At CES, SwitchBot announced the Onero H1, a flexible-armed robot for household chores, and the AI MindClip, a subscription-based voice recorder. The company is pushing beyond simple smart home gadgets into more complex, AI-driven automation. But can it deliver?
AMD is launching a massive wave of AI processors for 2026. The new chips, built on Zen 5 and XDNA 2, aim to put powerful AI directly into laptops, desktops, and even cars and robots.
Databricks just unveiled a new architecture for AI agents called Instructed Retriever. It claims massive accuracy gains over standard RAG by better translating natural language into complex searches. But is this the key to making AI agents actually useful?
Razer has revealed a physical version of its Project Ava AI, a holographic gaming coach that lives in a glass container on your desk. The avatars, like “Kira,” can offer game tips, fashion advice, and calendar management, powered by Grok AI. It’s slated for release in the second half of 2026, with n
ASUS is among the first to launch mini PCs powered by Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake and AMD’s Ryzen AI 400 processors. The new systems promise massive AI performance in tiny form factors, alongside refreshed compact desktop lines.
CES 2026 kicked off with a press day dominated by AI and chip announcements. While NVIDIA focused on infrastructure and Intel launched Panther Lake, Lego stole some surprise with its first-ever CES reveal.
Chipmaker Marvell is spending $540 million to acquire networking firm XConn Technologies. The move is a direct play to build better infrastructure for AI data centers, where fast connections are everything.
UnitedHealth’s Optum UK business, a major supplier of electronic patient record systems to British GPs, could soon be sold. Sky News reports TPG is in advanced talks for a deal worth up to £1.4 billion. This comes just two years after UnitedHealth bought the unit, then known as EMIS, for £1.24 billi
Microsoft is adding a new “Share with Copilot” option directly to the Windows 11 taskbar. The feature lets you send an app’s contents to the AI for analysis and suggestions. It’s rolling out now to all PCs, not just new Copilot+ models.
Stephen Colbert delivered a monologue reacting to Trump’s comments about U.S. plans for Venezuela. He mixed sharp satire with a sobering historical warning that struck a chord with viewers.
