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Sharge has announced that the launch of its new ChatGPT-powered wearables via Kickstarter is now just a few days away. The brand has unveiled a Super Early Bird price for its first-gen loomos glasses in advance. They will be available alongside a accessory that might further boost their apparently class-leading battery life.

Google announced that ChromeOS 132 would bring a variety of education-focused tools, including the ability to control the operating system with facial gestures, the software that turns a smart board into a full ChromeOS device, and some AI and LLM tools for the classroom.

The AI assistant Humphrey, named after the sitcom "Yes, Minister," aims to enhance secure document storage, including digital driving licenses. Although it will be launched in months, Humphrey has already been subjected to accusations that its name makes it not trustworthy due to the negative traits of the TV character.

The Stargate AI investment project is equity-funded by MGX, OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, and partners with Arm, Microsoft, and Nvidia to create the necessary AI infrastructure to maintain America's leadership and dominance in the field of AI.

A new report suggests that the humanoid robot market is set to exponentially grow to nearly $60 billion by 2029.

Motorola has announced that its latest foldable smartphone now has a AI voice assistant courtesy of Google. Gemini Live is rated to help its users with their tasks, plans and quests for information in the form of real-time conversations. It joins other features such as hands-free Spotify controls and navigation on the Razr 2024 series.

Microsoft is adding some AI features to its Microsoft 365 service, which includes access to the online versions of Microsoft Office. However, the company is raising prices 33-42% for subscribers across the board for those that want the feature.

Apple has paused its AI-generated news alert summaries after the feature delivered some very questionable results. AI news summaries will, however, be back in a few weeks with tweaks to communicate when an alert summary is AI-generated.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch is getting close, but the leak train is still rolling. One of the recent leaks shared the official posters of the lineup, and one of the images gave a glimpse of a new Galaxy AI feature. Update: Images removed per Samsung's request.

Wyze cameras are affordable and compact ways to enhance home security. Still, it's AI-powered software that unlocks their full capabilities. Wyze's clever Descriptive Text may convince more buyers to commit to a pricey subscription plan.

The OpenFit 2 allows users to hear their environments at all times for safety. AI-powered microphones and dual drivers improve voice calls and music playback versus the prior model.

The global OnePlus 13 has received its first software update. The update brings the Gemini Nano AI model, offering on-device AI capabilities to the new flagship phone.

OpenAI unveils a comprehensive policy blueprint to maintain U.S. leadership in AI development through massive infrastructure investments, enhanced security measures, and public-private partnerships.

The Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra should be arriving next week during Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event. Ahead of its January 22 showcase, the company has teased what may well be a new and more advanced version of its maligned Bixby digital assistant. Update: Images removed per Samsung's request.

The Biden administration has introduced new export controls on advanced AI chips, granting 18 key allies broad access while imposing strict licensing requirements on others. The new rule aims to limit China's access to both advanced chips and AI models. The policy aims to safeguard U.S. leadership in AI and prevent adversaries from leveraging the technology for military and strategic gains, but it has drawn criticism from industry leaders like Nvidia for potentially undermining American innovation and competitiveness.

Elon Musk claims AI has exhausted available real-world training data since 2024, advocating for synthetic data generation as the future of AI development. Major tech companies already embrace this approach, though researchers warn of potential risks like model collapse and bias amplification.

The MatePad Pro 13.2 2025 is Huawei's latest big OLED screen flagship tablet with the option of a non-glare PaperMatte version of that display. It is only available in China at the moment - however, that might change soon as the high-end slate has been spotted gaining approval to launch in a different country.

Real-time AI subtitling without the use of any cloud services is the latest schtick from the open-source VLC video player. VideoLAN demoed the feature in a video last Tuesday, pledging support for over 100 languages.

AMD's recently revealed FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 has been thoroughly put through its paces in an early hands-on, and the new upscaling tech appears to be significantly faster and higher quality than its predecessors.

Nvidia strongly opposes new White House chip export rules that would create a three-tier system controlling AI chip exports globally. The regulations would affect both specialized AI accelerators and general-purpose GPUs.

Mado Dynamic C-Series Shades are AI-driven cellular shades with tool-free installation that automatically lower and raise throughout the day to optimze home heating and cooling.

The Piex AI Emotion Tracking Pendant is designed to help users improve their well-being with AI coaching and sympathetic nerve stimulation to calm their nerves when emotions are high.

The increasingly popular projector brand Dangbei touts the Freedo as the best new way to take cinema on the go. It packs the technology to beam a 450-lm 1080p Dolby Audio-enhanced image with InstanPro stabilization into a 3lb package, integrated battery included. The Freedo is now available to order through various channels.

The EAH-AZ100 TWS earbuds have drivers capable of reproducing bass down to 3 Hz with low distortion by using magnetic fluid between the main driver and free-edge bass driver.

The popular, tech enthusiast-friendly accessory brand Sharge is currently hosting its own booth at CES this year. Its online store is still running, though, and is now accepting an on-theme coupon code. It is rated to work on all the brand's products, even its latest CarbonBlade and IceMag 2 power banks.

Zotac Gaming has announced that it is ready to support those who want to make the Blackwell upgrade with its latest AMP Extreme Infinity, Solid and Solid OC ranges. Their BladeLink fans are augmented with the OEM's latest IceStorm 3.0 advanced cooling and vapor chamber technology for up to 32GB of up to RTX 5090 graphics, equipped with DDR7 memory, DLSS 4 and Spectra 2.0 ARGB lighting.

