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06 Jan 2026

Mercedes-Benz Drive Assist Pro brings AI-powered autonomous driving to US city streets

Mercedes-Benz launches Drive Assist Pro, an advanced driver-assistance system that handles urban navigation from parking lot to destination. Using Nvidia's AI technology and 30 sensors, the system navigates intersections, obeys traffic lights, and manages complex city driving scenarios. Available later this year for $3,950 for three years, it positions Mercedes as Tesla's main competitor in urban autonomous driving.

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FuriosaAI launches RNGD chip in mass production to challenge Nvidia's AI inference dominance

South Korean startup FuriosaAI has begun mass production of its RNGD neural processing chip, designed specifically for AI inference workloads. Founded by former Samsung engineer June Paik, the company claims its chip delivers up to 2.25 times better inference performance than competing GPUs while consuming less power. Valued at over $700 million after rejecting an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta, FuriosaAI aims to break Nvidia's market dominance.

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05 Jan 2026

Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot enters production to build Hyundai cars starting in 2028

Boston Dynamics unveiled its production-ready Atlas humanoid robot at CES 2026, marking a shift from research to commercial deployment. Hyundai plans to deploy 30,000 Atlas units annually at its car factories starting in 2028, beginning with parts sequencing tasks before advancing to complex assembly work by 2030.

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Boston Dynamics partners with Google DeepMind to give Atlas humanoid robot Gemini-powered intelligence

Boston Dynamics announced a strategic partnership with Google DeepMind at CES 2026 to integrate Gemini Robotics AI into its next-generation humanoid robot Atlas. The collaboration aims to enable robots to perceive environments, reason through tasks, and interact naturally with humans. Testing begins soon at Hyundai automotive factories, marking a shift toward adaptable, general-purpose robots in manufacturing.

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XGIMI Memomind AI glasses debut at CES 2026 with customizable frames and multi-LLM technology

XGIMI, known for projectors, unveiled its first AI glasses lineup at CES 2026 under the new Memomind brand. The series includes three models—Memo One, Memo Air Display, and a third unnamed option—designed to blend seamlessly into daily life. With customizable frames, lightweight design at just 28.9 grams, and a multi-LLM hybrid OS that switches between OpenAI, Azure, and Qwen, these AI-powered smart glasses prioritize comfort and practicality over experimental tech.

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NuraLogix debuts Longevity Mirror that predicts future health from a 30-second selfie

NuraLogix unveiled its Longevity Mirror at CES 2026, a home wellness device that analyzes facial blood flow patterns to predict health risks up to 20 years ahead. Using AI trained on hundreds of thousands of patient records, the mirror generates a comprehensive health assessment in just 30 seconds, covering cardiovascular disease risk, metabolic health, and physiological age.

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MicroCloud Hologram unveils quantum spectral filter tech for hybrid graph neural networks

MicroCloud Hologram Inc. released learnable quantum spectral filter technology that fuses quantum computing with graph neural networks. The breakthrough enables networks with one million nodes to run on just 20 qubits, offering exponential compression for large-scale graph learning in social media, traffic networks, and internet connectivity applications.

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AI Deepfakes Impersonate Pastors to Scam Congregations Across the United States

Scammers are using AI-generated deepfakes to impersonate popular religious figures like Father Mike Schmitz, who has 1.2 million YouTube subscribers. The fake videos solicit money for fraudulent blessings and church trips, exploiting the trust between pastors and their congregations. Religious leaders from Alabama to Florida have issued warnings as these sophisticated AI-powered scams spread across social media platforms.

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to connect medical records to AI amid accuracy concerns

OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space for health and wellness conversations that lets users connect medical records and wellness apps. With 230 million people asking health questions weekly, the feature offers personalized health responses while OpenAI insists it's not intended for diagnosis or treatment—a crucial distinction following recent cases where AI-generated health advice led to tragic outcomes.

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Samsung smart fridges gain voice control and AI-powered food recognition at CES 2026

Samsung unveiled voice-activated door opening for its Family Hub smart fridge line at CES 2026, allowing users to open and close refrigerator doors using Bixby voice commands. The update also integrates Google Gemini into the fridge's AI Vision system for enhanced food recognition, promising to identify unlimited food items and reduce waste.

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Boston Dynamics unveils production-ready Atlas robot with superhuman abilities at CES 2026

Boston Dynamics showcased its latest Atlas robot at CES 2026, demonstrating a remarkably human-like walk alongside superhuman capabilities including 360-degree joint rotation. The AI-powered humanoid robot, standing 5'9" and weighing 200 pounds, is set to begin work at Hyundai's Georgia manufacturing facility by 2028, marking a significant step toward widespread deployment of humanoid robots in industrial settings.

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LG Electronics unveils AI in Action strategy at CES 2026 with home robot and smart devices

LG Electronics presented its AI in Action vision at CES 2026, shifting artificial intelligence from conversational tools to active agents. The company introduced LG CLOiD, a two-armed home robot, alongside its Zero Labor Home concept designed to manage household tasks autonomously across connected devices.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus chips target budget laptops with 80 TOPS NPU and multi-day battery

Qualcomm expanded its 2026 laptop lineup at CES with the Snapdragon X2 Plus, targeting mainstream and budget-friendly laptops. The new chips feature a 10-core or 6-core Oryon CPU, an 80 TOPS NPU for AI performance, and promise up to 43% better energy efficiency than previous generation processors, with laptops expected by March.

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HP's OmniBook Ultra 14 pushes AI boundaries with 85 TOPS chip and dual processor options

HP unveiled the OmniBook Ultra 14 at CES 2026, featuring an exclusive Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite variant with 85 TOPS—the highest NPU performance yet. The premium ultraportable laptop also offers Intel Panther Lake options, weighing just 2.81 pounds and measuring thinner than Apple's MacBook Air. Starting at $1,549.99, this Copilot+ PC targets professionals seeking robust AI capabilities in a lightweight design.

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Qualcomm unveils robotics processor to power humanoids and autonomous machines at CES

Qualcomm introduced its Dragonwing IQ10 Series processor and comprehensive robotics architecture at CES, designed for industrial autonomous mobile robots and humanoid robots. The chip giant is collaborating with Figure and other robotics companies to deliver what it calls 'Brain of the Robot' capabilities, moving intelligent machines from labs into real-world environments with AI-driven edge solutions.

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