NotebookLM’s 60-second videos turned my doomscrolling curse into something useful
What if the same 60 seconds you spend doomscrolling could help you ace a test instead? NotebookLM's newest feature makes a pretty convincing case.
Claude can now join your Slack channels and work alongside your team
Anthropic's new Claude Tag feature brings Claude directly into Slack channels, where it can handle coding, research, data analysis, and more. Here's how it works, how to set it up, and why it could change the way teams collaborate with AI.
Thanks to AI, a Chinese startup has figured out the priciest fusion energy bottleneck
Fusion energy has spent decades trapped in an expensive cycle of trial and error. Now, a Chinese startup believes AI-powered simulation software could dramatically accelerate reactor development by helping scientists test designs virtually before committing to costly real-world experiments.
The best new ChatGPT feature is one most people will never use
When it comes to AI security, convenience and protection rarely sit at the same table. OpenAI's new Lockdown Mode is proof of that.
AI fitness coach senses the muscle mechanics as you exercise and prevents rookie injuries
BioCoach is an AI and computer vision prototype that analyzes exercise videos in real time, identifies joint mechanics, and provides specific form corrections.
This robot barista is trying to turn championship coffee into a scalable business
Artly’s Jarvis robot barista uses computer vision, motion capture, and championship level coffee techniques to deliver consistent café quality drinks at scale.
Google Gemini’s new thinking level lets you dial up the brainpower
Google’s Gemini app may soon let users control how deeply the AI “thinks” before responding. New third-party integrations also appear to be on the way ahead of I/O 2026.
Gemini is about to get wings on your phone with agentic skills
A new leak suggests Google may be preparing a more powerful version of Gemini that can manage inbox clutter, generate meeting briefs, and even create custom AI skills.
After flubbing with Siri, Apple plans to host AI agents on the App Store
Developers won't commit to Siri integration over fee fears, and Apple hasn't figured out how to let AI agents into the App Store without breaking its own rules.
The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else
Google announced Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, Android 17 updates, and a redesigned Android Auto at The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026. Missed the event? Here’s everything that landed.
Google’s next Chrome update is a big deal for Android users
Chrome on Android is getting a major AI upgrade with Gemini at its core, turning the browser into a more helpful assistant that can understand pages, handle tasks, and simplify how you use the web.
6 things Gemini Intelligence is about to do across your Android devices
Google is bringing these Gemini features to Android, expanding it across apps and devices to automate everyday tasks, simplify browsing, and make your phone feel more helpful while keeping you in control.
Rice grain-sized sensor could give robots a delicate touch and keep them from breaking stuff
Researchers have built a force sensor the size of a grain of rice that lets robots feel pressure and twisting forces using light, and it's already finding hidden tumors in tissue during early tests.
Sci-fi got the gadgets right, but the vibes wrong
Sci-fi promised holograms, floating interfaces, and magic computers. Consumer tech delivered phones, video calls, smart speakers, and the boring version that actually ships.
I use AI everyday — here are 3 reasons why I paid for Claude over ChatGPT
I went looking for a better AI and ended up changing how my work gets done. What started as curiosity turned into something I now rely on every single day.
The Fitbit-for-your-brain era could be closer than we think
The next big wearable trend may not count steps or calories at all—it may try to score your focus, fatigue, and readiness.
Yes, you should probably be nicer to your AI — here’s why that’s not as ridiculous as it sounds
You've probably felt it — that slightly hollow, going-through-the-motions quality when an AI interaction goes flat. Science is starting to explain why that happens, and who's responsible for it.
I put Gemini in charge of my Gmail, and it was eye-opening
I didn’t stop worrying about privacy, I just stopped letting it slow me down. And honestly, my inbox has never felt lighter.
US tech giants are laying off employees to spend on AI, China says it’s illegal over here
China is aggressively pushing AI adoption and simultaneously letting courts block companies from using it as a layoff excuse. The US isn't even asking the question.
Your car’s Google Assistant is going away, and this is what replaces it
Google is bringing Gemini to cars, promising more natural conversations and smarter in-car assistance that actually understands what you mean.
