Alibaba has released a new open-source speech-to-video model capable of generating animated digital humans from a single portrait and an audio clip. The tool is aimed at content creators and researchers who are looking for a way to produce lifelike avatars capable of speaking, singing, or performing.

The Wan2.2-S2V release builds on Alibaba’s Wan2.2 video generation series. By becoming open-source, the company is offering developers a system that can animate portraits across different perspectives including close-up, bust, and full-body shots.

Gizmochina reports that Tesla has launched a new AI-powered voice assistant in China, in a bid to strengthen its position in the world’s largest electric vehicle market.

The feature, called “Hey Tesla,” was developed with local partners DeepSeek and ByteDance and gives drivers natural voice control over navigation, media, and cabin functions.

According to Korean news site NewsWorks, Samsung Electronics will launch its XR headset Project Infinity in October, beginning in South Korea before rolling it out globally

The product will pit the company against Apple and Meta in the mixed reality market. Samsung sees the device as a stepping stone towards smart glasses, which it expects to have stronger consumer appeal next year. Project Infinity will be unveiled at an Unpacked event on September 29, with sales starting on October 13.

Nearly 40 percent of organizations admit they are underprepared for AI-driven threats such as automated attacks, deepfake-based videos, and voice scams, according to new research from LevelBlue.

The new findings show that while awareness of these dangers is growing, many companies remain vulnerable and lack confidence in their ability to defend against them.

How many cameras does your smartphone have? My iPhone 16 Pro, like the Google Pixel 10 pictured above, has four, which is above the current average according to new data from Omdia’s Smartphone Model Market Tracker 2Q25 which shows that the number of cameras in smartphones is falling.

Smartphones that shipped in the second quarter of 2025 had (on average) 3.19 lenses, which is down from 3.37 during the same period last year.

Most people know by now that October will mark the end of free security updates for Windows 10, but that’s not the only Microsoft product that will stop receiving support. In the same month, the software giant will also pull the plug on Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019.

Millions of users still rely on these versions at home and in workplaces, but once support stops, they are left with the choice of upgrading or running software that will become increasingly unsafe. To address this, security firm 0patch has announced that it will provide ongoing security fixes for both abandoned Office versions.

The fastest-growing industry right now is enterprise IT hardware, which is evolving rapidly. Organizations are trying to manage processes and store data in their own way. Data centers are now under constant pressure, with all the digital transformation accelerating, and they have to deliver high performance with sustainability.

This year, IT leaders get to face challenges like exploding data demands, the need for secure, stricter energy regulations, and future-ready infrastructure. These challenges make enterprises think again about their hardware-related strategies.

LinkedIn says professionals are turning to their colleagues and personal contacts for advice at work, not search engines or AI tools.

New global research released by the company suggests 43 percent of workers rank personal networks above other options when they need clarity, with two-thirds saying that peers help them make decisions more confidently.

Spotify, which three weeks ago announced plans to raise its prices again, has launched an in-app feature called Messages that gives users a new way to share music, podcasts, and audiobooks directly with friends and family. The rollout starts this week for Free and Premium users, with the company describing it as a more personal way to recommend content.

Millions of users already share tracks, shows, and audiobooks on Spotify across social media and messaging platforms. Messages will provide a central space for that sharing inside the app, while keeping external sharing options such as Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok intact.

Sharp is expanding its Advanced Color ePaper lineup with the EP-CA22, an A2-sized display aimed at replacing paper posters and digital boards with an energy-saving alternative that's easy to see and read read in bright spaces.

The EP-CA22 is built to replace traditional signage by offering sharp color, high contrast, and fine resolution in a format that looks very similar to printed material.

RealSense and Nvidia have entered into a new partnership which is aimed at advancing physical AI through the deeper integration of depth-sensing cameras and high-performance robotics platforms.

This new initiative will combine RealSense’s new generation of AI cameras with Nvidia’s Jetson Thor computing hardware and simulation software, offering developers new ways to build humanoids and autonomous mobile robots.

Fi has released the Fi Mini, a GPS and health pet tracking tool designed for both dogs and cats. The device, which weighs just 0.56 ounces, attaches to any collar or harness, offering location tracking, escape alerts, and activity monitoring.

Priced at $129 per year, which includes hardware and a Fi Membership, the tracker works out to less than $12 per month.

Cloudflare has launched new Zero Trust tools in its Cloudflare One platform to help businesses adopt artificial intelligence securely at scale. The features aim to give organizations better visibility into how AI is used, as well as protection from unapproved applications, and controls to safeguard sensitive data, all within a centralized system that can support distributed teams.

Generative AI is now being used by employees across departments, from finance to design, to speed up tasks and create new applications. While this can, and does, help improve efficiency, adoption often happens without security oversight.

The Linux Foundation has released the 2025 World of Open Source Europe Report, describing open source as a strategic advantage for Europe but warning that a lack of cohesive strategy, leadership buy-in, and policy alignment could hold the continent back. The report, presented at the Open Source Summit Europe, draws on insights from more than 300 IT leaders.

The report found that open source is not just widely adopted but has become essential to Europe’s digital sovereignty. Despite this, the study warns that without deeper investment, stronger executive commitment, and policy frameworks that encourage innovation, Europe risks falling short of its potential to lead in global open innovation.

Rokform has launched two upgraded magnetic power banks with stands, both designed for users who need reliable charging solutions when on the go. These next-generation charging solutions represent significant improvements over previous models, according to the company.

"Rokform's upgraded power banks represent our commitment to solving real-world problems for active users," said Jeff Whitten, CEO of Rokform. "Whether you're navigating a mountain bike trail using GPS, managing a construction site without power, or creating content on the go, dead batteries can't be an option. Our upgraded power banks deliver the reliability and performance our customers demand."