Alibaba debuts two AI smartglasses at MWC — the Qwen Glasses S1 and G1 — boasting a Snapdragon AR1 chip, 12MP camera, real-time translation, and a swappable dual-battery system, though the monochromatic green HUD display raises questions about whether the hardware can keep pace with full-color competitors.
Krisp AI launches a groundbreaking listener-side accent conversion tool that processes diverse English accents in real time with under 200ms latency, running entirely on-device to ensure full privacy while seamlessly integrating with Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet for clearer global communication.
Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro delivers a massive 4x AI performance boost with upgraded M5 Pro and M5 Max chips capable of running local AI models up to 90B parameters, but buyers will pay $200–$400 more, with prices now reaching up to $3,899.
ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295% and 1-star reviews spike 775% after OpenAI announces a Pentagon deal, while rival Claude hits No. 1 on the U.S. App Store with downloads jumping up to 88% day-over-day after Anthropic declines the same DoD contract over AI surveillance and weapons concerns.
OpenAI is testing a premium ad model inside ChatGPT, requiring advertisers like Adobe and Target to commit a minimum $200,000 at a $60 CPM, delivering single AI-curated recommendations based on conversational context rather than traditional keyword bidding.
Anthropic's Claude.ai and Claude Code are down for thousands of users Monday morning due to login issues, as a fix is underway — the outage striking at a particularly turbulent moment with Claude topping App Store charts above ChatGPT amid Pentagon contract controversy and Trump ordering federal agencies to halt …
Google is unveiling AI-powered smart glasses at MWC 2026, featuring an in-lens display with real-time Gemini AI, navigation, and image capture, developed with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to challenge Meta's Ray-Bans in the growing smart glasses market.
Meta is testing a new AI-powered shopping feature in its web browser that delivers product suggestions with images, pricing, and links, putting it in direct competition with ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
Google's Android XR glasses are taking on Meta Ray-Bans with in-lens displays showing real-time translations and navigation, superior Gemini AI capabilities, and a surprisingly lighter design built for all-day comfort.
Honor stuns MWC Barcelona with a groundbreaking Robot Phone featuring an AI-powered robotic camera arm, a razor-thin Magic V6 foldable, and a humanoid robot built for real-world tasks like shopping assistance and workplace inspections.