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Gigabyte is offering a new high-end desktop PC that's designed for demanding games and can also run AI applications locally. It’s equipped with a powerful Intel processor and Nvidia’s latest flagship graphics card.

The OLED laptop comes with a 2880 x 1800 panel capable of 600 nit peak brightness in HDR mode and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Also included are a 1 TB SSD, USB4 connectivity and a microSD card reader.

Along with a Ryzen AI 5 340 APU, Dell is offering 16 GB LPDDR5-7500 RAM, a 512 GB SSD and Wi-Fi 7 for the $800 base configuration, but there are more expensive variants featuring the Ryzen AI 7 350 and a 1 TB SSD.

Almost a couple of months after leaking, the standalone Meta AI app is now available for both Android and iOS, expanding the ecosystem of AI-powered assistants for smartphones.

The popular r/changemyview subreddit was used as a dumping ground for bots as part of a weird University of Zurich experiment to see if they could change people's opinions on various subjects online. The entire experiment ran without user consent.

Reebok and Lucyd Eyewear have teamed up to launch four smart sports glasses designed for athletes who need hands-free access to navigation, calls, chatbots, and music while staying active outdoors.

The United States' primary bulwark for AI chips seems to be set for more persistent competition from China as Huawei ups the ante with its new Ascend chip.

NewSound’s latest OTC hearing aids use Femtosense’s on-device AI technology to enhance speech clarity without relying on cloud-based processing.

The Animon generative AI service allows anime creators to create five-second video clips from still images, speeding up the process compared to hand-drawing each frame and allowing them to focus on storytelling rather than tedious manual work.

With the launch of a lightweight version of Deep Research, the most thorough tool within ChatGPT just became a little more cost-effective. Users now have access to twice as many deep research queries as they used to. Free users are no longer left out.

Skyworth touts its latest TV as equivalent to an OLED counterpart thanks to its anti-glare mini-LED display. The OmniView is also backed to be easy on the eyes on multiple levels thanks to additional cutting-edge flat-screen technologies. It has been previewed alongside other new innovations such as the world's first AI Karaoke Google TV.

The Dimensity Auto Cockpit Platform C-X1 is MediaTek's first SoC for cars to launch with Blackwell graphics. The GPU is backed to confer enhanced in-car navigation, voice assistance and safety as well as gaming through the integration of large language models (LLMs). It should also make a next-gen vehicle compatible with Nvidia's Drive AGX autonomous driving solution.

Alleviating fears of delays, the Razer Blade 16 is finally available. US buyers can choose from several configurations with RTX 50-series GPUs. Notebookcheck's review concluded that the slimmer gaming laptop doesn't sacrifice performance.

Amazfit has just unleashed a new smartwatch on a new market. The wearable boasts a display backed to stay on for up to 10 days of battery life despite its upgraded max brightness level. The second-gen Active is available in India as either a Standard version with a silicone band or a Premium edition with a "sapphire glass" crystal and a leather band.

Two former Columbia University students have created an AI tool that can help users cheat on anything. The tool, called Cluely, has raised $5.3 million and is available in a free and paid subscription plan.

Volkswagen hints that it will release its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) soon - albeit one exclusive to the Chinese market. Its prototype has been revealed alongside others such as an SUV aimed at younger drivers and an affordable new electric notchback built on an all-new platform. All 3 concept cars are rated to support "AI-based" Level 2++ autonomous driving.

Google is reportedly making ongoing monthly payments to Samsung to keep Gemini as the default AI assistant in One UI. The antitrust lawsuit hearing took place on April 21 and Google is expected to appeal the final decision in September.

Courtesy used to cost nothing. But with the rise of artificial intelligence, that's no longer entirely true. As OpenAI CEO Sam Altman points out, polite words like "please" and "thank you" now come with a price tag in the tens of millions.

FEVM has shown off its FA-EX9 mini PC with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU and up to 128 GB of RAM. More information about its price and availability will be unveiled later.

Venhub robot-run convenience stores in Southern California have reduced building and operating costs of 31-percent versus human-staffed stores, while offering 24/7 service. These stores feature secure designs, remote inventory tracking, and lower product prices.

