Sandbar Bets on a Voice Ring to Escape the AI Hardware Graveyard
Sandbar raised $36 million to build a voice ring that uses push-to-talk input to avoid the AI hardware graveyard.
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Sandbar’s Stream bets voice is the missing interface for AI wearables
Sandbar says AI wearables should be voice-first. The Stream ring aims to capture thoughts privately as the startup raises $36 million.
Google’s Pixel 11 Pushes Smartphone Cameras Further Into AI
Google’s Pixel 11 camera adds Magic Capture, faster Night Sight, Camera Looks and creator tools, with AI helping users shoot better photos.
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 leans on AI health tools, not new hardware
Pixel Watch 5 adds offline Gemini, proactive AI and new health features, including breathing alerts, blood pressure trends and insulin resistance trends.
Google’s Pixel 11 lineup adds Gemini upgrades, tougher foldables and a $29 tracking tag
Google’s Pixel 11 lineup brings Gemini upgrades, a new Pixel Tag rival to AirTag, and tougher phones and wearables.
Google’s Pixel 11 Launch Takes Shape Ahead of August 12 Event
Google’s Pixel 11 launch on August 12 could bring new phones, a Pixel Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and more before the livestream starts.
Bose CEO Lila Snyder says the company’s future is bigger than headphones
Bose CEO Lila Snyder is expanding audio licensing, luxury brands and AI-ready products as the company reshapes its future.
Ford launches AI assistant for vehicle owners, with in-car version due in 2027
Ford’s AI assistant is rolling out in the mobile app now, with in-car voice control planned for 2027 and vehicle-specific answers for owners.
The 1 a.m. Job Interview Is Becoming a New Normal in Hiring
AI interviews are moving job hiring into the night, with candidates recording answers at 1 a.m. as companies automate screening and rankings.
Airbnb Says AI Is Slashing Feature Build Times as It Prepares a Test of Natural-Language Search
Airbnb says AI is cutting feature build times by 60% as it tests AI search and expands support automation across its platform.
