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Artificial Intelligence | ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and More – Digital Trends Simply put: No field in computing is as hot or heavily hyped right now as artificial intelligence. Once a science fiction dream, A.I. is now a big part of our everyday lives; whether it’s commonplace tech like fraud prevention systems, online recommendations, or the speech recognition tools driving smart assistants — all the way through to innovative new technologies like self-driving cars and autonomous delivery robots. Want to know why A.I. matters? In need of a primer on the difference between deep learning and reinforcement learning? Scared at the possibility of machine superintelligence? Helpfully, we’ve rounded up all our news, guides, and assorted other A.I. coverage in one central location.
- Samsung won’t charge you for Galaxy AI features (or at least some of them)by Shikhar Mehrotra on January 15, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Samsung has quietly updated its Galaxy AI fine print, confirming core features remain free while hinting that future “enhanced” tools could be paid. The post Samsung won’t charge you for Galaxy AI features (or at least some of them) appeared first on Digital Trends.
- You can now use Gemini’s Thinking model without worrying about Pro model limitsby Pranob Mehrotra on January 15, 2026 at 3:05 pm
Google has split the shared limit for Gemini’s Thinking and Pro models and increased the daily quota for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. The post You can now use Gemini’s Thinking model without worrying about Pro model limits appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Google revamps Gemini’s My Stuff hub to make your creations easier to findby Pranob Mehrotra on January 15, 2026 at 11:28 am
Google recently refreshed Gemini‘s web interface, introducing a new “My Stuff” hub to make it easier for users to find their images, videos, and other creations. Now, the company is rolling out an update for this hub that reorganizes items into two separate sections based on content type, resulting in a more structured layout. When The post Google revamps Gemini’s My Stuff hub to make your creations easier to find appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Try ChatGPT Translate if you need your message rewritten, not just translatedby Paulo Vargas on January 15, 2026 at 10:51 am
ChatGPT Translate looks like a familiar translator, but its best trick is what happens after the translation. One-tap rewrites kick you into ChatGPT to polish tone, while big Google-style features are still missing. The post Try ChatGPT Translate if you need your message rewritten, not just translated appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Gemini just got scarily smart for you where Apple’s Siri dream failedby Nadeem Sarwar on January 14, 2026 at 4:01 pm
This new avatar of Gemini means smaller prompts and more personalized answers. Instead of typing an allergy exclusion like “exclude pine nuts,” Gemini automatically handles it using data from your connected Google products. Everything is going to be hyper-personalized in your Gemini chats with Personal Intelligence. The post Gemini just got scarily smart for you where Apple’s Siri dream failed appeared first on Digital Trends.
- New report sheds light on how Gemini fits into Apple’s Siri revampby Pranob Mehrotra on January 14, 2026 at 12:24 pm
An Apple insider has revealed some details about Gemini’s role in Apple’s upcoming Siri upgrade and AI features. The post New report sheds light on how Gemini fits into Apple’s Siri revamp appeared first on Digital Trends.
- I finally found AI smart glasses that offer a true glimpse of the futureby Nadeem Sarwar on January 14, 2026 at 12:15 pm
The RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses are built atop Android foundations and heavily rely on Gemini, serving it all atop an invisible screen and “normal” form factor. It’s only plagued by the curse of a first generation product. The post I finally found AI smart glasses that offer a true glimpse of the future appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Google’s Veo just got better at making videos for your social feedsby Pranob Mehrotra on January 14, 2026 at 9:56 am
Google’s AI-powered video generation tool now lets you create native portrait videos in a 9:16 aspect ratio. The post Google’s Veo just got better at making videos for your social feeds appeared first on Digital Trends.
- AI chatbots still struggle with news accuracy, study findsby Moinak Pal on January 14, 2026 at 3:46 am
Researchers warn that AI chatbots often fabricate or distort news, urging users to treat AI-generated news summaries with caution. The post AI chatbots still struggle with news accuracy, study finds appeared first on Digital Trends.
