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08 Jan 2026

Humanoid Robots Face Training Gap as Industry Demands Practical Applications Over Demos

At CES 2025, humanoid robots showcased impressive feats like dancing and playing ping-pong, but industry insiders are pushing for real-world utility. Experts warn that achieving true autonomy will take years, as current AI struggles with embodied learning. The robotics industry projects a $179 billion market by 2030, with factories leading adoption.

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Skylight Calendar 2 debuts AI-powered features to keep your family organized at CES 2026

Skylight unveiled Calendar 2 at CES 2026, a digital family organizer that aggregates schedules from multiple platforms and manages household tasks through AI. The device imports events from photos of paper flyers, generates shopping lists, and provides recipe recommendations based on refrigerator contents, serving over 1.3 million families.

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NotebookLM connects hidden patterns in your documents that traditional tools miss entirely

Google's NotebookLM is changing how people interact with their accumulated documents and notes. Unlike traditional AI tools, this AI-powered platform uses retrieval-augmented generation to ground responses entirely in user data, eliminating hallucinations while uncovering connections across hundreds of sources that would take hours to find manually.

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Infosys AI scales to 4,600 projects as Cognition partnership brings Devin to enterprises

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh revealed the company is running 4,600 active AI projects and has deployed over 500 AI agents across 90% of its top 200 clients. The strategic AI partnership with Cognition integrates Devin AI software engineer into Infosys Topaz Fabric, aiming to accelerate software development and modernization for global enterprises while unlocking six new AI-led value pools.

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Ford AI assistant launches in 2026 with vehicle-specific intelligence, Level 3 driving by 2028

Ford announced its AI assistant will debut in mobile apps early 2026, with in-car integration starting 2027. The assistant uses vehicle-specific data to answer questions generic AI can't, like calculating cargo capacity from photos. Ford also plans Level 3 autonomous driving by 2028, developed in-house at 30 percent lower cost than current systems.

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Ford targets 2028 for eyes-off driving debut on $30,000 electric vehicle platform

Ford announced at CES 2026 that it will introduce Level 3 driver-assistance system technology by 2028, allowing drivers to take their eyes off the road on highways. The eyes-off driving capability will debut on the company's new Universal EV Platform, starting with an affordable $30,000 electric pickup truck. Ford aims to make advanced autonomous driving accessible beyond premium vehicles through in-house development.

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07 Jan 2026

Dell admits consumers don't care about AI PCs as Microsoft's Copilot strategy falters

Dell executives revealed at CES 2026 that consumer interest in AI PCs has fallen short of expectations, with buyers finding AI features more confusing than helpful. The admission marks a significant shift in marketing strategy from last year's AI-first approach and raises questions about Microsoft's Copilot vision as the company scrambles to salvage its AI PC initiative.

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Caterpillar and Nvidia expand partnership to bring physical AI to construction and mining equipment

Caterpillar announced an expanded collaboration with Nvidia to integrate artificial intelligence across its construction and mining equipment fleet. The partnership leverages Nvidia's Jetson Thor platform to pilot the Cat AI assistive system in excavators, while using digital twins of construction sites to optimize project planning and material allocation.

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Sony Honda Mobility unveils Afeela 1 EV and new crossover concept at CES 2026

Sony Honda Mobility showcased its long-awaited Afeela 1 electric vehicle at CES 2026, six years after Sony's first prototype. The sedan starts at $89,900 with 300 miles of range and features 40 sensors for advanced driver-assistance systems. The joint venture also surprised attendees by revealing the Afeela Prototype 2026, a crossover aimed at American buyers expected in 2028.

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FIFA deploys AI avatars and data tools to transform offside calls at 2026 World Cup

FIFA announced AI-powered 3D avatars will enhance VAR offside decisions at the 2026 World Cup. Every player gets digitally scanned to create precise models that track movements during fast play. All 48 teams will also access Football AI Pro, a generative AI knowledge assistant analyzing millions of data points, leveling the playing field between resource-rich and emerging nations.

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AMD hints at open-sourcing FSR 4 after accidental release forces the company's hand

AMD's Chief Software Officer suggests the company will open-source its FSR 4 upscaling and frame generation library while keeping core technology proprietary. The statement follows an accidental August release on GitHub that enabled modders to run FSR 4 on older hardware, potentially forcing AMD to reconsider its exclusivity strategy for RDNA 4 graphics cards.

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Two Chrome Extensions Caught Stealing AI Chats from 900,000 ChatGPT and DeepSeek Users

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered two malicious Chrome extensions that exfiltrated ChatGPT and DeepSeek conversations from over 900,000 users. The extensions disguised themselves as legitimate AI tools while secretly harvesting AI chatbot conversations and browsing data every 30 minutes. This attack method, dubbed Prompt Poaching, raises concerns about user privacy and corporate espionage as even featured extensions on official stores prove vulnerable.

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Keysight Technologies launches AI validation software for safety-critical systems

Keysight Technologies introduced AI Software Integrity Builder, a unified software solution designed to validate and maintain AI-enabled systems in safety-critical environments like automotive. The tool addresses regulatory scrutiny from standards like ISO/PAS 8800 and the EU AI Act by providing dataset analysis, model validation, real-world inference testing, and continuous monitoring capabilities throughout the AI lifecycle.

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Hyundai's Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robot drives 14% stock surge with factory plans

Hyundai Motor shares jumped 14% after unveiling plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' electric Atlas humanoid robot in factories by 2028. The automaker aims to produce 30,000 units annually, positioning itself as a leader in physical AI and robotics. Analysts upgraded targets citing the shift from traditional automaker to technology-driven mobility player.

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Automotive AI turns cars into companions at CES, raising data privacy questions

At CES in Las Vegas, Nvidia and Bosch showcased AI-powered in-cabin systems that transform vehicles into proactive companions, recognizing passengers and adapting in real time. Nvidia's Alpamayo initiative aims to help autonomous cars navigate complex decisions, while Bosch debuted technology to personalize the driving experience. But Consumer Reports warns that expanding data collection raises serious privacy concerns as the industry establishes rules for handling driver data.

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