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DJI Unveils Avata 360 FPV Drone with 8K Spherical Video
DJI introduced the Avata 360 on March 26, 2025, a first‑person‑view FPV drone that records 8K spherical video at 60 fps using a dual‑camera rig. The 1‑lb airframe offers up to 23 minutes of flight, omnidirectional obstacle detection, and an O4+ link that streams 1080p video up to 12 mi. Creators can select any angle in post‑production, eliminating the need to pre‑frame shots.
Google adds Gemini 3 Memory import for chat logs
Google unveiled a migration utility on March 26 that lets users import chat histories and personal preferences into Gemini 3. It offers a “Memories” prompt to capture style settings and a ZIP archive for full logs up to 100 MB. By moving data to the new “Memory” panel, the feature aims to ease AI chat transitions amid growing data‑privacy scrutiny.
Google rolls out Android 17 Beta 3 with split network tiles
Google launched Android 17 Beta 3 on March 27, 2026, adding separate Wi‑Fi and Cellular quick‑settings tiles, a hide‑app‑label switch for Pixel 6 and newer, RAW14 camera capture, dark‑theme app exceptions, and a cursor‑blink‑rate slider. Stability lets developers lock compatibility ahead of the late‑spring final release, with guidance to test new toggles and image format.
about 11 hours agoApple Holds New TV, HomePod Rollout for iOS 27 Gemini Siri
Apple has finished manufacturing its Apple TV and HomePod units but will keep them in storage until the Gemini‑enabled Siri update arrives with iOS 27 in September. The TV uses an A17 Pro chip and Apple N1 processor, adding Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, while on‑device AI promises instant voice commands and less cloud reliance. The launch supports Apple’s 2025 sustainability goals.
Wikipedia bans AI‑generated article edits
On March 20, 2026, the Wikimedia Foundation and the English‑language Wikipedia community voted to bar editors from using generative AI to create or rewrite articles. The policy targets AI‑generated hallucinations that undermine verifiable sourcing and neutrality. AI can still be used for spelling, grammar, or translation on verified text, while volunteers flag suspicious edits.
Google launches Lyria 3 Pro AI music generator
Google rolled out its new Lyria 3 Pro AI music generator on March 20, 2026, integrating the model with Vertex AI, the Gemini chat app, and Producer AI tools. The system creates full‑song structures in minutes, embeds an invisible SynthID watermark to label AI‑generated tracks, and arrives as the technology faces a lawsuit over its training data.
Apple Retains Dynamic Island on iPhone 18 Pro, Cuts Face ID
Apple confirmed that its iPhone 18 Pro will retain the smaller Dynamic Island cutout instead of a full under‑display Face ID, after internal tests showed the sensor slowed unlock speed and reduced facial‑recognition accuracy. The change preserves Live Activities and keeps the Dynamic Island API unchanged, while ultra‑thin Face ID modules are slated for the upcoming iPhone Air 2.
Dell XPS 16 Sets 27‑Hour Web‑Surfing Record
The Dell XPS 16 logged a 27‑hour web‑surfing run in Laptop Mag’s independent test, thanks to a 70 Wh battery and a 1 Hz refresh‑rate mode that cuts display draw by up to 40 %. At 1.5‑4.6 W power use, it outlasted the 2024 MacBook Pro 16 and ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 by roughly six hours, setting a new efficiency benchmark for premium laptops.
CRKD launches Atom Plus portable gamepad with TMR sticks
CRKD’s new Atom Plus gamepad arrives worldwide in June, offering a palm-sized controller that packs TMR magnetic sticks, full haptic feedback, motion-sensing gyro, and Bluetooth connectivity for Switch, phones, and PCs. The device lets users map buttons and adjust stick sensitivity via a mobile app, delivering premium‑grade precision at a budget‑friendly price point.
Xiaomi debuts Mijia Smart Pet Feeder 2 Visual with AI camera
Xiaomi’s new Mijia Smart Pet Feeder 2 Visual Edition adds a 5‑megapixel AI camera that detects a pet’s approach and the start of eating, sending real‑time alerts to a phone. With a 1.3 gallons hopper, 5.5 lb kibble capacity and a 150° ultra‑wide night‑vision lens, the device logs each feeding and clears jams, giving remote owners confidence that meals are taken as scheduled.
