#### Sesame goes viral, LynxJS and the component-based approach, and Gemini Robotics and its Gemini 2.0-based models are truly impressive.


In our latest newsletter, we've gathered the most fascinating updates from the tech world, sprinkled with intriguing tidbits from its many orbits. Our subscribers were the first to get their hands on these cutting-edge insights, delivered straight to their inboxes.

#### Main Topic: **Sesame’s AI Voice Tech Goes Viral: Meet the Open-Source Model Behind Maya**

![MAIN TOPIC_sesame.jpg](https://bitnoise-cms.btn.fyi/uploads/MAIN_TOPIC_sesame_d6c35a1901.jpg)

Sesame gained viral attention for its lifelike voice technology. Co-founded by Oculus’ Brendan Iribe, the company has open-sourced CSM-1B, the base model powering its realistic voice assistant, Maya. This 1-billion-parameter model, licensed under Apache 2.0, generates RVQ audio codes, similar to Google’s SoundStream and Meta’s Encodec.

The conversation experience with Maya is highly realistic and remarkably natural, making interactions feel smooth and engaging. [**Try it yourself and see the future of AI voice technology in action!**](https://www.sesame.com/research/crossing_the_uncanny_valley_of_voice?#demo)

#### Tool of the month: **Lynx - Lightweight and Efficient JavaScript Framework**

![TOOL OF THE MONTH_Lynx.jpg](https://bitnoise-cms.btn.fyi/uploads/TOOL_OF_THE_MONTH_Lynx_f9ef15dc4d.jpg)
LynxJS is a lightweight JavaScript framework for building web applications with a component-based approach. It features a Virtual DOM, reactive data binding, and a modular structure for flexibility and performance. Designed to be fast and efficient, it’s a great alternative to heavier frameworks like React or Vue.

[**Read more.**](https://lynxjs.org/index.html)


#### Trending

1.[**Watch a video showcasing the capabilities of the new Gemini Robotics models,**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MvGnmmP3c0) powered by DeepMind AI. Their interactivity, dexterity, and precision are truly impressive!

2. Anders Hejlsberg, Microsoft’s Technical Fellow and lead architect of TypeScript, [**unveils a new TypeScript**](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/typescript/typescript-native-port/) port designed to power the next generation of high-performance developer tools.

#### Around the Web

📱Light, the company behind minimalist phones, is launching the Light Phone III on March 27. [**Check out its features and design.**](https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/13/minimalist-light-phone-iii-launches-march-27/)

🏁 [**Skype will close**](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7vxlrvxyeo) in May.

📍 An update to Google’s Android tracking app now [**displays contacts who have shared their location with you.**](https://www.theverge.com/news/630222/android-march-find-my-device-people-location-sharing-update)

Tech News March 2025 - Newsletter Highlights

Dominika

Sesame goes viral, LynxJS and the component-based approach, and Gemini Robotics and its Gemini 2.0-based models are truly impressive.

Main Topic: Sesame’s AI Voice Tech Goes Viral: Meet the Open-Source Model Behind Maya

Tool of the month: Lynx - Lightweight and Efficient JavaScript Framework

Trending

Around the Web

Dominika

Let's get talking

Table of content

Read also

Developer’s Tool Set part 1: Senior Full-Stack Developer

Łukasz

Release or Real ease - the Inklusion Digital Saga part 6

Daria

Exploring AI Tools for Developers: Insights from PozTechTalks part 2

Magdalena

GET IN TOUCH