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I re-created Google’s cute Gemini ad with own kid’s stuffie and I regret it

Dec 31, 2025

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I re-created Google’s cute Gemini ad with own kid’s stuffie and I regret it

A parent's experiment with the Gemini AI commercial reveals how technically impressive, but emotionally unsettling, the ad really is.

Dhiraj Thareja

Your Year with ChatGPT: OpenAI’s New "Spotify Wrapped" Style Feature

Dec 30, 2025

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Your Year with ChatGPT: OpenAI’s New "Spotify Wrapped" Style Feature

A personalized look back at your 2025 conversations, featuring awards, poems, and usage stats.

Dhiraj Thareja

Dec 29, 2025

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How AI Broke the Smart Home in 2025

Why advanced AI voice assistants now struggle with simple tasks

Dhiraj Thareja

In 2025, AI Emerged as a Flashpoint for Gamers and Developers

Dec 26, 2025

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In 2025, AI Emerged as a Flashpoint for Gamers and Developers

Generative AI surged into major game releases and studio processes praised for efficiency but criticized for quality, ethics, and creative dilution.

Dhiraj Thareja

FTC Revokes Rytr Order, Aligning with AI Innovation Goals

Dec 25, 2025

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FTC Revokes Rytr Order, Aligning with AI Innovation Goals

The Verge reports on the FTC's decision to rescind a previous order against Rytr LLC for violating the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan, underlining a shift toward encouraging AI development while maintaining regulatory oversight.

Dhiraj Thareja

Dec 24, 2025

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Your Year with ChatGPT: OpenAI’s New "Spotify Wrapped" Style Feature

A personalized look back at your 2025 conversations, featuring awards, poems, and usage stats.

Dhiraj Thareja

Alexa Plus Arrives on Older Echo Devices - Just Say “Alexa, Upgrade”

Dec 23, 2025

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Alexa Plus Arrives on Older Echo Devices - Just Say “Alexa, Upgrade”

Amazon’s next-gen conversational assistant, Alexa Plus, is gradually expanding, now accessible via voice command on some older Echo devices and rolling out through web access and new hardware, but users may wonder whether it truly represents an improvement.

Dhiraj Thareja

Humanoid Robots: Coming Soon or Still Overhyped?

Dec 22, 2025

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Humanoid Robots: Coming Soon or Still Overhyped?

The Verge’s “Humanoid robots are coming. Eventually?” examines the growing enthusiasm around humanoid robotics, while spotlighting the considerable technical, practical, and investment challenges that remain before they become truly autonomous and widespread.

Dhiraj Thareja

OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT App Store Directory and SDK

Dec 19, 2025

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OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT App Store Directory and SDK

OpenAI has launched a centralized App Directory and Apps SDK within ChatGPT, enabling developers to create and integrate interactive tools directly into the chatbot environment.

Dhiraj Thareja