HP opens its first manufacturing plant in Riyadh and an AI research center in Dhahran, while expanding gaming education programs to train Saudi youth in tech skills under Vision 2030.
Meta has banned third-party AI chatbots from operating on WhatsApp to curb scams and misinformation, while introducing anti-fraud tools like scam alerts and digital literacy resources.
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a groundbreaking AI browser that automates web tasks and generates custom content on the fly. Built on the ChatGPT model, it aims to simplify browsing by handling research, shopping, and navigation with natural language commands.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy XR mixed-reality headset, developed with Google and Qualcomm, offering high-res displays and AI integration at half the cost of premium rivals. The device brings Android apps to immersive spaces, targeting everyday users with comfortable design and spatial computing features.
iOS 26.1 beta 4 finally lets iPhone users tint Liquid Glass for better readability and disable lock screen camera swipe—two of the most requested features this year.
Meta will give parents control over their teens’ AI character chats on Instagram, allowing topic monitoring and a “kill switch” to block AI conversations—responding to safety concerns after inappropriate bot interactions.
The PRIMA AI eye implant has restored reading ability for blind patients with geographic atrophy from dry AMD. Using augmented-reality glasses and AI, patients can once again see letters, numbers, and words, improving independence and quality of life.
Kohler’s new AI toilet camera, Dekoda, scans waste to provide insights on hydration, gut health, and blood traces. Priced at $599, the device focuses on privacy with downward-facing sensors, encrypted data, and individual accounts, offering early-warning health insights via its companion app.