Every call you make is drawing a map of your city and it just might fix our traffic woes
A team of researchers has built a tool that maps how cities actually function — using nothing but anonymous cell phone data.
Meta’s latest outrageous deal is getting solar power beamed even at night from satellites
Meta has signed a deal with startup Overview Energy to receive up to one gigawatt of solar power beamed from a fleet of 1,000 satellites in geosynchronous orbit.
DeepSeek V4 is out, touting some disruptive wins over Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude
DeepSeek V4 launched April 24, 2026, with two open-source models that rival closed-source leaders on coding and agentic benchmarks, at up to 9x lower API costs than OpenAI and Anthropic.
Sony’s table tennis robot made me think about what happens when AI gets a body
Sony’s table tennis robot looks like a lab flex with a paddle. The real story starts when AI stops answering prompts and learns to move through our world.
Smart glasses are finding a surprise niche — Korean drama and theater shows
These smart glasses are changing how we experience live theatre and even Korean dramas. Suddenly, language doesn’t feel like a barrier anymore; it just fades into the background while you enjoy the story.
Amazon thinks you love AI, so it has launched a special storefront for AI-powered gadgets
When everything is AI, figuring out what works gets tricky. This store makes it simpler.
Gemini now makes personalized images by understanding your taste from Photos library
Personalized AI images sound cool — until you realize the 'personalization' comes from Google scanning your entire photo library.
I’m fed up of the messy internet, but I finally found a cleanup tool that makes it readable
Textise is a simple web tool that converts cluttered webpages into clean, text-only versions, making online reading faster and distraction-free.
An AI agent tracked Guinness prices across Irish pubs — now, I want one for coffee and ramen
No, really, send one after ramen and coffee next.
Study says AI chatbots are increasingly ignoring humans, but it isn’t quite Skynet yet
AI has a habit of bluffing, and you’re not alone in catching it.
I see Apple skipping the AI hellfire, but shaping Siri as the most flexible assistant
The walls are still there, but they’re not as tall anymore.
Revive your self-care routine this spring with Laifen’s fast-beauty innovations, up to 30% off
From quick drying hair dryers to smart electric toothbrush, Laifen's Spring Sale lineups are here to positively alter your lifestyles. Combining modern tech with beauty, the new season arrival calls for smarter personal-care rituals.
Solo training is reinvented – PONGBOT’s AI robots will get you match-ready like a 24/7 coach
Your next training partner could be a robot. Pongbot's AI training robots for tennis and table tennis are taking solo training to an upgrade with smart tracking and adaptive routines, all while replicating a real competition that will keep athletes match-ready.
Perplexity’s Personal Computer: What is it, what can it do, and what does it cost?
Perplexity's Personal Computer is an always-on AI agent that runs on your Mac mini, handles tasks across Gmail, Slack, and GitHub — and never clocks off.
Super Pixel Tech by TCL CSOT could finally end the smartphone display compromises
TCL CSOT is changing the display panel game with its launch of Super Pixel at the MWC 2026. Introducing with bold aim, the new super pixel promises enhanced clarity, efficiency as well as refresh rate that will give smooth performance while maintaining battery life that is of great ideal to the gamers even under ambient light.
Daimon Robotics’ new data acquisition system brings haptic intelligence to robot teleoperation
One of CES 2026's big robotics releases is a new robotic control suit from Daimon Robotics.
I tried these shoes that can only exist thanks to 3D printing
Shoe maker Syntilay has unveiled its new PulsePodz shoes, which it claims couldn’t have been made without 3D printing and AI. These recovery slides feature nine individual pods on the base, designed with a lattice structure and different densities that create a cushion to target support where the foot needs it most. Syntilay says this […]
Pro-grade CNC, kitchen-table ready: Meet the Makera Z1 at CES 2026
In the world of digital fabrication, desktop CNC machines often fall into two frustrating camps: affordable but underpowered, or powerful but prohibitively complex. The Makera Z1 flips the script and carves out a new category of its own. A smart CNC that doesn’t dumb things down Makera will exhibit at Booth No. 54363, located in Halls A–D, […]