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It’s unlikely that generative AI could match the quality of animation seen in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailers. Even so, General Mills appears willing to take shortcuts when marketing the film. On a website with movie-themed snacks, the manufacturer posted several dubious-looking photos.

Following OpenAI’s announcement to introduce ads in ChatGPT, Anthropic is positioning itself as a clear alternative with a satirical ad campaign. In four short videos, the company pokes fun at AI conversations interrupted by advertisements, while promising to keep its assistant, Claude, ad-free in the long term.

Kingdom Come director Daniel Vávra considers generative AI an unstoppable force in the film and gaming industries. As evidence, he points to a fan-made AI trailer that was created quickly and with minimal effort, which he says clearly shows why AI will be unavoidable in the future.

Unitree’s humanoid robot G1 has reportedly completed a grueling endurance test, taking more than 130,000 steps in temperatures below -40 °F (-40 °C) to carve the Olympic Winter Games logo into the snow.

Despite several name changes, OpenClaw remains one of the most hyped AI tools. After all, it turns a PC into a fully autonomous AI agent. However, the tool can easily burn through hundreds of dollars in API tokens per day. Even worse, serious security flaws have been discovered.

A smart ring with blood glucose monitoring? One manufacturer at least indirectly promises this feature, even though there are several limitations. The blood sugar won’t be displayed as an exact value, but rather as a range. This also means that certain groups of users shouldn’t rely on this wearable.

Tesla and SpaceX officials are lining up a massive supply of heterojunction solar panels for their future endeavors. Elon Musk plans to launch up to one million solar-powered satellites to form an Orbital Data Center system.

With Firefox 148, Mozilla introduces a centralized AI control panel for the first time, allowing users to disable all AI features with a single switch or manage individual functions in detail.

Moltbook, a Reddit-style forum for AI agents, is going viral as researchers report exposed emails, DMs, and agent tokens... raising authenticity concerns.

A Sony patent aims to make YouTube and Spotify gaming podcasts a thing of the past. Instead, generative AI could create video and audio tailored to console users. Familiar characters would appear on screens, providing news and advice through friendly banter.

In September, Nvidia announced plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI. These plans are now appear to be on hold, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has reportedly stressed to industry colleagues that the original agreement was non-binding.

SpaceX will try to solve orbital data center challenges like latency, maintenance, or traffic with a new satellite constellation. It has filed for permission to launch up to a million of those.

Google is integrating the Gemini 3 LLM natively into the Chrome browser. The new feature called "auto browse" offers an automated analysis and summary of website content. The rollout initially takes place as a preview version for Gemini subscribers in the US.

Investors have concerns about the GTA 6 publisher, unrelated to another potential delay. The debut of Google’s Project Genie could alter the landscape of game development. Even as the Take-Two Interactive stock struggles, critics argue that the generative AI tool will not replace human talent.

Madhu Gottumukkala, Acting Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, triggered internal security alerts by uploading sensitive documents to ChatGPT. The incident raises questions about data security at CISA.

It appears that Tesla’s Optimus robot is far less advanced than Elon Musk has suggested. During the latest Tesla earnings call, it became clear that the humanoid robot is not actually operating in the company’s factories but is merely undergoing training there.

Elon Musk's car company sales may be flagging, but the rest of his businesses are expanding, so he is considering a SpaceX tie-up with Tesla instead of an IPO. Such a merger would more than offset any future Tesla revenue or stock price challenges.

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 that generative AI was responsible for a wonky New Year Sale graphic.

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 contract prices with manufacturers don’t align with market value.

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.

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.

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 unfiltered information is spread.

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 backup function that the researcher apparently failed to utilize.

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 benefits, Downes warns that hyper-realistic voice reproductions cross an ethical line and is calling for such uses of his voice to stop.

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, and polishing games rather than generating cheap content. In an interview on The Verge’s Decoder podcast, Tan positioned Razer’s investment, including plans to hire 150 AI engineers and to push branded AI features like dedicated mouse buttons and a Razer.ai hub, as a bet that practical, developer-focused AI will outlast the current hype and gamer backlash.

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.

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, noticeably quieter operation, and an unusually well-balanced performance package for budget-conscious gamers.

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 has now revealed many hardware details of this rumored product.

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 users would be more likely to forgo video streaming than give up their AI chatbot.

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 can match the quality of writing expected from talented creators.

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

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.

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, with the newer handheld still at risk.

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 smart glasses could be lightweight and offered in a range of colorways.

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 possibilities for advanced users.

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 to other mobile devices, including smart glasses.

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.

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.

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 taking measures to insulate Blackwell cards during the crisis.

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 2027, but not all companies prepared for the dilemma.

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-board computer.

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 becoming increasingly frustrated by the handheld’s limited capacity.

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-powered translation and summary tools.

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 charging capacity and comes with its own AI supercomputer.

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 does not.

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 suggests a fired worker had reservations about the technology.