Sony has introduced a new milestone in robotics with “Project Ace,” an advanced AI-driven robot capable of competing with high-level table tennis players. The development highlights how artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding beyond digital environments into complex physical tasks. Project Ace is designed to operate in one of the fastest and most dynamic sports—table tennis—where success depends on split-second decision-making, precision, and adaptability. According to Sony, the robot has demonstrated the ability to perform at near expert human level, markin ... Read More

A new player in the AI animation space, Cartwheel, is working to transform how stories are created by bridging the gap between 2D ideas and 3D execution. Founded by former OpenAI scientist Andrew Carr and ex-Google creative director Jonathan Jarvis, the startup is positioning itself as a solution to one of generative AI’s biggest creative limitations—lack of control. Unlike many current AI animation tools that rely on prompt-based outputs, Cartwheel focuses on creating editable 3D motion data. This allows creators to refine ... Read More

Generative AI is making its way into the gaming industry, but its adoption remains cautious as both developers and players raise concerns about its impact. At the Game Developers Conference 2026 (GDC 2026), the technology was a key talking point, with companies showcasing early implementations while facing visible skepticism from the broader gaming community. Google highlighted its AI ambitions by demonstrating games powered by its Gemini platform. These demos included features like AI-generated nonplayer character (NPC) conversations and dynamic in-game assistance. However, most of the ... Read More

Petcube is expanding beyond its hardware offerings to introduce a revamped mobile app focused on pet health and wellness. The updated platform, rolling out in March, aims to provide pet owners with a simple and accessible way to monitor their pets’ well-being—without requiring additional devices. The new app functions as a centralized pet health hub, allowing users to create detailed profiles and log key information such as diet, activity, medical history, and daily routines. Designed with ease of use in mind, the platform is particularly suited for first-time users explorin ... Read More

With India’s retail market projected to reach USD 8 trillion by 2035, channel partners continue to remain the backbone of growth across industries. However, traditional incentive-led loyalty models are showing signs of strain. The Channel Loyalty Report 2026 reveals that 51% of channel partners are enrolled in six or more loyalty programs but actively engage with only a few, indicating growing fatigue and diminishing impact of transactional reward systems. As per the Channel Loyalty Report 2026 released by Almonds Ai, a channel loyalty, rewards and solutions company, brands are i ... Read More

Google has introduced Nano Banana 2, the latest version of its AI-powered image editing model, promising faster performance and improved realism. The new model, released in late February, builds on the capabilities of earlier versions while incorporating stronger contextual knowledge from advanced AI systems such as Gemini. Nano Banana 2 aims to combine the speed of the original Nano Banana model with the advanced understanding of the more powerful Nano Banana Pro version. According to Google, the update is designed to deliver more realistic outputs while keeping the editing process qui ... Read More