Transcription Pro for Mac: On-device transcription with Apple's SpeechAnalyzer Martin Lexow has released Transcription Pro, a macOS app that leverages Apple's new SpeechAnalyzer (introduced at WWDC) to convert audio and video files to text directly on your Mac. Because the transcription runs on-device, your files never need to be uploaded to external servers — a plus for privacy-conscious users. Key features On-device transcription using Apple's SpeechAnalyzer Drag & drop audio/video files for quick processing Privacy-friendly: no internet required for transcription Available on the Mac App Store Get it on the Mac App Store: Transcription Pro on the Mac App Store If you’ve tried it, tell us: what do you use transcription for — interviews, lectures, podcasts, meeting notes? Note: This post is a summary of recent coverage about the app…

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days — Oct 7–8: What to Expect and How to Prep Amazon has confirmed its Prime Big Deal Days will run on October 7–8. The event returns to a 48-hour format and offers Prime members thousands of exclusive deals ahead of the holidays. What to expect Strong discounts on Amazon devices (Kindle, Echo, Fire TV, Ring/Blink) Deals on robot vacuums, headphones, TVs and other big-ticket items Smaller tech and accessories (chargers, cables, power banks) often get deep discounts — good for stocking up on stocking-stuffers Top prep tips Use a price tracker: Check price histories on Keepa or CamelCamelCamel to confirm whether a Prime Day price is actually a bargain. Shop early for big-ticket items: Some solid deals appear in the two weeks before the event…

Early October Prime Day deals — Shop now (Prime Big Deal Days: Oct 7-8, 2025) Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are confirmed for October 7-8, 2025. Many early Prime Day-style discounts are already live — here are the best tech deals available now. We'll update this post as prices change and new deals appear. Quick highlights Apple iPad Air (11-inch, M3) — $449 (example early price): M3 chip brings faster performance than M2. Search on Amazon: iPad Air 11\" (M3) on Amazon. Apple Mac mini (M4) — $499: Compact desktop with M4 and 16GB base RAM. Search: Mac mini (M4) on Amazon. Anker 622 5K magnetic power bank — $28: Slim magnetic power bank with stand. Search: Anker 622 5K on Amazon. Anker MagGo 10K power bank (Qi2, 15W) —…

Free app 'SmartFruit' brings Apple's local AI to life Apple has opened access to so-called Foundation Models for developers, letting apps use Apple’s on-device AI — Apple Intelligence — without requiring a network connection. The free app SmartFruit provides a practical, user-friendly way to experience these local models on your iPhone. What SmartFruit does Uses Apple’s Foundation Models (Apple Intelligence) locally on the device. Performs text-based tasks like writing assistance, translations and chat-style Q&A. Supports image-related features such as image generation and visual understanding (where available). Works without sending your data to external servers — privacy-focused, on-device processing. Requirements & availability SmartFruit is a free download on the App Store. It leverages Apple’s local AI features available in recent iOS releases. If you want to try it, find the app…

Leaked video reveals Meta Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses and Oakley Sphaera sunglasses A promotional video briefly posted (then removed) from Meta’s YouTube channel appears to show the upcoming Meta Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses and a new Oakley Sphaera sunglasses model ahead of Meta Connect 2025. What leaked Meta Ray‑Ban Display: black Wayfarer‑style frames with a small right‑eye display that shows maps, chats and contextual info; demo includes typing by swiping and a dedicated sEMG wristband for gesture input. Oakley Sphaera (Meta): wraparound sunglasses with a centered camera above the nosepiece aimed at athletes/cyclists — no visible HUD in the clip. Notable details The display appears monocular (right eye) and delivers overlays rather than full AR passthrough. Wristband gesture controls are shown for input (swipes to type replies). Both videos were…

iOS 26 — Everything new: Liquid Glass, Live Translation, Hold Assist & more Apple has released iOS 26 (available Sept 15, 2025), bringing a major visual overhaul and several useful features across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Key highlights Liquid Glass: A new translucent design language that refreshes the lock/home screens and many apps with a clear, floating look. Phone & Messages: Spam/unknown-sender filtering, Hold Assist (lets you hang up and be notified when an agent answers), polls in group chats, and improved voicemail/recents layout. Live Translation: Real-time translation in Phone, FaceTime and Messages using Apple Intelligence. Visual Intelligence: Search anything on-screen (like finding shoes from a photo) using on-device visual search. Photos & Camera: Tabs return to Photos; Camera app reorganized for simpler access and will warn if…

Meta Connect 2025 — Hypernova smart glasses, Meta AI & metaverse updates Meta Connect (Sept 17–18) looks set to focus on next‑gen smart glasses, AI, and metaverse updates. Here’s a closer look at what to expect. Smart glasses: "Hypernova" / Meta Ray‑Ban Display Meta is expected to unveil its next‑generation smart glasses (codenamed "Hypernova") — the first Ray‑Ban‑branded consumer glasses from Meta with a small one‑sided display for notifications and previews, paired with a gesture‑controlling wristband. Reported price: around $800. Browse related products: Ray-Ban smart glasses on Amazon. Oakley and other third‑party glasses Leaks suggest a new Oakley Sphaera‑based model (likely without a display) and updated Ray‑Ban non‑display frames. Possible third‑party integrations could open developer access to the platform. Search: Oakley smart glasses on Amazon. Meta AI AI will be…

China's SAMR Claims NVIDIA Violated Antitrust Rules Over Mellanox Deal — What We Know China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has preliminarily found that NVIDIA violated Chinese antitrust laws in connection with its acquisition of Mellanox Technologies. The SAMR began an investigation in December and says the company breached national regulations and the conditional terms under which Beijing approved the $6.9 billion takeover. The probe is ongoing and no penalties have been announced. Key points Preliminary finding: SAMR claims NVIDIA failed to meet conditions tied to its 2020 approval, including commitments on supply and fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory (FRAND) treatment of Chinese customers. Timing and geopolitics: Sources say Beijing delayed publicising the preliminary findings until recent US–China trade talks in Madrid, possibly to strengthen its negotiating position. H20 chips and…

NY SAFE for Kids Act — Proposed Rules on Age Verification & Parental Consent In June 2024 Governor Kathy Hochul signed two laws aimed at protecting minors online: the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act. The New York Attorney General’s office has now published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking that explains how the SAFE for Kids Act could be implemented in practice. Public comment is open until December 1, 2024. Key points of the proposed rules Age verification: Platforms would need to confirm a user’s age before showing algorithmically-curated ("addictive") feeds or sending nighttime notifications to minors. The AG expects commercially reasonable and technically feasible approaches, and requires at least one method that does not rely on government-issued ID…

Leaked promo: Meta Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses ahead of Connect A promotional video reportedly surfaced briefly on Meta's YouTube showing the upcoming Meta "Ray‑Ban Display" smart glasses and a new Oakley camera sunglasses model days before Meta Connect. What the leak shows Ray‑Ban Display frames with a small heads‑up display able to show maps, chats and contextual info. A dedicated wristband controller appears in the footage. A separate Oakley model (camera‑forward, no HUD) aimed at athletes like cyclists. The clip reportedly appeared as an unlisted video on Meta's channel before being removed. Why it matters The footage suggests Meta is bringing HUD features and tighter Ray‑Ban collaboration back to its smart glasses, while also targeting sports/athlete use with Oakley models. Expect official details at Meta Connect. Where to read more…