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Chinese Researchers Develop Ultra-Thin Flexible AI Chip for Smart Wearables
FLEXI is a newly developed flexible AI chip engineered for next-generation wearables. With extremely low energy use, high accuracy, and the ability to process data internally, it offers a powerful yet economical solution for health monitoring and smart device innovation.
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Samsung's 'Next-Generation' AR Glasses With Multimodal AI Capabilities Confirmed to Launch in 2026
Samsung has long been rumoured to be developing several smart wearable devices of various form factors. During a recent earnings call, a company official announced the South Korean tech conglomerate’s plans to launch the next-generation augmented reality (AR) glasses in 2026. While Samsung has yet to reveal exactly what its AR glasses will offer,...
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select Review: Does the Job But Leaves You Wanting More
The new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select arrives as a value-focused 4K streaming device in India, offering access to most major apps and Alexa at an accessible price. It delivers on the basics: quick setup, solid 4K HDR10+ playback, intuitive navigation, and Alexa voice control. However, it’s not without compromises. At Rs. 5,499, it’s a sensible...
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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: Best Deals on Smart TVs Under Rs. 50,000
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026, which began on January 16, is ending tonight. If you are looking to buy a new smart TV or want to upgrade the current one, priced under Rs. 50,000, it is the correct time to place the order. The US-based e-commerce giant has listed smart TVs from brands like Samsung, Sony, TCL, LG, Vu, VW, Philips, Acer, and Xia...
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Amazon Echo Show 11 Launched in India With 11-inch Display Alongside Echo Show 8: Price, Features
The Amazon Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 were launched in India on Tuesday, nearly three months after their global debut. The latest smart home devices from the e-commerce giant are powered by the company's custom-designed silicon chip, dubbed AZ3 Pro and AZ3. They sports 11-inch and 8.79-inch full HD touchscreen displays, which allows users to view...
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Top Deals on Echo and Fire TV Devices During Amazon Great Republic Day Sale
Amazon Great Republic Day sale 2026 has arrived as the first major sale event of the e-commerce platform this year. The company is also offering its Fire TV and Echo-branded products with lucrative offers. So, if you are looking for an Alexa-powered smart speaker or Fire TV Stick, this is a good time to make your purchase while saving some money.
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Google Home App Update Introduces Improved Automations for Smart Home Devices
Google is rolling out a new batch of 20 starters, conditions, and actions in the Google Home app to give users more control and customise their actions. The update allows users to automate actions like media playback, appliance control, and security systems. It includes actions to open or close smart blinds, and perform resume, pause or dock action...
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Lenovo ThinkPad Rollable XD Laptop Showcased Alongside New Concept Devices at CES 2026
Lenovo showcased a slew of proof-of-concept products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 on Wednesday. Among the highlights is the Lenovo ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept, which features a rollable screen that expands vertically when more workspace is needed. The brand also unveiled the Personal AI Hub Concept, touting it as a central, on-devic...
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CES 2026 Roundup: All the Top Announcements and Noteworthy Products Launched on Day 2
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, the trade show, began on Tuesday, on January 6. Various tech giants announced and unveiled their new devices, including smart TVs, laptops, and smart home appliances, during the event. Additionally, rumours regarding what will be showcased during the trade show also started surfacing online recently. The ev...
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Samsung’s Bixby Assistant Might Be Leveraging Perplexity AI to Answer Complex Questions
Samsung appears to be testing an integration between Bixby and Perplexity for complex queries, spotted on some Galaxy S25 devices running the One UI 8.5 beta. Similar to how Siri leans on ChatGPT and Perplexity for more difficult questions, the integration hints at Samsung experimenting with the company’s answer engine ahead of broader rollouts.
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No Smart Spectacles, Pen Cameras In Parliament To Protect Privacy, MPs Told
The Lok Sabha Secretariat on Wednesday urged MPs against using digital devices, such as smart spectacles, pens and watches, in the Parliament complex, as it could compromise their privacy and breach "parliamentary privileges".
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iOS 26 Leaked Code Hints at Launch of New Smart Home Device, New Health+, Siri, Photos Features
An internal iOS 26 code suggests that new accessories like AirTag 2, AirPods and Vision Pro are said to be in the works. Apple could also launch a new Home Accessory bearing the codename J229. It also suggests features like Live Caption, Health+, AutoFillUI, and Siri improvements. The leaked code also indicates some health-related features tagged w...
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iOS 26 Code Reportedly Reveals When Apple's Revamped Siri Could Launch Alongside Compatible HomePod
Apple will reportedly launch the new AI-powered Siri in Spring next year, according to an internal code spotted in a leaked iOS build. If this is true, then the Cupertino-based tech giant will release the updated version of its voice assistant nearly two years after its initial unveiling during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2024. Ap...
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Scientists Unveil Screen That Produces Touchable 3D Images Using Light-Activated Pixels
Engineers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a revolutionary display that allows users to physically feel digital images in real time. The system uses optotactile pixels that expand when struck by light, forming raised bumps that match visual content. This wire-free design relies on heat-activated air pockets, opening new possibilities for interact...
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Meta’s Phoenix Mixed Reality Smart Glasses Reportedly Delayed; Could Finally Launch in 2027
Meta has reportedly postponed the launch of its Phoenix mixed-reality glasses to 2027, pushing it back from the originally planned second half of 2026. The delay was reportedly confirmed by Maher Saba, VP of Reality Labs Foundation, in an internal memo. Meta is also reportedly working on a 'limited edition' wearable device, codenamed Malibu 2, to l...
