Ambient-intelligence startup Mistlabs has released its Ambi AI system on Apple devices after a beta, backed by $26 million in new funding. Ambi is designed to act without being asked, rather than simply complete tasks on request.
Raven, formerly GeoSpy, lets police work out which Airbnb or Zillow property a photo was taken in. The tool raises privacy questions about how easily homes can be identified.
Google unveiled the Fitbit Edge on Monday, a band with a screen that bridges screenless trackers and smartwatches. It uses AI for more precise, simpler and more discreet daily health tracking.
A former Plaud executive has raised $26 million for an AI app that listens in the background. It reflects the industry bet that assistants need constant context about users to be useful.
Generative AI and vibe coding are putting game development within reach of almost anyone with an idea, for better or worse. Google's Playground is one of the tools making game creation easier.
Some software vendors are positioning all or part of their offering as free of AI, to varying degrees and for different reasons.