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Amazon Rings in Smarter Security

Amazon is upgrading its Ring cameras and doorbells with AI-powered features that can recognize familiar faces and even help find lost pets through neighborhood networks. The new Alexa+ Greetings system can greet visitors and provide details before users answer the door. Ring’s “Retinal Vision” technology promises sharper video, with new 2K and 4K devices hitting preorders now. Familiar Faces and Search Party features will roll out later this year, giving users smarter, more personalized home security (see Amazon’s announcement).

California Enacts First AI Safety Transparency Law

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 53, the nation’s first law requiring large AI companies to disclose safety protocols and report critical incidents. Taking effect on January 1, 2026 for its core provisions, the bill mandates transparency on issues like cyberattacks and deceptive model behavior, and it adds whistleblower protections for employees. While Anthropic backed the measure, companies like Meta and OpenAI opposed it, warning of fragmented regulations (see official announcement).

Adobe Puts Premiere in Your Pocket!

Adobe’s Premiere app is now available on iPhone, bringing pro-quality video editing to creators, with an Android version still in development. The free app includes a multi-track timeline, 4K HDR editing, AI-powered sound effects from prompts or singing, and Firefly tools to generate images, stickers, and video transitions. While standard editing features are free, AI-powered tools require credits. Projects can move from mobile to desktop via Adobe Cloud, though desktop-to-mobile transfers aren’t yet supported (see Adobe’s announcement).

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🎬 OpenAI Launches Sora 2 and Social App: OpenAI has unveiled Sora 2, an advanced audio and video generator that produces highly realistic clips. Alongside it comes Sora, an iOS social app where users can upload “cameos” of themselves and friends to feature in AI-generated scenes. The app includes a TikTok-style feed, parental controls, and personalised recommendations (see OpenAI’s announcement).

🔬 Robots, AI, and $300M to Transform Discovery: Periodic Labs has emerged from stealth with a massive $300 million seed round, backed by top investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Nvidia, and Jeff Bezos. The startup aims to automate scientific discovery with AI-driven labs and robotic experimentation (see investor’s announcement).

🛒 PayPal Honey Levels Up with AI Shopping: PayPal is upgrading its Honey browser extension with AI-powered features that deliver product recommendations, pricing, and deals directly when users ask shopping questions. The system can even spot when major retailers are missing from an AI chatbot’s suggestions and surface those options (see PayPal’s announcement).

🏎️ Crystal-Clear Racing Comms: Norwegian startup Hance has developed ultra-small AI audio models that can remove echo and reverb in real time — all in just 10 milliseconds. Their 242 kB models run directly on devices, making them ideal for high-stakes situations like Formula One communications (see more).

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