Artificial Intelligence
Simply put: No field in computing is as hot or heavily hyped right now as artificial intelligence. Once a science fiction dream, A.I. is now a big part of our everyday lives; whether it’s commonplace tech like fraud prevention systems, online recommendations, or the speech recognition tools driving smart assistants — all the way through to innovative new technologies like self-driving cars and autonomous delivery robots. Want to know why A.I. matters? In need of a primer on the difference between deep learning and reinforcement learning? Scared at the possibility of machine superintelligence? Helpfully, we’ve rounded up all our news, guides, and assorted other A.I. coverage in one central location.
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You can now use Gemini’s Thinking model without worrying about Pro model limits
Google has split the shared limit for Gemini's Thinking and Pro models and increased the daily quota for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Gemini now lets you shop Walmart and Sam’s Club products without leaving the chat
Walmart has partered with Google to let users browse and purchase products within Gemini.
Microsoft Lens is riding into the sunset, if you even remember using it
Microsoft Lens is shutting down on iOS and Android with two deadlines. It leaves app stores February 9, 2026, and stops making new scans March 9, 2026. Here’s how to prepare.
Google’s Gemini AI will go shopping for you without hopping between sites and apps
This new agentic shopping experience, accessible in Gemini and AI Overviews, will also includes the convenience of loyalty point rewards while it automatically pulls shipping details from Google Wallet.
Meta’s smart glasses can now filter human voice in chaotic spaces
The new Conversation focus feature on Meta smart glasses amplifies voices you're facing and filters environmental noise. You can activate it with a voice command, but it works best within 1.8 meters.
X restricts Grok image generation to paid users after global backlash
After international backlash, X placed Grok’s image tools behind a paywall, drawing criticism that monetization fails to address safety and abuse concerns.
Microsoft introduces Copilot Checkout to help you shop and pay without leaving the chat
Microsoft's Copilot assistant is getting a checkout experience to help users browse, compare, and buy products without leaving the chat.
Dutch Court rules AI-written wedding vows invalid, nullifying marriage
The Zwolle court voided a marriage after ChatGPT-generated vows omitted mandatory legal language, underscoring limits on using AI for legally binding ceremonies.
You can now use three of Gmail’s best AI features for free
Google is rolling out AI-assisted Gmail tools that were once locked behind paid tiers, and you don't need to spend a dime on getting a paid Google One subscription to get them.
ChatGPT Health wants to be your medical AI assistant, but don’t expect a diagnosis
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a new experience designed to handle medical and wellness questions with stricter safeguards and curated sources.
Your Zenbook A16 gets an 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
ASUS is pairing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with a 1.2 kg 16-inch Zenbook A16, promising big-screen portability, an 80 TOPS NPU, OLED at 120 Hz, and long battery life.
Acer’s Swift 16 AI touchpad could make your tablet optional
Acer’s Swift 16 AI puts an extra-large haptic touchpad front and center, with MPP 2.5 stylus support for sketching and edits. Here’s what matters before pricing and configs land.
Beatbot’s Sora 70 raises the bar for midrange robotic pool cleaners
Beatbot unveils the Sora 70 robotic pool cleaner with industry-first floating retrieval, powerful surface skimming, and long battery life, redefining value in pool care.
MemoMind AI glasses aim to look like your glasses, not a gadget
XGIMI is launching MemoMind at CES 2026, a new AI glasses lineup built for daily wear. The pitch is modular frames, prescription support, and quiet assistance like translation and reminders.
HP’s new keyboard PC wants to replace your desktop setup
HP’s EliteBoard G1a is a full Copilot+ desktop built into a 750 g keyboard. It targets flexible offices with over 50 TOPS on device AI and a March HP.com launch.
The stylish Vocci smart ring wants to archive your life, one audio clip at a time
Vocci's water-resistant smart ring is made from hypoallergenic titanium, supports transcription in 112 languages, and can last up to 8 hours per charge.
Gemini will let you change Google TV settings with voice commands
Gemini is getting a bigger role on Google TV, bringing visual-rich answers, photo remix tools, and simple voice commands for adjusting settings without digging through menus.
Samsung wants AI on basically every device you own
Samsung aims to scale Galaxy AI to 800 million devices by 2026, strengthening its partnership with Google’s Gemini as it battles Apple and Chinese rivals in the AI era.
There will be no escape from Samsung’s AI, but I’m okay with that
AI was the dominate theme throughout Samsung's CES 2026 press conference.
Qualcomm reveals Snapdragon X2 Plus chip with eyes on low-cost AI laptops
Based on the 3nm process, this one lifs t 80 TOPS NPU, nearly doubling its predecessor's AI performance and enabling over 50 local AI workflows. It targets $800 Copilot+ laptops and supports up to three 4K displays.
iOS 27 could drive 5 major changes and they will redefine the iPhone for you
iOS 27 could be light on flashy new tricks that one expects from an annual upgrade, but its focus on building atop foundations will change the iPhone experience forever.
Even ChatGPT gets anxiety, so researchers gave it a dose of mindfulness to calm down
Researchers found violent prompts can push ChatGPT into anxiety-like behavior, so they tested mindfulness-style prompts, including breathing exercises, to calm the chatbot and make its responses more stable and reliable.
How AI could make you fitter than ever in 2026
From meal planning to gym confidence and recovery, AI is quietly becoming the smartest fitness partner you’ll ever have.
