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Amazon’s AI-powered Alexa+ chatbot now has its very own home on the web at alexa.com. You just need to sign in with your Amazon account to use it, provided you are part of the Alexa+ Early Access. Amazon says over 10 million people are already using Alexa+, the AI-infused evolution of the Alexa assistant. These people are apparently having three times more conversations with Alexa+ than they did with the original Alexa. 97% of Amazon’s devices that support Alexa now have Alexa+. On the web, you can use Alexa+ just as you use Gemini or ChatGPT, which of course leads…

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 5, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has expanded its collaboration with the nonprofit MITRE Corporation as part of its efforts to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). Through this award, NIST is investing $20 million to establish two centers to advance the delivery of AI-based technology solutions to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Credit: Grandbrothers/Shutterstock “This investment will help accelerate the application of AI in American manufacturing and help drive the American manufacturing renaissance,” said Deputy Secretary of Commerce Paul Dabbar. “We can harness AI…

Egypt is actively building human capital to support its ICT ambitions, aiming to train one million people in technology specialties by 2030, up from 800,000 this year. Egypt plans to produce 15 million mobile phones in 2026 and begin exporting devices to international markets, following the manufacture of 10 million units in 2025, according to the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat. The 2025 production achieved a 40% local added value, demonstrating the country’s growing capacity in mobile device manufacturing. As part of its strategy to become a production-led ICT hub, Egypt has attracted 15 international mobile brands…

LEGO SMART Play System Interactive Brick Set | Key Features, Price & Alternatives HomeCESBest of CES 2026LEGO SMART Play System Interactive Brick Set Gadget Flow EditorsLEGO SMART Play System Interactive Brick SetDiscover the LEGO SMART Play System, a new way for kids to build, play, and interact using sound, light, and motion aware bricks.Interactive SMART Brick: Built in motion and color sensors let the brick react to twists, turns, taps, and surfaces so builds feel alive.SMART Minifigures Personalities: Place SMART Minifigures on the brick to unlock unique characters, so stories change as kids swap figures.SMART Tags Triggers: Add SMART Tags…

Mere hours ago we got word that Motorola is working on its first book-style foldable to be called Razr Fold, and now some official-looking press renders showing it have been leaked by Evan Blass, the legend also known as @evleaks. Motorola Razr Fold leaked images As you can see from the images above and below, it borrows the design language from the upcoming Signature, but adds a hinge of course. And a foldable screen. And a cover display. And it will also have stylus support, just like the Signature, Motorola’s upcoming mainstream flagship smartphone.…

For several decades, Boston Dynamics has pioneered the development of advanced robots, including humanoids and four-legged systems tested by the military as a way to carry supplies over rough terrain. The company was sold to Google in 2013 and was bought by SoftBank in 2017. In 2021, Hyundai acquired a controlling stake.In recent years, advancements in motors, batteries, sensors, and other components have made it easier for startups and other companies to compete in the robotics space. More than a dozen firms in the US, including Agility Robotics, Figure AI, Apptronik, 1X, and Tesla, are working on humanoid systems. Overseas,…

Lenovo aims to leverage AI-driven solutions, cloud infrastructure, and advanced computing technologies to empower governments, enterprises, and consumers across the region. Lenovo  has announced the appointment of Tareq Alangari as Senior Vice President and President of its Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) business. He will officially join Lenovo on January 5, 2026, leading the META operations from the company’s Regional Headquarters in Saudi Arabia. The appointment aligns with Lenovo’s strategy to strengthen its presence in META and support national digital transformation initiatives, including Saudi Vision 2030, the UAE National Digital Strategy, Dubai Smart City, Qatar National Vision 2030, and…

XREAL Neo AR Adapter | Key Features, Price & Alternatives HomeAR GadgetsXREAL Neo AR Adapter Gadget Flow EditorsXREAL Neo AR AdapterHurry up! This item is 20USD OFF!Power your XREAL glasses on the go with the XREAL Neo AR adapter. It supports your mobile AR setup so you can play and watch almost anywhere.Made for XREAL ecosystem: Works with XREAL AR glasses and accessories so your setup stays simple, stable, and easy to carry.Portable design: Compact size fits in a pocket or bag, so you can take your AR experience from home to travel or office.Play anywhere focus: Designed to keep…

Korean publication FN News has some good news and some bad news for people wanting to buy the Galaxy S26 when it comes out (likely in March) – prices are going up, but launch day deals may allow you to dodge the price hike. According to industry sources, the prices of the base 256GB models will increase between KRW 44,000 and KRW 88,000 in South Korea. For reference, the Galaxy S25 launched at KRW 1,155,000, the S25+ at KRW 1,353,000 and the S25 Ultra at KRW 1,698,400. That’s for Korea – Samsung will reportedly keep the launch prices the same…

Most of us will make New Year’s resolutions. But most of them will fall by the wayside come mid-February. Here’s a collection of apps that will make keeping your resolutions easier – and keep you motivated through the process. Remente: Self Care & WellbeingRemente – Self Improvement can help you reach your goals. The app includes a daily planner, a life assessment tool, a goal-setting system, and a collection of articles and exercises to get you on your way to better habits. You can keep track of your mood in the journal and make improvements to all aspects of your…