CHERRY XTRFY K5 Pro TMR Compact keyboard debuts magnetic sensing for ultra precise gaming
CHERRY XTRFY launches the K5 Pro TMR Compact keyboard featuring magnetic switches, customizable actuation, and an 8000Hz polling rate for gamers.
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Developers just open sourced a framework for AI avatars that move and gesture while they talk
A newly released open source framework called SentiAvatar aims to make AI avatars behave more like real people during conversation. The project includes a motion dataset with 21,000 clips, a foundation model trained on hundreds of hours of motion data, and a system that synchronizes speech, facial expressions, and body gestures in real time. If the technology works as advertised, it could help developers build more believable NPCs, AI assistants, and virtual characters.
TrueNAS 26 beta arrives with OpenZFS 2.4 and Linux kernel 6.18
TrueNAS 26 beta introduces OpenZFS 2.4, Linux kernel 6.18, hybrid flash pool improvements, LXC containers, and new tools for sharing and searching data on your NAS.
AARP research warns millions of Americans are at risk of fraud
Fraud is no longer a distant threat. AARP says roughly 103 million Americans have already experienced fraud, while millions more worry they could be next. The organization is responding with fraud prevention resources, community shredding events, and educational programs across New York to help residents protect themselves.
Little Snitch comes to Linux to expose what your software is really doing
Little Snitch is finally coming to Linux. The well known network monitoring tool lets users see which apps are connecting to the internet and block suspicious activity. In a world filled with telemetry and background connections, the ability to see what your software is really doing may matter more than ever.
Google partners with Catholic schools to bring AI literacy to 140,000 teachers and 1.6 million students
Google is partnering with the National Catholic Educational Association to introduce AI literacy training to Catholic-school educators across the United States, potentially reaching 140,000 teachers and 1.6 million students.
Motorola moto g stylus 2026 arrives alongside moto pad 2026 Android tablet
Motorola unveiled the moto g stylus 2026 alongside the new moto pad 2026 tablet. The phone adds a pressure sensitive stylus, while the tablet brings a rare new Android slate to the market.
AI just ran on a satellite in space
Artificial intelligence has now run directly on a satellite in orbit. Instead of simply capturing images and sending them back to Earth, the spacecraft analyzed the scene itself using onboard AI hardware, detecting airplanes moments after the photo was taken.
Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 25W charges iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods in one compact setup
Satechi’s new 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 25W powers iPhone Apple Watch and AirPods while folding down for travel.
Acer invests in Plugable
Acer Gadget has invested in Plugable Technologies, aiming to accelerate development of Thunderbolt 5 docking stations and next generation connectivity hardware for modern workspaces.
Google launches Kubernetes AI Conformance program to prepare clusters for machine learning
Google and the Kubernetes community have launched a new AI Conformance program designed to ensure Kubernetes clusters can properly support machine learning workloads, GPUs, and large scale inference.
Anthropic doubles down on Google Cloud TPUs as AI arms race heats up
Anthropic is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud, securing access to massive TPU computing capacity to power its next generation of Claude AI models and enterprise applications.