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Xiaomi launched the Smart Band 9 Pro in October of 2024, and now it looks like the company is hard at work on its successor. According to a new rumor out of China, the Smart Band 10 Pro could launch as early as next month. Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro It will allegedly be offered in black, white, silver, orange, and pink, and, interestingly enough, there will be a white ceramic version too. The standard, non-ceramic iteration is said to weigh less than 40g, while the ceramic option is over 50g. The build quality is apparently very good. More details…

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About the speakers Chris Davidson, Vice President, HPC & AI Customer Solutions, HPE Chris Davidson is Vice President of HPC & AI Customer Solutions at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. He leads HPE’s global strategy for AI Factory solutions and Sovereign AI, working with governments, enterprises, and research institutions to build secure, scalable national- and enterprise-grade AI capabilities. He also directs Product Management and Performance Engineering across HPE’s HPC and AI portfolio, including large-model training platforms and Cray exascale systems. His teams define product strategy, performance architecture, and deployment models that position HPE at the forefront of high-performance and AI computing. During…

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India has emerged as the largest user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0 since its launch last week, OpenAI said on Thursday. However, third-party data reviewed by TechCrunch points to a more measured global response, with limited overall growth alongside sharp spikes in select emerging markets. ChatGPT Images 2.0, OpenAI’s latest image-generation upgrade, is designed to handle more complex prompts and produce detailed visuals, including accurate text across multiple languages. Early patterns from the company suggest users — especially in India, its largest market — are using it to create personal visuals such as avatars, stylized portraits, and fantasy-themed images. Data…

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Realme first launched the C100 in some parts of Asia earlier this month, and now the device is being listed in Europe left and right. It’s priced at €269 with 128GB of storage and €299 with 256GB. It will be up for grabs in Sprouting Green and Blooming Purple, with 4GB of RAM. In Europe, the phone has a battery with a rated capacity of 6,600 mAh, that’s going to be advertised as a larger typical capacity as always happens, but it won’t quite reach the 7,000 mAh its Asian sibling has. Realme C100 in Sprouting Green…

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DARPA Issues RFI on Embedding Intelligence into Robotic Materials May 1, 2026 — Today’s advances in robotics are often driven by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and perception. But in complex and constrained environments, the limiting factor is often hardware, not software. Systems that rely on constant data processing, high-bandwidth communication, and centralized compute can face delays, power constraints, and vulnerabilities that limit performance or prevent mission success altogether. DARPA is looking to tackle these challenges by embedding intelligence directly into the physical materials of robotic systems. A new Request for Information (RFI), calls on the research community to…

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Meta has acquired humanoid robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI) for an undisclosed sum, the social media giant said. “We acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a company at the frontier of robotic intelligence designed to enable robots to understand, predict, and adapt to human behaviors in complex and dynamic environments,” a Meta spokesperson told TechCrunch in an emailed statement. ARI’s team, including its co-founders, will join Meta’s AI unit, the Superintelligence Labs research division. ARI had raised an undisclosed seed round from AI seed firm AIX Ventures. The startup was building foundation models for humanoid robots to perform all types of…

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BOYA Notra: AI Notetaker | Key Features, Price & Alternatives HomeContent CreatorsBOYA Notra: Ultra-Compact AI Notetaker Gadget Flow EditorsBOYA Notra: Ultra-Compact AI NotetakerRecord meetings and capture ideas with the BOYA Notra, a compact AI notetaker that handles conversations and calls.3 Recording Modes: Switches between ambient, phone call, and Bluetooth recording modes, so it covers meetings, one-on-one calls, and virtual classes without needing separate devices.AI Transcription and Summaries: Powered by ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Claude, it transcribes in 140+ languages at up to 97% accuracy, then generates structured summaries using 60+ professional templates.Clear Voice Capture: Dual MEMS microphones with a 10-meter…

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Microsoft has officially announced that it’s started to roll out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 “in select markets”. It will be available on desktops, laptops, and tablets, and it promises to bring “a console-inspired Xbox experience to more players than ever”. Xbox Mode makes it easier to jump into your games, with a controller-optimized full screen experience “that is built for play”. Xbox Mode’s “streamlined interface” puts your library and recently played titles within easy reach, and it also minimizes background distractions. It lets you browse and launch games with your controller and you can access an aggregated game library,…

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In an Instagram video posted on April 1, lifestyle influencer Melissa Strahle poses outdoors before an American flag as soft instrumental music plays. “AI lets me focus on what matters most,” she tells her 1.4 million followers. “We need to invest in American-made AI to ensure America leads the way in innovation and job creation.”Strahle labeled the post an advertisement, but she didn’t disclose what organization had paid for it. It turns out the funding came from Build American AI, a dark-money group tied to Leading the Future, a $100 million super PAC supported by, and in some cases directly…

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