At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, nostalgia met artificial intelligence in the form of Sweekar, a pocket-sized AI toy that feels like a true successor to the iconic ’90s Tamagotchi. Designed as a virtual pet with a physical presence, Sweekar blends classic digital pet mechanics with modern AI, offering a more immersive and long-term interactive experience.

Sweekar begins its life as a small egg with ears. During a hands-on demo at CES, a few gentle taps on the toy trig... Read More

Social media platforms that once promised connection and community are increasingly feeling artificial, fragmented and exhausting. The growing flood of AI-generated content — often referred to as “AI slop” — along with realistic deepfakes is accelerating that decline, raising serious concerns about trust, authenticity and online well-being.

AI tools such as OpenAI’s Sora, Google’s Veo and Midjourney have made it easier than ever to generate hyperrealistic images and videos with a... Read More

As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and more present in everyday life, experts are warning that the way companies talk about AI may be doing more harm than good. Increasingly, tech firms are using human-like language to describe AI systems — saying they “think,” “confess,” “scheme,” or even have a “soul.” Critics argue this kind of anthropomorphism is misleading the public and distorting how people understand what AI actually is. At its core, AI has... Read More

Google has begun rolling out a new Gemini-powered feature in Google Maps that aims to make driving safer and more convenient by turning the navigation app into a hands-free AI assistant. The update allows users to interact with Maps using natural voice commands while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Announced last month and now arriving on iOS, Android and Android Auto, the new feature integrates Google’s Gemini AI directly into Google Maps. Drivers can simply say “Hey Google&rdqu... Read More