hardware

Midjourney announced its first hardware product: a full-body ultrasound scanner using 40 Butterfly Network imaging modules and 2 petaflops of processing power. The company plans to install 10 units in a San Francisco spa location opening before the end of 2027.

Google announced that 3.5 million users have tested its Gemini for Home assistant since the early access program launched in October 2025. The company delivered over 2,500 bug fixes and 50 major feature updates based on user feedback, and is teasing a Google Home Speaker launch for next week.

Meta has developed four new custom AI chips called MTIA (Meta Training and Inference Accelerator) processors designed to power its AI models and recommendation systems. The move represents the company's ongoing effort to reduce dependence on Nvidia's expensive processors while managing massive compute requirements.

OpenAI is developing a smart speaker priced between $200 and $300 that includes a camera, facial recognition, and proactive AI recommendations. The device represents the first in a broader hardware roadmap that includes smart glasses and audio devices competing with AirPods.

OpenAI plans to release a smart speaker with an integrated camera as its first hardware device, with an estimated price between $200 and $300. The device will include object recognition, conversation detection, and a Face ID-like facial recognition system for purchases.