Tech deals and insights dominated the news this week, with discounts on popular gadgets and a look at the future of AI. The Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds are at their all-time low price, while a GoPro Hero 13 Black bundle is $200 off. Meanwhile, experts are analyzing the potential of AI platforms like Moltbook, drawing comparisons to the early days of Pokémon.
According to The Verge, the Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds are available for a discounted price in all colorways. This deal, along with similar price drops on the Kobo Clara Colour and Samsung SmartTag 2 trackers, was highlighted by Sheena Vasani, who writes about tech deals for the publication.
For those looking to document their lives, Wired reported a significant price reduction on a GoPro Hero 13 Black bundle. The bundle, which includes various accessories and interchangeable lenses, is currently selling for $550 on Amazon, a $200 discount from its original price of $750. The biggest change to this generation of GoPro action cameras is the interchangeable lens system, and this kit comes loaded with basically every lens an aspiring filmmaker could ask for, including the ultrawide lens mod, which boosts the field of view to 177 degrees, an anamorphic lens and filters.
Wired also provided a roundup of the best gaming laptops, offering recommendations for various needs and budgets. The Lenovo LOQ 15, Razer Blade 16 (2025), and Acer Nitro V 16 AI were among the top picks. The article emphasized the importance of matching a laptop's capabilities to the user's needs, as choosing the best gaming laptop is like putting together a well-balanced adventuring party.
In the realm of artificial intelligence, MIT Technology Review explored the potential of AI platforms like Moltbook. The publication's weekly newsletter, The Algorithm, compared the online hangout, populated by AI agents, to Pokémon. Will Douglas Heaven, senior editor for AI at MIT Technology Review, noted that despite the hype surrounding Moltbook, the platform's initial promise reminded him of the early days of Pokémon. The newsletter also announced the launch of a new weekly series, "Making AI Work," which will explore the practical applications of generative AI across various industries. Each edition will feature a case study, an in-depth look at the AI tools being used, and context on how other companies are employing similar systems.
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