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Samsung revives Bixby with Perplexity AI integration as leaked screenshots reveal major upgrade

Samsung is transforming its struggling Bixby assistant with Perplexity AI integration in the upcoming One UI 8.5 update. Leaked screenshots show a new Bixby Live feature mirroring Google Gemini Live, Circle to Ask functionality similar to Circle to Search, and enhanced capabilities for handling complex queries. The revamped AI assistant will keep basic device controls while outsourcing research-heavy questions to Perplexity.

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Samsung revives Bixby with Perplexity AI integration as leaked screenshots reveal major upgrade

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Microsoft launches Copilot Checkout as AI shopping race against OpenAI and Google intensifies

Microsoft unveiled Copilot Checkout at NRF 2026, allowing users to complete purchases directly within the AI chatbot without visiting retailer websites. The feature launches in the US with Shopify, PayPal, Stripe, and Etsy integrations, joining OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini in the emerging AI shopping race. Microsoft claims shopping journeys involving Copilot are 194% more likely to result in purchases when shopping intent is present.

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Microsoft launches Copilot Checkout as AI shopping race against OpenAI and Google intensifies

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Google removes paywall on Gmail's Help Me Write and AI summaries, making them free for everyone

Google is removing the subscription barrier on three powerful Gmail AI features that were previously locked behind premium tiers. Help Me Write, personalized Suggested Replies, and AI summaries for email threads are now rolling out to all personal Gmail users in the US for free, with global availability to follow.

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Google removes paywall on Gmail's Help Me Write and AI summaries, making them free for everyone

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Mayo Clinic AI Agent Delivers Personalized Prostate Cancer Education Through Electronic Health Records

Mayo Clinic researchers developed MedEduChat, an EHR-integrated AI agent that provides accurate, patient-specific prostate cancer education. The tool increased Health Confidence Scores from 9.9 to 13.9 and achieved 83.7 out of 100 usability scores. Clinicians rated its responses as highly correct, complete and safe, marking a significant step toward AI-assisted cancer care.

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Mayo Clinic AI Agent Delivers Personalized Prostate Cancer Education Through Electronic Health Records

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

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

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CES 2026 unveils AI companion robots with memory, as intimacy tech takes physical form

CES 2026 revealed a notable shift in AI companionship technology, moving beyond screens into physical forms. Lovense debuted Emily, an AI-powered companion robot with memory and conversational intelligence, while Lepro introduced Ami, a desktop AI soulmate with eye tracking. The展 signals how physical AI companions are being positioned to address loneliness through emotional interaction.

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CES 2026 unveils AI companion robots with memory, as intimacy tech takes physical form

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Vibe Bot: AI agent tackles meeting fatigue with automatic transcription and task delegation

Smart whiteboard company Vibe Inc. unveiled Vibe Bot at CES, a desk-based AI agent designed to combat hybrid workplace fatigue. The physical AI device combines a 4K smart webcam with speaker tracking, voice assistant capabilities, and AI note-taker features to capture every detail from corporate meetings and automatically delegate tasks to project management tools.

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Vibe Bot: AI agent tackles meeting fatigue with automatic transcription and task delegation

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Zeta Global stock surges as OpenAI partnership powers Athena enterprise marketing agent

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. saw its stock climb 4.80% to $22.71 after unveiling a strategic partnership with OpenAI at CES 2026. The collaboration will power Athena, Zeta's enterprise marketing agent, with conversational intelligence designed to transform complex marketing tasks into instant insights. Beta testing is underway with brands like TKO Group Holdings reporting significant efficiency gains.

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Zeta Global stock surges as OpenAI partnership powers Athena enterprise marketing agent

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Sony AI Patent Reveals Ghost Player That Takes Over Games When Players Get Stuck

Sony has patented an AI-powered ghost system that can demonstrate solutions or complete difficult game sections when players struggle. Filed in 2023 and granted in 2025, the Ghost Assistance feature would use gameplay data from YouTube and Twitch to train AI helpers. While the technology promises gaming accessibility benefits, it has sparked debate among hardcore gamers about player agency and achievement authenticity.

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Sony AI Patent Reveals Ghost Player That Takes Over Games When Players Get Stuck

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Nvidia brings AI Advisor to Total War: Pharaoh using ACE technology for real-time help

Nvidia and Creative Assembly unveiled an AI Advisor for Total War: Pharaoh at CES 2026, powered by Nvidia ACE technology. The in-game assistant uses natural language interaction to provide context-aware player advice, helping newcomers navigate complex strategy games. Running locally on GeForce RTX GPUs, the AI advisor can answer questions about game mechanics and offer real-time strategic guidance based on current gameplay situations.

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Nvidia brings AI Advisor to Total War: Pharaoh using ACE technology for real-time help

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

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LG and will.i.am unveil AI-powered Xboom speakers with extended battery life at CES 2026

LG Electronics partners with will.i.am to launch four new Xboom speakers at CES 2026, featuring AI-driven intelligence and FYI.RAiDiO integration. The Stage 501, Blast, Mini, and Rock models promise extended battery life up to 35 hours, AI Karaoke Master, and conversational music discovery through interactive AI DJs.

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LG and will.i.am unveil AI-powered Xboom speakers with extended battery life at CES 2026

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OpenAI's AI pen hardware project with Jony Ive targets 2026 launch with voice and writing features

OpenAI is developing an AI-powered pen with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, codenamed Gumdrop. The screenless device promises handwriting capture, voice assistance, and ChatGPT integration, with manufacturing shifting from China to Vietnam or the US. Expected between 2026-2027, the pen faces challenges from privacy concerns and competition from AI wearables.

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OpenAI's AI pen hardware project with Jony Ive targets 2026 launch with voice and writing features

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Millions Form Emotional Bonds With AI Chatbots as Human-AI Relationships Reshape Intimacy

A new wave of human-AI relationships is emerging as millions of users develop emotional connections with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Replika. From marriages to daily companionship, these virtual romantic bonds are raising concerns about their societal impact on real-world relationships and mental health, prompting the emergence of Human-AI Relationship Coaches to help users navigate this uncharted territory.

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Millions Form Emotional Bonds With AI Chatbots as Human-AI Relationships Reshape Intimacy

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