FIFA has entered into a major digital partnership with TikTok that will allow fans to watch select live moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup directly on the social media platform. The collaboration aims to make the tournament more accessible, interactive, and engaging for a younger, mobile-first global audience. As part of the agreement, TikTok becomes FIFA’s first-ever “preferred platform” for a World Cup tournament. This designation gives TikTok a central role in delivering official World Cup content, including original videos, behind-the-scenes footage, creator collab ... Read More

Apple has officially announced a partnership with Google to use Gemini AI models to power the next generation of Siri — a move widely seen as a strategic decision to stay competitive while Apple continues developing its own artificial intelligence technology. In a joint statement released this week, the two tech giants confirmed that Google’s Gemini models will support Apple’s upcoming foundation models, bringing Siri into the era of agentic AI. While the collaboration signals a major shift in Apple’s AI roadmap, branding changes are unlikely to be visible to con ... Read More

Las Vegas, CES 2026 — Smart rings have traditionally focused on health and fitness tracking, but a new device showcased at CES 2026 is pushing the category into the workplace. The Vocci AI smart ring is designed to act as a personal assistant for professionals by recording, transcribing and summarizing meetings — all from a tiny titanium ring. At first glance, the Vocci ring looks similar to popular wellness rings like Oura. Made from aerospace-grade titanium, the ring measures just 2.8mm thick and 6.8mm wide, making it lightweight and discreet for everyday use. However, ins ... Read More

Las Vegas: LG has taken a bold step into the future of smart homes with the debut of its first AI-powered humanoid home robot, CLOiD, at CES 2026. Showcased on the showroom floor, the robot demonstrated its ability to perform household tasks such as folding laundry, baking light food items and fetching drinks — offering a glimpse into what next-generation home automation could look like. CLOiD was displayed inside LG’s massive smart home installation at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where visitors and media witnessed the life-size robot in action. Though still in the conc ... Read More

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 triggered glowing ears and an animated hatching sequence on its built-in screen. From there, the pet progresses through clearl ... 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 simple text prompt. While these technologies showcase impressive technic ... Read More