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Banner for DRM free GOG games is shown (Image source: GOG Blog with edits)

GOG uses generative AI image to promote DRM free games, drawing criticism from own artist

GOG reminds fans of a simpler time when games didn’t rely on online-only launchers. Even so, with a suspicious banner, it’s embracing the modern trend of AI art replacing the work of humans. An artist for the storefront confirmed ...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Jan 2026 01:23

Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL DDR4 memory shown in motherboard (Image source: Corsair)

DDR4 RAM prices climbing twice as quickly as DDR5, as memory shortage boosts demand for older CPUs

Facing soaring memory prices, some buyers are looking to last-gen hardware for relief. Unfortunately, as a new report documents, DDR4 costs are surging even faster than DDR5 RAM. The situation is unlikely to improve, since contrac...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Jan 2026 21:59

TikTok USDS. (Symbolic image, AI generated with Nano Banana Pro)

TikTok handover proves bumpy, US cut off from the rest of the world

The transfer of TikTok's US business to the new joint venture TikTok USDS has begun amidst algorithm restarts, technical glitches and debates over privacy. The first weekend under new management was bumpy.

Marc Herter, 27 Jan 2026 10:13

Elon Musk aims to start selling Optimus robots to private customers by late 2027. (Image source: OpenAI)

Optimus as a household helper: Elon Musk plans to bring Tesla robots into private homes starting in 2027

Elon Musk plans to start selling Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus to private customers in 2027. Whether this will actually happen remains uncertain. On Reddit, at least, few believe Musk will follow through on his promise.

Marius Müller, 26 Jan 2026 15:14

ChatGPT is asking xAI (Grokpedia) (Image source: AI-generated with Nano Banana Pro)

Elon Musk's Grokipedia used as source in ChatGPT answers

A test by The Guardian indicates that ChatGPT is increasingly using Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as a source. Using the AI-generated website as a source for other AIs could lead to a "garbage in, garbage out" scenario in which unfiltere...

Marc Herter, 26 Jan 2026 03:26

ChatGPT user deletes Data (Symbolic picture AI | Nano Banana Pro)

ChatGPT: Professor loses two years of work

Two years of work lost with a single click—that is how Professor Marcel Bucher describes his experience in an article in Nature. He concludes that ChatGPT is a threat to consistent productivity. However, the chatbot offers a backu...

Marc Herter, 25 Jan 2026 13:02

A screengrab of Halo's primary protagonist Master Chief (image source r/halo)

Master Chief voice actor Steve Downes says AI voice cloning crosses a line and wants it to stop

Halo’s Master Chief voice actor, Steve Downes, has publicly condemned AI-generated clones of his performance, arguing that unauthorized imitations deceive fans and threaten actors’ livelihoods. While acknowledging AI’s broader ben...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Jan 2026 02:19

A screengrab of Razer CEO Min Liang Tan on the podcast (image source: Decoder with Nilay Patel YT)

Razer’s CEO says gamers hate generative AI slop even as the company invests nearly 600 million dollars in AI tools

Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan acknowledges that gamers “are unhappy with generative AI slop” even as the company pours nearly $600 million into AI, insisting the technology should stay behind the scenes as a tool for QA, bug hunting, an...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jan 2026 07:54

Samsung low-power DDR5X RAM. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung raising wholesale DRAM and SSD memory prices up to 80% as gap between consumer and enterprise products widened

Samsung has warned its consumer memory product distributors that another major wholesale price hike is coming their way. Enterprise memory focus and shortage of components throughout the supply chain are the culprits.

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Jan 2026 15:45

Acer Nitro V 17 is more efficient: RTX 5070 gaming with 56% lower power consumption

In our test, the Acer Nitro V 17 stands out as one of the most power-efficient RTX 5070 gaming laptops in its class. It may not be the fastest option available, but it makes up for that with significantly lower power draw, noticea...

Christian Hintze, 23 Jan 2026 12:30

Apple might be working on a small AI-powered wearable or gadget (Image source: tinyPod)

Apple Pin puts two cameras, three microphones and speaker into gadget with AirTag form factor

The race for the "next big thing" is getting more intense. Alongside ChatGPT creator OpenAI, Apple is reportedly also working on an AI gadget that supposedly puts many practical features in a particularly small device. A report ha...

Hannes Brecher, 21 Jan 2026 23:11

ChatGPT pushes Google aside (Symbolic picture Nano Banana Pro)

Subscribers pick ChatGPT over Google as their default gateway to the web

Artificial intelligence is increasingly eclipsing traditional search engines. A recent survey reveals that many subscribers are already using ChatGPT as their default browser homepage. This prioritization is so significant that us...

