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๐Ÿ”ฅ An AI streamer just beat every human on Twitch

Neuro-sama, an AI VTuber created by programmer Vedal, is now the most subscribed streamer on the platform. Around 162,000 active subs. Second place isnโ€™t even close.

Neuro-sama runs near 24/7, chats with viewers, sings, plays games, reacts to videos, and is powered by multiple custom AI systems, not a single prompt. At standard Twitch splits, subscriptions alone likely bring in over $400,000 per month.
Ads, donations, and sponsorships are on top.

An AI personality outperformed the biggest human creators. Streaming just crossed a line.

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๐Ÿค– UBTECH showed Walker S2 playing tennis

Itโ€™s a highlight-style demo, but still notable. The humanoid tracks the ball, adjusts its footwork, and returns shots in real time.

Walker S2 is expected to enter mass production this year.

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๐Ÿ–ผ AI-generated art moves to the wall

At CES 2026, Fraimic unveiled Smart Canvas, an E-ink display in a picture frame that replaces traditional wall art with AI-generated images you can change by voice.

๐Ÿ”ธ The Smart Canvas uses E-ink Spectra 6, designed to mimic the texture of real canvas and paint rather than a glossy screen, making it look closer to physical art than a digital display.

๐Ÿ”ธ Images can be generated via voice commands, with a built-in AI powered by OpenAI, or uploaded manually through a web interface if you want full control over the visuals.

๐Ÿ”ธ Power consumption is minimal: the battery is rated to last several years, since E-ink only draws power when the image changes.

๐Ÿ”ธ The panel can be placed into any standard frame and mounted in any orientation, making it feel more like a modular art object than a gadget.

๐Ÿ”ธ Two versions are available: a standard size for $400 and a large version for $1,000. Pre-orders are live, with shipping expected to start in June.

๐Ÿ”ธ The concept works best for abstracts, patterns, and generative art, though thereโ€™s a real risk that day-to-day use exposes familiar AI flaws: warped lines, odd artifacts, and โ€œsame-yโ€ compositions.

Smart frames wonโ€™t replace real art, but they hint at a new category where walls become programmable and this market is only just beginning to take shape.


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๐Ÿ”” An EV startup thinks it can sell a $25k truck by doing the opposite of Tesla

Slate Auto plans to ship a $25,000 electric truck in the US by end of 2026, without tax credits.

The core idea:
โ€ข 1 model, 1 configuration
โ€ข 600 parts instead of 2,500
โ€ข Composite body panels, no paint shop or stamping
โ€ข No built-in infotainment, phone or tablet instead
โ€ข Manual windows, AC included

Everything else follows from that. Simplicity keeps costs down, while customization and accessories provide margin. Slate isnโ€™t chasing Tesla buyers. Itโ€™s targeting people choosing between a $27k used car and a new vehicle with a warranty.

The bet is simple: Reduce complexity, lower capital costs, and reach profitability earlier by building less.

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๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธGeoffrey Hinton on why cancer could stop being a death sentence

Most deaths happen because tumors are found too late, not because medicine lacks treatments. Full-body MRI can catch changes early. The issue is scale.

Humans canโ€™t read that much data consistently, AI can.

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โœ… Boston Dynamics unveils Atlas, now built for real factory work

This isnโ€™t a flashy lab demo anymore. Atlas has crossed the line from stunt videos to industrial hardware meant to replace manual labor on the factory floor.

What makes it different:
โ€ข Atlas recharges itself: it walks to the station, removes a depleted battery, inserts a fresh one, and keeps going. No downtime, no breaks, 24/7 operation.
โ€ข AI inside: Boston Dynamics is working with Google DeepMind, bringing neural networks into Atlas so it can reason, adapt, and learn new tasks instead of following rigid scripts.

Key specs:
โ€ข Lifts up to 50 kg
โ€ข Height: 2.3 meters
โ€ข 56 degrees of freedom, enabling human-like (and sometimes inhuman) movement
โ€ข Resistant to water and cold, ready for harsh industrial environments

Production plans:
โ€ข Serial assembly has already started in Boston
โ€ข All 2026 deliveries are booked, first units go to Hyundai factories and Google DeepMind
โ€ข Wider availability pushed to 2027
โ€ข A dedicated factory is planned with capacity for 30,000 units per year

This isnโ€™t a robot for demos, itโ€™s a shift in how factories are staffed. And no, Atlas wonโ€™t work for $300 a monthโ€ฆ even robots have standards now.

