A UK-origin tiny computer powering classrooms and makers
OpenAI has launched Astra for Law, offering industry-specific tools and a citations feature to help AmLaw 200 firms perform legal work with fewer hallucinations. The rollout includes plugins from Thomson Reuters and others, and follows other industry-specific launches as OpenAI expands its enterprise-focused strategy.
Apple has announced preorder availability for its new Mac Mini with the M6 chip and the Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra, with shipments slated for September 22. The M6 brings a 12-core CPU, a 12-core GPU and new 2nm process, delivering faster CPU/GPU performance and AI capabilities, while the M5 Ultra targets heavy workloads with up to 36-core CPU, up to 80-core GPU, and massive unified memory. Prices start at $899 for the Mini and $5,499 for the Studio.
Hugging Face’s Pollen Robotics has released Microduck, a small open-source robot that runs reinforcement learning and is built for developers to train and deploy new tricks. The device is powered by Rockchip and ARM tech, with open-source software and a growing ecosystem around it. Several firms are launching similar affordable robots as the space gains attention amid potential industry consolidations.
The iPhone Duo and other iPhone models have seen price increases as AI-driven demand for memory chips tightens supply, raising costs across consumer electronics. Analysts note this follows broader price rises in the iPhone lineup and shrinking smartphone volumes globally.