Marc Herter, 21 Jan 2026 22:38

Banner for Ubisoft games is shown (Image source: Ubisoft with edits)

After 6 cancellations, Ubisoft games will rely on "player-facing generative AI" to cut costs

Future Ubisoft games will shift from the pre-scripted events in the cancelled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. “Player-facing generative AI” aims to make every conversation with an NPC unique. Critics question whether AI tools...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Jan 2026 21:59

The new Rokid AI Glasses Style (Image source Global.rokid.com)

Rokid AI Glasses Style go global as $299 screenless AI smart glasses

Rokid is launching its new AI Glasses Style globally, a $299 pair of ultra-light, screenless smart glasses that focus on voice, audio, and a 12 MP camera instead of a built-in display

Darryl Linington, 21 Jan 2026 13:48

Amazon brings Alexa+ to the web with Alexa.com

Amazon has launched a web-based interface for its new Alexa+ AI assistant at Alexa.com, letting Early Access users chat with Alexa in a browser much like other AI chatbots.

Darryl Linington, 21 Jan 2026 11:27

Packaging showing possible Switch 2 price increase (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Switch 2 price increase to $499.99 possible according to research firm, with memory costs a factor

If Niko Partners is correct, gamers may want to purchase a Switch 2 as soon as possible. Soaring memory prices could convince Nintendo to discontinue the $449.99 option in 2026. Tariffs also continue to challenge the manufacturer,...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Jan 2026 22:19

New Huawei AI glasses may arrive in 2026 as a follow-up to the Smart Glasses 2 (above). (Image source: Huawei)

New Huawei AI glasses with translation tool could be on the way

Huawei may release new AI glasses in the coming months. According to a recent leak, the brand is developing a new wearable which will offer a translation tool and other new functionalities. It has also been suggested that these sm...

Polly Allcock, 20 Jan 2026 19:01

The SwitchBot AI Hub comes with local AI features but also a paid subscription (Image source: SwitchBot)

SwitchBot AI Hub offers local AI power for fast and complex smart home automation

SwitchBot is now offering a new smart home hub that is intended to provide many useful features and utilizes local AI instead of a cloud-powered system. This might be beneficial from a privacy standpoint and opens up new possibili...

Silvio Werner, 19 Jan 2026 22:40

Asus smartphones including Zenfone 11 Ultra and ROG Phone 9 Pro (Image source: Asus with edits)

Asus chairman confirms pause on smartphone launches to focus on AI technology like smart glasses

After new comments from chairman Jonney Shih, Asus smartphones look like the next victim of the AI boom. Buyers are unlikely to see new Zenfone or ROG Phone models hit the market. The company will pivot to bringing AI technology t...

Adam Corsetti, 19 Jan 2026 01:50

ChatGPT ads layout. (Image source: OpenAI)

ChatGPT brings ads to cheap Go tier as OpenAI claims answer integrity

OpenAI is introducting ad-supported ChatGPT tiers to recoup its data center investments. The AI juggernaut claims that advertising won't affect the integrity of ChatGPT answers.

Daniel Zlatev, 17 Jan 2026 14:11

Asus ExpertBook PM3 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Review verdict Asus ExpertBook PM3 - Good office laptop with long warranty and update security

Priced at less than €1,000, the Asus ExpertBook PM3 is a good office laptop with a modern AMD CPU and aluminum chassis. You also get a comfortable keyboard and a three-year warranty as well as updates for five years by default.

Andreas Osthoff, 17 Jan 2026 00:21

GDDR7 memory shown with Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs (Image source: Memphis Electronic, Nvidia Blog with edits)

Nvidia says RTX 50 Series GPU shipments continue, while reportedly taking losses during memory shortage

Nvidia claims that the internet is full of misinformation about RTX 50 series graphics cards. The manufacturer has clarified that no GPUs face retirement because of higher memory prices. Also, other sources reveal that Nvidia is t...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Jan 2026 22:55

Asus ROG gaming laptops are shown (Image source: Asus ROG blog with edits)

Asus rep explains why memory shortage hasn't led to higher prices on all laptops and consoles

Memory prices are at record-highs, but many laptops, smartphones, and consoles still cost the same. In a Tom’s Guide interview, an Asus rep discussed when more buyers will need to stretch their budgets. The shortage may end in 202...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Jan 2026 18:21

The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 is a new expansion board for the Raspberry Pi 5 (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

New expansion board for Raspberry Pi 5 offers NPU performance on par with Intel and AMD APUs

Thanks to a new expansion board, the Raspberry Pi 5 becomes an alternative to a device with a modern APU from AMD or Intel, at least when it comes to raw NPU performance. The board adds numerous use cases to the popular single-boa...

