Stay connected with the world of tech and media. From new deployments of Amazon Prime Air to Slack AI Coding Channels and more, we have the latest news. Check out this week’s wrap-up of what’s happening from across the globe.
Slack Launches Collaborative AI Coding Channels
Slack is introducing a new feature called Slack Code that gives teams dedicated channels for building software alongside AI coding agents. Users can tag tools such as Claude Code, Devin, Vercel Agent, or GitHub Copilot, which can then create a project-specific channel to handle tasks like fixing bugs or updating websites. Team members can review code changes, preview HTML output, provide feedback, and approve work without leaving Slack. Completed coding channels automatically archive themselves while preserving an audit log for future reference. Slack Code is available across all Slack plans and reflects the growing push to make AI agents feel less like standalone tools and more like active members of a workplace team.
Sennheiser Makes Wireless Earbuds Easier to Repair
Sennheiser’s new Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds are taking an unusual approach to longevity by allowing users to replace the batteries themselves. Both the earbuds and charging case can be opened with a small screwdriver, avoiding the glue-heavy construction that makes most wireless earbuds difficult to repair. Battery life has also increased to as much as 12 hours per charge and 40 hours when paired with the charging case. Other upgrades include improved adaptive noise cancellation, Dolby Atmos, spatial audio with head tracking, and Bluetooth 6.0 support. The Momentum True Wireless 5 will launch September 3rd for $299.95, signaling that repairability may be becoming a bigger selling point in premium consumer electronics.
LG Develops OLED Displays That Could Last Much Longer
LG Display has unveiled a new manufacturing technology called FLiPP that could address several longstanding limitations of OLED screens. Instead of using the traditional fine metal masks that help create RGB pixels, the process relies on photolithography and ultraviolet light to pattern the display. LG says panels made with FLiPP can be 1.6 times brighter, last 2.4 times longer, and consume 13 percent less power than conventional OLED panels. Eliminating the metal mask also removes some of the size and resolution restrictions that complicate production of larger OLED displays. If the technology reaches mass production, it could eventually improve everything from televisions and monitors to high-resolution AR and VR displays.
Google Gives Gemini a Dedicated Student Hub
Back-to-school season is bringing a new education-focused experience to Gemini as Google introduces a centralized student hub. Students can use the space to organize research, build study notebooks, create flashcards, take practice quizzes, and even add deadlines from a syllabus to Google Calendar. Study notebooks are gaining support for graphs and images, while Gemini Live’s new Deep Research feature can produce more detailed reports that users can discuss with the AI afterward. Google Lens will also be able to analyze photos of worksheets and provide explanations or coaching when students make mistakes. Eligible U.S. students can receive a free year of Google AI Pro, giving Google another avenue for making Gemini part of students’ everyday academic routines.
Meta AI Comes to the Mac
Meta is launching a dedicated Meta AI app for macOS as it works to turn its chatbot into a broader productivity assistant. Users can share a window with the AI and ask questions, receive suggestions, or generate content based on whatever is displayed on the screen. The app also supports systemwide dictation and can connect with Google Workspace, Instagram, Facebook accounts, and Meta advertising campaigns. Businesses and creators can use Meta AI to analyze post performance, generate presentations and documents, or automate recurring tasks such as weekly performance reports. The desktop launch puts Meta into more direct competition with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, all of which are increasingly competing to become the AI assistant users keep open throughout the workday.
Amazon Plans a Major Expansion of Prime Air
Amazon says its Prime Air drone delivery service will reach nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026. Upcoming markets for Prime Air include the Chicago, Syracuse, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Boise metro areas. Likewise, the expansion of Prime Air joins locations where the service is already operating. Prime Air is designed to transport packages weighing five pounds or less. Amazon states most current deliveries arrive about an hour after checkout by way of Prime Air. The company reports that its Prime Air drones have already delivered hundreds of thousands of packages this year as it works to scale the technology beyond limited pilot programs. Safety will remain a major focus for Prime Air as the network expands, particularly after previous Prime Air drones were involved in several highly publicized crashes.
Sony Sets a Launch Date for Its PlayStation Gaming Speakers
Sony’s Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers will officially launch on November 12th for $219.99. Designed for the PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC, and Mac, the compact speakers feature planar magnetic drivers that Sony says deliver detailed sound across the audible spectrum. They also include a built-in microphone for voice chat, PlayStation Link low-latency wireless technology, and charging docks for keeping the speakers powered between sessions. Black and white versions will be available, although availability for the white model will vary by region and retailer. Preorders begin September 1st, expanding Sony’s growing collection of PlayStation-branded audio products beyond headsets and earbuds.
