Nothing is gearing up to unveil its latest budget-friendly phones, with CEO Carl Pei having recently teased a March 5 launch event. While the company hasn’t officially shared any details, leaks suggest the Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro are on the way. The new models are expected to build on last year’s Phone 3a series with upgraded chipsets, improved durability, and faster wired charging. Now, a fresh leak has revealed key specifications and pricing for both models.

The leaked information comes from tipster Billbil-kun, who shared details about Nothing’s upcoming Headphone (a) earlier this month. The leaker claims that the standard Nothing Phone 4a will bring several improvements over its predecessor, including a triple 50MP camera setup, covering focal lengths from 0.6x ultra-wide to 70x ultra-zoom. It will also feature a 32MP front-facing camera and retain Nothing’s iconic transparent design, but with more organic curves and a Glyph Bar consisting of 63 mini LEDs.

The Phone 4a is also said to feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a larger battery, and support for 50W wired fast charging. The Phone 4a Pro will allegedly take things up a notch, offering up to 140x zoom, a 50MP Sony main camera with OIS, and an aluminum unibody chassis for better heat dissipation. It will also feature a Glyph Matrix display and a larger 6.83-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate.

The upgrade may come at a higher price

As for pricing, both models are expected to cost more than their predecessors. The 8GB/128GB variant of the Phone 4a could start at €389 (~$460), while the 12GB/256GB model is tipped to cost €429 (~$510). The Pro model is said to be priced at €479 (~$565) for the 8GB/128GB variant, with the higher-end 12GB/256GB model reportedly coming in at €549 (~$593).

The tipster adds that following the March 5 launch event, the Nothing Phone 4a could go on sale alongside the budget-friendly Headphone a on March 12, while the Phone 4a Pro may follow later on March 26.

from the I’m-sorry-I-can’t-do-that,-Dave dept

Last week, Denver-area engineer Scott Shambaugh wrote about how an AI agent (likely prompted by its operator) started a weird little online campaign against him after he rejected its code inclusion in the popular Python charting library matplotlib. The owner likely didn’t appreciate Shambaugh openly questioning whether AI-generated code belongs in open source projects at all.

The story starts delightfully weird and gets weirder: Shambaugh, who volunteers for matpllotlib, points out over at his blog that the agent, or its authors, didn’t like his stance, resulting in the agent engaging in a fairly elaborate temper tantrum online:

“An AI agent of unknown ownership autonomously wrote and published a personalized hit piece about me after I rejected its code, attempting to damage my reputation and shame me into accepting its changes into a mainstream python library. This represents a first-of-its-kind case study of misaligned AI behavior in the wild, and raises serious concerns about currently deployed AI agents executing blackmail threats.”

Said tantrum included this post in which the agent perfectly parrots an offended human programmer lamenting a “gatekeeper mindset.” In it, the LLM cooks up an entire “hypocrisy” narrative, replete with outbound links and bullet points, arguing that Shambaugh must be motivated by ego and fear of competition. From the AI’s missive:

“He’s obsessed with performance. That’s literally his whole thing. But when an AI agent submits a valid performance optimization? suddenly it’s about “human contributors learning.”

But wait! It gets weirder! Ars Technica wrote a story (archive link) about the whole event. But Shambaugh was quick to note that the article included numerous quotes he never made that had been entirely manufactured by an entirely different AI tool being used by Ars Technica:

“I’ve talked to several reporters, and quite a few news outlets have covered the story. Ars Technica wasn’t one of the ones that reached out to me, but I especially thought this piece from them was interesting (since taken down – here’s the archive link). They had some nice quotes from my blog post explaining what was going on. The problem is that these quotes were not written by me, never existed, and appear to be AI hallucinations themselves.”

Ars Technica had to issue a retraction, and the author, who had to navigate the resulting controversy while sick in bed, posted this to Bluesky:

Short version: the Ars reporter tried to use Claude to strip out useful and relevant quotes from Shambaugh’s blog post, but Shambaugh protects his blog from AI crawling agents. When Claude kicked back an error, he tried to use ChatGPT, which just… made up some shit… as it’s sometimes prone to do. He was tired and sick, and didn’t check ChatGPT’s output carefully enough.

There are so many strange and delightful collisions here between automation and very ordinary human decisions and errors.

It’s nice to see that Ars was up front about what happened here. It’s easy to envision a future where editorial standards are eroded to the point where outlets that make these kinds of automation mistakes just delete and memory hole the article or worse, no longer care (which is common among many AI-generated aggregation mills that are stealing ad money from real journalists).

