Meta’s Brain2Qwerty v2 turns thoughts into text, and it doesn’t need brain implants

Meta has unveiled Brain2Qwerty v2, an AI system that converts brain activity into text without surgery, bringing assistive communication a step closer to reality.

Gemini will now take notes for you in Google Meet for you, if you the minimum $20 AI tax

Google Meet’s Gemini-powered “Take notes for me” feature is rolling out to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, but the useful meeting upgrade starts behind a $20 monthly plan.

Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup makes this full-size SUV look massive
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup makes this full-size SUV look massive

Ford’s midsize electric pickup was caught driving next to an Expedition, offering a better idea of its true size compared to the three-row SUV.

Sony’s next-gen PlayStation will go ‘beyond the living room’
Sony’s next-gen PlayStation will go ‘beyond the living room’

Sony hinted in a recent Q&A with investors that the next generation PlayStation will offer some kind of experience that lets you play games outside of your living room. Here’s the relevant portion from the transcript, emphasis mine: Q: How can you bring back to the PlayStation platform users who migrated to gaming PCs during […]

New Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ class action hilariously cites Electrek
New Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ class action hilariously cites Electrek

A new proposed class action accuses Tesla of selling “Full Self-Driving” on millions of vehicles that are physically incapable of delivering it — and to make its case, the 51-page complaint repeatedly cites Electrek’s own reporting.
The suit, Waller v….

OpenAI is teasing new hardware… for Codex
OpenAI is teasing new hardware… for Codex

OpenAI is releasing some sort of device related to its AI-powered coding tool, Codex, on July 15th. In a video posted to X on Monday, OpenAI shows a square-shaped device with several buttons, alongside the caption, “Your favorite Codex shortcuts are getting an upgrade.” This isn’t the mysterious AI-powered device OpenAI is working on with […]

Wearables are helping the elderly as record heat blasts across Europe

Rome is using smart bracelets to monitor elderly residents during Europe’s heatwave, turning wearable tech into a remote safety net for vulnerable people.

Lectric 4th of July e-bike Sale, EcoFlow extended Prime Day power station sale flash offers at up to 61% off, Greenworks batteries, more
Lectric 4th of July e-bike Sale, EcoFlow extended Prime Day power station sale flash offers at up to 61% off, Greenworks batteries, more

Amazon’s Prime Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean all the amazing deals are gone, as we’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with a mix of extended savings alongside newer 4th of July savings. Leading the group is Lectric’s 4th of July Sale with …

Kia reveals PV5 prices in Canada as a new affordable EV option
Kia reveals PV5 prices in Canada as a new affordable EV option

Kia’s first electric van, the PV5, is set to go on sale in Canada soon. Kia said the P5 is yet another affordable EV the company plans to launch in 2026.

Tidal lays down the rules for AI music. I wish Spotify and everyone else would follow

Starting July 15, Tidal will tag all 100% AI-generated music, strip its royalty eligibility, remove AI impersonation tracks, and let users filter AI content entirely.