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Anthropic Pledges $100M to Claude Partner Network

The Claude Partner Network launches as Anthropic fights the Pentagon in court, and doubles down on the commercial relationships that matter most. There is a particular kind of defiance in the timing. On the same week that Anthropic was seeking an emergency stay from a US appeals court over the Pentagon’s decision to label it […]

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TechEx North America 2026 Arrives in San Jose for Your Annual Enterprise Technology Intelligence Briefing

TechEx North America will take place on May 18–19, 2026, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, bringing together seven co-located enterprise technology events under one roof to tackle the real questions enterprise leaders are asking right now. This leading enterprise technology showcase will help CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, enterprise architects, and IT leaders understand […]

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Five Creative Applications for Smart Speakers in Your Household

and other devices produced by leading brands can offer greater functionality in your daily life beyond merely streaming playlists or responding to basic inquiries; once set up correctly, they can streamline numerous tasks using just voice commands.

Sticking to the essentials is perfectly fine, particularly since many smart speakers perform those functions effectively, which is sufficient for their users, yet they are also capable of much more. These gadgets come equipped with an extensive ecosystem of routines, integrations, and additional connected services that can link all of your other smart devices within your home. When utilized effectively, they can serve as a central hub that facilitates better control over your household.

Additionally, they offer numerous advantages that are often underestimated. A smart speaker can assist with various daily activities, such as setting timers and reminders, checking the weather, playing live radio, or providing quick information while your hands are occupied. Crucially, it can also function as a straightforward voice-controlled hub for surrounding devices in the home, enhancing the convenience of everyday tasks.

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Bumble’s AI Assistant Bee Will Learn Your Relationship Preferences

The dating app unveiled Bee at its Q4 earnings alongside a broader ‘Bumble 2.0’ overhaul, as the company attempts to reverse years of declining user numbers by replacing gamified swiping with AI-driven compatibility. There is a version of the future, Bumble’s version, at least, where you never swipe on a dating app again. Instead, you […]

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“Discovery Drive: ESP32-S3 Rotator for Satellite Dishes and SDR Antennas (Crowdfunding)”

ESP32-S3 antenna rotator

KrakenRF, the team behind the KrakenSDR, has designed the Discovery Drive ESP32-S3-based, low-cost, fully weatherproof, automatic azimuth/elevation (Az/El) antenna rotator for their Discovery Dish or other directional antennas, such as Yagis and Wi-Fi grids, weighing up to 5kg. Compared to DIY projects like SatNOGS (which require 3D printing and hardware sourcing), the Discovery Drive is designed as a plug-and-play solution. You can simply mount it to a mast, attach the dish, connect to 12V power and Wi-Fi, and use its web UI to start tracking polar-orbiting weather satellites (like METEOR-M2 or FENGYUN), CubeSats, or amateur radio satellites. KrakenRF Discovery Drive specifications: Controller – Espressif Systems ESP32-S3-based control board Connectivity – 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 4 (via ESP32) with external antenna Motor and Rotation Torque – Up to 125 kg·cm (12.25 Nm); supports antenna payloads up to 5 kg Azimuth Range – -360° to +360° Elevation Range – 0° to […]

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