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    Samsung's rolling Ballie robot is finally launching this summer with Gemini

    Samsung just announced that its yellow rolling robot, Ballie, will finally launch in the US this summer. First shown off in 2020, the dual-wheeled bot now packs Google's Gemini multimodal AI alongside a built-in projector, letting it critique your outfit or project movies on your wall. Why it matters: Unlike Amazon's ill-fated Astro, Ballie brings real conversational AI and practical projection into your living room, though Samsung has yet to reveal the price tag.

  2. RoboticsReach 31

    Samsung's rolling Ballie robot is finally shipping this year

    Samsung just confirmed that its rolling AI companion robot Ballie will actually ship to consumers in 2025. Equipped with a built-in projector, onboard speakers, and visual AI, Ballie can cast screens onto walls or floors and manage smart home devices. Why it matters: After five years of CES demos, Samsung is finally putting its adorable concept bot to the real-world test.

  3. IndustryReach 35

    Everything was AI at CES, even when it wasn't

    Companies at CES just slapped the AI label on almost everything, from Rabbit R1 to home robots and car dashboards. But analysts warn that rebranding traditional algorithms and computer vision as AI muddles the field, creating false expectations of ChatGPT-like intelligence. Why it matters: Overhyping every feature sets the stage for consumer disillusionment.