Meta releases Muse Glimmer, a lightweight 30B-parameter open-weight AI model for local PC use, and plans to open-source Muse Spark 1.2, directly competing with top Chinese models and offering a geopolitically neutral alternative for American users.
Tencent's Chief AI Scientist Yao Shunyu argues the AI race is in its early stages, with vast opportunities in coding agents, embodied intelligence, and multimodal AI, despite current setbacks.
Nvidia announced its new RTX Spark superchip, aiming to "reinvent the PC" by bringing advanced AI capabilities to laptops and desktops. The chip, developed with MediaTek, will power "AI personal computers" from brands like Microsoft, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, expected in fall 2026.
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Blaze Entertainment unveils two new handheld gaming devices inspired by classic 1980s computers: The Spectrum Handheld and The C64 Handheld. Each portable comes with 25 retro titles preloaded, expandable via microSD, and features a 4.3-inch 800x480 screen, remappable controls, stereo speakers, and a 3-hour battery. Preorders start at $129.99 each through Funstock, with shipping expected October 2026.
The creators of the C64 Ultimate have announced the C64C Ultimate, a recreation of the 1986 Commodore 64C computer. It uses the exact same injection tooling molds from 40 years ago for authentic reproduction, including faint cooling marks from the original manufacturing process. The device features modern upgrades like Wi-Fi, USB, and HDMI while maintaining compatibility with 1980s peripherals. Preorders start at $299.99 with shipping expected September.
Lenovo Group, the world's largest PC maker, has established an AI Innovation Lab at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP) in Hetao, becoming the first multinational tech firm to publicly announce a presence on the Hong Kong side of the cross-border tech cooperation zone. The 87-hectare park in Lok Ma Chau aims to combine Hong Kong's research and global market access with Shenzhen's manufacturing strengths.
