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Anthropic's new hardware standard lets AI agents control the physical world

Anthropic pushes AI beyond screens with new device-control standard

Anthropic launched a research-preview Model Hardware Standard for device control.
The company says the standard can reduce custom integration work for complex lab setups.
Its first target is scientific research, where instruments often require bespoke software links.
The project frames standardization as a prerequisite for AI agents to act in the physical world.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 28, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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The Pocketbyte features a modular pin connector to plug in hardware like gamepads and keyboards

Pocketbyte Pushes Modular Computing Into a Tiny DIY Form

Pocketbyte is a compact portable computer built around an ESP32-S3 and a modular accessory connector.
It runs open-source software based on FreeRTOS and supports community apps plus custom C and C++ development.
The project reflects growing interest in focused, hackable alternatives to mainstream mobile devices.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 3, 2026·via newatlas.com

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I tested the new modular ThinkPad, and it's the repairable future I'm hoping for

Lenovo’s modular ThinkPad points to more repairable laptops

Lenovo’s latest X1 Carbon emphasizes repairability through a modular redesign.
The machine keeps premium specifications while making internal access easier.
Its reception suggests repairability is becoming a competitive feature in business laptops.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 21, 2026·via zdnet.com

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Apple Inc. Strategic Foresight Brief: August 2025 - August 2028 (via linkedin.com)

Apple’s Latest AI Push Points to a Subscription and Hardware Strategy

Apple is tying higher AI usage limits to selected iCloud+ plans.
Some latest AI improvements will require relatively recent Apple devices.
The rollout suggests AI is being used to support both services revenue and hardware upgrades.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 14, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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Robotics will not have a clean Llama moment

Why Robotics Won't Have a Clean Llama Moment

Robot policies are becoming easier to download but hardware variability prevents direct reuse.
The Llama moment in software was possible due to standardized compute; robots lack such standardization.
Massive funding rounds assume reusability, but the industry has not yet proven the release path works across systems.
True progress requires adaptation tools, simulation, and standardized interfaces.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 11, 2026·via therobotreport.com

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The upcoming LG UltraGear model 25G590B is billed as "the world’s first Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate"

LG’s 1000-Hz Monitor Pushes Esports Hardware Further Into the Latency Arms Race

LG says the UltraGear 25G590B is the first native 1000-Hz Full HD gaming monitor.
The monitor uses a 24.5-inch 1080p panel aimed at competitive FPS play.
The product is designed for high-level players rather than mainstream gaming users.

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via newatlas.com

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The Alfie BOXX camera is presently on Kickstarter

A Retro Box Camera Turns Field Photography Into an On-the-Spot Darkroom

The Alfie BOXX combines image capture and in-camera black-and-white print development.
It uses a handcrafted wooden body, brass attachments, and a ground-glass viewing screen.
Three modular lens options are offered, including portrait, wide-angle, and pinhole designs.
The camera is currently being offered through Kickstarter.

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DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via newatlas.com

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The Ploopy Bean is a travel-friendly mouse with a ThinkPad-style nub - Engadget

Ploopy’s Bean Reimagines the Travel Mouse Around a Tiny Control Nub

Ploopy launched the Bean, a compact wired pointing device with a central control nub.
The device uses magnetic sensors and supports programmable button functions through custom firmware.
Ploopy says some parts can be user-replaced with 3D-printed components.

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DT Editorial Team·May 7, 2026·via engadget.com

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Sonos Play review: a great jack-of-all-trades portable speaker for home or away

Sonos bets on recovery with the Play, a portable speaker built for home first and travel second

The new Sonos Play is designed to work both as a home Wi-Fi speaker and a portable Bluetooth speaker.
The launch is framed as a key recovery moment after Sonos spent nearly two years fixing problems from its app overhaul.
At $299, the product targets buyers who want flexibility and premium sound rather than a low-cost travel speaker.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via theguardian.com

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They Built the ‘Cursor for Hardware.’ Now, Anthropic Wants In

Schematik Wants to Bring AI Vibe Coding Into the Physical World

Schematik aims to help users describe, source, and build physical devices with AI assistance.
The startup reportedly raised $4.6 million from Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Anthropic has enabled a Bluetooth API for makers, reinforcing interest in AI-assisted hardware workflows.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via wired.com

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Meta raises Quest 3 and Quest 3S prices due to RAM shortage | TechCrunch

Meta Raises Quest 3 and Quest 3S Prices as Memory Costs Climb

Meta will raise Quest 3S prices by $50 and Quest 3 by $100 on April 19.
The company says a global surge in memory chip costs is driving the change.
The move places VR inside a broader hardware pricing squeeze affecting major electronics makers.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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Microsoft’s finally giving up on its massive Surface Hub touchscreen displays

Microsoft’s Surface Hub Retreat Marks the End of an Office Hardware Bet That Never Fully Landed

Microsoft is reportedly ending production of Surface Hub 3 and canceling a Surface Hub 4.
The oversized collaborative displays never became central to the post-pandemic office.
Existing Surface Hub 2S and Hub 3 devices are expected to receive support until at least 2027.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via theverge.com

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I compared virtual RAM with real RAM on my Windows PC - here's what the numbers told me

Rising memory prices are changing the PC upgrade equation

ZDNET says RAM prices surged over recent months and remain expensive despite slight easing.
Virtual RAM is framed as a cheaper performance workaround for older systems.
The article stresses that virtual memory cannot replace the speed of physical RAM.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via zdnet.com

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Physical Keyboard Phones Are Back, and This Time They’re Framed as Productivity Hardware

Physical keyboard phones are reappearing as productivity-focused devices.
Unihertz says its Titan 2 Elite will offer an AMOLED display and five years of OS updates.
Clicks is preparing its first full phone, the Android 16-based Communicator with a 4-inch AMOLED display and QWERTY keyboard.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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FCC Bans All New Routers Not Made in America

FCC Bans All New Foreign-Made Routers From the American Market

FCC halts new equipment authorizations for all non-US-made routers
Previously approved foreign routers may still be sold but no new models can enter the market
Policy targets national security risks from potentially backdoored foreign networking hardware
Major brands like TP-Link and Asus face severe market disruption
Legal challenges from trade groups and civil liberties organizations are expected

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 24, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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RAM Now Costs More Than a Third of Every PC as AI Devours Global Memory Supply

HP says RAM now makes up 35% of PC bill of materials, up from 15-18% last quarter
AI infrastructure buildout is consuming global memory supply and driving up prices
Micron has abandoned its consumer brand Crucial to focus entirely on B2B memory sales
HP plans price increases while seeking new suppliers to diversify sourcing
35% of HP's PC sales now come from AI PCs despite mixed consumer demand signals

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 25, 2026·4 min read·via engadget.com

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