When Hurricane Helene struck Asheville, Paladin's drones proved invaluable in locating people and delivering supplies, despite road closures and limited connectivity.

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Lightmatter, a photonic computing startup, has raised $400 million to develop an optical interconnect layer that enables hundreds of GPUs to work synchronously, streamlining AI model training and running.

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Throne, an Austin-based health startup, uses a camera that takes pictures of poop to examine gut health and hydration levels with the help of artificial intelligence.

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The FCC requires all mobile phones sold in the U.S. to be compatible with hearing aids, following the FDA's move to make hearing aids available without a prescription.

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Apple has revived the iPad, with the M4 processor debuting on the new iPad Pros, marking a shift towards aligning the high-end tablet line with the Mac.

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Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are the top-selling product in 60% of Ray-Ban stores in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, despite lacking AI features in the region.

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In November 2022, the FDA allowed OTC hearing aid sales in the US, leading to increased industry competition. Apple announced hearing aid features for AirPods Pro 2, with a demo version available in September and the final version recently showcased to TechCrunch. The feature allows users to test their hearing at home, aiming to provide insight and assistance for those with hearing issues like tinnitus.

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Bose discontinued its Sleepbuds, a promising sleep-aiding headphone product, after two generations due to a lack of interest and user complaints about limited choice in audio streaming. The discontinuation is seen as a setback for the sleep technology category.

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