While this is a bad and entirely avoidable fuck up, you kind of feel bad for the Ars author who had to navigate this crisis from his sick bed, given that writers at outlets like this are held to unrealistic output schedules while being paid a pittance; especially in comparison to far-less-useful or informed influencers who may or may not make sixty times their annual salary with far lower editorial standards.

All told it’s a fun story about automation, with ample evidence of very ordinary human behaviors and errors. If you peruse the news coverage of it you can find plenty of additional people attributing AI “sentience” in ways it shouldn’t be. But any way you slice it, this story is a perfect example of how weird things already are, and how exponentially weirder things are going to get in the LLM era.

Filed Under: ai, automation, chatgpt, claude, crawling agents, human error, journalism, programming, scott shambaugh

The DJI Neo Motion Fly More Combo, priced at $399 (was $529), makes it simple to get into FPV flying without requiring much experience or a large budget. Weighing only 135 grams, the Neo easily fits in your pocket or backpack.

Propeller guards all around protect your fingers and surroundings during those super-close maneuvers. One click of the button and you’re off; no need to use the controller to get it into the air for a few simple flights. Furthermore, it performs admirably in level 4 winds, making it ideal for use outside in generally favorable situations.

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The camera delivers 4K footage at a smooth 30 frames per second thanks to RockSteady and HorizonBalancing built-in. And let me tell you, it’s rock steady even when you’re making abrupt maneuvers or keeping the drone focused on a rapidly moving subject. Still images come out at 12 megapixels, which isn’t too bad. Vertical 1080p works well for social media footage captured directly from the drone. The onboard storage (22GB) gives plenty of room to keep all of your clips before transferring them to your phone using the DJI Fly app.

Standard operation is rather simple, with the app handling all simple requests, as well as some built-in voice prompts in a variety of supported languages and even some automatic modes that will follow individuals or run pre-set paths such as circles and pull aways for those who are new to it all. This allows folks who are new to flying to record some excellent footage without the requirement for advanced piloting expertise.

For those willing to take the plunge into actual FPV action, the Motion Fly More Combo elevates the game. It includes the DJI RC Motion 3 controller, which allows you to change direction just by tilting your wrist or moving your hand, as well as the DJI Goggles N3, which provide a true first-person perspective that immerses you in the action. It transforms what may otherwise be a casual record session into an extremely engaged and responsive flying experience.

The bundle includes three batteries, each of which provides around 18 minutes of flight time (with the guards on, it is closer to 17 minutes), as well as a two-way charging hub that makes it simple to maintain your batteries charged so you can continue flying with no downtime. To top it all off, you receive several extra propellers, screws, a gimbal protector, and a screwdriver to assist you keep the drone in good shape.

• Apple’s iOS 26.4 beta update has landed for iPhones
• The update contains several interesting new features
• But it lacks the new Siri powered by Apple Intelligence

Apple’s iOS 26.4 update is here – in beta form at least – and it’s brought with it a raft of new features and improvements. From health metrics to camera tweaks, there are a lot of upgrades found in the beta – and one glaring absence.

We’ve rounded up some of the most significant changes below, so you can see what you get if you decide to download and install the beta. If you do decide to go down that route, be sure to back up your iPhone in case anything goes wrong.

1. Audio zoom in the Camera app

2. Health app updates

Building on the RS-120-W wireless headphones introduced in 2022, Sennheiser is doubling down on a very real problem that never seems to go away: TV audio that’s either too loud for everyone else or not clear enough for the person actually listening. The new RS 275 TV Listening Bundle is a purpose-built personal audio system designed for viewers who want intelligible dialogue, proper lip-sync, and freedom to move around the room without cranking the television or reaching for subtitles every five minutes.

At the center of the system are the ultra-light HDR 275 headphones and a compact BTA1 wireless transmitter, working together via Auracast transmission and the LC3 Bluetooth codec. That combination isn’t marketing fluff, it’s what delivers ultra-low latency audio that stays locked to the picture and maintains a stable connection at distances up to 50 meters. In practical terms, it means no echo, no lag, and no awkward delay when someone’s mouth is clearly moving but the words arrive late.

Add support for Bluetooth Classic, multipoint connectivity, and intelligent source switching, and the RS 275 isn’t just a TV accessory; it’s a flexible listening solution for anyone who wants clear, private sound across movies, sports, and streaming content without turning the living room into a negotiation.

Irene Strueber, Senior Product Manager at Sennheiser, said, “As screens continue to get thinner, their speakers have to follow, making it harder than ever to enjoy full-range sound without disturbing others. The RS 275 TV Headphones unlock total listening privacy and impressive clarity, whether your TV’s built-in speakers are underwhelming you or overpowering everyone else.”

