tech-and-innovation

Most people are trying AI assistants—but few rely on them for high-stakes advice Tech & Innovation

A growing share of consumers are testing AI assistants for everyday tasks. But most still hesitate to use them for high-stakes topics like health or f...

Smart-home finally speaks one language (mostly): what Matter changes Tech & Innovation

For years, smart-home devices worked well—just not together. A newer standard aims to fix that by giving bulbs, locks, and sensors a shared language. ...

Robots at work: co-bots are taking dull tasks, not your job Tech & Innovation

Collaboration robots (“co-bots”) are showing up next to people on factory floors and in small warehouses. Their job: repeatable, tiring motions that h...

On-device AI is getting useful—and it changes speed, cost, and privacy Tech & Innovation

Phones and laptops can now run compact AI models locally. That shift reduces latency and sometimes cost, while keeping more data on your device. Just ...

Germany is investing billions in AI - but who is making a profit? Tech & Innovation

# The AI Investment Paradox: Germany Bets Big on a Technology Still Searching for Profit Artificial intelligence has become the darling of government...