AI chatbot subscriptions soar to over $200 per month as companies bank on attracting early adopters willing to pay premium prices for alpha products, hoping mainstream adoption will follow as AI tools become more user-friendly and provide better guidance.
A 55-pound, AI-powered humanoid robot called R1 with 26 flexible joints performs acrobatics like cartwheels and martial arts moves for just $5,900, making advanced robotics affordable.
Google launches AI-powered virtual try-on tool allowing users to visualize clothing on themselves, set price alerts, and get shoppable outfit and room inspiration through AI-generated images based on queries.
Amazon acquires Bee, a startup with AI technology that transcribes conversations using a $49.99 wearable device, giving users personalized summaries and reminders, as Amazon aims to offer greater device control after the deal closes.
Teenagers embrace AI companions for guidance and emotional support, with over 70% using them and half regularly, sparking concerns about AI redefining human connections and youth mental health.
A groundbreaking study unveils the majority of US teenagers embracing AI companions, with 72% utilizing them; while nearly half perceive them as tools or programs, one-third engage for social interaction, yet 80% who use AI companions prioritize spending time with real friends.
Grok's groundbreaking AI model Grok 4 fuels a massive 325% surge in gross iOS revenue, overshadowing the company's raunchy AI companions, while a new $300/month 'SuperGrok Heavy' subscription offers early access to cutting-edge AI models.
ChatGPT, the conversational AI model, handles a staggering 2.5 billion daily prompts from global users, with around 330 million originating from the U.S., showcasing its immense popularity as its search volume more than doubles in eight months.
Amazon's new policy mandates employees seeking promotions in its smart home division to demonstrate innovative AI use for achieving efficiency gains, fostering a culture of speed and 'doing more with less' through AI adoption.
AI search startup Perplexity partners with telecom giant Bharti Airtel to offer free $200 Pro subscriptions to 360 million users in India, where downloads have surged 600% year-over-year as the company aggressively expands into its largest market by user count.