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KAIST's robot moonwalking.

Watch this moonwalking humanoid robot impress with lifelike agility

The MIT of South Korea has just shared a video of a robot with incredible human-like movement.
An owner happily giving their dog a high-five in Disney+'s Pets.

In a sea of slop and risks, AI is helping distraught humans find their lost pets

AI is emerging as an unlikely hero, helping pet owners find lost animals by scanning massive databases and matching visual features across platforms.
News

Google experiments with AI-generated headlines in search results

Google is testing AI-generated headlines in Search, replacing publisher-written titles with rewritten versions, raising concerns about accuracy, transparency, and how news is presented to users.
Perplexity Health

Perplexity unveils Perplexity Health, an AI tool to transform your scattered medical data into health insights

Perplexity Health connects your lab results, prescriptions, and wearable data in one place, giving you health answers that are backed by real medical sources.
Adult, Male, Man

Hydrogen fuel cars never caught on, but it just might produce next-gen long range drones

Hydrogen never worked in cars, but researchers in Norway have built a drone that runs on it, swapping batteries for a fuel cell to handle long-range jobs like power line inspections.
Adult, Male, Man

The FBI is buying location data on Americans, here’s what it means

The FBI confirms it’s buying location data on Americans again, using data brokers to access movement history without a warrant, as lawmakers push to close a growing legal gap.
CSIRO scientist operating machine making quantum battery

Quantum battery promises instantaneous refill and remote charging for your gadgets

Scientists have developed a quantum battery prototype that can charge almost instantly and may enable wireless, long-distance charging in the future.
AI

A concerningly high number of teens admit to using AI for making sexualized pictures

A new study found that 55% of U.S. teens have used AI nudification tools to create explicit images. The findings reveal a growing crisis around consent and teen safety online.
Laifen

Revive your self-care routine this spring with Laifen’s fast-beauty innovations, up to 30% off

From quick drying hair dryers to smart electric toothbrush, Laifen's Spring Sale lineups are here to positively alter your lifestyles. Combining modern tech with beauty, the new season arrival calls for smarter personal-care rituals.
Hotspots scene in OLED screens

Researchers spot a nanoscale anomaly that can ruin your phone or TV’s OLED screen

Your phone screen may look perfectly uniform, but tiny flickering hotspots concentrate energy and could shorten its lifespan, according to researchers at the University of Michigan.
Clothing, Footwear, Shoe

Solo training is reinvented – PONGBOT’s AI robots will get you match-ready like a 24/7 coach

Your next training partner could be a robot. Pongbot's AI training robots for tennis and table tennis are taking solo training to an upgrade with smart tracking and adaptive routines, all while replicating a real competition that will keep athletes match-ready.
ChatGPT running on a phone

ChatGPT’s upcoming erotic chat mode risks exposing millions of kids to adult content

OpenAI wants to bring adult content to ChatGPT, but its own safety advisers are not on board. Here's what's going on and why the launch keeps getting delayed.
Seedance 2.0 Bytedance Official

The hot AI video generator that got everyone talking may now take a while to arrive

ByteDance has reportedly delayed the launch of its viral Seedance 2.0 AI video generator following copyright disputes with Hollywood studios.
Man and woman in bed unhappy

Smartphone app claims to help men last longer in bed

Researchers say a smartphone app designed to treat premature ejaculation helped men double their average time during sex in a 12-week study.
Head, Person, Face

Two new hosts join Digital Trends

Meet the newest hosts joining the Digital Trends YouTube channel. Sam and Faiz introduce themselves, share the tech they’re most passionate about, and talk about the perspective they’ll bring to future videos. Expect more reviews, deep dives, and hands-on coverage as the channel continues to grow. Subscribe to follow along.
Man tinkering with the search robot

For the forgetful among us, this robot will find everything you misplace

A new robot from TUM can build a 3D map of your home, understand where you likely left things, and find them almost 30% more efficiently than searching randomly.
AI

Research warns AI agents can be a self-churning propaganda machine

A new study shows AI agents can coordinate, copy each other's successful posts, and flood social media with disinformation, with none being the wiser.
Amazon Parcel in Hand

Amazon plans to move its massive Prime Day sale to a different month

Amazon is reportedly planning to move its annual Prime Day sale from July to late June, marking a rare schedule change for one of the biggest online shopping events of the year.
Microsoft Copilot Health

Microsoft reveals Copilot Health, an AI to make sense of your wearable and medical reports

Microsoft's Copilot Health brings together your health records, wearables, and lab results in one place, turning confusing data into personalized, actionable insights.
Samsung Galaxy S26

