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Microsoft has announced Copilot for Gaming, an enhanced AI coach designed to save you time and "Help you get good at games." It can also help you discover new games or ease you back into a game you might have stepped away from for a while.

Insta360 has just confirmed that the next generation of high-tech action cameras will be launched in partnership with Leica. The world-renowned optics specialists supply the lens for current models such as the Ace Pro 2, and is now set to do the same for its successor, not to mention those of the virtual reality (VR) content-friendly X4.

The Manus AI agent combines the capabilities of multiple AI models into a powerful assistant for work and personal tasks. Its ability to research information across the Internet, control computers like a human, and synthesize information supposedly allows it to answer complex prompts that many common chatbots cannot.

OpenAI's new Responses API and tools for creating agents supposedly allow businesses to quickly create customized AI agents to tackle complex customer requests, such as identifying the most suitable products for individual needs.

Despite topping Steam charts, FragPunk has received some scrutiny for its use of AI-generated in-game assets. NetEase and Bad Guitar have not commented on the allegations, and there is currently no mandatory disclosure of AI art on the game's Steam page.

MSI's new Claw 8 AI+ is currently one of the best gaming handhelds on the market, but at $899.99, it also isn't cheap. Its hardware is good, but MSI really needs to improve its software.

Mistral has unveiled its optical character recognition API for use by businesses to convert large amounts of documents to editable digital files quickly and accurately.

With AI being all the rage right now, Xiaomi has included a comprehensive suite of AI features in its flagship phone under the HyperAI moniker. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at three image editing tools.

The Synseer HealthBuds earbuds use infrasonic and ultrasonic sound technology to monitor users' heart and hearing health, eliminating the need for smartwatches.

CheckMag Humanoid robots have long been the subject of science fiction, but the latest creation from Clone Robotics, the Protoclone, is bringing that fiction into reality. This eerily lifelike machine, recently showcased in a viral video, demonstrates remarkably human-like movement, twitching and flexing while suspended from the ceiling.

In a new video, Boston Dynamics demonstrates Atlas' progress with accompanying explanations. Viewers will also notice that the robot has suffered a few injuries.

Meizu's last flagship smartphone could have been said to be the one that looked most like that of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Its successor has apparently gone for the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate look instead, according to a new leak. The 22 Pro is also believed to have some of the most in-demand AI and battery features in the industry right now.

At MWC 2025, Dell introduced the Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM), the industry’s first all-in-one tool to manage and customise Dell displays, docks, and peripherals. It aims to boost productivity with features like AI-powered webcam framing, multi-tasking display tools, and collaboration controls.

Tecno touts its latest laptop as the world's lightest 14-inch PC with a 2.8K OLED display. The MegaBook S14 is powered by the Snapdragon X Elite for generative AI tasks and boasts DTS:X Ultra enhancements for its audio. The OEM has also unveiled an External Graphics Dock for an upcoming Intel Arrow Lake version of the notebook.

ChatGPT and AI features have made their way to ball point pens with the One Smart AI Pen. The Kickstarter campaign for this steel and plastic, 30-gram pen is live with a goal of $10,000.

The Meta Aria Gen 2 glasses have been unveiled. This model features various upgrades over the original, including a new heart rate sensor and a contact microphone to make it easier to detect different voices. Plus, Meta has shared information about various real-world applications, including making grocery shopping more accessible.

Demonstrating commitment to local processing, consumer tech giant Lenovo has presented the AI Stick prototype which acts like an external AI booster for older PCs or PCs without NPUs. Lenovo AI Stick connects directly via USB-C and can be connected to a power outlet for maximum performance.

Browsers that will be able to shop for and even buy things such as hotel rooms, event tickets or flights all by themselves are on the way, according to Opera. Its Browser Operator is a "native" AI agent that can complete tasks in response to natural-language requests. It is backed to uphold the user's privacy and control at all times.

At Mobile World Congress 2025, Google showed off a "Screenshare" feature for Gemini that allows it to do live screen analysis and answer questions in the context of what it sees. It can also answer questions while you film a live video.

Qualcomm asserts that its latest Snapdragon X85 modem-RF platform can drive new all-time highs in terms of bandwidth and upload speeds. It integrates a new AI processor touted to boost its signal strength and speed with reduced power use. The OEM backs X85 and its new X82 sibling to deliver next-gen 5G to industry-grade devices as well as smartphones and other consumer-level products.

Qualcomm touts its new Dragonwing Gen 4 Elite Platform as the first solution for AI-powered fixed wireless access (FWA) to broadband over an ultra-long-range mmWave connection. It is rated for downlink speeds of up to 12.5 gigabits per second (Gb/s), and can also confer tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and NTN Satellite connectivity on a next-gen 5G router.