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Chinese Researchers Develop Ultra-Thin Flexible AI Chip for Smart Wearables
FLEXI is a newly developed flexible AI chip engineered for next-generation wearables. With extremely low energy use, high accuracy, and the ability to process data internally, it offers a powerful yet economical solution for health monitoring and smart device innovation.
-
Samsung's 'Next-Generation' AR Glasses With Multimodal AI Capabilities Confirmed to Launch in 2026
Samsung has long been rumoured to be developing several smart wearable devices of various form factors. During a recent earnings call, a company official announced the South Korean tech conglomerate’s plans to launch the next-generation augmented reality (AR) glasses in 2026. While Samsung has yet to reveal exactly what its AR glasses will offer,...
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select Review: Does the Job But Leaves You Wanting More
The new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select arrives as a value-focused 4K streaming device in India, offering access to most major apps and Alexa at an accessible price. It delivers on the basics: quick setup, solid 4K HDR10+ playback, intuitive navigation, and Alexa voice control. However, it’s not without compromises. At Rs. 5,499, it’s a sensible...
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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: Best Deals on Smart TVs Under Rs. 50,000
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026, which began on January 16, is ending tonight. If you are looking to buy a new smart TV or want to upgrade the current one, priced under Rs. 50,000, it is the correct time to place the order. The US-based e-commerce giant has listed smart TVs from brands like Samsung, Sony, TCL, LG, Vu, VW, Philips, Acer, and Xia...
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Amazon Echo Show 11 Launched in India With 11-inch Display Alongside Echo Show 8: Price, Features
The Amazon Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 were launched in India on Tuesday, nearly three months after their global debut. The latest smart home devices from the e-commerce giant are powered by the company's custom-designed silicon chip, dubbed AZ3 Pro and AZ3. They sports 11-inch and 8.79-inch full HD touchscreen displays, which allows users to view...
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Top Deals on Echo and Fire TV Devices During Amazon Great Republic Day Sale
Amazon Great Republic Day sale 2026 has arrived as the first major sale event of the e-commerce platform this year. The company is also offering its Fire TV and Echo-branded products with lucrative offers. So, if you are looking for an Alexa-powered smart speaker or Fire TV Stick, this is a good time to make your purchase while saving some money.
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Google Home App Update Introduces Improved Automations for Smart Home Devices
Google is rolling out a new batch of 20 starters, conditions, and actions in the Google Home app to give users more control and customise their actions. The update allows users to automate actions like media playback, appliance control, and security systems. It includes actions to open or close smart blinds, and perform resume, pause or dock action...
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Lenovo ThinkPad Rollable XD Laptop Showcased Alongside New Concept Devices at CES 2026
Lenovo showcased a slew of proof-of-concept products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 on Wednesday. Among the highlights is the Lenovo ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept, which features a rollable screen that expands vertically when more workspace is needed. The brand also unveiled the Personal AI Hub Concept, touting it as a central, on-devic...
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CES 2026 Roundup: All the Top Announcements and Noteworthy Products Launched on Day 2
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, the trade show, began on Tuesday, on January 6. Various tech giants announced and unveiled their new devices, including smart TVs, laptops, and smart home appliances, during the event. Additionally, rumours regarding what will be showcased during the trade show also started surfacing online recently. The ev...
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Samsung’s Bixby Assistant Might Be Leveraging Perplexity AI to Answer Complex Questions
Samsung appears to be testing an integration between Bixby and Perplexity for complex queries, spotted on some Galaxy S25 devices running the One UI 8.5 beta. Similar to how Siri leans on ChatGPT and Perplexity for more difficult questions, the integration hints at Samsung experimenting with the company’s answer engine ahead of broader rollouts.
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No Smart Spectacles, Pen Cameras In Parliament To Protect Privacy, MPs Told
The Lok Sabha Secretariat on Wednesday urged MPs against using digital devices, such as smart spectacles, pens and watches, in the Parliament complex, as it could compromise their privacy and breach "parliamentary privileges".
-
iOS 26 Leaked Code Hints at Launch of New Smart Home Device, New Health+, Siri, Photos Features
An internal iOS 26 code suggests that new accessories like AirTag 2, AirPods and Vision Pro are said to be in the works. Apple could also launch a new Home Accessory bearing the codename J229. It also suggests features like Live Caption, Health+, AutoFillUI, and Siri improvements. The leaked code also indicates some health-related features tagged w...
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iOS 26 Code Reportedly Reveals When Apple's Revamped Siri Could Launch Alongside Compatible HomePod
Apple will reportedly launch the new AI-powered Siri in Spring next year, according to an internal code spotted in a leaked iOS build. If this is true, then the Cupertino-based tech giant will release the updated version of its voice assistant nearly two years after its initial unveiling during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2024. Ap...
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Scientists Unveil Screen That Produces Touchable 3D Images Using Light-Activated Pixels
Engineers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a revolutionary display that allows users to physically feel digital images in real time. The system uses optotactile pixels that expand when struck by light, forming raised bumps that match visual content. This wire-free design relies on heat-activated air pockets, opening new possibilities for interact...
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Meta’s Phoenix Mixed Reality Smart Glasses Reportedly Delayed; Could Finally Launch in 2027
Meta has reportedly postponed the launch of its Phoenix mixed-reality glasses to 2027, pushing it back from the originally planned second half of 2026. The delay was reportedly confirmed by Maher Saba, VP of Reality Labs Foundation, in an internal memo. Meta is also reportedly working on a 'limited edition' wearable device, codenamed Malibu 2, to l...
