Dell abandons AI-focused marketing after admitting customers find artificial intelligence features confusing and aren't buying computers based on these capabilities, with the company now returning to traditional hardware specifications in sales pitches while still including AI chips in products.
Google launches revolutionary AI Inbox for Gmail that automatically reads user messages and suggests tasks while making powerful Gemini AI features free for all users, including email generation and thread summaries.
Lenovo launches Qira, a revolutionary AI super agent that seamlessly coordinates tasks across PCs, smartphones, tablets, and wearables, while simultaneously releasing next-generation AI-powered devices including Aura Edition computers with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, flagship Motorola phones, rollable displays, AI glasses, and comprehensive enterprise solutions for manufacturing and sports …
Spotify unveils real-time music sharing and live listening features for its Messages platform, which has exploded to 340 million exchanges among 40 million users, allowing friends to see what others are playing instantly and join synchronized listening sessions together.
FDA eliminates regulatory oversight for AI health devices and wearables in sweeping deregulation move, allowing clinical decision support software to enter markets without review as Commissioner Makary prioritizes 'Silicon Valley speed' over traditional safety protocols.
Dell abandons AI-focused marketing at CES 2026 after discovering consumers find artificial intelligence confusing and don't buy products based on AI features, instead returning to consumer-first approach with new XPS laptops, ultraslim Alienware models, and Area-51 desktops while quietly including AI capabilities without emphasizing them.
Amazon's experimental AI programs 'Shop Direct' and 'Buy for Me' scrape competitor websites without permission to list products, prompting backlash from over 180 retailers who report receiving unwanted orders for items they don't sell or that are out of stock.
Meta suspends international rollout of Ray-Ban Display glasses to four countries as overwhelming demand creates waitlists stretching into 2026, while showcasing new teleprompter and finger-writing features at CES.
Over 40 million people worldwide turn to ChatGPT daily for health information, using the AI to decode medical bills, self-diagnose conditions, and navigate healthcare challenges, despite ongoing safety concerns and lawsuits over potentially dangerous medical advice.
ELEHEAR launches revolutionary Delight hearing aids at CES 2026, featuring groundbreaking AI technology that provides real-time translation across 20 languages, 24 dB noise reduction, and 13.5-hour battery life in an ultra-compact design for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.