A new device at CES 2026 is claiming the title of world’s smallest mini PC while packing serious AI power. The Tiiny AI Pocket Lab fits in your hand, runs models locally for privacy, and will hit Kickstarter soon at $1,399.
Microsoft is testing a new shopping feature called Copilot Checkout within its AI assistant. It lets users in the US search for and buy items without leaving the chat, using a protocol developed by OpenAI and Stripe.
Cybercriminals are now abusing Google’s own workflow tools to send phishing emails that pass security checks. The emails come from a real @google.com address and lead to fake login pages designed to steal your credentials.
Google is rolling out a massive AI update to Gmail, powered by Gemini. The changes include free features like AI Overviews for summarizing threads, but lock advanced tools behind a new paid subscription tier. It’s a fundamental shift for the inbox used by three billion people.
A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI will proceed to a jury trial scheduled for March 2026. Musk alleges the company betrayed its non-profit founding mission. The outcome could reshape how AI companies are structured.
The cybersecurity forecast for 2026 is grim, with experts predicting AI will supercharge threats. Expect a rise in AI malware, CEO deepfakes, and a new focus on “AI outages” that cripple business operations. The rush to adopt agentic AI and fragmented cloud data is creating massive new vulnerabiliti
Elon Musk’s legal battle against OpenAI is headed to a jury trial in March. The lawsuit centers on his claim that the AI giant violated its founding nonprofit mission. OpenAI calls the suit “baseless” and part of a pattern of harassment.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a separate, sandboxed tab within ChatGPT designed for health-related questions. The company is encouraging users to connect personal medical records and wellness apps for personalized responses. Access is currently via a waitlist as it begins a beta rollout.
A new startup called Eyebot is rolling out kiosks that promise to deliver an accurate vision test and prescription in about three minutes. The machines are starting to appear in Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, aiming to solve accessibility issues in areas short on optometrists.
Samsung has patched a serious vulnerability in its SSD management software, Samsung Magician. The flaw, discovered in August 2025, could let attackers gain admin control of your PC. The fix is in version 9.0.