The new AI wake word on your Galaxy phone could be a tongue-twister

Samsung promised Galaxy S26 owners three AI assistants with wake word support. A quiet update later, "Hey Plex" vanished — and nobody's officially explaining why.
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Love autocomplete in your texts? Research says its quietly changing your thoughts

Autocomplete feels harmless — but Cornell researchers say AI writing tools are quietly pulling your opinions in directions you never agreed to go.
Person, Wristwatch, Car

AI system can identify three major road accident signs by just looking at driver’s face

Researchers have developed an AI model that can detect drunk driving, fatigue, and road rage from your face alone, with up to 95% accuracy, and it works in real time.
Adult, Female, Person

Watch the bizarre AI video that took 18 humans to make

Tilly Norwood, a digital character from the UK studio Particle6, dropped her debut music video “Take the Lead” on March 10. The project is meant to be a playful response to the criticism she faced after her introduction in 2025. But instead of silencing the skeptics, the clip has become a fresh flashpoint in the […]
Perplexity Personal Computer featured image.

Perplexity’s Personal Computer: What is it, what can it do, and what does it cost?

Perplexity's Personal Computer is an always-on AI agent that runs on your Mac mini, handles tasks across Gmail, Slack, and GitHub — and never clocks off.
Canva's new Magic Layers feature's cover image

Canva can now turn a flat AI image into a fully editable design in seconds

Canva's Magic Layers converts any flat PNG or JPG into a fully editable, layered design file — separating text, objects, and backgrounds so you never have to re-prompt or rebuild from scratch again.
GM electric flying taxi

The US just gave electric flying taxis a major green light

The US government has approved multiple pilot programs that will allow electric air taxis to begin testing across 26 states.
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Your brain can spot AI voices even when you can’t

Your brain can spot AI voices even when you can't. New research shows neural activity picks up deepfake tells that your conscious mind misses completely.
A digital encrypted lock with data multilayers.

Scientists have found a way to hide data in plain sight, and hackers can’t touch it

Researchers at UNSW Sydney and Monash have developed a data transmission system that hides signals in background heat radiation, making them invisible to anyone trying to intercept them.
People, Person, Adult

Super Pixel Tech by TCL CSOT could finally end the smartphone display compromises

TCL CSOT is changing the display panel game with its launch of Super Pixel at the MWC 2026. Introducing with bold aim, the new super pixel promises enhanced clarity, efficiency as well as refresh rate that will give smooth performance while maintaining battery life that is of great ideal to the gamers even under ambient light.
Streaming pillow

You can hug this smart pillow to stream music and avoid doomscrolling on phones

Researchers have developed a smart pillow that streams music and podcasts, offering users a relaxing alternative to doomscrolling on smartphones before bedtime.
ChatGPT-to-rollback-to-friendly-and-adulttt

OpenAI is delaying its adult mode for ChatGPT

OpenAI has delayed the rollout of ChatGPT’s planned “adult mode,” a feature designed to allow verified adult users to access erotica and other mature content.
Man in a casino

ChatGPT and Gemini are nudging users towards illegal gambling, says investigation

An investigation has found that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini can be prompted to recommend illegal offshore casinos, raising concerns about gambling addiction and weak safeguards.
VR Headset

Phone-based system promises better avatar movement without expensive VR gear

A new system uses smartphone sensors to track body movement and improve VR avatar realism.
Terminator

Terminator-inspired liquid metal tech promises better eyes for robots and cars

Researchers created a liquid-metal artificial pupil that automatically adjusts to light, helping robots and self-driving systems see more accurately in changing environments.
Front view of Viture Luma Pr XR Glasses

Samsung’s smart glasses are coming, and they’ve got Meta in their sights

Samsung's smart glasses have a camera, Galaxy smartphone dependency, and a 2026 release window — here's everything Jay Kim told CNBC at MWC Barcelona.
Intel

You can’t see this tiny sensor with your eyes, but it can solve processor heating woes

Researchers developed a super tiny thermometer that sits directly on a chip could monitor temperature changes and potentially improve processor performance.
ai-makeup

AI projector system beams makeup on your face by just saying the look you want

Researchers in Japan have built an AI projector system that beams makeup onto your face based on the mood you describe, turning phrases like “night rose” into real color combinations.
Amazon AI Doctor with Patient

Amazon’s AI could soon help run your doctor’s office

Amazon has introduced Amazon Connect Health, an AI platform designed to automate healthcare tasks like appointment scheduling, patient verification, and medical documentation.