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Sandbar Stream captures your thoughts in real time HomeCoolest AI GadgetsSandbar Stream Ring Gadget Flow Editors Sandbar Stream RingCapture your thoughts in the moment with the Sandbar Stream Ring. This AI ring works with an iOS app to save and shape ideas.Instant voice capture: Hold the touchpad to record your voice, so you can capture thoughts privately and without wake words.Private by design: The mic only activates while you hold the ring. This keeps recordings intentional and reduces accidental listening.On-device gestures: Tap, double tap, and swipe control playback and volume. Manage music or interrupt recordings without reaching for your phone.Stream…

After launching the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro in China in mid-October, Oppo made them official for global markets late last month, and earlier today it announced that they’re landing in India on November 18. Oppo Find X9 5G Oppo Find X9 Pro Ahead of that, today a tipster over on X has shared the purported pricing for the Find X9 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. This will allegedly cost INR 74,999. On the other hand, the Find X9 Pro is “expected” to go for INR 99,999. The two devices definitely aren’t cheap, not even in…

We’re in the middle of an AI boom that is unlike anything we’ve ever witnessed. Through the end of the decade, trillions of dollars will be spent to build and outfit thousands of new data centers to power Gen AI chatbots, co-pilots, and autonomous agents. It’s a massive technological gamble, but will it pay off in the end? The numbers behind the AI buildup are truly astonishing. While last week’s Department of Energy announcements around the nine new supercomputers showcase HPC leadership, they’re dwarfed by the investments hyperscalers and their financial backers are making in building gigawatt data centers, or…

Marking 80 years of scientific excellence, the CSIR reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation, supporting industrialisation, and contributing to South Africa’s development priorities. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)  has released its Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year, showcasing strong performance, financial growth, and continued impact across key sectors. Marking 80 years of scientific excellence, the CSIR reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation, supporting industrialisation, and contributing to South Africa’s development priorities. According to the report, the organisation recorded an 11% increase in total operating income, rising from R3.17 billion in 2023/24 to R3.54 billion in 2024/25.…

Insta360 X4 Air lets you say goodbye to blind spots HomePhotographer’s ParadiseAction CamerasInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 Camera Gadget Flow Editors Get 8K recording in an affordable design!Editor’s QuoteInsta360 X4 Air 8K 360 CameraMeet the Insta360 X4 Air! It’s a pocketable 8K 360 camera that pairs an ultralight 165g design with powerful video and reliable stabilization for everyday and travel use.8K 360 Video: Dual lenses record 8K 30 fps, capturing every angle in high detail. No one is stuck behind the camera, and you can capture full events without retakes.Easy Reframing: Shoot first, reframe later with InstaFrame and app tools.…

A few hours ago we heard that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max would come with a smaller hole punch for their selfie cameras, which, according to past rumors, would be paired with under-display Face ID tech. Now a new report from analysts at JP Morgan claims that all iPhone 18 models will also get a 24MP selfie camera. That’s a bump up in resolution from the current generation’s 18MP shooter. Interestingly, the 24MP selfie camera was previously rumored for the iPhone 17 lineup, but didn’t happen – and now it seems like it just got postponed to next…

(Shutterstock) FutureHouse, the nonprofit research group known for a modular approach to agentic AI for science, has launched a for-profit spinout called Edison Scientific. The new company will commercialize FutureHouse’s AI research tools and develop new ones built for use in laboratories and research institutes. With the announcement, the group introduced Edison Scientific’s first product: Kosmos, an experimental AI co-scientist designed to support literature review, data analysis, and hypothesis generation. Founded by neuroscientist Sam Rodriques and chemistry researcher Andrew White, FutureHouse has focused on building specialized AI agents optimized for different parts of the scientific process. Its earlier tools, such…

The close saw 70% of Limited Partner (LP) interest from the VC’s first institutional fund – a strong testament to the firm’s track record and strategy. Ventures Platform,  Africa’s leading seed-stage fund, has announced the $64 million first close of its second fund, VP Pan-African fund II, aimed at deepening seed investments, catalysing Series A rounds, and driving its pan-African expansion to power the continent’s next tech wave. The fund is targeting a final close of $75 million. The close saw 70% of Limited Partner (LP) interest from the VC’s first institutional fund – a strong testament to the firm’s…

Figure 03 can perform human-like tasks! HomeComing SoonFigure 03 Gadget Flow EditorsFigure 03The Figure 03 humanoid robot offers next-generation sensing, hands, and manufacturability for homes and businesses. It runs Figure’s Helix vision-language-action AI at scale.Vision system: Cameras deliver 2x frame rate, 4x lower latency, and 60% wider field of view for denser, stable perception in busy spaces.Palm and fingertip sensing: Each hand has a palm camera and tactile fingertips that detect down to 3 grams, enabling continuous visual feedback and slip prevention.Home-safe design: Soft textiles, multidensity foam at pinch points, washable covers, and a stronger speaker improve safety and everyday…

OnePlus’ one and only foldable smartphone, the Open, has today joined the Android 16 party. It’s started to receive the update to OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16. So far the rollout is only taking place in India, but OnePlus promises it will spread to other regions soon. Over there, the update arrives over-the-air as build CPH2551_16.0.0.201(EX01). The update is going out in batches, so if you have a OnePlus Open purchased from India and haven’t been notified about it yet, don’t worry, it should be arriving in the next few days. The changelog is massive as it was for…