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Cuneflow has launched an e-paper writing tablet designed for business meetings, featuring AI capabilities to record and transcribe discussions. The device, which includes a stylus and a high-resolution E Ink display, aims to automate meeting busywork by extracting summaries, timelines, and to-do lists from recorded audio. While the hardware offers a premium feel, the software experience is noted as less polished than competitors, and the AI transcription process involves cloud processing with OpenAI and Gemini, with audio recordings being deleted post-transcription. AI

A new Wi-Fi-enabled USB cable, dubbed Hacknect, has successfully launched on Kickstarter, integrating an ESP32-S3 microcontroller and microSD storage. This unassuming device can remotely execute payloads, inject keystrokes, and automate mouse actions, controlled via a web browser interface. The project, aimed at makers and cybersecurity enthusiasts, is open-source and plans to ship in August, though crowdfunding risks apply. AI

Kickstarter has reversed its recently implemented mature content policy after facing significant backlash from its creator community. The platform initially updated its rules to align with its payment processor, Stripe, which had been suspending campaigns with adult themes. However, the new policy was perceived as a betrayal of Kickstarter's counterculture ethos, prompting the company to reinstate its previous, less restrictive guidelines. While pornography and illegal content remain prohibited, Kickstarter will continue to advocate for creators whose campaigns face suspension by Stripe. AI