Arm launches AGI CPU with up to 45,000 cores per rack
Arm’s first data‑center AGI CPU entered production, fitting up to 45,000 cores in a single rack‑mount with Supermicro’s liquid‑cooled design (8,100 cores air‑cooled). The chip promises double rack‑level throughput versus typical x86 servers that cap near 4,000 cores. Meta and OpenAI have signed for the silicon; orders are open and first shipments are slated for late‑2026.
2 days ago6 Ways to Play Windows Games on a MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8 GB)
We tested six gaming methods on a MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8 GB), measuring frame rates, RAM use and setup time. Parallels Desktop offers the widest library; CrossOver gives higher FPS with modest memory; Wine and Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit provide free DIY options; console streaming adds zero‑install play. Our benchmarks let you choose the option that fits your budget needs.
2 days agoOpenAI shuts down Sora to boost Spud training
OpenAI announced on March 24 that it is shutting down the Sora video-generation app, reallocating its GPU resources to the new Spud model, a large‑scale AI built for long‑term world simulations. The move also pauses Sora’s planned ChatGPT integration, triggers a leadership reshuffle, and ends Disney’s partnership. Developers must audit Sora APIs and consider alternative video tools.
Health Wrapped 2025 launches, summarizing Apple Health data
Health Wrapped 2025, an iPhone app launched March 24, 2026, pulls Apple Health data (steps, active calories, stand hours, and workouts) into a shareable PDF. The report shows total activity, average calories burned, and a “movement age” score, giving a quick yearly snapshot before New‑Year resolutions. The metrics are not a medical diagnosis, and aim to motivate users to set goals.
Dekoda Smart Toilet Tracks Gut Health at Home
The Dekoda smart toilet, released March 20, 2026, uses optical sensors and a spectrometer to record each flush, classifying stool on the Bristol Scale and detecting occult blood. Data syncs to a companion app, where trends trigger alerts for early signs of colorectal cancer or gut disorders, prompting users to seek medical follow‑up.
Russia launches 16 Rassvet satellites for broadband service
On March 23, 2025, Russia’s Bureau 1440 placed 16 Rassvet satellites into a low-Earth parking orbit, marking the shift from experimental trials to an operational 5G NTN broadband service. The batch brings the constellation to 22 spacecraft, equipped with laser links, upgraded solar arrays and plasma thrusters that cut fuel use by roughly 40 %.
iPhone 17 Pro streams 400‑billion‑parameter AI model
Anemll engineers ran a 400‑billion‑parameter AI model on an iPhone 17 Pro by streaming weights from the phone’s SSD straight to the GPU, bypassing the 12 GB RAM ceiling. Flash‑MoE processes active slices at 0.6 tokens per second, drawing ~15 % of the battery per hour and about 2 × 10⁹ SSD reads hourly, highlighting speed and durability limits for on‑device AI.
Samsung Adds AirDrop to Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra
Samsung’s Quick Share update adds Apple’s AirDrop protocol to the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, enabling direct file transfers to iPhones, iPads, or Macs. Users must turn on Apple compatibility in Settings, after which nearby Apple devices appear in the share pane. The rollout starts in South Korea and will spread globally via One UI and Play Services updates.
Sony adds AI frame generation to PlayStation, target remains vague
Mark Cerny announced that Sony will add an AI frame‑generation library, built with AMD, to PlayStation. The tool inserts 2‑6× extra frames, boosting smoothness without extra GPU load but adds slight input latency. Sony has not set a release date, leaving developers and gamers unsure if it will debut on the PS5 Pro this year or be saved for the next‑gen PS6 after 2027.
Perplexity Health Launches AI Platform Linking Wearables to Medical Records
Perplexity Health's AI platform, launched March 20, 2026, syncs Apple Health, Fitbit, Ultrahuman, and Withings data with records from 1.7 million U.S. health institutions to deliver personalized fitness and meal plans. The system analyzes heart rate, steps, sleep, and lab results to produce weekly recommendations, but no randomized trials verify its clinical impact yet.
