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.
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.
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.
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-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.
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.
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 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’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.
This smart device stops sneaky AI gadgets from listening to your conversations
Spectre I is a portable device that prevents nearby microphones from recording your voice, by creating a protection zone around you that blocks smart devices, phones, and AI recorders from capturing conversations.
This low-cost orange-sized sensor could be what self-driving cars need to hit public roads
The secret to safer self-driving cars might be this tiny radar device.
Forget Starlink. ESA just tested gigabit-class satellite-to-airplane internet service
ESA and Airbus hit 2.6 Gbps using a laser link between a plane and a satellite 36,000 km away, proving that fast, reliable in-flight internet is finally within reach.
Scientists crack the code to using DNA like a computer hard drive
Researchers have made DNA storage rewritable, overcoming one of its biggest limitations. The breakthrough could turn DNA into a practical alternative to today’s energy-hungry data centers.
Claude just beat ChatGPT on the App Store, and the reason is surprising
Claude surpasses ChatGPT in App Store downloads as Pentagon controversy sparks public debate and shifts AI app rankings.
What you should know about the Cancel ChatGPT trend and whether it crossed a red line
The “Cancel ChatGPT” trend is growing after OpenAI’s Pentagon deal sparked backlash over military AI and surveillance concerns.
Honor teases its next-gen silicon-carbon battery that’s as thin as a playing card
Honor teases its ultra-thin Silicon-Carbon Blade Battery, said to offer more power than the 6,600mAh pack in the upcoming Magic V6.
This app turns your smartphone into a fetal heart rate monitor
University of Washington researchers built a smartphone app that tracks fetal heart rate as accurately as clinic tools using only the phone's speaker and mic, though it's not ready for release yet.
Honor is bringing its first humanoid robot to MWC, and it could help you shop
Honor is jumping on the humanoid robot bandwagon and will showcase its offering at MWC alongside the Robot Phone and the Magic V6.
Google’s secret AI tool feels like a professional photoshoot powerhouse in your pocket
Google Labs' new Pomelli Photoshoot turns basic product snaps into studio-quality marketing images, giving small businesses a fast, affordable AI-powered creative department.
Metaverse just went mobile first, leaving VR behind
Meta is shifting Horizon Worlds away from VR and focusing almost entirely on mobile to reach a much larger audience.
This lens breakthrough could put utterly cheap thermal cameras in phones and cars
A breakthrough lens developed by researchers could slash the cost of thermal cameras, making heat-sensing technology practical for smartphones and cars, where high prices have long kept it out of reach.
Research suggests you might be too confident in your ability to spot AI faces
A new study finds that most people, even those with exceptional face-recognition skills, struggle to tell real faces from AI-generated ones.
Apple racing to launch an AI pendant to serve as your iPhone’s eyes and ears
Apple has reportedly sped up efforts to develop an AI-powered pendant equipped with a camera that could launch next year.
Gemini can now create audio summaries of your Google Docs
Google Docs gets Gemini-powered Audio Summaries, transforming lengthy documents into short, podcast-style recaps you can hear on the move instead of reading line by line.
Google boosts Gemini 3 Deep Think AI and it’s a huge milestone for 3D printing
Gemini 3 Deep Think is focused on scientific and engineering work, and it's now now available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the Gemini app.
Your favorite old ChatGPT models are going away
OpenAI is retiring GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and other older models in ChatGPT to focus development on newer, improved GPT versions.
A key flaw of self-driving cars could just be poor understanding of humans
According to an engineering psychology expert, autonomous car drivers have come to face a vigilance task, raising questions on the convenience of self-driving cars.
Amazon could soon launch a marketplace for publishers to sell content to AI firms
Amazon is reportedly in talks to launch a marketplace where publishers can license their content to AI companies.
China’s next-gen lithium battery promises top performance even in freezing conditions
Scientists in China unveil a liquid-solid lithium battery retaining 85% capacity at -34°C, offering promising cold-weather performance for drones, EVs, and outdoor technologies.
SpaceX may be exploring a Starlink phone, though Elon Musk says otherwise
SpaceX is reportedly exploring a mobile device that would tap directly into its Starlink satellite network, but Elon Musk has denied the plans.
Beginner 3D printers: the “it just works” era is finally here
Stop tinkering and start printing. We review 3D printers suitable for beginners in 2026, featuring the Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Ender 3 V3 SE, and the easiest resin options.
ChatGPT is down for a ton of users (Update: It’s back online)
ChatGPT seems to be down worldwide. OpenAI confirms elevated error rates affecting logins, voice mode, and chat generation on February 3, 2026.
The AI Race is so hot that chatbot users are getting paid in real cash, iPhones, and TVs
Chinese AI firms are paying users cash, iPhones, and TVs to boost chatbot adoption, intensifying competition ahead of major model launches and potential Apple partnerships.
Why your next smartglasses might finally have crisp visuals
Researchers develop ultra-high-resolution micro-LED displays (~1,700 PPI) that could enable near-reality visuals in smartglasses and wearable XR.
Your phone might stay cool thanks to this new battery breakthrough
New thermal diode technology could steer heat one way, preventing overheating and prolonging battery life in phones and other devices.
Super Bowl tactile device lets your hands follow the ball
Some blind and low-vision fans will use a Super Bowl tactile device that lets them feel ball movement on a tablet, with live Westwood One audio in headphones to keep every play in sync.
A flexible AI chip thinner than hair promises smart wearables that work without a phone
Researchers have developed a flexible AI chip thinner than a human hair that could allow future wearables to run intelligence on their own, removing the need for a constant connection to a smartphone.
Google’s Genie AI will let you create a whole visual world of your imaginations
Google's Project Genie turns text or images into interactive worlds using AI. Currently rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S., it hints at a new era of generative environments.