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AirPods 5 arrives in stores with $129 and $149 US options
Retail availability begins September 18 after the September 9 announcement. The two versions differ in more than case charging, and US prices do not establish local prices in Kurdistan.
Gemini 3.8 Live reaches developers with conversation that continues during tool calls
Google's September 15 release adds new voice-model options to its API. Fluent dialogue and a correctly completed application task remain separate measures of success.
Apple releases iOS 27 and its new platforms as Siri AI begins an English beta
The September 14 rollout brings new system software and AI capabilities, but device, language and regional conditions determine which features a user actually receives.
AINOTE 2 at IFA: offline notes and recording do not mean every AI feature is local
iFLYTEK's September 5 announcement describes a 4.2 mm, 295 g E Ink device. The important distinction is between basic offline functions and cloud-assisted processing.
Sony unveils three ULT TOWER speakers: portable does not necessarily mean small
ULT TOWER MAX, ULT TOWER 7 and ULT TOWER 5 target music and parties. Even ULT TOWER 5 has a stated weight of approximately 12.7 kg.
Gemini 3.7 Flash brings introductory pricing for coding and agent workloads
Google introduced the model on August 13. We examine its API prices, stated limitations and the difference between token cost and the cost of a useful result.
Meta Glasses start at $299 as the companies target a wider audience
The June 23 launch introduces a lower-priced smart-glasses line, but fit, service availability and the final configuration still matter.
Instagram expands to Samsung TVs while exploring longer video
The June 22 expansion adds Samsung devices and raises practical questions for creators about viewing from across the room.
Spotify and Universal Music strike deal for fan-made AI covers and remixes
Spotify Premium subscribers will be able to create AI covers and remixes of songs, with participating artists getting a revenue share.
Google announces audio-powered smart glasses
At I/O 2026 Google showed voice-controlled "audio glasses" made with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, coming later this year.
Voyage lets you build your own RPG world with AI
The maker of AI Dungeon launched a platform where every character talks through AI and players design their own worlds.
Microsoft launches three in-house AI models for speech, voice and images
MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-Image-2 are now on Microsoft Foundry, a step toward relying less on OpenAI.
Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with the H2 chip at $549
Six years on, AirPods Max gets an update: up to 1.5x better noise cancellation, Live Translation and five colors.
Apple buys startup Q.ai in its second-largest acquisition ever
According to the Financial Times, the price is around $2 billion. Q.ai has technology that understands whispered speech.
Plaud's tiny NotePin S records and summarises your meetings with AI
The $179 NotePin S records for 20 hours and turns speech into notes. Plaud also launched a desktop app for online meetings.
OpenAI is preparing a screenless device where voice comes first
According to The Information, OpenAI has merged several teams to overhaul its audio models for a device expected in about a year.