Microsoft and startup Ghost are introducing expensive new computers built to run AI models locally, reflecting a growing push to make AI work less dependent on cloud services. Microsoft has opened preorders for its Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact developer system priced at $5,999 and scheduled to ship in November. The device uses …
Meta is expanding its Muse AI agent with live video conversations, dedicated email addresses, computer control on Mac, smart glasses support and a small handheld device called Muse Charm. The announcements signal Meta’s effort to make Muse available across more devices and to give the agent a broader role in everyday tasks. Muse Charm is …
Apple’s latest desktop lineup draws a sharper line between affordable local AI work and maximum performance. The Mac Studio with M5 Ultra offers up to 512GB of unified memory for running very large AI models on a desk. The smaller Mac mini with M6 delivers strong everyday performance, but its memory ceiling makes it a …
Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip is arriving in laptops and compact desktop PCs designed to run AI models directly on the device. The systems, unveiled by Nvidia partners at IFA in Berlin, target users who want to use AI agents and other demanding tools without sending sensitive data to cloud services. Luke Larsen reports for WIRED …
Apple has introduced a new Mac Studio built around its M5 Ultra chip, positioning the desktop as a machine for running large AI models locally rather than relying entirely on cloud services. The top configuration supports up to 512GB of unified memory, a key specification for people who want to load larger language models, image …
Google is positioning the Pixel 11 family less as a hardware refresh and more as a vehicle for Gemini features that can act across apps, handle routine requests and reshape how photos are processed. The new phones introduce agent-like Gemini tasks, expanded translation tools and AI camera functions, while the Pixel Watch 5 extends Google’s …
OpenAI is reportedly developing a screenless, battery-powered AI speaker with a circular design, moving components and a planned price of $300 to $400. Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that the product is expected to launch in 2027, citing people familiar with the confidential work. The device is said to resemble a doughnut or hockey puck …
OpenAI has opened orders for Codex Micro, a limited-edition desktop keypad built to monitor and control AI coding agents. Megan Morrone reports for Axios that the device is a collaboration with Work Louder, a boutique hardware maker known for customizable keyboards for developers and designers. The small macro pad sits next to a regular keyboard. …
OpenAI is releasing a physical hardware device tied to its AI-powered coding assistant, Codex. Emma Roth reports for The Verge that the launch is scheduled for July 15th. The device will be released in partnership with Work Louder, a company specialising in mechanical keyboards and programmable macro pads. OpenAI revealed the product in a short …
Nvidia has announced the DGX Station for Windows, a deskside workstation it describes as the world’s first deskside AI supercomputer. Mike Wheatley reports for SiliconANGLE that the system was unveiled at GTC Taipei alongside the Computex conference and is planned for release in the fourth quarter of 2026. The machine is built around Nvidia’s GB300 …