It’s time to dive into the latest device launches, app upgrades, and experimental platforms shaping our digital world. From Sony’s Camera Revamp to GM’s New Partnership and more, we have you covered on tech news. Check out our weekly round-up below!
Mercedes-Benz Brings Microsoft Teams Video into the Driver’s Seat
Mercedes-Benz will soon let drivers join Microsoft Teams calls and use the in-car camera to share their video feed while the vehicle is in motion. Although you can broadcast yourself driving through traffic, you won’t be able to view shared screens or presentations unless the car is stationary. This feature debuts first on the new CLA and is part of broader productivity enhancements rolling out this summer. Behind the scenes, Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft are also integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot into MB.OS, allowing drivers to summarize emails and manage tasks via voice while on the road. The aim is to transform the vehicle into a third workspace, complementing home and office environments.
Google Lets AI Place Calls for Local Pricing and Availability
Google’s new AI calling feature in Search can now dial local businesses—like pet groomers, auto shops, and dry cleaners—to check pricing and availability on your behalf. After selecting “have AI check pricing,” the assistant asks follow-up questions (pet breed, service type, scheduling) and relays the information back via text or email. Under the hood, Google’s Duplex technology leverages Gemini models to interact transparently, identifying itself as an AI agent during calls. Business owners can opt out of AI calls in their Google Business Profile settings. Premium subscribers to AI Pro and AI Ultra gain higher usage limits and access to the advanced Gemini 2.5 Pro model for more complex inquiries.
Jack Dorsey’s “Sun Day” Tracks Your Vitamin D from the App
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey released Sun Day, an iOS TestFlight app that estimates safe sun-exposure times and tracks rough vitamin D levels based on UV index, skin type, and clothing. Users manually log sun-in and sun-out times, and the app calculates daily vitamin D synthesis alongside burn-risk thresholds. Sun Day’s code is open source on GitHub, reflecting Dorsey’s “vibe coding” approach using tools like Goose for rapid development. This follows his recent launch of the peer-to-peer messaging app Bitchat, showing his weekend-coding sprint mentality. Dorsey envisions Sun Day as a lightweight way to gamify healthy sun habits and raise awareness about vitamin D deficiency.
Sony Unveils RX1R III: A 61 MP Pocketable Full-Frame Shooter
Sony’s RX1R III revamps its fixed-lens pocket camera for the first time in a decade, boosting resolution from 42.4 MP to 61 MP on a 35 mm full-frame Exmor R sensor. It leverages the Bionz XR processor and AI autofocus to reliably track human bodies and eye movements, even in challenging conditions. Featuring a Zeiss Sonnar T 35 mm F2 lens, the RX1R III adds a Step Crop Shooting mode—digitally switching between 35 mm, 50 mm, and 70 mm focal lengths via sensor cropping. The camera will arrive in July at about $5,100, putting it in competition with medium-format and high-end mirrorless contenders. A fixed, non-tilting rear screen and magnesium-alloy body keep the camera compact, though low-angle composition may require some creative contortion.
GM and Redwood Materials Partner on U.S. Energy Storage Solutions
General Motors and Redwood Materials signed an MoU to build grid-scale energy storage systems using both new GM-manufactured batteries and second-life EV packs. Redwood, founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, will supply recycled cathode materials from end-of-life packs, while GM provides fresh cells from its Ohio and Tennessee plants. The first project powers an AI development center in California, addressing growing electricity demands from data centers and EV manufacturing. Grid-scale batteries smooth out intermittent renewable supply and peak-demand spikes, helping stabilize local grids. GM sees this as a natural extension of its energy division.
Xbox Brings “Stream Your Own Game” to the PC App
Xbox Insiders with Game Pass Ultimate can now stream their owned console games directly to the Xbox PC app. Previously limited to streaming from console hardware, this expansion lets users conserve local storage when playing massive installs. The feature works across Series X|S, One consoles, and extends to Meta Quest headsets and browsers. Streaming quality adapts dynamically to network conditions, offering up to 4K at 60 fps for high-end connections. Microsoft plans to broaden game compatibility over time, bringing more Play Anywhere and console-exclusive titles to the PC experience.