LAS VEGAS: AI companion toys emerged as one of the most prominent trends at CES 2026, highlighting the growing demand for technology designed to form long-term emotional connections with users. Of the nearly 60 companies showcasing AI companion products at the event, more than 80% were Chinese enterprises, underscoring China’s leading role in the fast-expanding […]
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AI takes centre stage at CES amid questions over real-world limits
LAS VEGAS: Grand promises about the future of artificial intelligence are set to clash with present-day limitations as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) begins in Las Vegas this week. The world’s largest tech trade event once again places AI at center stage, even as experts caution against inflated expectations. Popular culture often depicts AI as […]
Apple may delay standard iPhone 18 until 2027
Apple is reportedly planning a major shift in its iPhone release strategy, with a new report suggesting that the standard iPhone 18 model may not arrive until 2027. If confirmed, it would mark the first time Apple has skipped launching its core iPhone lineup together on an annual basis. Read More: Apple set to launch foldable iPhone with iPhone […]
Smartphone prices likely to rise in 2026 as AI strains memory supply
Smartphone prices are expected to increase in 2026 as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence shifts global memory production away from consumer devices and toward AI data centres, according to industry analysts. A December 2025 report by global market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC) said manufacturers of Random Access Memory (RAM) are increasingly prioritising […]