Gadget

Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has reversed Russian gains, with robots carrying out combat airdrops and clearing mines, Ars Technica reports. The operation reportedly defeated a Russian pincer movement, highlighting how uncrewed ground systems are taking on dangerous logistics and engineering tasks on the front line as battlefield automation expands in the war.

Reports claim Apple is preparing a redesigned MacBook Pro featuring an OLED display and touch functionality. The leak, picked up by gadget coverage outlets, suggests a notable hardware overhaul of Apple's premium laptop line, though Apple has not confirmed the details or timing. If accurate, it would mark one of the biggest changes to the MacBook Pro in years.

California is moving to bar public officials from creating or promoting memecoins, according to an Engadget report. The measure would prevent elected or appointed officials from cashing in on the speculative meme-token trend, an issue that gained attention after the TRUMP memecoin controversy. Details of the bill's scope and enforcement remain unclear from the headline.

China is trialling self-driving traffic cones that can reposition themselves at construction sites and roadworks without workers manually lifting them. The robotic cones are designed to move into place automatically, potentially improving safety for road crews and cutting labour costs. Coverage so far is limited to gadget news, with little detail on which agencies are involved or when the technology might be deployed widely.

Meta is reportedly developing the Muse Charm, a small dedicated AI device compared to a Tamagotchi for your AI assistant. The reveal has sparked debate over whether purpose-built AI gadgets make sense when phones already handle assistants, and whether a charm-like companion device could appeal to everyday users or remain a niche experiment.