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Google brings Gemini deeper into Gmail with AI Inbox and summaries
Google is reshaping Gmail with a new set of Gemini-powered features that place artificial intelligence closer to the center of the inbox experience. Announced on January 8, the update expands…
Lenovo expands Yoga and IdeaPad with practical AI updates
At CES 2026, Lenovo used its consumer showcase to outline how it sees AI fitting into everyday computing, not as a headline feature but as background infrastructure shaping how devices…
Skullcandy adds AI to its earbuds, but the subscription changes the equation
Skullcandy has added an AI layer to its latest true wireless earbuds, the Method 540 ANC, marking the first consumer release of its Skull AI assistant outside beta. The earbuds are…
Ford introduces an AI assistant designed to understand your car at CES 2026
At CES 2026, Ford quietly joined the growing list of carmakers building their own AI assistants, announcing a new feature simply called Ford AI Assistant. The tool is designed to act as…
ChatGPT launches a health-focused portal designed around user medical and wellness data
OpenAI has introduced a new health-focused experience inside ChatGPT, reflecting how frequently people already turn to AI for wellness and medical-related questions. The feature, called ChatGPT Health, appears as a…
Twelve South introduces a modular Qi2 charging tray at CES 2026
At CES 2026, Twelve South introduced a new take on the familiar charging tray with the announcement of its Valet modular wireless charging system. The product is positioned as a hybrid between…
10 AI prompts that make New Year’s resolutions harder to quit
New Year’s resolutions usually fail for the same reason every year: enthusiasm shows up, structure doesn’t. Big goals sound great on January 1, then quietly disappear by mid-February when real…
WhatsApp adds new tools to make group chats easier to manage
WhatsApp has introduced three new features aimed at making group chats more structured and expressive, marking its first feature rollout of 2026. The update focuses on everyday coordination and communication within…
Spotify brings friend listening activity to mobile apps
After years of limiting social listening insights to desktop users, Spotify has begun rolling out its Friend Listening Activity feature to mobile devices. The update brings long-standing desktop functionality to iOS and…
Sony’s AFEELA 1 returns to CES 2026 with a sharper focus on refinement
At CES 2026, Sony Honda Mobility returned with the AFEELA 1, this time framing the electric sedan less as a concept and more as a near-production vehicle. For anyone who saw the…
Realme reportedly returns to sub-brand role under Oppo
Realme is expected to return to sub-brand status under Oppo, according to a report originating from China that points to a fresh round of internal restructuring among companies once associated with…
CES 2026: inside Lenovo’s experimental vision for personal computing in the AI era
At CES 2026, Lenovo used a series of experimental devices to outline how it believes personal computing could evolve in an AI-driven environment. Rather than focusing on near-term product launches,…
Lenovo introduces Qira as a cross-device AI layer at CES 2026
At CES 2026, Lenovo outlined its latest approach to embedded artificial intelligence with the introduction of Qira, a system-level intelligence designed to operate across multiple devices rather than within a…
Yango Yasmina usage in the UAE shows sustained growth and high daily engagement
Usage data released by Yango Group shows a sharp rise in adoption of its AI assistant, Yango Yasmina, on smart speakers in the UAE, with daily active users increasing sixfold…
LG introduces gaming portal controller certification at CES 2026
LG Electronics has introduced a new hardware certification initiative aimed at improving controller compatibility and responsiveness on its smart TV gaming platform. Announced at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the…
TESSAN introduces new charging products and concepts at CES 2026
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, TESSAN outlined a broader shift in how it wants its products and brand to be understood, placing less emphasis on individual devices and more on how…
Pisen introduces an all-in-one AI charging dock at CES 2026
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, PISEN presented the iDock Qi2.2 AI Robot Charging Station, a desktop device that combines wireless charging, wired power delivery, audio playback, and AI-based interaction…
Breggz brings IMAX enhanced certification to true wireless in-ear headphones
At CES 2026, Amsterdam-based audio company Breggz used the industry’s largest consumer electronics stage to announce a certification milestone rather than a feature list. The company says its Zohn-1 wireless…