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Microsoft Build 2026: The 7 biggest announcements
… An OS designed to connect AI agents across devices Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO8Z04KMARE We got a glimpse at Project Solara, an Android-based operating system designed to run agents across a variety of devices. …
Cyberdecks used to look like little laptops, but now they’re getting more personal
… Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@krisydays/video/7635516152898178312?q=cyberdeck&t=1780595579900 Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomstantom4/video/7639397953853066527?q=cyberdeck&t=1780595579900 This new movement emphasizes using recycled or thrifted parts and leans more into the artistic side of maki… …
Anbernic’s new handheld is a pocket-friendly Android device with a swiveling screen
… After debuting a wireless controller with a heart rate monitor earlier this year, the company has announced a new gaming device with a square design, basic controls, and a swiveling touchscreen. What’s not so creative is the name of the new device; the Anbernic RG Rotate. …
The Trump phone starts shipping this week, company claims
… The company later confirmed the news on its social media accounts, using a very normal number of exclamation marks in the process. …
Meta remembers the Portal exists and turns it into an AI dev kit.
… Meta says the tools are hardware-agnostic and work with many existing devices. Still, anything that breathes new life into a defunct gadget is a good thing. Media: https://www.threads.com/@boztank/post/DZLR8WWjR-b?xmt=AQG0giZ PItYplpFoyy-0lpZb-FEIEWty4EpmluHXCdVXg
Apple’s accessibility features add more AI-powered processing
… For the other changes, like Larger Text support on tvOS and a new API for bringing sign language interpreters into FaceTime calls, read through the full press release.
Microsoft’s Project Solara is an OS for AI agent gadgets
… The company is calling it “a new platform built from the ground up to power agent-driven experiences.” It’s built on Android, not Windows. Microsoft demonstrated two concept Project Solara devices at Build today: Desk concept and badge concept. …
Apple is redesigning Screen Time and overhauling child controls
… While parents could already set time limits on apps, the new Screen Time redesign provides suggested time allowances that are specific to app categories, including Entertainment, Games, and Social Media, based on expert recommendations. …
Google’s Aluminium OS revealed in 16-minute leaked video
… The settings app even displays the device’s OS as “Android version 17.” Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXmFIfv tIA Along with Mystic Leaks’ demo video, images showing a new line of “Googlebooks” also leaked on Tuesday, which may be the laptops intended to run the new Android-for-PC OS. …