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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. IndustryReach 47

    Samsung’s Galaxy S25 turns Gemini into a cross-app agent

    Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy S25 lineup at Unpacked 2025, turning the hardware into a vehicle for a new integrated AI platform powered by Gemini. A long-press of the power button lets the assistant run tasks across Samsung and Google apps, while adding features like video audio erasing. Why it matters: Phone AI is finally moving past chatbots to actually doing multi-step chores across your phone.

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    Samsung teases a smarter Galaxy AI companion for the Galaxy S25

    Samsung just dropped a teaser video hinting at major AI upgrades for the upcoming Galaxy S25. In the demo, the AI handles a multi-step spoken request—finding a specific restaurant, messaging a contact, and updating the calendar all at once. The "true AI companion" will officially debut at Galaxy Unpacked on January 22.

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    Samsung's smart fridges can now order their own groceries

    Samsung just teamed up with Instacart to turn its 2025 Bespoke smart fridges into automated grocery restock hubs. Powered by AI Vision Inside food recognition, users can order missing groceries right from the fridge screen for same-day delivery. Existing AI Family Hub+ units will also receive the feature via network firmware updates in 2025.

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    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.

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    Google brings Gemini to your face with Android XR

    Google just unveiled Android XR, a new operating system built with Samsung for headsets and smart glasses. The platform deeply bakes in Gemini so you can talk about what you see, multitask across virtual screens, and run standard Android apps. Samsung's first headset, Project Moohan, drops next year.

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    Samsung drops Gauss2 AI model in three distinct sizes

    Samsung just revealed Gauss2, its next-generation AI model family spanning three tiers: Compact for on-device computing, Balanced for speed and efficiency, and Supreme for heavy workloads. The models support up to 14 spoken languages and multiple coding languages, and already power internal tools like code.i. Samsung plans to weave Gauss2 into its wider consumer device lineup next.

  8. IndustryReach 35

    Qualcomm’s new chip brings on-device AI to midrange phones

    Qualcomm just unveiled the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, a processor designed to bring generative AI features like on-device translation to $500 to $600 smartphones. Xiaomi will debut the chip next month, trickling down features previously reserved for $800+ flagships.

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    Groq scores $640M to take on Nvidia

    AI chip startup Groq just pulled in a massive $640 million funding round led by Blackrock, valuing the inference specialist at $2.8 billion. The company claims its custom LPUs run generative AI models 10x faster and with a fraction of the energy of conventional GPUs. Meta's Yann LeCun is also joining as a technical advisor, giving the upstart serious ammo against Nvidia.

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    Samsung unveils AI-powered Galaxy Ring to take on Oura

    Samsung just launched the Galaxy Ring, its first-ever smart ring priced at $399 with a battery life of up to seven days. The lightweight titanium device uses Galaxy AI to analyze biometrics and deliver personalized daily health scores. Why it matters: unlike market leader Oura, it requires no monthly subscription fee.

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    Google upgrades Android with homework help and scam detection

    Google just overhauled Android with a suite of new AI capabilities powered by Gemini and Circle to Search. Students can now circle math and physics problems for step-by-step explanations, while Gemini's new overlay can answer questions about YouTube videos. Even better, multimodal Gemini Nano will run on-device to spot phone scams in real time.

  12. AI toolsReach 31

    Motorola's next flagship goes all-in on AI

    Motorola just teased its upcoming Moto X50 Ultra, positioning the F1-inspired device as its first true AI-powered phone to rival Samsung's Galaxy S24. The teaser hints at a reveal tied to the F1 China Grand Prix on April 21, sporting a leatherette back. Why it matters: Phone makers are rushing to make artificial intelligence the headline feature of 2024 flagships.

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    Windows Photos gets its own AI Magic Eraser

    Microsoft just added a new Generative Erase tool to the built-in Photos app, bringing pixel-style object removal straight to your PC. Even better, Microsoft is backporting the feature and background removal tools to Windows 10 and Arm64 PCs instead of forcing hardware upgrades. It is currently rolling out to Windows Insiders.

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    Google’s Circle to Search arrives on Pixel 8

    Google just rolled out its "Circle to Search" AI feature to Pixel 8 and 8 Pro phones, following its debut on the Galaxy S24. Users can long-press the home button or navigation bar within any app, circle or highlight anything on screen, and refine their search with text prompts without jumping between apps.

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    Cambridge robot reads braille twice as fast as humans

    Cambridge researchers just developed a robotic fingertip sensor that reads braille at 315 words per minute, roughly double the speed of human readers with 87% accuracy. It uses machine learning to clear motion blur as it smoothly slides across pages. The goal isn't just braille reading, but bringing human-like touch sensitivity to future robotic hands and prosthetics.

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    Samsung swaps Google for Baidu in China

    Samsung just tapped Baidu's Ernie model to power its Galaxy AI features on the Galaxy S24 in China, ditching Google's Gemini. Baidu will handle live translations, summarization, and local search features. Why it matters: As Samsung struggles to regain lost ground in the Chinese smartphone market, relying on local AI champions is a necessary compromise.

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    Samsung puts Google AI front and center in new Galaxy S24

    Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy S24 lineup, packing Google's Gemini models directly into its latest flagships. The devices feature Circle to Search, real-time call translation, and generative photo editing powered by both on-device and cloud AI. It is a major push to put everyday generative AI tools into the hands of millions.

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    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.

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    Samsung plans Jan. 17 event for AI-powered Galaxy phones

    Samsung just announced an in-person event on Jan. 17 in San Jose to unveil its next generation of Galaxy smartphones, promising an "all-new mobile experience powered by AI." The devices are expected to leverage Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chips to run generative AI models directly on the phone without an internet connection. Why it matters: Samsung wants on-device AI features to give it an edge over Apple in the high-end smartphone race.

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    Samsung’s new smart fridge uses AI to plan your meals

    Samsung just revealed its 2024 Bespoke 4-Door Flex smart fridge ahead of CES, featuring upgraded Vision AI that spots up to 33 food items inside and designs recipes tailored to your dietary profile. It also sports a 32-inch touchscreen with TikTok support, anchoring Samsung's broader push into AI-powered kitchens.