China will put a unique ID code on humanoid robots, just like citizen ID for us humans

China has launched a national digital ID system for humanoid robots, assigning each bipedal machine a unique code that tracks it from production to recycling.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 25

Romantic AI bots continue to ruin lives, and the latest horror story is simply shocking

A disturbing new report details how a man’s emotional attachment to a customized AI chatbot spiraled into obsession, delusion, hospitalization, and financial ruin.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     May 24

China’s DeepSeek trims the price of its flagship AI model by 75%, and it could be a huge shift

DeepSeek’s massive 75% price cut on its flagship AI model could signal a major shift in the global AI race. Behind the scenes, Huawei’s growing AI chip ecosystem may be starting to reshape how cheaply powerful AI can actually run.

Computing     Shimul Sood     May 24

From moisture to electricity: Scientists show off how kitchen items can power wearables and smart home devices

A new biodegradable device made from gelatin, table salt, and activated charcoal can generate electricity from humidity in the air, opening new possibilities for battery-free wearable tech.

Computing     M. Priyadarshini     May 23

Starbucks kills AI manager tool because it wasn’t doing as good a job as a human

Starbucks is scrapping its AI-powered inventory tool across North America after the system reportedly struggled with frequent counting and labeling errors.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     May 23

Wildlife tracking just got a massive upgrade, and it’s coming from space

More than 10,000 rhinos have been poached in South Africa in 15 years. A new satellite system that tracks animal panic might finally give rangers the upper hand.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     May 23

This robot barista is trying to turn championship coffee into a scalable business

Artly’s Jarvis robot barista uses computer vision, motion capture, and championship level coffee techniques to deliver consistent café quality drinks at scale.

Computing     Peter Horan     May 21

Magic Cue, one of the smartest Android features on the Pixel phones, is coming to more apps

Google confirmed at I/O 2026 that Magic Cue on Pixel 10 is expanding to third-party apps including Snapchat, along with a redesigned bottom-of-screen UI.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 21

A caring robot just won a silver medal at one of the world’s biggest flower shows

The University of Lincoln won a Silver Gilt medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 for an exhibit that uses robots and AI to scan plant health and shape the future of food.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     May 21

Research shows educational institutes must not put too much faith in AI text detectors

A University of Florida study presented at the 2026 IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy found commercially available AI text detectors have false positive rates up to 68.6%.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 20

Google wants Gemini to help build the next big scientific breakthrough

Google’s Gemini for Science pushes AI beyond research summaries, with experimental tools for hypotheses, computational testing, and literature review. The bigger question is whether it can earn trust inside real labs.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     May 20

You can now walk through AI versions of real places with Google’s Project Genie

Google’s experimental Project Genie is no longer building worlds from imagination alone. With Street View now in the mix, the line between real places and AI-generated realities is starting to blur in fascinating ways.

Computing     Shimul Sood     May 19

Google wants to reinvent your TV remote with Gemini and pointer controls

Google is reshaping the future of TVs with Gemini-powered discovery and a brand-new way to navigate apps. The biggest change, however, may not be on the screen at all — but in your remote.

Computing     Shimul Sood     May 19

Google’s Gemini might be testing weekly limits, and free users won’t love it

Google may be quietly testing stricter usage limits inside Gemini, and it could change how “free” AI tools actually feel going forward. A newly spotted screenshot hints at a future where unlimited chatbot access might finally come with strings attached.

Computing     Shimul Sood     May 18

Scientists just broke a wireless speed record that could shape the future of 6G

Scientists hit 112Gbps over a 560GHz wireless link, showing how microcomb-driven terahertz technology could help future 6G networks move data faster behind the scenes.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     May 18

Google Gemini’s new thinking level lets you dial up the brainpower

Google’s Gemini app may soon let users control how deeply the AI “thinks” before responding. New third-party integrations also appear to be on the way ahead of I/O 2026.

Computing     Shimul Sood     May 18

Japan built robot wolves to thwart bear attack, and they’re flying off the shelves

Japan’s bizarre “Monster Wolf” robot deterrents are seeing soaring demand as the country struggles with record bear sightings and attacks.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     May 17

OpenAI is giving ChatGPT Plus subcription to a whole country

OpenAI has partnered with Malta to provide nationwide access to ChatGPT Plus, marking one of the company’s most ambitious government AI rollouts yet.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     May 17

Kenya tells Microsoft that $1 billion AI data center would gulp half the country’s electricity

Kenya has reportedly raised concerns over Microsoft’s planned $1 billion AI data center, warning that the project could consume a massive chunk of the country’s electricity supply.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     May 17

Amazon employees are doing fake tasks because they’re forced to use more AI and show it

Amazon employees are reportedly using AI for unnecessary tasks to inflate internal usage metrics as companies continue aggressively pushing workplace AI adoption.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     May 17

Gemini Intelligence has strict requirements, and your phone may not qualify

Google’s Gemini Intelligence sounds like the next big leap for Android AI, but there’s a surprising catch hiding behind the hype. Even some recent flagship phones may not make the cut.

Computing     Shimul Sood     May 16

Asus ROG and Xreal just built the AR glasses gamers have been waiting for, at a price that stings

The ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses are now available to preorder at Best Buy for $849, with Xreal's own store opening May 17 and worldwide shipping from June 1.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 15

Gemini is about to get wings on your phone with agentic skills

A new leak suggests Google may be preparing a more powerful version of Gemini that can manage inbox clutter, generate meeting briefs, and even create custom AI skills.

Computing     Shimul Sood     May 15

AI shouldn’t make decisions for you, but this one will tell when you’re making a bad one

A new AI tool from Cornell researchers helps you make better decisions by spotting contradictions between your stated values and actual choices.

Computing     M. Priyadarshini     May 15

Ultra-thin transparent solar cells promise invisible charging for wearables, cars, and homes

NTU researchers have developed ultra-thin transparent solar cells that could turn windows, car glass, and wearables into clean power sources without changing how they look.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     May 15

Edge browser on mobile gets a huge upgrade that makes it a worthy pick over Chrome

Microsoft Edge is bringing Copilot tab reasoning, Journeys, Voice, and Vision to mobile, giving smartphone users a real reason to try it before Chrome’s Gemini upgrade arrives.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     May 14

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