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Google Pixel 10 Pro and Gemini AI Help Rescue Kittens at Night

A walk with a Google Pixel 10 Pro led to the discovery of two small black kittens near a trash can after dark. Using the phone's Night Sight mode, the owner captured clear images and consulted Google Gemini Live, the on‑device AI assistant. Gemini identified the kittens as approximately six to eight weeks old, offered care advice, and reassured the rescuer. After following the guidance, the kittens were safely brought indoors and later examined by a veterinarian. The incident highlights how modern smartphone cameras and AI can provide immediate, useful assistance in unexpected emergency situations.

AI-Powered Tour Brings Whitney Houston’s Voice Back to the Stage

A new concert series titled “The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration” uses AI stem‑separation technology to isolate Whitney Houston’s original vocals and pair them with a live orchestra. The AI firm Moises extracted the vocals from fully mixed recordings, allowing the estate’s executor Pat Houston to endorse the tribute as a heartfelt, audio‑first experience. The tour revisits classic songs such as “Higher Love,” “I Have Nothing,” and “I Will Always Love You,” offering fans a refreshed listening experience without the visual gimmicks of previous hologram shows.

Nvidia AI Accelerator Sales Projected Near $400 Billion by 2028 Amid Expanding Hyperscaler Spending

Morningstar Equity Research forecasts Nvidia's AI‑related sales could approach $400 billion by 2028, driven largely by its accelerator products. The analysis highlights that hyperscaler cloud providers are expected to push annual capital expenditures beyond $450 billion by 2027, fueling demand for AI hardware. While growth remains robust, the pace is projected to decelerate after 2024, raising questions about sustainability. Competitive pressures from Broadcom, AMD and other semiconductor firms, together with rising energy needs, regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical factors, could temper Nvidia's dominance in the long run.

ChatGPT Usage Surges with School Year, Token Generation Hits Record

OpenRouter data shows a sharp rise in daily ChatGPT activity as schools reopen, with token generation climbing to 78.3 billion tokens on a single day. The surge reflects the impact of the academic calendar, as students drive a large share of usage. Among the models, ChatGPT 4.1 Mini leads with 26.9 billion tokens, outpacing the newly launched GPT‑5. The pattern underscores growing reliance on AI tools in education and prompts discussion about how to integrate these technologies responsibly.

Meta Connect Showcases New Smart Glasses Amid a Week of Major Tech Unveilings

This week’s tech round‑up highlighted Meta’s Connect event, where the company introduced new Ray‑Ban and Oakley smart glasses featuring full‑color displays and athlete‑focused features. Soundpeats announced the H3 earbuds, delivering high‑end audio specs at a mid‑range price. DJI unveiled the Mini 5 Pro drone, packing a 1‑inch sensor into a sub‑250‑gram frame. Apple rolled out the iPhone 17 with ProMotion, an A19 chip, and the iOS 26 operating system, while Amazon hinted at a large hardware launch later in the month. The coverage also noted updates to Meta’s Quest platform and Horizon development tools.

OpenAI Announces Plans for New AI Hardware Devices

OpenAI is developing a range of AI-enabled hardware, including smart glasses, a digital voice recorder, a wearable pin, and a smart speaker without a display. The company is partnering with manufacturers such as Luxshare and Goertek—suppliers also used by Apple—and has attracted former Apple executives, including Jony Ive, to the effort. A launch is targeted for late 2026 or early 2027, with the possibility that a single device will debut first. The goal is to create accessories that complement existing phones, tablets and laptops rather than replace them, learning from earlier AI gadgets that saw limited success.