5 AI Devices That Just Made Smartphones Look Obsolete in 2026
The year 2026 marks a historic pivot in personal technology. We are moving past the era of the…
Under Musk, the Grok disaster was inevitable
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Silicon Valley, AI, algorithms and more corralled us into a comfortable life. Is friction the secret to self-improvement?
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Watch this Figure humanoid robot run with startlingly human precision
California-based robotics firm Figure AI has released a striking new video featuring its latest humanoid robot engaging in…
AustralianSuper’s Alistair Barker says the fund is sticking with the US sharemarket and big tech
When AustralianSuper’s Alistair Barker travels the world, he can see that artificial intelligence and its relationship with government…
China’s tech self-sufficiency powers stock boom and helps it shake off economic malaise
Nearly a year after DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough rattled global markets, mainland China is entering 2026 with a fresh…
AI companies will fail. We can salvage something from the wreckage | AI (artificial intelligence)
I am a science-fiction writer, which means that my job is to make up futuristic parables about our…
AI platforms like Grok are an ethical, social and economic nightmare — and we’re starting to wake up
As 2025 began, I thought humanity’s biggest problem was climate change. In 2026, AI is more pressing. As…
Apple inks Google Gemini deal for Siri revamp on iPhone models
The buzziest of Gemini capabilities, including real-time voice conversations and image generation, have proven to be hit-and-miss, while…
OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT as it burns through billions
Financial pressures and a changing tune OpenAI’s advertising experiment reflects the enormous financial pressures facing the company. OpenAI…
Why Your Next Smartphone Will Be Significantly Pricier—And It’s Not Just Inflation
If you have spent any time browsing tech retailers lately, you have likely felt a familiar sting in…
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