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๐Ÿงฑ LEGO teaches bricks to respond to play

At CES 2026, LEGO introduced SMART Play, a new system the company calls its biggest leap since the minifigure era, physical blocks that react to what kids actually do with them, without screens or apps.

๐Ÿ”ธ A responsive building system: SMART Play is made up of connected bricks, tags, and figures that give traditional LEGO builds awareness and feedback.

๐Ÿ”ธ Electronics hidden in plastic: A regular-looking 2ร—4 brick contains a custom chip, motion sensors, LEDs, a speaker, and wireless charging components.

๐Ÿ”ธ Meaning, not scripts: Small ID tiles and minifigures tell the system what a build represents, allowing behavior and sound to change as the story evolves.

๐Ÿ”ธ Local intelligence: Using a Bluetooth-based network, bricks understand position, movement, and orientation relative to each other in real time.

๐Ÿ”ธ Unlimited sound design: Audio is generated on the fly rather than stored, so the same brick can convincingly sound like engines, animals, or something far less heroic.

๐Ÿ”ธ Long-term bet: The platform took around a decade to develop and is protected by dozens of patents.

๐Ÿ”ธ First release: The system launches with Star Wars sets priced from $70 to $160, with pre-orders opening January 9 and shipping starting March 1.

SMART Play doesnโ€™t pull LEGO into screens, it quietly adds intelligence to the bricks themselves, keeping play tactile while making it adaptive.

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โš ๏ธ A programmer outsourced his relationship to an AI.

Instead of replying himself, he connected an AI agent that chats with his girlfriend on Telegram when heโ€™s busy.

The bot messages her directly, reacts to texts, tracks emotional tone, and keeps the conversation going.

If things escalate into a โ€œcode redโ€ moment, the system alerts the human to step in.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Mac mini gets a 90s glow-up with iMac G3 vibes

A small but delightful nostalgia hit: Spigen has released a transparent shell for the Mac mini that transforms it into a modern echo of the iconic iMac G3, the candy-colored machine that helped pull Apple back from the brink in the late 1990s.

๐Ÿ”ธ The accessory, called Classic C1, wraps todayโ€™s Mac mini in semi-transparent plastic inspired by Appleโ€™s most playful era.

๐Ÿ”ธ It comes in two throwback finishes: Bondi Blue and Tangerine, straight out of the late-90s design playbook.

๐Ÿ”ธ The enclosure isnโ€™t just aesthetic, its layered build includes ventilation openings aligned with the Mac miniโ€™s airflow design.

๐Ÿ”ธ Vertical side cutouts nod to the Power Mac G4 Cube while also improving heat dissipation.

๐Ÿ”ธ A raised base boosts airflow from underneath, and an internal dust filter adds a practical touch.

๐Ÿ”ธ Spigen is clearly leaning into retro-tech affection, with more accessories planned in the same visual language.

Itโ€™s a reminder that good hardware design isnโ€™t only about performance, sometimes itโ€™s about joy, memory, and color.


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๐Ÿ’ป Laptops that literally unfold their ambitions

Lenovo once again used CES to show that itโ€™s willing to experiment where others hesitate, unveiling two concept laptops built around roll-out OLED displays each stretching in a different direction.

๐Ÿ”ธ The Legion Pro Rollable targets gamers, starting as a standard 16-inch machine before expanding sideways to 21.5 inches and then into a 24-inch ultra-wide setup.

๐Ÿ”ธ Under the hood, itโ€™s specced like a true flagship: Intel Core Ultra processor paired with a top-tier mobile RTX 5090.

๐Ÿ”ธ Lenovo frames it as a portable training rig for esports players, complete with named screen modes, Focus, Tactical, and Arena.

๐Ÿ”ธ Early hands-on reports suggest itโ€™s still rough: loud motors, uneven motion, fixed resolution that doesnโ€™t scale cleanly, and visible gaps where the panel retracts.

๐Ÿ”ธ The second prototype, ThinkPad Rollable XD, takes a more understated approach with a vertically expanding display.

