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Telecommunications & Media
EU new rules spur removable battery designs, with headphones, e-readers and game devices redesigned
Design changes are accelerating in the electronics market as the European Union prepares to implement new battery rules requiring users to replace batteries themselves. The shift is emerging first in peripherals such as headphones, e-readers and handheld game devices, rather than smartphones. From Feb. 18, 2027, many portable devices with batteries must be designed for user removal and replacement, with makers also required to sell compatible batteries for at least five years.
Mobility
GM unveils mid-size electric off-roader concept Hummer X
General Motors has unveiled the GMC Hummer X, a mid-size electric off-road concept presented in SUV and pickup forms. Electrek reported the vehicle is not intended for mass production and serves as a platform to test new GM technologies. GM highlighted a low centre of gravity, instant acceleration and off-road hardware. The concept was designed in Pasadena, California, and includes a Hummer Hub app suite and a reconnaissance drone.
AI & Enterprise
Stability AI releases new audio model that can create songs over six minutes
Stability AI has released Stable Audio 3.0, a new family of audio models that can generate songs up to 6 minutes 20 seconds long, TechCrunch reported. The lineup includes Small SFX, Small, Medium and Large. Small SFX and Small run on-device and generate up to 2 minutes of audio. Medium and Large can create complete 6 minute 20 second tracks. Stability AI released weights for three models, while Large is paid-only.