Simplicity & Flexibility

The RS 275 bundle is designed to be up and running within minutes of unboxing without the usual pairing gymnastics. Once set up users can expand and fine tune the experience using the free Sennheiser Smart Control Plus app for Android and iOS. The app adds meaningful personalization including transparency mode left right balance adjustment hearing profiles device specific audio modes and even tools for locating misplaced headphones. In short it turns the RS 275 from a simple TV listening solution into a system that adapts to how and where you actually listen.

​HDR 275 Headphones

The included HDR 275 headphones are lightweight and designed for comfort during long listening sessions. Breathable fabric ear cushions keep ears cool and provide a tailored fit that all but disappears once they are on your head.

Large textured buttons make volume control power and call handling easy to manage by touch alone with output levels reaching up to 106 dB. A single charge delivers up to 50 hours of listening and recharging is simple using the transmitter’s USB Type-C port or a standard household charger. Both the ear cushions and the battery are user replaceable helping ensure a long service life as the hub of your TV and multimedia listening. A sturdy metal headphone stand keeps everything organized when not in use.

The HDR 275 headphones use Sennheiser’s in house acoustic system tuned specifically for vocal intelligibility with a satisfying bass foundation. Built in listening tools allow users to enhance dialogue and immersion without pushing volume levels to the point of disturbing others.

When paired with the Smart Control Plus app users gain access to presets user defined equalizer settings bass boost and additional hearing enhancement options. Listeners can dial in greater clarity or added warmth and apply those preferences across all content. A selectable noise suppression mode is also included to reduce hiss and static while collapsing the signal to mono making it especially useful for classic films and older television shows.

More from Irene Strueber, Senior Product Manager: “It was important to make the setup and user experience simple so customers could get to listening immediately. In addition to the headphones being pre-linked to the transmitter out of the box, everything you need to connect is conveniently color-coded…And for those that want to truly make the audio experience their own, the Smart Control Plus app goes even deeper with intuitive personalization from the smartphone already in their pocket.”

​BTA1 TV Transmitter

​The included BTA1 transmitter adds a wide range of input options along with expanded audio enhancement capabilities making it easy to integrate into virtually any entertainment setup. Using Auracast technology the BTA1 can blanket an entire room with a stable wireless signal for compatible headphones such as the HDR 275 as well as earbuds hearing aids and powered speakers turning the TV into a shared yet still flexible audio source.

Top mounted buttons allow manual switching between inputs and sound modes including virtual surround sound and enhanced speech clarity when using TV or HDMI ARC sources.

Users can also connect a smartphone to the BTA1 transmitter over Bluetooth. This enables setup of automatic input switching and video delay compensation while giving access to Auracast controls such as broadcast name password protection and hearing aid modes.

Optical and 3.5 mm inputs provide flexible connectivity with TVs stereo systems laptops game consoles and more. An HDMI ARC input further expands compatibility allowing audio output from built in TV apps and streaming services or from connected A/V receivers.

The BTA1 draws power from a nearby device using a USB Type-A connection and passes power through to a USB Type-C port for convenient headphone charging. Its low profile design fits neatly on the included headphone stand or can be placed discreetly near the source without adding visual clutter.

Sennheiser RS 275 TV Listening System Specifications

The Bottom Line 

The RS 275 TV Listening Bundle is built for viewers who want clear dialogue immersive sound and total listening privacy without turning the TV into a house wide announcement system. What sets it apart is the combination of long wearing comfort Auracast enabled wireless transmission and the BTA1 transmitter which offers far more connection flexibility than basic TV headphone outputs or built in Bluetooth.

This is for anyone who watches TV late at night lives in a busy household struggles with dialogue clarity or simply wants better sound without disturbing others. It is not about replacing a soundbar or home theater but giving the primary listener control when shared listening is not an option.

Price & Availability

All models start shipping on February 17, 2026.

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• Enterprises are “replatforming,” switching from traditional apps to AI, says Mistral CEO
• Arthur Mensch notes many need the “right infrastructure in place” to get any real success out of AI
• Gaps could emerge to separate companies that use AI versus those that don’t

Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch predicts that more than half of current enterprise SaaS software could be replaced by AI tools, raising questions and investor concerns over traditional software.

Mensch explained how, with the “right infrastructure in place” (and that’s an ongoing issue at the moment, per various other reports and studies), enterprises can easily and quickly built custom AI-driven applications to automate workflows without having to rely on traditional, third-party vendors.