Immich 3.1.0: New Workflow Filters and Quality of Life
Immich 3.1.0 adds EXIF and server-path filters for workflows, an undo button when archiving, OIDC role sync and further improvements.
Thinking Machines Releases First Open Model, Inkling
Mira Murati’s startup Thinking Machines Lab releases Inkling, its first open AI model – multimodal, Apache-2.0 and freely downloadable.
Signify Launches Artificial Daylight Window “Philips Skylight”
Signify’s Philips Skylight is a large LED ceiling panel that simulates natural daylight for windowless rooms – but it’s missing one key smart home feature.
Age Verification on the Web: Discord Tests Digital Wallets, Google Bets on AI Analysis
Discord trials cryptographic proofs via digital wallets while Google and OpenAI turn to AI behavior analysis for age verification. What it means for privacy.
WSL Containers: Linux Containers Without Docker Desktop
Microsoft brings WSL Containers to public preview: native Linux containers on Windows 11 with their own CLI, API and GPU support – no Docker Desktop needed.
Google Home Speaker: New Speaker With Gemini
Google’s Home Speaker is its first new smart speaker in years – with Gemini built in, 360-degree sound and an NPU, for 99.99 US dollars.
Z.ai GLM-5.2: Open AI Model Built for Coding
China’s Z.ai has released GLM-5.2 under an MIT license as an open model – a 753-billion-parameter model for long, autonomous coding tasks.
The R32 Ban from 2027: What Lies Ahead for the Midea PortaSplit?
The EU F-gas regulation bans R32 in new units from 2027/2029. What it means for the Midea PortaSplit and the tricky propane (R290) successor.
Matter 1.6: NFC Setup and Joint Fabric
Matter 1.6 brings NFC setup, Joint Fabric for cross-ecosystem devices and smarter thermostats. The CSA unveiled the specification in June 2026.
Ubiquiti’s UniFi EAV Breaks the AV Specialists’ Monopoly
Ubiquiti’s UniFi Enterprise Audio/Video Bridge turns 4K AV distribution into a pure network application, challenging established AV-over-IP vendors.