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Mammotion Luba 3 robot mower debuts with LiDAR navigation and wire-free setup at CES 2026

Mammotion introduced its flagship Luba 3 AWD robot mower at CES 2026, featuring a Tri-Fusion Navigation System that combines LiDAR, AI-powered vision, and NetRTK positioning. The wire-free robot mower creates live 3D maps with centimeter-level accuracy, recognizes over 300 obstacles, and handles slopes up to 80 percent. Starting at $2,399, it's available for pre-order January 5 alongside the Luba Mini 2 and Yuka Mini 2 models.

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SwitchBot unveils AI MindClip wearable that records and organizes every conversation

SwitchBot introduced the AI MindClip at CES, a lightweight clip-on AI voice recorder designed to capture daily conversations and meetings. The device transcribes spoken words, generates summaries, and creates actionable tasks, functioning as a searchable audio memory database. Pricing and launch details remain unannounced.

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Subtle Voicebuds launch with AI-powered transcription that works in whispers and loud spaces

Voice AI startup Subtle unveiled wireless earbuds at CES that use custom noise isolation models to transcribe speech below a whisper or in extremely loud environments. Priced at $199, the Voicebuds claim to deliver five times fewer transcription errors than AirPods Pro 3 with OpenAI transcription, positioning them as a competitor in the growing AI-powered dictation market.

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LG unveils CLOiD AI home robot that cooks, folds laundry and empties dishwashers at CES 2026

LG Electronics introduced CLOiD, its first multitasking autonomous home robot at CES 2026. The AI-powered robot performs complex household chores like preparing breakfast, folding laundry, and loading dishwashers through integration with LG's ThinQ ecosystem. The launch signals a shift as major appliance brands enter the home robotics market.

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Narwal Flow 2 uses AI cleaning tech to find lost items and adapt to your home at CES 2026

Narwal unveiled the Flow 2 robot vacuum at CES 2026, featuring AI-powered object recognition that can locate lost valuables like jewelry and keys on your floor. The device boasts 30,000Pa suction power and specialized Pet Care Mode and Baby Care Mode that adapt cleaning behavior. The smart home market newcomer also announced V50 Series cordless and U50 Series mattress vacuums.

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Plaud unveils NotePin S AI wearable with button and desktop app for seamless note-taking

Plaud announced the NotePin S, an updated AI wearable with a physical button for recording and highlighting key moments, alongside a new desktop app for capturing online meetings. The $179 device addresses user feedback about the original's squeeze controls while expanding into digital meeting territory to compete with established AI notetaker services.

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Govee debuts AI-powered smart lighting with 616-pixel ceiling display at CES 2026

Govee showcased its most advanced smart lighting lineup at CES 2026, featuring the Ceiling Light Ultra with 616 LED pixels, AI Lighting Bot 2.0 for generative lighting effects, and DaySync circadian rhythm lighting. The company also announced Samsung SmartThings integration and introduced the Sky Ceiling Light for windowless rooms, alongside the Floor Lamp 3 with temperature range from 1,000K to 10,000K.

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03 Jan 2026

xAI launches Grok Enterprise and Business tiers as deepfake controversy clouds rollout

xAI introduced Grok Business at $30 per seat monthly and Grok Enterprise with enhanced security features including Enterprise Vault isolation. The launch positions Grok against ChatGPT and Claude but arrives amid intense criticism over non-consensual AI-generated images involving women and minors, raising questions about whether xAI can deliver the enterprise trust it promises.

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Thousands duped by AI misinformation into attending fake New Year's Eve fireworks at Brooklyn Bridge

Thousands of people showed up at Brooklyn Bridge Park on New Year's Eve expecting a grand fireworks display that never existed. AI-generated social media posts and ChatGPT recommendations spread false information about the event, even fooling Time Out New York into promoting it. The crowd counted down to midnight in freezing temperatures only to face stunned silence when no pyrotechnics appeared.

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AI chips supply crunch persists as Nvidia's $20B Groq deal signals shift in inference architecture

The semiconductor industry confronts structural tightness through 2026 as demand for AI chips outpaces conservative capacity expansion. Nvidia's $20 billion licensing deal with Groq marks a strategic pivot from general-purpose GPUs to specialized inference architectures, while High Bandwidth Memory shortages ripple across the entire chipmaking supply chain, affecting everything from data centers to consumer PCs.

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02 Jan 2026

Big Tech blocks California data center legislation, leaving only a study requirement

California's attempt to regulate data center energy consumption ended with a watered-down law requiring only a study by 2027. Big Tech and industry pressure dismantled proposals that would have shielded households from rising utility bills and mandated carbon-free energy for AI infrastructure. Lawmakers plan to revive tougher regulations in 2026.

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Satya Nadella launches blog urging tech to move beyond AI slop debate and focus on real impact

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has started blogging on his new sn scratchpad platform, calling for the tech industry to move past arguments about AI slop vs sophistication. He outlines three priorities for 2026: developing AI as cognitive amplifier tools, evolving from models to systems, and making deliberate choices about deploying scarce energy and compute resources.

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Tech IPOs and AI investment surge in 2026 as bubble burst concerns intensify across markets

Three tech giants—SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic—are reportedly planning major IPOs in 2026, potentially raising over $30 billion. Meanwhile, AI investment is projected to reach $527 billion despite mounting concerns about profitability and unit economics. The market faces a critical test as the financial sustainability of the AI boom comes under scrutiny.

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NVIDIA kicks off CES 2026 with Jensen Huang's keynote on AI, robotics, and next-gen chips

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivers a 90-minute keynote at CES 2026 in Las Vegas on January 5 at 4 p.m. ET, streaming live on the company's website. The presentation focuses on advancements in AI, robotics, and gaming hardware, with over 20 hands-on demonstrations planned throughout the week. Wall Street investors watch closely as the global AI semiconductor market is projected to reach $121.73 billion in 2026.

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India orders X to fix Grok AI chatbot after obscene content targeting women goes viral

India's IT ministry issued a formal notice to Elon Musk's X, demanding immediate action on Grok after users generated thousands of non-consensual, sexualized images of women and minors. The platform has 72 hours to submit an action report or risk losing legal immunity under Indian law, marking a critical test case for AI regulation.

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