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Threads Lets You Attach 10,000-Character Text Blocks
Threads added a text-attachment editor so posts can include up to 10,000 characters of formatted text beneath a regular post. The feature restores a light blogging capability inside the app and supports bold, italics, and links in the expanded block. Creators can use it to share long-form thoughts or article previews without leaving Threads. Expect more in-app essays and deeper context on the platform.
Google Photos Launches Veo3 to Animate Camera Rolls
Google Photos debuted Veo3, a free tool that transforms stills into short animated clips directly from your camera roll. Veo3 is aimed at quick social clips and prototypes rather than high-end VFX, with simple controls for refining motion and exports. It makes turning photos into shareable motion content fast and accessible to casual creators. This lowers the barrier for short video storytelling.
SwitchBot Unveils AI Hub, E-Ink Frame, and Robot Pet
At IFA, SwitchBot revealed an AI hub that runs local automation, an ultra-low-power E-Ink info frame, and a playful robot pet for home companionship. The hub centralizes routines and on-device AI to reduce cloud dependence and speed reactions for smart appliances. The E-Ink frame always gives always-on contextual info without the power draw of LCDs, while the robot pet showcases companion robotics for families. Together, they aim to make smart homes more private, efficient, and charming.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper Links with JetBlue for In-Flight Internet
Amazon’s Project Kuiper struck a deal with JetBlue to bring Kuiper satellite broadband to passenger planes, promising steadier Wi-Fi on transcontinental routes. The partnership will provide in-flight connectivity through Kuiper satellites where ground networks fall short. Airlines should see improved streaming and services for passengers once installations roll out. It’s a major step toward reliable in-air broadband.
World’s First Sodium-Ion Power Station Handles Extreme Cold
A commercial sodium-ion power station has proven it can operate in extreme cold, offering a lower-cost alternative to lithium batteries for grid storage. Sodium chemistry uses abundant materials and shows stable discharge and recharge cycles at low temperatures. This tech could reduce storage costs for cold-climate projects and remote installs. Wider adoption would diversify battery chemistry options for energy grids.
Adobe Premiere Arrives on iPhone as a Free Mobile Editor
Adobe released a free Premiere editor for iPhone, bringing timeline editing, multiclip tools, and Creative Cloud sync to mobile creators. The app supports trimming, color tweaks, and quick exports for social and short-form production. It makes serious mobile editing viable without desktop handoffs for many workflows. Expect faster mobile-to-desktop project continuity for editors on the go.
Roborock’s Rockmow Z1 Brings Autonomous Mowing to Yards
Roborock launched the Rockmow Z1 robotic mower with smart mapping, zoned mowing, and obstacle avoidance for residential lawns. The Z1 plans efficient routes and reports status via an app, aiming to automate yard maintenance quietly and reliably. It’s a logical extension of robot vacuums into outdoor chores for homeowners who value time savings. Early impressions highlight convenience over manual mowing routines.