Microsoft’s new Copilot companion Mico looks like a major doofus
Microsoft’s Copilot Fall Release gives AI a face with Mico, an expressive yet oddly blank companion that feels friendly but also a little unsettling.
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OpenAI buys Sky maker Software Applications Incorporated, bringing deep Mac integration to ChatGPT
OpenAI has acquired the Mac app maker behind Sky, planning to merge its natural language interface with ChatGPT for smarter, context-aware assistance on macOS.
Udacity and Woolf launch affordable Master’s in Artificial Intelligence for working professionals
Udacity and Woolf have launched an accredited Master’s in Artificial Intelligence for just $3,500, opening access to graduate education for working professionals.
Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop promises a cleaner, drier, and smarter home
Shark’s latest robot vacuum uses heat to sanitize its mop pad between runs, combining powerful suction, smart navigation, and a self-cleaning base.
Wyze Battery Video Doorbell debuts with wide 150° view, six-month battery life, and smart home support
Wyze’s new Battery Video Doorbell delivers wire-free setup, six months of power, and smart features for affordable home security.
TP-Link expands Wi-Fi 7 gaming lineup with new Archer GE400 router
TP-Link’s Archer GE400 router delivers Wi-Fi 7 gaming speed, RGB lighting, and advanced features at an affordable price. Available now for $219.99 or $169.99 with code.
OpenBSD 7.8 lands with Raspberry Pi 5 support, faster networking, and OpenSSH 10.2
OpenBSD 7.8 is here with Raspberry Pi 5 support, faster SMP networking, and updates across the kernel, userland, and crypto stack. It’s another careful, confident step forward for BSD fans.
Aura Ink reimagines photo frames with wireless e-paper display
Aura introduces the Ink wireless e-paper frame, offering print-style visuals, Wi-Fi photo sharing, and months of cordless use for $499.
VirtualBox 7.2.4 brings Linux 6.18 kernel support and key fixes for Windows XP guests
Oracle’s VirtualBox 7.2.4 adds initial Linux 6.18 kernel support and fixes issues affecting NAT, RHEL guests, and Windows XP SP2 installations.
AlmaLinux 10.1 Beta ‘Heliotrope Lion’ roars with Btrfs support, x86_64_v2 builds, and updated toolchains
AlmaLinux 10.1 Beta “Heliotrope Lion” is now available with Btrfs filesystem support, new toolchains, and extended hardware compatibility across multiple architectures.
OpenAI, Oracle, and Vantage bring $15B Stargate data center to Wisconsin powered by clean energy
OpenAI, Oracle, and Vantage Data Centers are bringing their Stargate project to Wisconsin, building a massive clean-energy data center campus that will power the next era of AI growth.
Centercode Labs turns internal hackathon into free weekly web apps for product teams
Centercode Labs started as an internal hackathon project and became a public library of free, interactive web apps for product and UX teams.