Silvio Werner, 15 Jan 2026 19:51

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Switch 2 Game-Key Card shown (Image source: Square Enix, Nintendo of America with edits)

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Switch 2 90GB pre-load reminds gamers of Game-Key Card disadvantages

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is the largest Switch 2 game on the console. Too massive for a 64GB cartridge, its Game-Key Card requires more than a 90GB installation. With higher Switch 2 storage costs looming, gamers are beco...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Jan 2026 18:13

Ugreen’s MagFlow AI Voice Recording Magnetic Power Bank was announced at CES 2026. (Image source: Ugreen)

New Ugreen power bank with AI voice recording feature on the way

The Ugreen MagFlow AI Voice Recording Magnetic Power Bank has been announced. This upcoming 2-in-1 accessory is said to offer wireless charging and a 10,000 mAh battery. Plus, it can also be used to capture voice notes, with AI-po...

Polly Allcock, 15 Jan 2026 12:45

Volvo EX60: The new multi-adaptive seat belt is used for the first time in the all-electric premium SUV. (Image: Volvo)

Volvo showcases EX60 with 810 km range, 400 kW turbo charging, HuginCore and AI supercomputer

Volvo is flexing its muscles ahead of the world premiere on January 21, 2026. The new Volvo EX60 boasts specs that are sure to turn heads. In addition to an enormous range of over 800 kilometers, the SUV features extremely high ch...

Ronald Matta, 15 Jan 2026 11:50

The Vigx π6 exoskeleton helps lift the leg at the thighs to reduce walking and running effort. (Image source: Vigx)

Vigx unveils compact π6 exoskeletons with an AI terrain camera

Vigx has unveiled the π6 exoskeletons that fold down to the size of an umbrella. The Pro and Ultra models come with an AI-powered camera to automatically adjust power delivery based on the current terrain, while the Base model doe...

David Chien, 15 Jan 2026 07:27

Ex-Rockstar Games worker had concerns over generative AI use at GTA 6 studio, court leak shows

Some gamers believe another GTA 6 release date delay is inevitable. Unlike with other studios, not many fans worry that Rockstar Games will take shortcuts by using generative AI. Even so, evidence from a recent court hearing sugge...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Jan 2026 02:39

The Jumping Spaghetti shovelware game on PS Store is shown (Image source: PlayStation Store with edits)

Sony may have blocked 4th largest publisher on PS Store, targeting shovelware PS4/PS5 games

PlayStation Store shoppers are seeing fewer undesirable search results. ThiGamesDE, a major publisher of shovelware like The Jumping Spaghetti, no longer appears on the marketplace. The games are inexpensive, duplicate versions of...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Jan 2026 21:50

The 32TB Seagate SkyHawk AI hard drive utilizes Mozaic 3+ technologies for high-density storage of surveillance videos. (Image source: Seagate)

Seagate unveils 32TB SkyHawk AI, Exos, and IronWolf Pro CMR hard drives

Seagate has unveiled 32TB hard drives in its Exos, IronWolf Pro, and SkyHawk AI lines. All utilize Mozaic 3+ HAMR (heat assisted magnetic recording) technologies coupled with CMR (conventional magnetic recording) to achieve high d...

David Chien, 14 Jan 2026 08:04

Woman holding a banana: What clues to look for

"Nano Banana Pro" experiment: How to recognize AI with the naked eye

Many generative AI detection programs have failed to recognize whether an image of a woman holding a banana is indeed AI generated. But if you look closely at the image, you will see enough clues that suggest it is not a real phot...

Marc Herter, 13 Jan 2026 21:14

The Insta360 Link 2 Pro series web cameras come with larger 1/1.3" sensors and AI subject tracking. (Image source: Insta360)

Insta360 unveils 4K Link 2 Pro and Link 2c Pro webcams for gamers, social media streamers, and remote workers

The Insta360 Link 2 Pro and Link 2c Pro webcams come with AI-powered features and a large 1/1.3-inch sensor that makes it easier for gamers, social media stars, and remote workers to look and sound good in their live video broadca...

David Chien, 13 Jan 2026 21:04

Apple has entered into a partnership with Google to further develop Siri based on Gemini. (Image source: Freepik / Flaticon, Mila Yunita / Vecteezy)

Apple brings Google on board: Siri to rely on Gemini in the future

Apple wants to make Siri more relevant and knows it cannot achieve that on its own. As a result, the company will work with Google to rebuild Siri using Gemini technology.

