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05 Jan 2026

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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Brisk It debuts Neoma Countertop Oven with AI cooking tech that plans meals and orders groceries

Brisk It unveiled its first indoor AI cooking appliance at CES 2026—the Neoma Countertop Oven. The device learns dietary preferences and budgets to plan meals, order ingredients, and cook autonomously. The company also announced an AI Hybrid Gas Grill that combines gas and wood pellet combustion for high-heat grilling with wood-smoked flavor.

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Amazon Alexa+ launches on Alexa.com, bringing AI assistant to web browsers for early access

Amazon has launched Alexa.com, making its generative AI assistant Alexa+ accessible through web browsers for the first time. The early access website positions Amazon's AI assistant alongside competitors like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, while emphasizing household management features. With over 10 million users already testing the platform, Amazon aims to transform Alexa from a money-losing venture into a profitable service through a $20 per month subscription fee.

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Qualcomm unveils Dragonwing IQ10 robotics platform, betting big on humanoid robots at CES 2026

Qualcomm announced its Dragonwing IQ10 Series at CES 2026, a full-stack robotics platform designed to power everything from household helpers to industrial humanoid robots. Partnering with Vinmotion and others, the chip giant aims to bring edge AI capabilities to autonomous robotics, leveraging its automotive expertise to make intelligent machines practical for real-world deployment.

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Samsung Galaxy wearables will detect early signs of dementia using AI-powered brain health monitoring

Samsung announced at CES 2026 that its Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring will soon monitor cognitive function to identify early signs of dementia. The AI-powered features will analyze speech patterns, movement, and smart device interactions to alert users about potential mental decline, marking a shift from fitness tracking to preventive healthcare.

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SwitchBot unveils Onero H1 humanoid robot to handle laundry, dishes and more household tasks

SwitchBot introduced its Onero H1 humanoid robot at CES 2026, promising to automate household chores from laundry to dishwashing. While demos showed the robot successfully loading a washing machine, it took nearly two minutes per item, raising questions about practicality. The company plans to launch the robot later in 2026 for under $10,000.

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Palo Alto Networks explores $400M acquisition of Koi Security amid AI-driven buying spree

Palo Alto Networks is reportedly considering a $400 million purchase of Israeli cybersecurity startup Koi Security, which specializes in endpoint software security. The potential deal follows CEO Nikesh Arora's recent visit to Tel Aviv and would mark the fourth acquisition in the company's aggressive M&A strategy focused on building a unified cybersecurity platform for the AI era.

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