Samsung doubles down on AI with Galaxy S25 series

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Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S25 series, highlighting a significant focus on artificial intelligence capabilities. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, the S25 lineup features a dedicated Personal Data Engine core for enhanced AI processing.

This dedicated core enables personalized AI experiences, learning user habits and interacting with other Samsung devices (like the Galaxy Ring or Watch) to anticipate needs and automate tasks. For example, the phone could automatically turn off the TV when the user falls asleep or suggest a "sleep mode" to minimize distractions.

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Bee Pioneer: An always-listening, AI-powered bracelet

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The Bee Pioneer hopes to succeed where the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI Pin haven't. The new wrist-worn artificial intelligence-powered device comes in a more discreet basic fitness band look. And it is more affordable at US$49.99 (around CA$72). 

Bee's team created the accessory as an "always listening" device. It keeps tabs on your conversations to know which information it could use to create to-do lists, build a knowledge base on your life, and give you summaries of your day. The Bee Pioneer is even designed to do basic tasks on your phone, like sending messages for you, using an emulated version of your phone on the cloud.

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Report: Amazon seeks to license news content for revamped Amazon Alexa voice assistant

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Amazon wants to boost the generative artificial intelligence capabilities of its Alexa voice assistant. And they want the help of news publishers. Amazon is reportedly seeking licensing agreements with news publishers to allow it to respond to real-time queries about the news.

Alexa currently offers answers from sources like Reuters, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Associated Press, and more. However, it isn't set up to provide real-time answers for breaking news. So, Amazon wants to change this with the updated version of Alexa, which is expected to come out next year.

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