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Not ChatGPT, Not Claude: This AI Platform Ranks Highest For Customer Satisfaction In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0000

A new AI platform satisfaction study for 2026 compared ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini, Grok, and Perplexity, with one taking the top spot.

If You Played Pokémon Go, Your Activity Was Used For Way More Than You Think

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Did you play the viral Pokémon Go AR game back in 2016? It turns out the developers used your camera data to train modern delivery robots.

Viral Video Shows Workers Wearing Cameras That May Be Training AI To Replace Them

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Workers wearing camera headsets in a viral video have prompted discussion about AI training methods, automation, and what it could mean for jobs.

Dealerships Are Now Using AI To Find Car Problems Without Ever Opening The Hood

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence is being incorporated into a lot of industries. This new dealership tool helps mechanics and technicians diagnose car issues.

Why Google's Nano Banana Pro Image Model Has Such A Weird Name

staff@slashgear.com (Emma Street) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Fruit names aren't uncommon in the technological space, with major brands like Apple or Blackberry coming front to mind. However, Nano Banana is a bit odd.

Experts Keep Predicting AI Doom, But Mark Cuban Sees A Different Future

staff@slashgear.com (Jon Dempsey) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0000

AI headlines often focus on risk and dystopian outcomes, but Mark Cuban argues the technology could create opportunity instead of catastrophe.

Engineer Launches Genius AI Scheme To Track The Price Of His Favorite Beer

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Frustrated by an expensive bar tab, one engineer unleashed a brilliant AI scheme to secretly map out exactly where to find the cheapest pints.

Ways To Detect Deepfakes Are Only Getting Harder - Here's What To Watch For

staff@slashgear.com (Philip Kambutu) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Deepfakes really started to pick up some ground with the continued advancement of AI, and it's getting harder to spot them. What details should you look for?

Looks Like Vibe Coding Is Just As Problematic As Everyone Thought

staff@slashgear.com (Emma Street) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Vibe coding may be easier than taking a class, but it has some unseen downsides that might eventually build up into major problems in the coding world.

Mixing AI And The Military Can Be Dangerous - This Proposed Bill Might Help

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000

AI continues to make its way into all sorts of industries and technologies, and that includes the military. Here's how we might see some guardrails go up.

5 Ways You Might Not Realize The US Air Force Is Using AI

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence has become a part of everyday life for a lot of people and in a lot of industries. How is the U.S. Air Force making use of it?

AI Says It'll Kill To Survive - Here's Its Reasoning Behind That Decision

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:45:00 +0000

In recent tests, scientists have discovered that, if given the right prompts, AI can sometimes produce some pretty chilling comments. Here's why that happens.

Elon Musk's Data Centers Keep Getting Louder And Residents Are Fed Up

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0000

A formerly quiet Mississippi road now sounds like an airport runway, leaving residents sleep-deprived and demanding answers. And it's all because of AI.

These Smart Glasses Can Translate Any Language Right Before Your Eyes

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Imagine understanding conversations around you anywhere in the world. This new AI-powered gadget hints at a future where language barriers disappear.

Cries To 'Cancel ChatGPT' Grow Over Recent Department Of Defense Deal

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:15:00 +0000

After Anthropic rejected the Pentagon's terms for its Claude AI, OpenAI quickly stepped in. Unfortunately, that may have been a big mistake for them.

3 Cool Things You Can Do With Alexa On Your Fire TV

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Amazon's Fire TV line is one of its most popular products, and as you might expect, it also includes Alexa. What sort of cool things can you do with it?

New AI Model Lets Farm Robots Identify Weeds – Then Kill Them With Lasers

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +0000

The days of identifying weeds based on looks alone are behind both us and farmers. How does this AI model manage to identify weeds to know exactly what to burn?

New Report Shows Just How Few Users Actually Want AI On Their Phone

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0000

An eye-opening report from research group Circana is not showing promising results for customer AI usage on smartphones. But what does that really mean?

China's Underwater Data Center Is Doing A Lot More Than Just Computing

staff@slashgear.com (Emma Street) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:45:00 +0000

AI models are "thirsty," but these servers never drink a drop. Find out why the seabed is the new frontier for high-density computing and artificial reefs.

SpaceX Acquires xAI: How Much Is The Combined Company Worth?

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Two Elon Musk-owned companies, SpaceX and xAI, have begun a massive merger. What will be the result of the combination and how much will it be worth?