- You can finally uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11, but there’s a catchby Manisha Priyadarshini on January 13, 2026 at 11:04 pm
Microsoft is finally allowing some users to uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the option comes with strict conditions and is limited mainly to managed work devices, leaving most free users without a real off switch. The post You can finally uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11, but there’s a catch appeared first on Digital Trends.
- You might get an OpenAI ear wearable, and it’s not just earbudsby Paulo Vargas on January 13, 2026 at 11:09 am
Smart Pikachu claims OpenAI is working on an OpenAI ear wearable called Sweetpea, with a behind-the-ear design and detachable parts. A schematic-style image hints it may mix listening with sensing. The post You might get an OpenAI ear wearable, and it’s not just earbuds appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Apple bet its AI future on Gemini. Here’s how it can reimagine the iPhone for youby Nadeem Sarwar on January 13, 2026 at 5:15 am
Google’s Gemini, in a pristine state, will power Siri and the broad Apple Intelligence stack. The foundations are ready, but the execution could be better than expected. The post Apple bet its AI future on Gemini. Here’s how it can reimagine the iPhone for you appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Apple has confirmed that Siri’s big AI reboot will be powered by Google’s Geminiby Manisha Priyadarshini on January 12, 2026 at 5:41 pm
Apple has confirmed that Google’s Gemini will power the next generation of Siri, marking a major shift as the company leans on a longtime rival to finally give its voice assistant a long-overdue AI upgrade. The post Apple has confirmed that Siri’s big AI reboot will be powered by Google’s Gemini appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Gemini now lets you shop Walmart and Sam’s Club products without leaving the chatby Pranob Mehrotra on January 12, 2026 at 11:01 am
Walmart has partered with Google to let users browse and purchase products within Gemini. The post Gemini now lets you shop Walmart and Sam’s Club products without leaving the chat appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Microsoft Lens is riding into the sunset, if you even remember using itby Paulo Vargas on January 12, 2026 at 10:37 am
Microsoft Lens is shutting down on iOS and Android with two deadlines. It leaves app stores February 9, 2026, and stops making new scans March 9, 2026. Here’s how to prepare. The post Microsoft Lens is riding into the sunset, if you even remember using it appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Google’s Gemini AI will go shopping for you without hopping between sites and appsby Nadeem Sarwar on January 12, 2026 at 2:27 am
This new agentic shopping experience, accessible in Gemini and AI Overviews, will also includes the convenience of loyalty point rewards while it automatically pulls shipping details from Google Wallet. The post Google’s Gemini AI will go shopping for you without hopping between sites and apps appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Meta’s smart glasses can now filter human voice in chaotic spacesby Nadeem Sarwar on January 10, 2026 at 11:08 pm
The new Conversation focus feature on Meta smart glasses amplifies voices you’re facing and filters environmental noise. You can activate it with a voice command, but it works best within 1.8 meters. The post Meta’s smart glasses can now filter human voice in chaotic spaces appeared first on Digital Trends.
- X restricts Grok image generation to paid users after global backlashby Moinak Pal on January 10, 2026 at 2:55 pm
After international backlash, X placed Grok’s image tools behind a paywall, drawing criticism that monetization fails to address safety and abuse concerns. The post X restricts Grok image generation to paid users after global backlash appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Microsoft introduces Copilot Checkout to help you shop and pay without leaving the chatby Pranob Mehrotra on January 9, 2026 at 11:31 am
Microsoft’s Copilot assistant is getting a checkout experience to help users browse, compare, and buy products without leaving the chat. The post Microsoft introduces Copilot Checkout to help you shop and pay without leaving the chat appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Dutch Court rules AI-written wedding vows invalid, nullifying marriageby Moinak Pal on January 9, 2026 at 9:07 am
The Zwolle court voided a marriage after ChatGPT-generated vows omitted mandatory legal language, underscoring limits on using AI for legally binding ceremonies. The post Dutch Court rules AI-written wedding vows invalid, nullifying marriage appeared first on Digital Trends.
