Lovable, the AI app-building platform, has backed Danish hardware startup Atech in an $800,000 pre-seed round that also included a16z’s scout fund, Sequoia Scout Fund, and Nordic Makers. Atech’s process is designed to feel like “vibe coding” for physical products: users buy a starter kit, open a site tab, describe their hardware concept to an AI chatbot, and get code to build a working prototype. The company says its audience spans from kids building cars to industrial hydrogen sensing needs.
India’s ultra-luxury housing boom is transforming hardware from a basic install item into a must-have design statement. With buyers demanding global standards and finer craftsmanship, manufacturers are upgrading processes and tightening quality control. Architects are increasingly driving hardware selection, nudging the market toward more organized players and growing international collaborations across fittings and finishes.
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Apple has appointed Johny Srouji as its new Chief Hardware Officer, replacing John Ternus, who is set to become CEO as Apple’s leadership reshuffles. The move underscores how central hardware and Apple’s in-house silicon have become, with Srouji positioned to guide product and chip strategy during a pivotal period for the company.
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