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There's nowhere but up for the AI gadget market to go in 2025, because that market in 2023 and 2024 was, sadly, riddled with junk.

Overly ambitious devices debuted — seemingly pegged to the rapturous response to ChatGPT and other LLMs — but once they got into the hands of consumers, to say they did not please would be an understatement.

There was rabbit r1, an underwhelming orange box that



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By now, you’re probably aware of AI chatbots and their basic pros and cons: They churn out passable text about almost anything you want, but they’re not about to be mistaken for real people. They also hallucinate often

But the word "chat" is right there in the name, and you can engage in a back-and-forth with them, although the sort of “can you feel pain”-type questions that researchers and



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Ninja Dragon Sky

TL;DR: Take flight with the Ninja Dragon Sky 8 — an obstacle-avoiding smart drone, now available for $99.99 (reg. $199).


  • Advanced obstacle avoidance tech lets you fly confidently, even in tight spaces

  • Optical flow positioning helps you hover smoothly and take sharper shots

  • Equipped with an HD camera for capturing high-quality aerial photos and videos

  • Simple one-button takeoff and landing makes it easy



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JBL Tune 520BT

TL;DR: These open-box JBL Tune 520BT headphones give you wireless audio and deep bass for just $36.99 (reg. $49).


  • Deliver rich, deep bass that makes every song feel like a live performance

  • Wireless and lightweight, perfect for all-day listening on the go

  • 40-hour battery life means more music and fewer charges

  • Bluetooth 5.0 for easy pairing and reliable connections with all your devices

  • Hands-free calls



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The likes of Apple and Google are building powerful new AI features straight into their latest operating systems. Many of these new features, however, require the most up-to-date powerful phones out there. Apple Intelligence, for example, is limited to the iPhone 15 Pro or any iPhone 16 model, which is a relatively small subset of iPhones still in use.

But thankfully, you don't have to buy a new



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AI is transforming many professions and industries, generating considerable hype for Big Tech, and serving as an undeniably powerful tool for research. Setting aside the challenges associated with AI, like hallucinations and how it will impact the job market, it's a massively consequential new area of tech.

So as you might expect, this potentially revolutionary tool is already being integrated into



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When you think of AI, you probably think of ChatGPT. But it's also going to have a big impact on gaming, and in fact, AI has already started being used in games for a more natural and interactive form of storytelling.

That's right, there are tons of AI games that you can play right now, essentially allowing you to immerse yourself in worlds without the same confinements that traditional video games



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While generative AI is still in its infancy, it's set to play a major role in video game development going forward. Imagine if NPCs in your favorite game had an infinite number of responses and could understand anything you said to them. Or imagine if a world could change completely based on how you played the game, with each change being totally unique to your specific scenario. 

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