Apple unveils HomePod Mini 2 with expanded audio ecosystem

Apple unveils HomePod Mini 2 with expanded audio ecosystem

Apple has expanded its smart home lineup with the launch of the HomePod mini 2. While maintaining the spherical, fabric-wrapped design of its 2020 predecessor, the second-generation compact speaker introduces upgraded audio features, enhanced ecosystem integration, and refreshed aesthetics, alongside a price increase to $149 (approx. R2,600). Read: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Review: Two-screen titan…

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Citroën unveils throwback 2 CV concept EV

Citroën unveils throwback 2 CV concept EV

Citroën has officially revealed the 2 CV Concept at the Paris Motor Show, an all-electric reinvention of its iconic compact city car. Following an initial teaser in March, the French automaker confirmed that while the vehicle is currently a concept, it directly paves the way for a production model slated to hit the market within…

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Apple unveils next-gen Apple TV 4K with Siri AI integration

Apple unveils next-gen Apple TV 4K with Siri AI integration

Apple has expanded its living room ecosystem with an updated Apple TV 4K, introducing hands-free Siri AI capabilities, enhanced content discovery tools, lost-remote tracking, and expanded multi-speaker surround sound support. Read: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Review: Two-screen titan The upgraded set-top box is engineered specifically around Apple Intelligence and Siri AI. The updated voice interface…

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US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condems as ‘assault on rule of law’

US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condems as ‘assault on rule of law’

The UK joined Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands in reaffirming their “continued and unwavering support” for the ICC and said they “regret and strongly disagree with” the sanctions. They also praised the court’s staff for their work bringing “those accused of the most serious international crimes to justice”, as well as…

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US unveils America.gov AI chatbot for federal services

US unveils America.gov AI chatbot for federal services

The United States federal government has officially launched America.gov, an artificial intelligence-powered conversational interface designed to serve as a centralized portal for public access to federal agency information and services. Established under a new executive order, the platform currently provides natural language responses sourced exclusively from official government channels and is slated to integrate with…

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OpenAI unveils Dots, always-on AI agents for autonomous workflows

OpenAI unveils Dots, always-on AI agents for autonomous workflows

At its annual DevDay conference in San Francisco, OpenAI announced the launch of “Dots,” a new category of proactive, always-on artificial intelligence agents engineered to perform complex, multi-step tasks continuously with minimal human supervision. Designed to operate in the background across cloud virtual machines, web browsers, and local desktop environments, Dots mark a major push…

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Meta unveils ,300 VR Glasses to challenge Apple in special computing

Meta unveils $1,300 VR Glasses to challenge Apple in special computing

Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has officially revealed the Meta VR Glasses at the company’s annual Connect event, targeting a Q2 2027 commercial release. Priced at $1,300, the device adopts a lightweight, sunglasses-style form factor paired with a tethered external compute and battery pod. The architecture aims to deliver high-end spatial computing capabilities similar…

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Meta unveils Muse Charm, a standalone handheld AI peripheral

Meta unveils Muse Charm, a standalone handheld AI peripheral

Meta has expanded its hardware portfolio with the reveal of Muse Charm: a compact, always-on handheld device designed to provide direct access to the company’s Muse AI assistant without requiring smart glasses. Introduced by Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg during the Meta Connect keynote, the standalone peripheral serves as an accessible entry point for users…

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Meta unveils camera-free Ray-Ban Audio glasses

Meta unveils camera-free Ray-Ban Audio glasses

Meta has introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a dedicated audio-and-AI iteration of its smart eyewear lineup that entirely omits onboard cameras. Announced at Meta Connect 2026, the camera-free frames pivot away from optical capture to focus exclusively on open-ear acoustic playback, voice communications, and real-time interaction with Meta AI, addressing ongoing public privacy concerns regarding…

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