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1. Inworld AI Launches Realtime TTS-2, Tops Voice Leaderboard
Inworld AI's Realtime TTS-2 now leads the Artificial Analysis Controlled Voice Arena after its general availability launch.
2. Ato AI Launches Screen-Free Device for Seniors' Independence
Ato AI posted on X to introduce Ato as a device for seniors.
3. ABU Zaria Students Develop Electronic Walking Aid
300-level computer engineering students at ABU Zaria built the device.
4. AI Skepticism Clashes with Enthusiasm in Heated Exchanges
Debate erupts among traders and users about practical AI applications versus hype.
5. ChatGPT Desktop App Becomes Users' Main Workspace
Users report running work and browsing inside the ChatGPT desktop app instead of traditional tools.
6. Debate Over AI Personal Software Boom vs SaaS Future
Tech commentators on X reject the idea that AI will prompt most people to build personal software instead of using SaaS.
7. James Dyson Unveils $499 CameraJet Toothbrush with AI and Water Jet
The 79-year-old inventor delivered a keynote pitch for a device that brushes and flosses simultaneously.
8. Satirical Tale of Boy's Extreme AI Photo Compression
X users react to a satirical post about extreme AI photo compression.
9. Wi-Fi Doesn't Stand for Anything, Just Wi-Fi
A tweet claiming Wi-Fi stands for nothing drew jokes and origin debates in replies.
10. RTX 5090 Lightning Z Reaches 802W Power Draw
Report links DLSS 5 to increased power demands on next-gen GPUs.
11. MTN Nigeria Holds 55 Percent of Fibre Broadband Market
Report shows the operator leading Nigeria's FTTX market in the latest quarter.
12. Arbitrum Foundation Reports First-Half Income to DAO
Crypto.news tweet states Arbitrum Foundation reported income and transaction volume to its DAO.
13. US Consulate in Lagos Pursues Tech Investment Partnerships
Consulate seeks to link Nigerian entrepreneurs with American businesses for deals.
14. Coinbase Adds Anthony Armstrong to Board
Announcement notes his prior service as CFO at xAI and X.
15. Soundcore Unveils Aeroclip 2 and Six New Headphones at IFA
TechRadar reports the audio brand's launch of new open-ear and other models at the trade show.
16. Arthur Hayes Said Bitcoin Could Reach One Million by 2030
Tweet from crypto.news account states Arthur Hayes also named Ethereum his top pick with 3x to 5x upside.
17. Anker Unveils SleepLab Pro Speaker With 60GHz Radar
The subscription-free device tracks sleep without wearables using radar technology.
18. Unitree Stock Plunges 50% After Blockbuster Debut
Finimize notes the sharp drop in the Chinese humanoid robot maker's shares.
19. Acer Launches Swift Blade 14 as Lightest Laptop
TechRadar reports Acer's Swift Blade 14 and repairable Vero 16 laptops.
20. Philips Hue Unveils Camera-Based Screen Sync System
New camera-based system syncs Hue lights to any TV content without an HDMI box.