This week has seen an intriguing surge in AI-powered technology launches, alongside notable developments in smart devices, photography, and retail experiences. From innovative AI browsers to solar-powered security cameras and new camera gear, here’s a detailed roundup of the most exciting tech news and product introductions.
### Two AI Browsers Launch Almost Simultaneously
In an unusual coincidence, two AI-powered web browsers debuted within the same week, each offering a distinct take on how AI can reshape browsing experiences.
OpenAI unveiled **Atlas**, a Chromium-based browser powered by ChatGPT, designed to enhance browsing through AI assistance. Meanwhile, a small startup called **Nimo** introduced **Nimo Infinity**, a canvas-style AI browser featuring a generative user interface. Nimo has been quietly working on spatial computing projects for several years, initially focusing on smart glasses similar to Sightful’s Spacetop. However, the company pivoted to software, and Nimo Infinity is its first real product, currently available in beta on macOS with a Windows version forthcoming.
Nimo Infinity takes over your desktop and provides an AI-driven canvas where users can connect their favorite apps. Rather than interacting with apps in the traditional way, the AI assistant pulls data from these apps to generate what Nimo calls “Dynamic Apps”—custom, AI-crafted interfaces tailored to specific needs. For example, users can ask the assistant to create a daily meeting prep app that combines Google Calendar and Gmail information into a unified interface, streamlining preparation for meetings without juggling multiple apps.
The AI assistant, powered mainly by Anthropic’s Claude, offers templates to get started but also allows users to experiment and build custom dashboards, such as financial overviews pulling data from Google Sheets. It even supports conversational commands to modify spreadsheet content directly, bypassing the usual manual cell editing.
While the concept is promising, the beta version has its quirks. The author’s attempt to create a Dynamic App stalled for over 30 minutes, highlighting the learning curve and some instability. Nimo is currently accepting early access sign-ups, offering a free tier with limited features and a $20 per month subscription for full access to core functionalities like Dynamic Apps. Nimo joins a growing wave of companies aiming to replace conventional apps with AI-generated, adaptable interfaces.
### Aura Introduces a New Wireless E-Paper Photo Frame
Aura, known for its digital photo frames, expanded its product line with the **Aura Ink** priced at $499. Unlike traditional Aura frames that use LCD screens, the Aura Ink features an e-paper display similar to those found on e-readers and digital notebooks. This technology, powered by E Ink’s Spectra 6, supports six colors, allowing Aura to render photos in a vibrant, newspaper-like style despite the limited palette.
The e-paper display offers a significant advantage in battery life, enabling the frame to last up to three months on a single charge, a stark contrast to typical LCD frames that need daily or frequent charging. This wireless, battery-powered design is meant to let users mount the frame on walls without the hassle or eyesore of power cords.
The frame defaults to changing the displayed photo once a day, usually overnight, due to a 30-second refresh time required by the e-paper technology. Aura is still testing the product, so a detailed review is forthcoming, but this approach could redefine how people showcase digital photos in their homes with a more minimalist and maintenance-free experience.
### Bamford’s Mayfair 2.0: A Modular Watch with Style
London-based Bamford launched the **Mayfair 2.0**, a 40-millimeter quartz chronograph watch designed for versatility and modularity. While the watch uses a reliable Swiss-made Ronda 3540.D quartz movement rather than an automatic mechanism, its standout feature is the ability to swap brightly colored outer cases made from high-density polymer.
This modular system allows wearers to quickly change the watch’s appearance to match their mood or outfit. The Mayfair 2.0 is water-resistant up to 100 meters, making it a robust sports watch with a colorful, personalized flair. Although changing the case covers can be somewhat fiddly, the process is straightforward and offers a unique style flexibility not commonly found in watches at this price point.
Priced at £495 (approximately $660), the Mayfair 2.0 sits in a higher price bracket than some competitors such as the Blancpain X Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms, which is an automatic diver’s watch