Mary Minno launches early-stage startup accelerator program, Treehub, and an early-stage firm, AI Health Fund, aimed at backing startups working at the intersection of healthcare and AI.
Anthropic launches 'Reflect,' a dashboard for Claude users to track AI habits. It visualizes usage patterns and topics, aiming to position Claude as a productivity tool while encouraging mindful AI interaction and user retention.
Sonos Ace active noise-canceling headphones are on sale for $279, down from $399, at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The black version is discounted, while the white version is not. The headphones offer premium build, ANC, transparency mode, and up to 30 hours of battery life.
Meta is releasing its updated Muse Spark 1.1 AI model to developers through a new API, offering enhanced coding capabilities, multimodal perception, and support for agentic workflows. The model is available now in the Meta AI app and website, with the API in public preview for US developers.
Talisman Design is crowdfunding the PocketMage, a clamshell PDA featuring a tactile keyboard, e-paper, and OLED displays. Available in pre-order options starting at $185, it runs on an ESP32-S3 microcontroller and offers basic productivity apps. Shipping is expected by March 2027.
Sony's new RX10 V superzoom camera, launching in early August for $2,299.99, features a 20.1MP stacked sensor enabling 30fps burst shooting, improved autofocus, and 4K video. It retains the 24-600mm lens but adopts an Alpha mirrorless body style and battery.
Alphabet's Waymo faces a regulatory delay in California, preventing expansion and charging for rides in its new Chinese-made Ojai robotaxis. The CPUC is reviewing Waymo's application due to concerns over emergency response and unaccompanied minors.
