William Gruber tuned pianos and organs for a living in Portland, Oregon, yet he kept returning to one question in his spare time. How could someone bring the depth of real scenes to ordinary people without the heavy, expensive viewers that had dominated stereo photography since the 1800s? A moment spent cleaning his revolver supplied the missing piece.
Google Pixel phones and watches start receiving Android 17 today through the regular system update process. The release focuses on several practical additions that address everyday friction rather than delivering a complete visual overhaul. Owners of Pixel 6 series devices and newer can install it now through the settings menu, while phones from other manufacturers will follow over the coming months.
Snap started taking preorders today for its first consumer augmented reality glasses. Called SPECS, the new hardware carries a $2,195 price tag and ships this fall in the United States, United Kingdom, and France. The company built these as a standalone wearable computer that overlays digital content onto the real world without requiring any extra battery pack, wristband, or tethered device.
Commodore has stepped back into hardware with a device that takes the classic flip form and gives it a clear job. The Callback 8020 handles calls, messages, maps, and a handful of practical apps while locking social platforms and open browsers out of reach. That boundary sits at the center of the whole design. A compact body opens to show a modest main screen above a real keypad. Close the device and the screen tucks away.
Small enough to disappear into a pocket or clip onto a keychain, the M5StickC Plus from M5Stack feels more like a finished gadget than a bare development board. Its bright orange plastic shell measures just 48 by 24 by 13.5 millimeters and weighs under 17 grams with the internal battery installed. A 1.14-inch color TFT screen sits on the front, surrounded by two programmable buttons and an M5 logo on the side. Flip it over and the back carries clear pin labels plus a Grove expansion port that accepts a wide range of cheap add-on modules.