Amazon Prime Day early deals go live across major retailers
Amazon's Prime Day early access deals have launched, with WIRED and Tom's Hardware curating the best discounts on tech hardware, PC components, and 3D printers. Tom's Hardware has identified standout deals on tools for PC maintenance and a massive 3D printer sales bonanza. The promotional period is drawing significant consumer attention as shoppers hunt for bargains ahead of the main event.
A rare joint statement from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns that advanced AI models capable of taking down governments and businesses could arrive within months. The Guardian reports a viral doomsday scenario dubbed 'Mythos AI' that aims to shake Europe out of its AI complacency. Meanwhile, Anthropic's policy positioning may have inadvertently led to an AI export ban, according to Ars Technica.
Shenzhen-listed Apple supplier Lingyi Tech is pursuing a $1.1 billion Hong Kong IPO to fund expansion into AI servers, smart glasses, and robotics. Separately, Japan's Preferred Networks has launched an AI model priced at less than half of OpenAI's offerings. Japan also announced a $65 billion public-private investment target in physical AI by 2040, signaling a major push in the sector.
The world's first HDR10 smart glasses are now available, with ZDNet testing them in a first-look review. BBC tested AI glasses in Paris and highlighted frequent inaccuracies in the AI's real-world object recognition. Engadget's review of XGIMI MemoMind One describes the smart glasses as technically impressive but raises concerns over creepy AI behaviors and privacy implications.