Asus' latest Expert P Series PCs are intended to appeal to budget-conscious IT departments as they top out at Intel Core i7-13620H processors in terms of performance and emphasis on durability. Nevertheless, the ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower is rated to maximize focus with "exclusive" thermal- and noise-management features, while the ExpertBook P3 is designed to feel like an enterprise-grade splurge with a thin and light metallic unibody.

Consumer technology giant Lenovo is planning on incorporating AI into smart monitors that will enable them to track user movements, and provide posture warnings and automatic ergonomic adjustments. While it may sound impressive at first, the privacy implications are undeniably arduos to look past.

Nvidia aims to help other automakers catch up to Tesla's FSD not by logging millions of miles, but by providing a complete self-driving solution that combines 1,000 TFLOPS Thor Blackwell car chips with a new Cosmos physical world simulator.

In continuing with the precedent it set with Visage at CES last year, Lockly makes a smart lock that not only unlocks via facial recognition, but also streams live video from your front door to the back of the lock. In addition to the Vision Prestige Duet Series, Lockly is also launching its UWB lock and a standalone security camera.

MSI has unveiled the Raider 18 HX AI laptop, which is powered by the latest Nvidia RTX 50 series GPU and processors at CES 2025. The laptop also features MSI’s AI suite, which promises to boost the laptop’s functionality.

The Nvidia Project DIGITS desktop supercomputer with 20-core ARM CPU and Grace Blackwell GPU gives AI researchers the ability to develop 200-billion-parameter large-language models with a single unit, 405-billion-parameter models with two networked.

The Z Captis system is used in conjunction with Adobe Substance 3D Sampler to capture highly detailed scans of object textures, including the grain of luxury leather bags or the weave of fabrics. This allows 3D modelers to create digital twins for use in virtual clothing try-on, shopping, and interior design apps.

Dell is introducing a fully revamped product lineup at CES 2025. The new Dell Pro Premium supplants the iconic Latitude brand and comes in 13 and 14-inch variants powered by Intel Lunar Lake options. The Dell Pro 14 Premium additionally offers a tandem OLED option that is not available in the 13-inch SKU. Update: Naming corrected.

Garmin's automotive division has just unveiled its new Unified Cabin, a next-gen way to get the same generative AI-powered UI and UX on all the screen in a car via a single module. It is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon Cockpit Elite, the first digital in-car platform to have the same Oryon cores as some of the latest PCs and smartphones.

Qualcomm claims that it is ready to make the concept of a Home Service Robot a reality with its new dedicated QCS8550 platform. The SoC is touted to let the smart droid 'see', move and complete your chores reliably and effectively. It will also use Qualcomm's latest developments in AI chatbot technology to respond to and converse with the user.

The Strutt ev¹ personal mobility vehicle is designed for all types of users who want to travel across their neighborhoods faster and more conveniently. Built-in 3D sensors allow the Strutt ev¹ to automatically navigate around obstacles like a self-driving car.

The new Dimensity 8350 processor for Android smartphones is headed for India in the form of the Reno 13 series. The country's next Oppo AI smartphones are touted as stylish mobile photography machines that may also support flagship-level wireless charging. The vanilla 13 also seems to have acquired a new color option for its new market.

Designed with the help of Microsoft, the Incase Compact Ergonomic Keyboard features a Copilot key for one-touch access to the Copilot AI in Windows 11, Office, and Edge. The split design helps reduce the incidence of repetitive stress injuries.

A new supposed retail leak of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 suggests that a $150 price increase may be on the cards for Blackwell, with the listing also confirming an upgrade to DLSS4.

Mobile offices, entertainment spaces or relaxing lounges, all modular and powered by AI. With its innovative Mobility Experience (MX) platform, LG aims to transform vehicles into seamless extensions of the smart home.

Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement in the class action lawsuit that claims Siri recorded private conversations when activated accidentally. The suit says Apple shared these recordings with third-party advertisers.

After showcasing its capabilities at a BMW plant, the humanoid robot Figure 02 has now been delivered to a customer for the first time. This marks a significant milestone for Figure AI, achieving rapid commercialization of its product.

The electric system operator identifies increasing demand and limited new additions to the power grid. By 2033, New York City could face challenges in meeting the expected demand.

Nvidia has completed its acquisition of Israeli AI start-up Run:ai after approval from the EU. The start-up has said it will open-source its software "to help the community build better AI, faster."

The Galaxy S25 series is expected to be launched in January. Ahead of the launch, a new report has surfaced revealing free Gemini Advanced trial subscription for the lineup. Gemini Advanced gives access to Google's next-generation 1.5 Pro model and additional features.

The AgiBot World Alpha dataset includes trained actions such as folding clothes. Over 100 scenarios, ranging from home to work environments, were trained with humans demonstrating correct outcomes. AI humanoid developers can use the dataset for free.

Nvidia is mainly known for its graphics cards and AI technologies, but the company might also release a new chip that is intended for androids and other robots. Generative AI and a certain open-source project are expected to play a pivotal role in this development.

OpenAI plans major restructuring into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, removing profit caps for investors while maintaining its mission of developing beneficial AGI. Despite $3.7 billion in revenue, the company faces $5 billion in losses amid soaring AI development and infrastructure costs.