Alibaba Cloud has launched Qwen Image 2.1, an open-weight image generation model with only 7 billion parameters, small enough to run on older consumer GPUs like the RTX 3090. The model adds native transparent-background generation and can combine up to 10 reference images into a single consistent output, and Alibaba's own benchmarks claim it outperforms closed models including Google's Nano Banana 2.0. Unlike its predecessor, the new licensing terms bar commercial resale without a separate agreement from Alibaba.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-23
Swedish startup Scaleout Systems showed off an autonomous loitering munition, built on a BAE Systems Bofors airframe, that used onboard AI running on an Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano to detect, rank and strike an armored vehicle without human guidance mid-mission. The demo, part of NATO's DIANA-backed ALMA and FEDAIR programs, completed the full flight in under 320 seconds using no external communications, relying instead on locally trained computer-vision models shared via a 'Tactical Computer Vision Network.' A human pilot remained available as a failsafe but was not required once the mission began.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-20
A tech reviewer rounded up recommended fast chargers for the newly preordered iPhone 18 Pro, including Anker's Nano 45W and 70W models, Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter, and ESR's CryoBoost 3-in-1 MagSafe stand. The Apple adapter reportedly delivers the fastest charging, taking the phone to 50% in 15 minutes, while the ESR stand also charges an Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-13
Google has launched a standalone Gemini desktop app for Windows, letting users summon the AI assistant instantly with the Alt+Space shortcut while working in other programs. The app also supports deeper tasks like drafting documents using Gmail and Drive content, delegating multi-step work to the Gemini Spark agent, and generating images and video via Nano Banana and Gemini Omni.
blog.google
· 2026-09-11
Google has released a native Gemini AI desktop application for Windows, following a similar Mac app launched in April. The app offers image generation via Nano Banana, video generation through Gemini Omni for eligible subscribers, and access to multiple Gemini model tiers depending on a user's Google subscription, all launchable with an Alt+spacebar shortcut.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-10
Google has released a dedicated Gemini application for Windows PCs, accessible via an Alt+Space keyboard shortcut similar to its Mac counterpart launched earlier this year. The app connects with other Google AI tools including Gemini Spark, Gmail, Google Drive, Nano Banana, and Gemini Omni for image and video generation.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-10
Apple introduced the iPhone Duo, its debut foldable device, pairing a 7.6-inch inner Super Retina XDR display with a 5.4-inch outer screen. The inner panel uses a matte nano-texture coating that hides the fold crease and cuts glare, and reviewers noted a smooth hinge and a gradual blur animation when opening or closing the device. Pre-orders begin October 16, with a full launch on October 23 starting at $1,999 for 256GB.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-10
Amazon is selling Anker's compact Nano Laptop Docking Station for $111.99, a 25% cut from its $149.99 list price. The dock offers 13 ports total, including a removable 6-in-1 hub, and supports triple monitors via dual HDMI and one DisplayPort output.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-08
A security researcher tested how generative AI models behave when fed their own outputs repeatedly, using Nano Banana 2 to make a video poster undergo successive localized edits until the image degraded into visual noise. Testing the same recursive approach on text rewrites, the researcher found that unlike images, text doesn't spiral into total chaos because encoding is lossless and per-token entropy is low—but open-ended rewrites still drift substantially from the original, eventually stabilizing into a distinct, homogenized style.
blog.coredump.cx
· 2026-09-07
SmallRig has released two power banks, the Nano 36 and Nano 72, designed specifically for camera rigs rather than pockets. Both include 1/4"-20 threaded holes and V-mount plates so they can attach directly to cages, tripods, and gimbals within SmallRig's accessory ecosystem. The Nano 36 offers 10,000mAh with 45W output for lighter tasks, while the Nano 72 packs 20,000mAh with 100W bi-directional charging for heavier, longer shoots.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-04
RugOne unveiled the Xsnap 7 Pro, a rugged smartphone with IP68/IP69K ratings whose rear camera module detaches to work as a standalone action cam shooting 2.7K video at 30fps. The device launches on Kickstarter September 7 for €799 in limited quantities before a global release in October priced at $999.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-04
Code strings found in a beta version of Google's Digital Wellbeing app reveal an in-development feature called Weekly wrap, which would send users a notification summarizing their phone usage over the past week. Rather than requiring users to manually check screen-time stats, the tool would proactively surface personalized insights based on existing usage data, likely powered by Gemini Nano.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
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