coming along for the ride.
source: David Ellison
Budget Phones Get Less Budget
Samsung and Google are raising prices on some lower-cost phones, with Samsung’s Galaxy A lineup going up $30 to $70, and 9to5Google saying the Pixel 10a is jumping to $599. Blame the RAM shortage, and maybe brace for more “affordable” phones that feel less affordable.
source: Engadget
Some iPhones Need More Than an Update
Apple confirmed a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T can lose cellular service and get stuck without calls. Software and carrier updates may prevent the issue, but already-affected phones need hardware replacements.
source: 9to5Mac
Apple Locks Down Full Disk Access
Apple is tightening macOS Full Disk Access controls because AI agents make that permission a lot more sensitive. If an app can see files, mail, messages, and browsing history, Apple wants users to have a clearer idea of what they are actually allowing.
source: TechCrunch
The Touchscreen Mac Rumor Gets Louder
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pros could arrive as soon as this month, with OLED displays, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and Dynamic Island instead of a notch. Apple has resisted touchscreen Macs forever, so this would be a real line-crossing moment.
source: MacRumors
Amazon Tries to Win Over Data Center Towns
Amazon is putting more than $1 billion into U.S. communities where it builds and operates data centers. The program includes education support, job training, energy upgrades, and local funding, while AWS warns that data center moratoriums could slow the U.S. AI buildout.
source: GeekWire
A Tiny Fix for Wired CarPlay
Twelve South’s new AirFly Drive is a $40 adapter that turns wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into wireless connections. It plugs into a car’s USB-A port, includes a USB-C adapter, supports two paired phones, and works with most factory-installed wired CarPlay systems going back to 2014.
source: 9to5Mac
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