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The US government has approved multiple pilot programs that will allow electric air taxis to begin testing across 26 states.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

The secret to safer self-driving cars might be this tiny radar device.

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.

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 surpasses ChatGPT in App Store downloads as Pentagon controversy sparks public debate and shifts AI app rankings.

The “Cancel ChatGPT” trend is growing after OpenAI’s Pentagon deal sparked backlash over military AI and surveillance concerns.

Honor teases its ultra-thin Silicon-Carbon Blade Battery, said to offer more power than the 6,600mAh pack in the upcoming Magic V6.

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 jumping on the humanoid robot bandwagon and will showcase its offering at MWC alongside the Robot Phone and the Magic V6.

Google Labs' new Pomelli Photoshoot turns basic product snaps into studio-quality marketing images, giving small businesses a fast, affordable AI-powered creative department.

Meta is shifting Horizon Worlds away from VR and focusing almost entirely on mobile to reach a much larger audience.

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.

A new study finds that most people, even those with exceptional face-recognition skills, struggle to tell real faces from AI-generated ones.

Apple has reportedly sped up efforts to develop an AI-powered pendant equipped with a camera that could launch next year.

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.

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.

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.

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 is reportedly in talks to launch a marketplace where publishers can license their content to AI companies.

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 is reportedly exploring a mobile device that would tap directly into its Starlink satellite network, but Elon Musk has denied the plans.

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 seems to be down worldwide. OpenAI confirms elevated error rates affecting logins, voice mode, and chat generation on February 3, 2026.

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.