- You can now use three of Gmail’s best AI features for freeby Shikhar Mehrotra on January 8, 2026 at 4:09 pm
Google has begun offering key Gemini-powered AI features in Gmail, including Help Me Write, Suggested Replies, and email summaries, for free to Google account holders in the United States. The post You can now use three of Gmail’s best AI features for free appeared first on Digital Trends.
- ChatGPT Health wants to be your medical AI assistant, but don’t expect a diagnosisby Shikhar Mehrotra on January 7, 2026 at 9:34 pm
ChatGPT Health is OpenAI’s answer to how people are already using AI for medical questions, offering curated sources, clearer guardrails, and safer health-focused responses. The post ChatGPT Health wants to be your medical AI assistant, but don’t expect a diagnosis appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Your Zenbook A16 gets an 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extremeby Paulo Vargas on January 7, 2026 at 11:23 am
ASUS is pairing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with a 1.2 kg 16-inch Zenbook A16, promising big-screen portability, an 80 TOPS NPU, OLED at 120 Hz, and long battery life. The post Your Zenbook A16 gets an 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Acer’s Swift 16 AI touchpad could make your tablet optionalby Paulo Vargas on January 7, 2026 at 10:05 am
Acer’s Swift 16 AI puts an extra-large haptic touchpad front and center, with MPP 2.5 stylus support for sketching and edits. Here’s what matters before pricing and configs land. The post Acer’s Swift 16 AI touchpad could make your tablet optional appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Beatbot’s Sora 70 raises the bar for midrange robotic pool cleanersby Shikhar Mehrotra on January 6, 2026 at 11:23 pm
Beatbot’s new Sora 70 packs premium features like surface skimming, self-floating retrieval, and extended battery life into a value-focused robotic pool cleaner aimed squarely at everyday pool owners. The post Beatbot’s Sora 70 raises the bar for midrange robotic pool cleaners appeared first on Digital Trends.
- MemoMind AI glasses aim to look like your glasses, not a gadgetby Paulo Vargas on January 6, 2026 at 11:57 am
XGIMI is launching MemoMind at CES 2026, a new AI glasses lineup built for daily wear. The pitch is modular frames, prescription support, and quiet assistance like translation and reminders. The post MemoMind AI glasses aim to look like your glasses, not a gadget appeared first on Digital Trends.
- HP’s new keyboard PC wants to replace your desktop setupby Paulo Vargas on January 6, 2026 at 10:48 am
HP’s EliteBoard G1a is a full Copilot+ desktop built into a 750 g keyboard. It targets flexible offices with over 50 TOPS on device AI and a March HP.com launch. The post HP’s new keyboard PC wants to replace your desktop setup appeared first on Digital Trends.
- The stylish Vocci smart ring wants to archive your life, one audio clip at a time by Nadeem Sarwar on January 6, 2026 at 8:52 am
Vocci’s water-resistant smart ring is made from hypoallergenic titanium, supports transcription in 112 languages, and can last up to 8 hours per charge. The post The stylish Vocci smart ring wants to archive your life, one audio clip at a time appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Gemini will let you change Google TV settings with voice commandsby Manisha Priyadarshini on January 6, 2026 at 12:59 am
Gemini is getting a bigger role on Google TV, bringing visual-rich answers, photo remix tools, and simple voice commands for adjusting settings without digging through menus. The post Gemini will let you change Google TV settings with voice commands appeared first on Digital Trends.
- Samsung wants AI on basically every device you ownby Moinak Pal on January 6, 2026 at 12:33 am
Samsung aims to scale Galaxy AI to 800 million devices by 2026, strengthening its partnership with Google’s Gemini as it battles Apple and Chinese rivals in the AI era. The post Samsung wants AI on basically every device you own appeared first on Digital Trends.



