Marius Müller, 13 Jan 2026 15:15

One Mac: AI glasses can be darkened. (Image source: Rollme)

One Mac: AI glasses with camera and translation capabilities double as sunglasses on command

The One Mac is a new AI-powered pair of glasses that also functions as sunglasses and is designed to allow for particularly immersive photography. It is launching at a very reasonable price.

Silvio Werner, 13 Jan 2026 12:13

Acer Predator Triton AI 14 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Battle of the compact powerhouses - Acer Predator Triton vs. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 & Razer Blade 14

Acer's Predator Triton AI 14 wants to compete with the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and the Razer Blade 14. Our review of the Triton revealed some drawbacks, so can the overall package actually compete with the established rivals?

Andreas Osthoff, 13 Jan 2026 00:42

LPDDR5X memory shown above Switch 2 (Image source: Samsung, Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo President asked about Switch 2 price increase amid rising memory costs

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa provided clues about how the company will respond to higher memory prices. In the interview, he claims Nintendo is not immediately affected by changes in component costs. Nevertheless, the exec...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Jan 2026 17:37

CES 2026 took place from January 6 to 9 in Las Vegas, USA. (Image source: CES on YouTube, edited)

AI AI AI! AMD and Nvidia took the "consumer" out of CES with incessant AI talk

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the biggest yearly convention where companies showcase new consumer hardware like laptops, CPUs, and more. However, for AMD and Nvidia, CES 2026 was all about AI. In fact, according to calculatio...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jan 2026 11:09

The Dreame Leaptic Cube 8K action cam leverages AI technologies to produce better looking, more stable photos and videos. (Image source: Dreame)

Dreame unveils the Leaptic Cube action cam with a detachable 8K camera

Dreame used CES 2026 (the event ended Jan 9) to unveil the Leaptic Cube. This new 8K AI action camera comes with a detachable camera module for remote recording up to 30 m (98 ft.) away using the camera base, which has a built-in ...

David Chien, 12 Jan 2026 01:53

Woman holding banana 3 – This image tricks them all (Source: Nano Banana Pro – post-processed with CyberLink PhotoDirector)

The 'Nano Banana Pro' experiment: AI detection tools prove useless

Can software save us from deepfakes? We put six detection tools to the test with a 'Nano Banana Pro' image. The results show that current tech is easily outsmarted. Simple edits using standard software were enough to drop detectio...

Marc Herter, 11 Jan 2026 19:55

A screengrab from the trailer of Larian Studios' upcoming Divinity title (image source: Larian)

Larian Studios walks back generative AI use in Divinity after fan backlash, clarifies future AI role

Larian Studios has reversed its decision to use generative AI tools in the concept art pipeline for its upcoming game Divinity, following strong community backlash and widespread concerns about artistic integrity. While pledging t...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Jan 2026 17:31

Asus is offering a new USB AI accelerator card. (Image source: Asus)

Asus unveils "world's first USB edge AI accelerator for both classic AI and generative AI"

Asus is offering a new accelerator card in the form of a USB stick, which is said to offer a performance of 40 TOPS, allowing for the local acceleration of AI models. Pre-trained models can be used.

Silvio Werner, 10 Jan 2026 15:10

US senators are calling for the ban of X and Grok. (Image source: AI generated)

US senators call for X and Grok to be removed from the Apple Store and Google Play Store

Following increasing discussion in recent weeks about deepfakes distributed via X and Grok, three US senators have now spoken out. In an open letter, they make their opposition to Elon Musk, X and Grok unmistakably clear.

Marc Herter, 10 Jan 2026 14:04

A woman sleeping (Image source: Vladislav Muslakov/Unsplash)

Stanford AI analyses sleep data to detect early disease risk indicators that appear while you are sleeping

A single night's sleep can provide enough data to trawl through for hidden signs of future diseases. Stanford has developed a system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to spot subtle physiological patterns linked to future dis...

David Odejide, 10 Jan 2026 09:07

The Nirva Necklace and Nirva Bracelet provide users with continuous tracking of their mood and thoughts for mindful living. (Image source: Nirva)

Nirva Necklace and Nirva Bracelet with emotion trackers for mindful living teased at CES 2026

Nirva has teased the Nirva Necklace and Nirva Bracelet. The wearables automatically record conversations all day long to provide insight into the wearer's mood and relationships and to assist with living mindfully.