Bill Gates envisions AI as the solution to global shortages of medical professionals and teachers. Speaking on a podcast, he highlighted how AI could fill critical gaps, while AI healthcare startups are already securing billions in funding to revolutionize the industry.

The Metis Compute Board is a fast mainboard that's supposed to stand out with its high AI performance. It should be suitable for various applications, but the manufacturer is mostly targeting professional customers.

Tesco has rolled out menopause-friendly product bays in 93 UK stores, offering QR-linked health education in partnership with GenM. The move reflects growing demand for accessible, tech-enabled support in women’s health. It may shift how mainstream retailers engage with femtech going forward.

The world’s first half-marathon featuring humanoid robots was held in China’s high-tech E-Town district. Alongside more than 9,000 human runners, 20 robot teams joined the race – delivering a mix of impressive moments and underwhelming performances.

Huawei is reportedly working on the next generation of its AI chips. The Ascend 920 will succeed the recently unveiled Ascend 910C, and it will be manufactured on SMIC's N+3 node.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and will reportedly use Perplexity AI assistant. It will still have an option to use Google’s Gemini assistant.

Stader Labs has launched Cabbage, an AI-powered memecoin trading platform, as part of a strategic push to combine intelligent trading tools with long-term token value creation. With real-time analytics and one-click execution, Cabbage aims to bring structure to the chaotic memecoin market. At the same time, Stader is tying Cabbage revenue directly to SD token buybacks, giving token holders a tangible stake in the platform’s success.

The company is required to hold a license to export the H20 chip for an indefinite time. The decision will impact the company that designed this specific chip to fulfill the export requirements to China.

Following the availability of its Aria AI service on its desktop and mobile browsers, Opera has decided to bring it to the Opera Mini browser. Powered by OpenAI and Google technologies, users will be able to ask questions, generate images, and summarize text within the Opera Mini browser.

Intel is selling its majority stake in Altera, an FPGA subsidiary, to private equity firm Silver Lake for $4.46 billion. Intel will retain a 49% minority stake in the business. Intel bought the company for $16.7 billion in 2015.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have dropped to their lowest price ever on Amazon after a substantial 40% discount. The earbuds are among the top-rated models available for active noise cancellation and audio performance.

Bossa Studios has released Lost Skies: Island Creator, a free tool offering an early look at its upcoming co-operative survival game. With strong early feedback and full Steam Workshop support, it provides players with hands-on access to the game’s creative systems ahead of its 18 April 2025 launch.

Web3 gaming faces turbulence as projects stall and token values drop. Affyn’s CEO warns of uncertainty in a recent update, highlighting the pressure on blockchain games to deliver real results amid growing scepticism.

Live Link Face 1.4.2 update enhances real-time iPhone facial mocap for Unreal Engine. Epic Games fixes regional IP entry bug, improving creator workflows. Used with MetaHuman Animator, the app captures high-fidelity facial performance for digital characters.

Therabody has launched the second-generation SmartGoggles — a wearable device combining heat, vibration and biometric feedback to relieve stress and eye strain. Retailing at $199, it offers app-controlled modes and guided audio. Available now via Therabody and select retailers.

The founder of Nate, an AI-powered shopping app that promised a universal checkout experience, was charged with fraud Wednesday. Rather than utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence as advertised, the app allegedly used hundreds of call center employees to transact purchases.

Apple announced a more personalized Siri with Apple Intelligence features last year but did not meet its original timeline. It now looks like the upgrade will arrive this fall with iOS 19.

In about a month, two humanoid robots from Unitree will step into the boxing ring and trade blows. If you’re too curious to wait, you can already catch a glimpse of the action in their first test matches.

Pangram has released an improved AI writing detector that detects which texts have been generated by AI and which has been written by humans, helping schools maintain the academic integrity of student grades.

Google wants to help businesses operate more efficiently with the help of Gemini AI and deeper integrations into Workspace tools. Workspace Flows is the latest feature that allows automating multi-step processes.

After being exclusively available as a web app, it has been officially revealed that NotebookLM will be available as an app for iOS and Android devices. There's no release date yet, but it is reported to be coming soon.

Lenovo offers a wide product lineup and it is not easy always easy to find the right device. It is even more complicated when you have two very similar products like the two 14-convertibles we just tested, where the less expensive Yoga 7 is actually better than the Yoga 9 in some respects.