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Anthropic has taken a very public shot at ads in AI chatbots, pledging that its assistant Claude will stay free of advertising even as rivals move in the opposite direction. The company says it has no plans to introduce sponsored content, branded responses, or advertiser-influenced answers, positioning the decision as a core principle rather than a temporary choice. The announcement arrives just weeks after OpenAI confirmed that ads will soon appear in ChatGPT for free users and those on the lower-priced Go tier. Anthropic’s response has been anything but subtle. Alongside a detailed blog post, the company has debuted Super…

New York-based startup Atma Sciences is rethinking doomscrolling with a new app called Gizmo that swaps viral videos for a TikTok-style feed of interactive, vibe-coded mini apps. Instead of passively watching short clips, Gizmo lets users scroll through fun AI-generated experiences they can actively engage with. Each swipe drops users into a different interactive experience, ranging from simple games and quizzes to reactive memes and visual experiments. According to TechCrunch, these mini apps are generated using natural language prompts, with Gizmo’s built-in AI handling the underlying code and design, allowing anyone to create and publish interactive content without technical skills.…

Amazon is moving to bring artificial intelligence deeper into the way movies and TV shows are made, aiming to speed up production and reduce costs at its MGM Studio unit. The company plans to use AI tools across the creative process, even as Hollywood remains cautious of the technology’s potential impact on jobs and industry practices. According to Reuters, Albert Cheng is leading a small team at what Amazon calls its “AI Studio,” focused on building proprietary tools to streamline everything from pre-production planning to post-production editing. In an interview, Cheng said the main goal of the AI Studio is…

Robotics specialist Unitree has been making waves with its humanoid robots, and a new video shows its impressive G1 bipedal bot dealing with incredibly cold conditions. In a video showing the G1 trudging through deep snow, Unitree describes the feat as “the world‘s first autonomous walking challenge for humanoid robots in a -53.32°F (-47.4°C) extreme weather environment.” The stunt took place in China’s Altay region, about 1,500 miles (2,400 km) northwest of Beijing, where Unitree’s snowbot trudged through deep snow to mark out the Olympic rings in celebration of Friday’s Winter Olympics opening in Italy. It’s not clear how long…

T-Mobile just raised the bar for home internet again: They’re including one full month of T-Mobile 5G Home Internet for new customers. But wait…there’s more: you can also score up to a $300 Virtual Prepaid Mastercard1 when you sign up. Yes, you read that right. T-Mobile not only covers the first month of home internet service but also gives you the opportunity to experience a competitive 5G home internet offer currently available. There are no monthly equipment fees or annual contracts, and free 2-day shipping. It’s all included in a simple monthly price. With plans starting as low as $35/month…

The best earbud deals aren’t just cheap, they’re “why is this so fully loaded?” cheap. That’s the vibe here. Nothing Ear (a) is currently $58.99, down from $109.00 for a 46% discount, and it’s marked as a limited-time deal. For anyone who wants modern features like active noise cancelling, long battery life, and the ability to tune sound without paying premium prices, this is the kind of discount that actually makes sense to act on. What you’re getting These are wireless earbuds with 45dB hybrid noise cancelling, Hi-Res Audio support, and an advanced equaliser so you can shape the sound…

NVIDIA is reportedly set to skip releasing any new gaming graphics chips in 2026, a rare and unexpected twist in an industry where new GPUs traditionally roll out annually. According to a report in The Information, supply constraints in the global memory market, driven largely by booming demand for AI accelerators and data-center memory, have left Nvidia with too little memory to go around, forcing the company to delay its planned RTX 50 Super refresh and to effectively deprioritize gaming GPUs this year. That situation could create an unusual gap in Nvidia’s product cycle. Even the next generation of flagship…

Developer Shapefarm and publisher Kepler Interactive have released a new trailer for Orbitals, the classic anime-inspired co-op puzzle game, and it reveals the game will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 sometime this summer. As for an exact release date, we’ll have to wait a bit longer to find out. The new Orbitals trailer, which aired during today’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, should tide you over, though, as it highlights the game’s amazing art alongside new features like playing drums and piano with a friend, arcade cabinet minigames, and more. Inspired by classic 1990s anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop, this new…

Smart glasses are finally moving past the “cool demo, never used” phase. The best versions are the ones that fit into normal life: you put them on, you get hands-free audio, you can grab quick photos or video without pulling out your phone, and you move on. The Oakley Meta HSTN smart AI glasses are $407.15 for a limited time, down from $479.00 for 15% off. That discount isn’t massive, but for a premium wearable in a newer category, it’s enough to make the timing feel right if you’ve been curious. What you’re getting These are performance-leaning smart glasses built…

Square Enix’s spine-tingling Paranormasight is getting a follow-up. Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse will arrive in just two weeks, on February 19, 2026.The first Paranormasight was released in 2023, to a generally positive reception. It told the tale of a spiritual battle royale, where people tried to bring their loved ones back from the dead by emerging as the sole victor. Now, it’s getting a follow-up with The Mermaid’s Curse. This new story heads to Ise-Shima, Japan and follows Yuza, a pearl diver who encounters another version of himself in the water. Several other strangers gather on the island as well, and…