Home And Outdoors Robots Shine At CES, Despite Roomba’s Fate

Robots that climb, mop, mow and manage daily chores are still in high demand, despite the industry’s continued challenges.

This coin-sized recorder wants to remember your meetings for you

Debuted at CES 2026, Soundcore’s Work recorder delivers accurate AI transcription and summaries in a tiny, wearable form factor with Find My support and thoughtful privacy features.
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Intel spinout Articul8 raises more than half of $70M round at $500M valuation

Articul8’s valuation for its current funding round marks a roughly fivefold increase since its Series A.

China Drafts New Laws Covering AI And Mental Health That Spurs International Interest

China has proposed a new set of AI laws. I examine portions pertaining to human mental health. Some intriguing aspects arise. An AI Insider scoop.

Why CES 2026 Signals The End Of ‘AI As A Tool’

CES 2026 reveals a decisive shift as AI moves beyond standalone tools and becomes an always-on layer embedded into devices, environments and everyday experiences.

How Amazon’s Latest Initiatives Skip Consent

Amazon’s AI shopping pilots raise consent concerns as off-platform product is scraped, highlighting power imbalances between dominant platforms and independent retailers.

McKinsey and General Catalyst execs say the era of ‘learn once, work forever’ is over

Calacanis, General Catalyst’s Taneja, and McKinsey’s Sternfels discussed how AI is reshaping technology and the labor force.

Meta’s Manus news is getting different receptions in Washington and Beijing

Chinese officials are reportedly reviewing whether the Meta deal violates technology export controls, potentially giving Beijing leverage it wasn’t initially perceived as having.

Lenovo is building an AI assistant that ‘can act on your behalf’
Lenovo is building an AI assistant that ‘can act on your behalf’

While most attention in the AI race is focused on model builders and cloud platforms, Lenovo sits closer to millions of users than most companies. As the world’s top PC maker by volume, Lenovo ships tens of millions of devices every year. What it decides to ship, bundle, and integrate can directly shape how AI […]

Who You Gonna Call When AI Hits The Organization?

Consulting has shifted from a discretionary expense to a structural requirement for companies trying to navigate AI-driven change.