Brazilian researchers developed an AI system that analyzes WhatsApp audio messages to identify depression, showing high accuracy and potential for low-cost, real-world mental health screening.

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Daily use of AI chatbots is linked to a higher likelihood of moderate depressive symptoms, a new JAMA Network Open study finds.

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Elon Musk says Tesla will start selling Optimus humanoid robots to the public by the end of 2027, pending safety and reliability.

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Blue Origin has announced its satellite internet service for enterprise clients, which will offer speeds of up to 6 Tbps.

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After years of lagging behind rivals, Samsung's Bixby voice assistant is getting a much-needed brain transplant with AI from Perplexity.

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One of CES 2026's big robotics releases is a new robotic control suit from Daimon Robotics.

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ChatGPT Go is OpenAI's new budget subscription tier, delivering expanded usage limits, access to GPT-5.2, and enhanced memory, bridging the gap between free and premium plans.

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Shoe maker Syntilay has unveiled its new PulsePodz shoes, which it claims couldn’t have been made without 3D printing and AI. These recovery slides feature nine individual pods on the base, designed with a lattice structure and different densities that create a cushion to target support where the foot needs it most. Syntilay says this […]

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A chip that produces microscopic “earthquakes” could change smartphone design, allowing manufacturers to shrink internal components while boosting signal handling and data speeds using surface acoustic wave technology.

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