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OpenAI's first device will be movable, screenless speaker built as AI companion

The Japan Times

OpenAI's first device will be movable, screenless speaker built as AI companion OpenAI is developing a new smart speaker that will turn its presence on a computer screen to a physical manifestation of its ChatGPT. OpenAI's much-anticipated push into consumer devices is slated to begin with a mobile, screen-free smart speaker designed to be a new type of home computer for the artificial intelligence era, according to people familiar with the matter. The product -- still under development -- is meant to serve as a humanlike AI companion that lives in the home, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the project hasn't been announced. It will help control smart-home appliances, play media, answer questions, respond to messages and tap into the range of capabilities offered by OpenAI's ChatGPT, they said. The device represents a critical next step for OpenAI, a top developer of AI models that is poised for an initial public offering in the coming months. The move will vault the company into deeper competition with the likes of Apple, Amazon and Alphabet's Google, and the push has already met some resistance.


This Anker 20K power bank has a cable built in, and it's 38 now

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This Anker 20K power bank has a cable built in, and it's $38 now Anker's Zolo power bank has a built-in USB-C cable and 20,000mAh of capacity, and it's down to $38 (was $46) at Amazon right now. Anker's Zolo power bank is a stunner for one main reason: the built-in USB-C cable that lets you charge your phone (or whatever else) at any time without having to carry a separate cable along. That kind of convenience is priceless, and this power bank is just $38 at Amazon, down from its usual $46. Has it been cheaper before?


Siri AI Is Becoming Apple's Everything Tool

WIRED

Siri AI Is Becoming Apple's Everything Tool Apple's revamped Siri is more than a voice assistant; it's now the backbone of the iPhone user experience. You can try it now through the iOS 27 public beta. The latest version of Apple's smartphone software, iOS 27, is available for iPhone owners as a public beta. It's the first time Apple's long-promised revamped version of Siri is available to the general public. Showcased at the company's WWDC event in June as " Siri AI," Apple expanded on the original voice controls of the smartphone assistant, adding a chatbot-style app and further weaving it into the iPhone user experience.


This card-sized MagSafe power bank just hit its lowest price yet: 34

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The Baseus Picogo MagSafe power bank is down to $34 at Amazon, its lowest price yet. Just remember to click Redeem for the extra discount. The tiny Baseus Picogo MagSafe power bank is on sale for $34 right now, a big drop from its original $70 and even its street price of about $45. But with the extra 10% off "brand promotion" on Amazon, this power bank is now down to a new low price--a great time to grab one.


Beatbot AquaSense X Review: A Pool Robot That Cleans Itself

WIRED

The AquaSense X brings self-cleaning technology to pool robots for the first time, but is it worth nearly twice the price of Beatbot’s flagship cleaner?


Bublue BuVortex V5 Pool Skimmer Review: An Impractical Cleaner

WIRED

This robotic surface skimmer offers an entirely different concept in pool cleaning. But does that translate to effective debris removal? Lack of solar charging makes it impractical for most pools, where skimming needs to be nonstop. Pool skimmers, which flit along the surface of the water, constitute a small but stable subsection of the pool robot world. While their effectiveness varies, all of them work more or less the same way, cruising around the pool on a catamaran-like body, scooping up leaves into a basket that sits between the two propeller-powered hulls.


Meta Is Charging a Subscription for Smart Glasses Features. Welcome to the New Era of Consumer Tech

WIRED

Meta Is Charging a Subscription for Smart Glasses Features. Now you'll need to subscribe for "expanded access" to the most advanced features. So you paid a few hundred bucks for a neat little gadget and think you're good to go. But it turns out you'll need to subscribe to a monthly plan to unlock its advanced features. That where AI-powered consumer electronics are increasingly heading, and Meta is the latest to prove it with its smart glasses .


Lectric XPress2 Review (2026): A Heavy-Duty but Nimble Ebike

WIRED

This hefty but nimble and highly customizable ebike makes the journey as important as the destination. Get where you want, and have fun along the way. Bigger wheels combined with front suspension can take on anything the road throws at you. Quick-release thru axle is confusing to assemble. Quite heavy and hard to maneuver when not riding.


I dug through all the last-minute Prime Day deals to find 100 that are still worth grabbing before the sale ends

Popular Science

Amazon's Prime Day shopping holiday is almost over, but there are still tons of fantastic deals to grab before prices go back up. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Don't miss out on savings. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


Anker's clever power bank with built-in cable is just 20 for Prime Day

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Anker's clever power bank with built-in cable is just $20 for Prime Day The Anker Zolo 10,000mAh Power Bank has a built-in 30W USB-C cable and just hit $20 for Prime Day, one of its best prices. Anker's Zolo power bank is only $19.99 this Prime Day, which is only the third time it's hit this price in the past two years. The Anker Zolo is a head-turner thanks to its built-in USB-C cable that's 5.4 inches long. It provides 30W of charging and can survive thousands of bends, meaning it'll fast-charge your phone while on the go, you won't have to pack a separate cable, and you won't have to worry about babying it to make sure it doesn't break prematurely.