Lenovo's proof-of-concept AI display addresses privacy concerns by providing a discrete NPU for on-device AI capabilities. While constantly having a camera tracking your physical activity will definitely require some getting used to, local processing slightly eases the somewhat dystopian vibe.

Doogee has introduced a new Tab E3 series of slates with on-trend 13- and 14-inch displays in its Pro and Max variants respectively. Both devices are powered by an unusual 9-core processor to optimize key aspects of their performance with AI. The E3 Max and Pro are joined by their OEM's latest wearables and other, smaller tablets in their Barcelona debut.

During its press conference at the Mobile World Congress, Honor unveiled a comprehensive strategic realignment as it enters the age of AI. The new strategy will introduce highly useful enhancements for users of current and upcoming Honor phones, such as the Magic7 series, as well as longer update support and iOS compatibility.

In a recently published video, the Unitree G1 showed that humanoid robots can already do much more than simple sorting tasks. The G1 impressed with authentic kung fu moves - including a spin kick.

AMD is introducing a new and improved FSR 4 alongside today's RDNA 4 announcements. FSR 4 will be an RDNA 4-exclusive feature for now as it uses a complete ML-based pipeline leveraging the FP8 capabilities of the new compute units. Radeon Adrenalin software is also getting a bunch of AI tools including AMD Chat, Image Inspector, and AI Apps Manager.

During 2024, the company reported revenues of $130.5 billion, increasing 114% from the previous fiscal year. Higher demand for AI capabilities and specifically the Blackwell GPU supported the results.

Tecno has unveiled two smart glasses with AI features as part of its MWC 2025 lineup. Designed like regular glasses, they offer features such as object recognition, translation, text summarization, and even an AR display.

Live speech-to-text transcriptions are displayed on the TranscribeGlass smart glasses in less than a third of a second, enabling individuals with hearing impairments to enjoy conversations with fewer impediments.

Developed by a team of scientists at the AWS Center for Quantum Computing at the California Institute of Technology, Ocelot allows a 90% cost decrease in quantum error correction. Still a prototype for the time being, this new quantum computing chip could turn Amazon into the leader of yet another market.

Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, an upgraded version of its voice assistant. It promises more natural conversations and the ability to handle certain tasks autonomously.

Canalys, a market analysis company, released a report stating that 17% of all PCs shipped in 2024 were "AI-capable," which are computers with hardware dedicated for AI features. Of that 17%, Apple shipped over half, largely thanks to its M4 CPU.

US users of the Pixel Watch 3 will soon be getting another health and safety feature called Loss of Pulse detection. It was originally announced back in 2024 but has finally received the necessary approvals from the US FDA.

Meizu has announced that it will be at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) event in Barcelona, Spain with the latest in its range of Flyme AIOS-powered solutions and devices. They include smart car platforms, smart glasses and smartphones. The latter will include the Meizu Note 22 and 22 Pro, which are also slated to become available globally in the first half of 2025.

Photoshop for iPhone provides mobile creators with a wider set of photo editing tools than found in Adobe Express and Lightroom. Some features are free, while others required a paid subscription.

Panasonic touts the new Lumix S1RII as its most powerful and flexible full-frame mirrorless camera, with upgrades to support for 8K/30fps recording with an expanded dynamic range. The S1RII is also backed to deliver extra-high-res vertical video, improved Phase Hybrid auto-focus (AF) and a High-Res Mode that upscales the resolution of its new BSI CMOS sensor in certain scenarios.

Apple unveils $500 billion US investment plan, including a new Houston server plant for Apple Intelligence, doubling its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion, and creating thousands of jobs across all 50 states.

AI camera apps remove the clutter of constant notifications. Seemour is a new platform that targets already running security cameras. Some planned features could make competing software seem ordinary in comparison.

Chinese CPU maker Zhaoxin has successfully deployed DeepSeek-R1 Distill AI models across its entire hardware lineup—from desktop PCs to high-performance servers.

A new AI-powered blood test can predict diseases up to 15 years before symptoms appear. Once commercialized, this screening could cost as little as $5–$10, making early detection more accessible to everyone.

Anthropic's latest chatbot arrives with new coding and extended thinking skills, further extending its ability to program code, answer complex questions, and play video games.

A snippet of code spotted by a developer on X suggests that Apple will integrate Google's Gemini AI into iOS 18.4. This move will allow users to opt for Google's AI model as the basis for Apple Intelligence features in the future.

Recent reports indicate that AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 (AFMF 2.1) is in development. The updated frame generation tech is aimed at improving the quality of generated frames and will be available for older hardware as well as the RX 9070 series GPUs.

A new dictionary pen featuring DeepSeek-R1 has arrived, the Youdao SpaceOne. Currently only available in China, the gadget supports multiple languages, helping you with translations and answering your questions. Other features include a larger display, a built-in eSIM and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.