Tech Roundup: From DSLRs Still Flying to AI Bans in Schools

Photography & DIY Tech

NASA astronauts are still using DSLR cameras, proving the format is far from dead (source). Meanwhile, a maker built an automatic lightning camera using a Raspberry Pi that actually works (source).

Augmented Reality

The new XREAL Aura spatial computing glasses feature a Snapdragon Reality Elite chip and a 70-degree field of view, projecting up to five virtual screens (source).

Gaming

Nintendo's Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for Switch 2 is charming but somewhat boring according to early impressions (source). The new multiplayer hit Meccha Chameleon sold 5 million copies in just 10 days (source). On the Linux front, the open-source NVK driver now has experimental DLSS support (source).

AI & Software

Apple's Siri AI on iOS 27 received mixed reviews after a week of testing (source, source). Microsoft announced it will end support for Office 2021 in 2026, pushing users toward Microsoft 365 (source). Norway will implement a near-total ban on generative AI in elementary schools (source). Discord began testing age verification via Google Wallet and credit cards (source).

Tech Industry & Innovation

Nothing canceled its 2026 CMF phone due to rising RAM prices (source). Waymo recalled nearly 3,900 robotaxis after they entered closed construction zones (source). And researchers developed an ultrasonic espresso method that cuts energy use by up to 75% (source).