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Artificial Intelligence

1. GPT-5 Launches with Major Upgrades
   OpenAI released GPT-5 on Aug 7, bringing sharper reasoning, improved coding, better accuracy, multimodal support, and fewer hallucinations. The model is now available to both free and paid users. (techradar.com)

2. AI Tools Slash Ad Production Costs
   A $2K AI-generated ad for Kalshi, produced with Google’s Veo 3, ChatGPT, and Gemini, went viral during the NBA Finals. The campaign achieved millions of impressions at a fraction of the traditional cost. (theverge.com)

3. Open Weights: OpenAI Releases GPT-OSS Models
   OpenAI published two Apache-licensed open-weight models, gpt-oss-20b and gpt-oss-120b. These give developers transparent, locally run AI options. (techradar.com)

4. Genie 3 Turns Text into 3D Worlds
   DeepMind’s Genie 3 creates interactive 3D environments from text prompts. The tool shows potential for simulations, training, and creative storytelling. (pcgamer.com)

5. Microsoft’s Project Ire Targets Malware
   Microsoft revealed Project Ire, an AI agent that autonomously detects and blocks malware. Early testing shows it identifies 90 percent of flagged threats. (axios.com)

Our vision
This week in AI reflects a mix of accessibility, creativity, and security. GPT-5 sets a new bar for conversational AI, while AI advertising demonstrates real-world return on investment. Open-weight models give developers more freedom, Genie 3 expands the boundaries of content creation, and Project Ire strengthens defenses in a digital-first world.

Spatial Computing

1. Apple Preps Vision Pro 2 for Fall Launch
   Apple’s next-gen Vision Pro 2 is expected between fall 2025 and spring 2026, featuring a lighter design, M5 chip performance, and potentially lower pricing. The upgrade aims to push spatial computing toward broader adoption. (mixed.reality.news)

2. Snap Plans AR “Specs” for 2026
   At AWE 2025, Snap unveiled plans for consumer-ready, AI-enhanced Specs AR glasses in 2026. With over 300 million daily AR users, Snap is positioned to challenge Meta in consumer wearables. (ts2.tech)

3. Qualcomm Hosts XR Day in India
   Qualcomm held XR Day to foster developer and industry partnerships in India, aiming to accelerate XR innovation across consumer, enterprise, and education markets. (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

4. Sightful Launches Spacetop for Windows
   Sightful’s Spacetop, bundled with Xreal AR glasses, delivers a portable multi-monitor AR workspace for $899 plus a $200/year license, targeting remote and power users. (wired.com)

5. Spatial Computing Market to Quadruple by 2030
   The market is forecast to grow from $102.5 billion in 2022 to $469.8 billion by 2030, driven by adoption in gaming, healthcare, education, and design. (grandviewresearch.com)

Our vision
With Apple refining Vision Pro, Snap preparing AR Specs, and Spacetop bringing virtual workspaces to laptops, spatial computing is edging into everyday life. The market’s projected surge signals more than new gadgets. It points to a future where classrooms, offices, and social spaces blend physical and digital layers seamlessly, powered by global collaboration and rapid hardware evolution.

Robotics

1. Google’s Gemini Robotics On‑Device Debuts
   Google DeepMind launched Gemini Robotics On‑Device on June 24, enabling real-time AI planning and embodied reasoning directly on robots. Early access is limited to select partners like Boston Dynamics and Agile Robots (Wikipedia).

2. Neura Robotics Grabs €120M Series B
   German startup Neura Robotics raised €120 million in January to advance humanoid and collaborative robot development across Europe and the U.S. (Wikipedia).

3. South Korea Launches K‑Humanoid Alliance
   Seoul formed the K‑Humanoid Alliance in April, uniting industry, academia, and giants such as LG and Doosan to push humanoid robotics ahead of 2030 (Wikipedia).

4. U.S. Robotics Firms Push for National Strategy
   Companies like Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics, and Tesla met with U.S. lawmakers earlier this year to push for a federal robotics strategy to stay competitive with China (AP News).

5. FastCo Names Robotics Innovators of 2025
   Fast Company spotlighted top robotics innovators like Apptronik, Simbe Robotics, GrayMatter, and others as leaders in designing robots that can adapt to real work environments (Fast Company).

Our vision
AI that can truly “think and move” is no longer science fiction. Gemini’s local AI, Neura’s new capital, Korea’s alliance, and U.S. strategy talks all point toward robotics becoming practical partners courting mass adoption across healthcare, logistics, and commerce.

Transportation

1. Zoox Earns First U.S. AV Exemption
   On August 6, NHTSA granted Zoox’s driverless robotaxi an exemption to operate on public roads without traditional controls—clearing a major regulatory hurdle (Spectrum Local News).

2. Lyft and Baidu Launch European Robotaxi Push
   Lyft partnered with Baidu five days ago to introduce Apollo Go autonomous vehicles in the U.K. and Germany starting in 2026 (Business Insider).

3. Aurora Enables Nighttime Driverless Trucking
   Aurora expanded its autonomous operations on the Dallas–Houston corridor to include nighttime driving, doubling uptime and improving delivery speed (Aurora Innovation, Inc.).

4. Saudi Arabia Launches AV Pilot in Riyadh
   Last week Saudi Arabia rolled out its first operational autonomous vehicle phase in Riyadh, covering airport routes and transit arteries, with partners like Uber and WeRide (Medium).

5. AV Sector Still Waiting on Profitability
   A recent analysis suggests Level 4 autonomy is technically ready, but high costs, fleet complexity, and regulatory challenges mean that robotaxi profits may remain elusive until after 2035 (autoweek.com).

Our vision
Autonomous vehicles are no longer sci-fi as the begin navigating real roads, at night, and across continents. Zoox in the U.S., Lyft-Baidu in Europe, and pilots in Riyadh all signal that AVs are emerging as serious transport options. The road ahead includes regulatory wins and cost challenges, but the path toward safer, smarter mobility is clearer than ever.

Gaming

1. Take-Two Highlights Mobile Gaming Rebound
   Two days ago Take-Two reported a 17% rise in bookings, fueled by mobile hits like "Match Factory" and "Toon Blast," signaling renewed investor optimism (reuters.com).

2. Industry Buzz Over Adult Game Censorship
   A growing debate over adult-themed titles could impact big releases like GTA VI. Platforms and payment processors are facing pressure to delist such content (Windows Central, Game Developer).

3. PlayStation Moves Beyond Hardware
   Sony announced a shift away from hardware-first strategy, with plans to port more titles to Xbox and PC, and potentially launching its own PC storefront (Wikipedia, Windows Central).

4. Stardock CEO on AI in Game Development
   Stardock’s Brad Wardell shared that AI is being used for legacy game projects, helping with programming and remastering—alongside concerns around Game Pass and studio economics (Windows Central).

5. Game Studio Layoffs Hit Notable Names
   Recent headlines include Game Informer’s report of layoffs and project cancellations, including at Avalanche Studios on games like Contraband (Game Developer).

Our vision
The gaming industry is reinventing itself. Mobile is booming, legacy titles are receiving AI-powered updates, and platform barriers are dissolving. But challenges like censorship and economic pressures loom. Moving forward, flexibility and innovation in content, tech, and distribution will define which studios thrive in this dynamic era.

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