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FoxAlien Masuter Pro Max 2×2 CNC router rendered on a white background, with orange end plates, a silver gantry, and a brushless spindle above a perforated MDF bed
FoxAlien Publishes the Masuter Pro Max 2×2 at $899 With a 500 W Spindle
CNC
FoxAlien's fourth-generation Masuter Pro Max 2×2 is $899 with a 500 W brushless spindle and a 600 mm square bed, shipping with NEMA 17 motors and a path to closed-loop upgrades.
Published graphic from OpenAI's July 9, 2026 GPT-5.6 post
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 as Sol, Terra, and Luna
AI
On July 9, 2026, OpenAI made the GPT-5.6 family generally available in three sizes: Sol, Terra, and Luna.
Quilter's press graphic for the July 8, 2026 release
Quilter Ships Automated BGA Fanout, in Beta, With the Rest of Its 2026 Layout Tools
AI DIY Electronics
On July 8, 2026, Quilter shipped automated BGA fanout in beta, along with the rest of its 2026 PCB layout tools.
iFixit Megalodon driver with a blue cap standing among bit holders against a blue background
iFixit Publishes the Megalodon Driver Kit With a Push-to-Lock Cap and 2 in. Bits
Workshop & Tools Hand Tools
iFixit's Megalodon Driver Kit is a home-repair driver with a push-to-lock Swivel Grip Cap, an anodized aluminum handle, and 16 extended-reach 2 in. bits, in a case that matches the Mako.
Anthropic's published cost and performance chart for Sonnet 5
Claude Sonnet 5 Is Now the Default on Free and Pro
AI
On June 30, 2026, Anthropic released Claude Sonnet 5 and made it the default model on the Free and Pro plans.
Anthropic's published bar chart of agentic coding scores
Claude Fable 5 Is the Mythos-class Model Anthropic Made for General Use
AI
On June 9, 2026, Anthropic launched Claude Fable 5, a Mythos-class model it says is safe for general use, alongside Claude Mythos 5.
Milwaukee M12 FUEL straight die grinder with a red and black body
Milwaukee Announces Next-Generation M12 FUEL Straight Die Grinders
Workshop & Tools Power Tools
Milwaukee's next-generation M12 FUEL 1/4 in. straight die grinders are rated 0.5 HP and 20,000 RPM, with a standard model (kit $379) and an extended model with a 4 in. longer shaft ($249 bare).