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Skechers’ “Find My” Shoes Hide AirTags Securely
Skechers debuted a new line of kids’ sneakers called “Find My Skechers,” embedding a screw-locked compartment beneath the insole that discreetly holds an Apple AirTag. The setup ensures tracking without interfering with signal strength or the shoe’s aesthetics. It blends safety and style seamlessly—no neon beacons in sight, just quiet peace of mind underfoot. Available in toddler to age‑eight sizes, the design hides the tech while parents see the map. This is parental tech with subtlety and style.
Microsoft Tests “Smart Mode” in Copilot Ahead of GPT‑5
Microsoft is prepping a new “Smart Mode” for its Copilot AI assistant—automatically choosing between fast or deep reasoning models so you don’t have to decide. The interface hints at GPT‑5 integration, though current builds still default to GPT‑4 logic. Smart Mode aims to feel like magic: ask anything, and Copilot dynamically adjusts response complexity. It’s live internally now across consumer and Microsoft 365 tiers, readying for when GPT‑5 officially drops. The launch could arrive in early August—making Copilot feel even more intuitive.
Boring Company to Dig Nashville “Music City Loop”
Elon Musk’s Boring Company announced the “Music City Loop,” a 10‑mile underground transit tunnel connecting Nashville airport and downtown via electric Teslas. Devices could whisk passengers at around an 8-minute ride time, all privately funded with no public cost. Construction may kick off late 2025, with potential service by fall 2026. Nashville would become the latest U.S. city to host TBC infrastructure, following Las Vegas. With ambitious promise and familiar controversy, the loop stakes a symbolic ground under Music City.
Yelp Auto-Stitches AI-Made Restaurant Videos
Yelp now crafts short “stitched” videos from user-submitted images and clips—enhanced by AI-generated narration and captions—to showcase restaurants and nightlife venues. These vertical reels appear in a TikTok-style feed within the Yelp iOS app. Businesses get no preview before the video goes live, though users and owners can report inaccurate or offensive content. The feature underlines Yelp’s shift to AI-rich visual storytelling beyond static reviews. For diners, it offers immersive previews; for businesses, evolving visibility.
Photoshop Adds “Harmonize” to Auto-Match Layer Colors
Adobe’s latest Photoshop beta includes “Harmonize,” an AI-powered compositing tool that automatically adjusts color, lighting, shadows, and tone of added layers to match the base image. A simple click blends sky into city, hero into background—no advanced retouching skills needed. Creators can tweak intensity or isolate hues for fine control. It’s powered by Firefly AI and reshapes photo editing into art that collaborates. Pro workflow just got poetic.
Cash App Launches “Pools” for Group Contributions
Cash App now offers “Pools,” letting users collect shared payments for dinners, events, or group gifts—even from people without Cash App. Hosts set goals, share links via text or $Cashtag, and contributors pay with Cash App, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Real-time progress bars update everyone, and funds can be transferred to the host’s account on demand. The feature simplifies splits and fundraising in one digital bucket—with no extra fuss. Social finance just got friendlier.
Edge Becomes an AI Browser with Voice‑Enabled Copilot Mode
Microsoft’s Edge browser now supports a full AI-powered Copilot Mode—voice-assisted, multitask-aware, and capable of summarizing all open tabs at once. With contextual suggestions and the ability to book, compare, or answer questions, it’s more intelligent than ever. Enabled on Windows and Mac, the opt-in mode blends search, chat, and navigation with a privacy-first design. It’s the dawn of a wiser, conversational browser—and Edge is leading the charge.