๐Ÿ”ธ It grows from 13.3 inches to nearly 16 inches, with part of the screen remaining visible on the outside even when closed, useful for widgets and notifications.

๐Ÿ”ธ A tap on the lid subtly pushes the screen out to help with opening, and a transparent window reveals the internal mechanism.

๐Ÿ”ธ The exposed portion is reinforced with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, blending durability with ThinkPad practicality.

๐Ÿ”ธ Lenovo hints this tech could eventually be offered as a configurable option on standard ThinkPads rather than a standalone novelty.

Both machines remain concept-only for now, but with the rollable ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 already shipping, Lenovo is quietly signaling that flexible screens are moving from spectacle to strategy.


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๐Ÿฉบ OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Health

OpenAI has introduced a dedicated health-focused area inside ChatGPT, positioning it as a navigation and understanding layer for medical information rather than a substitute for clinicians.

๐Ÿ”ธ The feature was built alongside medical professionals, drawing on roughly 600,000 feedback entries from more than 260 practicing doctors over two years.

๐Ÿ”ธ OpenAI stresses the tool does not diagnose or prescribe, limiting outputs to areas like nutrition guidance and explanations of lab results.

๐Ÿ”ธ Health conversations live in a separate, isolated environment with stronger encryption and independent memory handling.

๐Ÿ”ธ These interactions are not currently used to train OpenAI models, though data collection still occurs at a system level.

๐Ÿ”ธ The rollout includes links with Apple Health, Peloton, and similar platforms, opening the door to deeper personal health context.

๐Ÿ”ธ Longer term, this positioning could pressure wearable and fitness-data players such as Oura and Whoop.

๐Ÿ”ธ Technically, thereโ€™s no new underlying model the experience is driven by a specialized system setup rather than bespoke AI.

๐Ÿ”ธ Practical differences versus a standard chat remain limited unless users connect external health data.

๐Ÿ”ธ Availability appears restricted for now, with access tied to US-based accounts.

AI isnโ€™t becoming a doctor but it is quietly moving closer to the data layer around one.


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๐ŸŽฎ Gamepad hides a full steering wheel

GameSir showed off an unconventional controller at CES 2026: a standard-looking gamepad with a compact force-feedback steering wheel embedded right in the center.

๐Ÿ”ธ The wheel uses a Hall-effect encoder for precision, with adjustable rotation ranging from 30ยฐ to 1080ยฐ.

๐Ÿ”ธ Force feedback is a core feature, early testers say it actively resists turns and can even lock up if over-rotated.

๐Ÿ”ธ Each trigger includes its own haptic motor, designed to mimic effects like tire slip and hard braking.

๐Ÿ”ธ Analog sticks and buttons also rely on Hall-effect sensors, improving durability and accuracy.

๐Ÿ”ธ An RGB strip on top acts as a visual tachometer, reflecting engine revs during gameplay.

๐Ÿ”ธ The wheelโ€™s center section supports swappable overlays, allowing cosmetic or functional customization.

๐Ÿ”ธ Battery life is estimated at 20โ€“30 hours per charge, despite the added motors and feedback systems.

๐Ÿ”ธ A commercial launch is planned for later this year, though pricing remains undisclosed.

GameSir is betting that racing fans want immersion without giving up the couch and this controller is a bold swing at that idea.


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๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Jeff Bezos shares the advice he received from John Doerr early on at Amazon

โ€œWhen I first met John Doerr who is the partner at Kleiner Perkins who invested in Amazon, one of the things he said really stuck with me,โ€ Jeff Bezos begins. โ€œWhat startup companies do is they take their precious early-capital dollars and systematically eliminate risks. Thatโ€™s what the successful ones do.โ€


Jeff continues:

โ€œWhat people often get wrong is that when youโ€™re a startup company, 99% of whether you make it to being a more established company is luck. At Amazon weโ€™ve worked incredibly hard. Weโ€™ve cared for our customers. I would put us up against any company in terms of how much we have bled and sweat for our customers. But we had the planets align for us so perfectly in those early days, in terms of the timing and many other things like decisions we made that were poor decisions but turned out to be the right decision anyway and those early days are when the companyโ€™s destiny is not really in its own control.โ€


As a company grows larger and becomes established, Jeff explains, you worry less about externalities.

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