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While generative AI systems cannot be considered inventors under US patent laws, the US Patent and Trademark Office has updated its guidelines on how they can be used in the process of creating innovations. The agency's director, John Squires, said in a notice obtained by Reuters that the USPTO deems genAI to be "analogous" to other tools that inventors might use in their process, including lab equipment, software and research databases. "AI systems, including generative AI and other computational models, a
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Ruchir Baronia left behind an incredible salary, stock refreshers, and interesting problems at Meta after a year and a half to build his AI business. Read more ›
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Philips Hue has introduced a new software feature called SpatialAware at CES 2026 designed to ensure that all the lights in a space are in harmony with each other. Available exclusively for the Hue Bridge Pro, it takes into account each light point in a room and tailors the colors to ensure a natural representation. "In a sunset scene, for example, the lights on one side of the room emit... Read more ›
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Despite now having a successor, it's still a top-tier device — especially with 64GB storage. Read more ›
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The iDock Qi2.2 AI Robot Charging Station is a weird but clever charging station that actually earns desk space. Read more ›
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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. Read more ›
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The uncomfortable reason the internet fell for a fake delivery app whistleblower. Read more ›
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The Google cofounder has severed ties between California and several of his business entities, including his family office. Read more ›
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Elon Musk says China's electricity advantage gives it the edge to "far exceed the rest of the world in AI compute." Read more ›
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According to reports circulating in South Korean media last week, Samsung is set to launch its Galaxy S26 series on February 25 at a dedicated Unpacked event held in San Francisco. That same launch date is now reiterated by Evan Blass (evleaks), who is certain that we’ll see the Galaxy S26 series hit store shelves by early March. The date of 25 February is 100% correct. You can take it... Read more ›
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Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 35% on the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 55-inch at Amazon. Read more ›
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Trump said the interim president of Venezuela will "be turning over" 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to be sold at market prices in the US. Read more ›
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Nvidia's G-Sync technology has just levelled up, with G-Sync Pulsar now the answer to stutter and motion blur-free gameplay. Read more ›
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Color-changing lights are a lot of fun, but it can be hard to figure out how to best use them in your home. Most smart lighting companies offer pre-designed scenes to help you light your space, but the lights don't know where they are physically in your home, and the effect can get diluted. Philips […] Read more ›
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HP has unveiled a one-of-a-kind Windows PC at CES 2026, one that is built into a keyboard. Called the HP EliteBoard G1a, it is touted as the world’s first full AI PC in a keyboard and has been recognized as a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree. The EliteBoard G1a is a full-size keyboard that measures up to 17mm in thickness and weighs less than 750g. The keyboard packs dual microphones... Read more ›
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Two Y Combinator veterans behind a nine-figure exit have now raised $15 million, led by YC CEO Garry Tan, to build an AI-powered money manager. Read more ›
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A defense official said so few injuries on such a complex raid spoke to the expertise of US forces. Read more ›
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During a Q&A at CES 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says that the future of graphics is neural rendering, and that the company is "working on things in the lab that are just utterly shocking and incredible." Read more ›
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Clicks is bringing its physical keyboard products to CES yet again, and these are chock full of nostalgia. The company has also unveiled its first smartphone, aimed at "communication, not consumption," that it says will function as a second phone used mostly for messaging. The phone is dubbed the Clicks Communicator and features a tactile keyboard, a 4-inch OLED display, a 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable microSD storage up to... Read more ›
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picture alliance via Getty Images The Lego Group is set to host its very first press conference at CES 2026 later today — but exactly what it plans to unveil is still under wraps. The iconic toy brick maker has offered no clues about what's on the agenda, leaving speculation wide open, from new video games to Formula 1 race cars. Unlike nearly every other press event at CES today,... Read more ›
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Micro RGB TVs first arrived last year with little fanfare and a confusing name, so you may have mistaken it for other panel tech or not even noticed. That is not likely to be the case this year, though — it’s the hot new “luxury” display technology and is all over the place at CES 2026. So why do we even need these new TVs and how are they different... Read more ›
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If you are trying to stay on top of your health this year, a smart scale can make the process feel more manageable. These devices log details like body fat, muscle mass and water levels, then sync everything to your phone so you can see patterns instead of guessing. It is an easy way to track changes and stay motivated between workouts or check-ins with your doctor.Some smart scales keep... Read more ›
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We could be witnessing the start of the renaissance for real buttons in cars, courtesy of Volkswagen's ID. Polo. The German automaker unveiled the interior of its upcoming compact EV, which features real buttons, switches and even a knob for audio controls. "We have created an interior that feels like a friend from the very first contact," Volkswagen's chief designer, Andreas Mindt, said in a press release. "Clear physical buttons... Read more ›
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After relaunching its Area-51 brand with a new 16-inch laptop in 2025, Alienware is teasing two new laptops at CES 2026 in an attempt to reach an even larger audience. Dell's gaming brand plans to launch both entry-level and ultra-slim models later this year, and in the meantime, it's rolling out updates to its existing desktops and laptops to tide people over.Alienware isn't sharing all the details of its new... Read more ›
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LG has unveiled its humanoid robot that can handle household chores. After teasing the CLOiD last week, the company has offered its first look at the AI-powered robot it claims can fold laundry, unload the dishwasher, serve food and help out with other tasks. The CLOiD has a surprisingly cute "head unit" that's equipped with a display, speakers, cameras and other sensors. "Collectively, these elements allow the robot to communicate... Read more ›
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Urinalysis company Vivoo has rocked up at CES 2026 with two new products designed to keep an eye on your health. The first is the Smart Toilet, which clips onto your bowl and uses optical sensors to monitor your hydration levels. It’s an evolution of the smart toilet product it originally announced back in 2023, which used a reactive testing strip as part of its process. Here, that feature has... Read more ›
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Elon Musk's Grok AI has been allowing users to transform photographs of woman and children into sexualized and compromising images, Bloomberg reported. The issue has created an uproar among users on X and prompted an "apology" from the bot itself. "I deeply regret an incident on Dec. 28, 2025, where I generated and shared an AI image of two young girls (estimated ages 12-16) in sexualized attire based on a... Read more ›
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A Paris court has found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron, wife of President of France Emmanuel Macron, the BBC reports. The judge found that the defendants made false claims about Macron's gender and sexuality, and "malicious remarks" about the 24-year age gap between Macron and her spouse.The defendants, eight men and two women, received a range of sentences, including jail time up to eight months and mandatory online... Read more ›
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