Today's spotlights:
OpenClaw just landed on your phone.
Proton's Lumo 2.0: Powerful AI that doesn't touch your data
Adobe acquires Topaz Labs to supercharge its creative AI
The Mophie Roam is built for travelers. One Charger. three devices. Zero
Redmi K90 Ultra launches June 30 with a built-In cooling fan.
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Tech Stories This Week
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OpenClaw, the free, open-source AI agent that went viral in early 2026, is now officially available on both iOS and Android. The app connects to the OpenClaw Gateway, a routing layer that links your mobile requests to AI agents and the tools they use to get things done.
In short: your AI agents are now portable. Users have already put OpenClaw to work across a wide range of tasks, from coding to meal planning, though results have been mixed depending on how well the agents are set up.
AI agents are embedding themselves deeper into everyday tools by the day and the move to mobile is the next logical step.
Whether OpenClaw delivers on its promise from your pocket will depend heavily on setup but the direction is clear. Agentic AI isn't coming to your phone. It's already there.
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Proton just dropped its biggest upgrade yet to Lumo, its privacy-first AI chatbot and it's now a legitimate competitor to ChatGPT and Gemini. Here is what's new:
Image generation, recognition and editing, all protected by zero-access encryption
New Thinking Mode for complex, multi-step reasoning
Responses up to 76% faster than the previous version
User-controlled persistent memory across conversations
Live web search with source citations
The performance jump is real. Lumo 2.0 Max scored 240% higher than its predecessor on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. Proton says users can no longer tell the difference between it and top models from OpenAI and Anthropic for most tasks.
The privacy promise stays intact. No logs, no data sharing, no training on your conversations, running entirely on European infrastructure under Swiss law.
Pricing: Free tier available. Lumo Plus at €12.99/month, Pro for teams at €14.99/user both cheaper than ChatGPT and Claude's paid plans.
My Take: With 10 million users already on board since its 2025 launch, Lumo 2.0 makes a strong case that you no longer have to choose between a capable AI and one that respects your privacy.
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Adobe has entered into an agreement to acquire Topaz Labs, the AI company behind industry-leading video and image enhancement tools trusted by filmmakers, photographers and enterprises worldwide.
Why it matters:
Topaz Labs' technology sharpens, upscales, restores, and de-noises footage essential for workflows mixing real-world capture with AI-generated content.
Its Emmy Award-winning models will be integrated into Adobe Firefly, Firefly Services and Creative Cloud apps including Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere
Topaz's proprietary Neurostream technology runs complex AI models locally on consumer devices making advanced creative AI faster, cheaper and more accessible without relying on the cloud.
Topaz Labs products will remain available as standalone offerings post-acquisition and CEO Eric Yang will continue leading the team. Adobe just added one of the sharpest AI toolkits in the business to an already powerful creative stack.
Gadgets update
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If you're an iPhone user tired of packing three cables for three devices, the Mophie Roam 3-in-1 Travel Charger solves that in one foldable package the size of your palm.
What it charges all at once, all at full speed
iPhone up to 25W via Qi2.2 and MagSafe (snaps magnetically into place)
Apple Watch: up to 7.5W
AirPods: up to 5W
What makes it different?
StealthCharge Technology: Runs completely fanless and silent, keeps heat away from your devices while charging overnight
iPhone surface lifts into landscape orientation so you can use StandBy mode while it charges
Folds down small enough to fit in your palm, no bulk, no tangled cables
Includes a 40W wall adapter with interchangeable plugs for US, UK, EU, and AU
Comes with a premium travel case to keep everything organised and ready to go
My take: If you live in the Apple ecosystem and travel frequently, this is the one charger worth throwing in your bag, silent, fast and genuinely compact.
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The Redmi K90 Ultra hits China on June 30, packing Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite and a built-in cooling fan into a gaming-focused device priced under CNY 3,000 (~$440). It's only the second Redmi phone to feature active cooling, following the pricier K90 Max.
Key Specs (Confirmed):
6.83-inch flat display, slim bezels, large rounded corners
Snapdragon 8 Elite + D2 dedicated gaming graphics chip
Built-in active cooling fan, vortex airflow, 32dB noise level, drops device temp by up to 10°C in 100 seconds
Aluminum CNC frame with anodized finish.
IP68/IP69 dual water and dust resistance
E-sports touchscreen, gaming audio, landscape network optimization
Space Silver colorway with visible air outlet beneath the camera
The strategy is deliberate: Redmi chose the original Snapdragon 8 Elite over the newer Gen 5 found in most 2026 flagships pairing it with aggressive thermal hardware to prioritize sustained gaming performance over flashy benchmark numbers. At under $440, it's shaping up to be one of the most capable gaming phones at its price point.