Bluetooth adds optional HDT feature with maximum bit rate of 7.5 Mbps
The Bluetooth SIG expects the first compatible products in 2027, with premium wireless audio devices likely to be early adopters.
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FAA plans to replace floppy-disk systems at 435 sites by 2028
The agency says new information displays will give air traffic controllers quicker access to data and reduce repair costs.
Discord plans Rust desktop rebuild to cut memory use
The messaging platform intends to replace its Electron client, while its mobile app will keep its native interface and share Rust code.
Claude introduces bank-account connections for personal finance questions
The US beta connects accounts through Plaid, with access restricted to reading financial information rather than making transactions.
Google plans US$17 billion Wyoming data center with gas and carbon capture
A 702 MW fuel cell facility is set to provide the main electricity supply, with captured carbon destined for underground storage.
Visa shopping tests find AI agents fail in 42.8% of runs
The benchmark tested models on their ability to uncover customers’ needs and decide whether a purchase was appropriate.
Zipline raises US$1.5 billion as Walmart agrees to add 300 drone sites
The funding values the drone delivery company at US$21.5 billion and will support manufacturing expansion and hiring in the United States.
Humble Robotics raises US$51 million to develop cabless freight trucks
The startup has not yet carried commercial freight. Its chief executive expects customer pilots to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
Shield AI agrees to buy radar maker Echodyne for US$5.3 billion
The defense technology startup is raising US$2.5 billion to help finance the acquisition, which it expects to complete in early 2027.
Anthropic releases tool to verify which AI model generated a response
The open-source FlashProve prototype uses cryptographic proofs to verify model identity without exposing its weights, but has significant computing costs and limits.
