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

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Samsung pledges AI in every product at CES 2026, from fridges to health monitoring

Samsung unveiled its all-encompassing AI Living vision at CES 2026, with CEO TM Roh declaring AI will be embedded across every category, product, and service. The company showcased AI-powered TVs, appliances, and health features while promising to double Galaxy AI-enabled devices to 800 million by year-end. The strategy raises questions about whether consumers want—or need—artificial intelligence in every aspect of their homes.

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Samsung pledges AI in every product at CES 2026, from fridges to health monitoring

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LG CLOiD home robot debuts at CES 2026 to tackle cooking, laundry and household chores

LG Electronics unveiled CLOiD, its first multitasking autonomous home robot, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The AI-powered home robot features articulated arms with five-fingered hands designed to automate daily chores like cooking, folding laundry, and managing appliances. Part of LG's Zero Labor Home vision, CLOiD integrates with the ThinQ ecosystem but faces scrutiny over AI safety concerns raised by researchers.

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LG CLOiD home robot debuts at CES 2026 to tackle cooking, laundry and household chores

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Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum uses AI to find lost jewelry and monitor pets at CES 2026

Narwal unveiled its Flow 2 robot vacuum at CES 2026 with AI-powered unlimited object recognition that can locate valuable items like jewelry and keys on your floor. The device features dual 1080p RGB cameras, 30,000Pa suction power, and specialized Pet Care and Baby Care modes that adapt cleaning strategies for different household scenarios.

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Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum uses AI to find lost jewelry and monitor pets at CES 2026

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Govee's AI-powered smart lighting transforms how homes adapt to moods and circadian rhythms

Govee unveiled breakthrough AI lighting technology at CES 2026, including the Ceiling Light Ultra with a 616-pixel LED matrix and AI Lighting Bot 2.0 that responds to natural conversations. The new DaySync feature automatically adjusts lighting based on circadian rhythms, while LuminBlend+ delivers 281 trillion color variations across a 1,000K to 10,000K temperature range—the widest in smart lighting.

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Govee's AI-powered smart lighting transforms how homes adapt to moods and circadian rhythms

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Google Gemini debuts in Samsung's AI Refrigerator, marking first home appliance integration

Samsung is bringing Google Gemini to its Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub and AI Wine Cellar at CES 2026. The integration marks the first time Google's AI assistant appears in home appliances, promising enhanced food recognition that goes beyond the current 37 fresh and 50 processed food types. The AI Vision feature will automatically track inventory, suggest recipes, and manage shopping lists without manual registration.

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Google Gemini debuts in Samsung's AI Refrigerator, marking first home appliance integration

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Ring doorbell now uses Alexa+ Greetings AI to talk to visitors and direct delivery drivers

Amazon has launched Alexa+ Greetings, a new AI assistant for Ring doorbells that can identify visitors and engage in context-aware conversations on your behalf. The feature uses generative AI to distinguish between delivery personnel, solicitors, and friends, then responds based on your custom instructions. Available now for Early Access customers in the US and Canada with Ring Premium Plan.

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Ring doorbell now uses Alexa+ Greetings AI to talk to visitors and direct delivery drivers

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Haier Gravity AI Air Conditioners debut with India's first self-cleaning outdoor unit at Rs 49,990

Haier India launched its Gravity AI Series air conditioners featuring AI-AtmoX platform for predictive cooling and climate personalization. The lineup introduces India's first fully automatic outdoor unit cleaning system and starts at Rs 49,990. The company aims to expand its AC market share from 8% to 17% by 2030 while scaling production capacity to 4 million units by 2027.

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Haier Gravity AI Air Conditioners debut with India's first self-cleaning outdoor unit at Rs 49,990

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Blink security cameras now offer AI video descriptions to simplify motion alerts

Amazon-owned Blink is rolling out AI-powered video descriptions that transform generic motion alerts into detailed, natural-language summaries. Available now in early access for subscribers starting at $4 per month, the feature analyzes camera footage to describe what's happening—like "a person in a red shirt is riding a bike in front of a white house." Unlike competitors Ring and Google Nest, Blink includes this upgrade at no additional cost.

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Blink security cameras now offer AI video descriptions to simplify motion alerts

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UC San Diego Engineers Develop Motion-Tolerant Wearable for Gesture-Based Robot Control

Researchers at UC San Diego have created a revolutionary wearable patch that uses AI and stretchable electronics to enable reliable gesture control of machines and robots, even in high-motion environments like running or ocean turbulence.

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UC San Diego Engineers Develop Motion-Tolerant Wearable for Gesture-Based Robot Control

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Qualcomm Enters Industrial Computing with AI-Powered Dragonwing IQ-X Series Chipsets

Qualcomm unveils ruggedized industrial processors featuring custom Oryon CPU architecture and 45 TOPS AI performance for smart manufacturing applications. The chipsets target harsh environments while enabling edge AI workloads in factories and industrial automation systems.

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Qualcomm Enters Industrial Computing with AI-Powered Dragonwing IQ-X Series Chipsets

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Google's Gemini for Home AI Struggles with Basic Recognition, Turning Dogs into Deer and Cats into Mice

Google's new Gemini for Home AI service promises to revolutionize smart home security with AI-powered video analysis, but early users report significant accuracy issues including misidentifying pets as wildlife and hallucinating non-existent animals and people.

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Google's Gemini for Home AI Struggles with Basic Recognition, Turning Dogs into Deer and Cats into Mice

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Asus Launches $899 ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI: The First AI-Powered Gaming Router with Docker Support

Asus introduces what it claims is the world's first AI-powered gaming router, featuring a dedicated AI processor, Docker Engine integration, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. The premium device costs $899 and promises to transform routers into edge computing devices.

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Asus Launches $899 ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI: The First AI-Powered Gaming Router with Docker Support

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Google Begins Rolling Out Gemini for Home Voice Assistant in Early Access

Google has started rolling out its AI-powered Gemini for Home voice assistant to replace Google Assistant on smart speakers and displays. The upgrade brings conversational AI capabilities and is available through early access in the US.

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Google Begins Rolling Out Gemini for Home Voice Assistant in Early Access

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