Apple’s Powerbeats Pro 2 Get a Stealthy New Firmware Update
Apple has pushed out a new firmware update for the Powerbeats Pro 2 wireless earbuds. The update, version 8A359, replaces the previous 8A353 firmware from September.
Category: Hardware
Luminar Files for Bankruptcy, Sells Chip Unit in $110M Deal
Luminar Technologies is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and selling its chip subsidiary, Luminar Semiconductor, to Quantum Computing Inc. for $110 million. This comes after the loss of its largest client, Volvo, and a quarterly net loss exceeding $189 million.
Ford’s $2 Billion Bet on Data Center Battery Storage
Ford is pivoting hard into the energy storage game, targeting data centers as a key customer. The automaker plans to invest $2 billion and start shipping systems from retooled plants in 2027. It’s a direct response to slowing EV sales and booming data center power demand.
A $5.3 Million Bet on Self-Driving Satellites
A Stanford spinoff called EraDrive just raised $5.3 million to develop hardware-software kits that make satellites autonomous. They’re pitching it as the key to managing thousands of satellites in orbit. It’s a bold vision with some serious hurdles.
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 Finally Makes Setup a Breeze
Raspberry Pi Imager has been completely overhauled with version 2.0. The update introduces a step-by-step guided workflow, vastly improved accessibility, and integrates key customization options directly into the imaging process.
Beats and IShowSpeed Go Full Kung Fu for New Earbuds
Beats is betting big on influencer marketing with a new campaign starring controversial streamer IShowSpeed. The nearly five-minute film aims to position the Powerbeats Pro 2 as “the most stable earbuds on earth” through a martial arts narrative.
iPadOS 26.2 brings back a crucial multitasking feature
Apple has released iPadOS 26.2, a significant update that brings back a key multitasking tool. The feature allows users to drag apps to create Split View or Slide Over windows. This is expected to be the final major update of the year.
YouTube Just Broke on the Nvidia Shield TV
YouTube and YouTube TV have stopped working on the Nvidia Shield TV, showing an error that the device is unsupported. Nvidia says Google is aware and working on a fix, but the cause remains a mystery, leaving many users stranded.
Anthropic’s $21 Billion AI Bet and a Political Firestorm
Broadcom’s CEO revealed Anthropic placed over $21 billion in orders for Google’s AI chips. This comes as a new executive order on AI preemption ignites a political battle. The collision of capital and policy is defining the next phase of the AI race.
Samsung’s new foldable has a secret PC monitor mode
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold foldable phone has a hidden feature that turns it into a portable wireless monitor for a Windows PC. The “Second Screen” function uses Miracast and wasn’t mentioned during the device’s official reveal.