David Chien, 10 Jan 2026 03:04

The exact release date for Ecovacs LilMilo has not yet been announced. (Image source: PR Newswire)

Ecovacs LilMilo – a robot pet instead of a robot vacuum

At CES 2026, Ecovacs Robotics is introducing LilMilo, its first robotic pet – marking a move beyond the company’s traditionally functional product lineup into the realm of emotional robotics. The fluffy robot dog is designed as a ...

Marius Müller, 09 Jan 2026 13:34

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GOG uses generative AI image to promote DRM free games, drawing criticism from own artist

DDR4 RAM prices climbing twice as quickly as DDR5, as memory shortage boosts demand for older CPUs

TikTok handover proves bumpy, US cut off from the rest of the world

Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra X9 388H performance analysis - Outpaces Arrow Lake and exceeds Zen 5 in efficiency

Optimus as a household helper: Elon Musk plans to bring Tesla robots into private homes starting in 2027

89% Asus ZenBook Duo UX8407 convertible review - Intel Panther Lake is a game-changer

AMD Ryzen AI 400 Performance Analysis: Gorgon Point debuts with only minor improvements

Elon Musk's Grokipedia used as source in ChatGPT answers

ChatGPT: Professor loses two years of work

Master Chief voice actor Steve Downes says AI voice cloning crosses a line and wants it to stop

Razer’s CEO says gamers hate generative AI slop even as the company invests nearly 600 million dollars in AI tools

Samsung raising wholesale DRAM and SSD memory prices up to 80% as gap between consumer and enterprise products widened

Acer Nitro V 17 is more efficient: RTX 5070 gaming with 56% lower power consumption

Apple Pin puts two cameras, three microphones and speaker into gadget with AirTag form factor

Subscribers pick ChatGPT over Google as their default gateway to the web

After 6 cancellations, Ubisoft games will rely on "player-facing generative AI" to cut costs

Rokid AI Glasses Style go global as $299 screenless AI smart glasses

80% Acer Nitro V 17 AI review: How good is this affordable 17-inch RTX 5070 gaming laptop?

Amazon brings Alexa+ to the web with Alexa.com

Switch 2 price increase to $499.99 possible according to research firm, with memory costs a factor

New Huawei AI glasses with translation tool could be on the way

SwitchBot AI Hub offers local AI power for fast and complex smart home automation

Asus chairman confirms pause on smartphone launches to focus on AI technology like smart glasses

ChatGPT brings ads to cheap Go tier as OpenAI claims answer integrity

Review verdict Asus ExpertBook PM3 - Good office laptop with long warranty and update security

Nvidia says RTX 50 Series GPU shipments continue, while reportedly taking losses during memory shortage

Asus rep explains why memory shortage hasn't led to higher prices on all laptops and consoles

New expansion board for Raspberry Pi 5 offers NPU performance on par with Intel and AMD APUs

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Switch 2 90GB pre-load reminds gamers of Game-Key Card disadvantages

New Ugreen power bank with AI voice recording feature on the way

Volvo showcases EX60 with 810 km range, 400 kW turbo charging, HuginCore and AI supercomputer

Vigx unveils compact π6 exoskeletons with an AI terrain camera

Ex-Rockstar Games worker had concerns over generative AI use at GTA 6 studio, court leak shows

Sony may have blocked 4th largest publisher on PS Store, targeting shovelware PS4/PS5 games

Seagate unveils 32TB SkyHawk AI, Exos, and IronWolf Pro CMR hard drives

"Nano Banana Pro" experiment: How to recognize AI ​​with the naked eye

Insta360 unveils 4K Link 2 Pro and Link 2c Pro webcams for gamers, social media streamers, and remote workers

Apple brings Google on board: Siri to rely on Gemini in the future

One Mac: AI glasses with camera and translation capabilities double as sunglasses on command

Battle of the compact powerhouses - Acer Predator Triton vs. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 & Razer Blade 14

Nintendo President asked about Switch 2 price increase amid rising memory costs

AI AI AI! AMD and Nvidia took the "consumer" out of CES with incessant AI talk

Dreame unveils the Leaptic Cube action cam with a detachable 8K camera

The 'Nano Banana Pro' experiment: AI detection tools prove useless

Larian Studios walks back generative AI use in Divinity after fan backlash, clarifies future AI role

Asus unveils "world's first USB edge AI accelerator for both classic AI and generative AI"

US senators call for X and Grok to be removed from the Apple Store and Google Play Store

Stanford AI analyses sleep data to detect early disease risk indicators that appear while you are sleeping

Nirva Necklace and Nirva Bracelet with emotion trackers for mindful living teased at CES 2026

Ecovacs LilMilo – a robot pet instead of a robot vacuum

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