Google's Gemini 4 Argon is a robotics-focused model that scores 87% on the Embodied Reasoning benchmark. The model enables new control, simulation, and self-improvement workflows across the robotics stack.
Argon reaches 87% on the Embodied Reasoning benchmark.
Argon controls a Boston Dynamics Spot quadruped.
Tap a lens to see what this story means for you.
Liked this? The Brief brings you the whole day in tech, verified, every morning.
Two minutes, free forever. What's in The Brief →
See what’s happening right now
The Feed runs all day — short, verified briefs the moment they break.
Open the FeedFollow @thecircuitry_
Every story we publish, as it happens. No noise between.
Reader-supported
The Circuitry is a passion project I've always wanted to build, and I love the work behind it.
Running it costs real money. APIs, hosting, time. To keep improving the site and growing this into something useful for everyone, those costs have to be covered.
Any contribution is appreciated. If not, no pressure. Thanks for reading.
Google made Gemini 4 Argon available worldwide on October 13 for Pro and Ultra subscribers as well as API users. The move includes Pro access not mentioned in earlier plans and adds openings for new partners plus researchers.
AWS reported Prime Day 2026 metrics including 59 trillion DynamoDB requests and made Claude Haiku 5.5 available, along with Nova 2.5 Sonic and GuardDuty RDS Protection. The updates focus on scale, cost-efficient AI models, and database threat detection.
CNBC: Sources indicate Anthropic will hand third-quarter results to institutional investors during a Wednesday session while preparing for a possible record IPO that could value the firm at $2 trillion.
Character.AI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is selling assets to Disney in a $20 million lead bid. The move follows years of safety lawsuits and comes after Disney hired the startup’s former CEO and several technical staff.
Google has officially launched the Fitbit Edge fitness tracker with a 46 percent larger display and a replaceable battery. The device targets users seeking notifications and improved tracking without full smartwatch complexity.
