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Anthropic’s Open-Source Claude Desktop Buddy Transforms ESP32-S3 Devices into Interactive AI Desk Companions

Claude Desktop Buddy on M5StickC Plus

Anthropic has opened its Claude Hardware Interface (Bluetooth API) to developers, enabling an ESP32-S3-based desk companion to connect directly to the Claude desktop app over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). To demonstrate this new feature, the company released an open-source reference project called Claude Desktop Buddy. It currently runs on the M5StickC Plus (an ESP32-based board from M5Stack) and works as a small interactive hardware companion for Claude. Also, during the recent “Build with Claude” event, the company recommended the ESP32-S3-based M5Stack Cardputer as one of the best hardware options for developers who want to build physical devices that interact with AI agents. Designed as a physical companion device for Claude Cowork and Claude Code on macOS and Windows, it stays on your desk and provides real-time updates on the AI agent’s activity. It also lets you respond to permission requests directly using its buttons, so you can approve or deny actions […]

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Google Updates Its Spam Rules to Include Attempts to ‘Manipulate’ AI

Google updated its spam policy to mark attempts to “manipulate” its AI model in search results as spam, including results in AI Overview or AI Mode in Search, as Search Engine Land reports: “In the context of Google Search, spam refers to techniques used to deceive users or manipulate our Search systems into featuring content […]

OpenAI Unveils Fresh Personal Finance Capabilities for ChatGPT Users

OpenAI is launching an upgraded personal finance experience within ChatGPT, beginning today for Pro users in the U.S. This new capability enables users to securely link their financial accounts, offering a detailed dashboard that showcases spending patterns, subscriptions, upcoming bills, and portfolio performance.

To start utilizing the feature, Pro subscribers can navigate to the Finances section from the sidebar in ChatGPT or initiate a connection by saying, “@Finances, connect my accounts.” The integration is powered by Plaid, with support for Intuit anticipated shortly. Once verified, ChatGPT will synchronize and categorize the user’s financial information, which may take several minutes.

The personal finance dashboard allows users to see real-time data and provides the functionality to set financial goals, enabling ChatGPT to deliver personalized advice based on the user’s financial situation. Users retain control over their data, with the ability to delete financial details at any moment. OpenAI guarantees that private chats will not use personal finance information.

This feature is available exclusively to ChatGPT Pro, which is priced at $100 per month, while the $20 per month ChatGPT Plus subscription currently does not offer access to the personal finance experience.

For further details on ChatGPT’s new personal finance features, users can visit OpenAI’s official page.

BioLite’s Stakeable Solar Lights Hit New Low Price for Memorial Day

The Memorial Day deals have arrived — err, at least some of them. BioLite, purveyors of all things solar, has kicked off a larger holiday promo ahead of May 26th, resulting in reduced pricing on smokeless fire pits, headlamps, and solar-powered stoves, just in time for summer. The company’s Site Lights are also on sale […]