GoPro says it's moving into AI data centers, BT's old copper network could be worth over $2 billion, and Meta's new AI transcription model can distinguish between multiple speakers and languages in real-time
Sep 2, 2026 · 7m
Summary
Engadget News covers GoPro’s merger with Starman Optical to enter the AI data center market, leveraging its optics expertise for infrastructure and defense sectors. The episode also details how BT’s decommissioned copper network could be worth over $2.7 billion due to surging global demand driven by AI and renewable energy. Finally, Meta unveils Muse Voice Transcribe, a real-time audio model capable of distinguishing multiple speakers and languages, available via its API and Mac app.
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Tech news headlines: GoPro, BT, and Meta
GoPro merges with Starman Optical for AI data centers
BT's old copper network worth over $2 billion
Meta launches Muse Voice Transcribe AI model
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