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2026: The Year AI Gets Practical - From Massive Models to Small, Smart Systems The podcast episode explores the shift in AI focus from large models to smaller, more efficient systems. Experts predict that AI will be embedded in everyday tools and devices, moving away from flashy demos to real-world use. The hype around scaling up models like GPT-3 is fading, with pioneers like Yann Le Cun and Ilya Sutskever warning of plateauing pre-training results. Small language models (SLMs) are gaining traction, offering accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and speed. World models are also heating up, teaching AI to understand 3D spaces like humans do. Agents are becoming more realistic with protocols like Anthropics MCP. The future of AI is less about replacing jobs and more about augmenting humans, with hiring booms in AI safety and governance. Checkout Solipillow.com

TechCrunchs Startup Battlefield showcases top startups in logistics, manufacturing, and materials. GigUs app optimizes driver earnings, Glīds self-driving vehicles streamline railyard operations, and Kinisis robots enhance warehouse safety. In manufacturing, CloEE and CosmicBrain improve operations, while Mbodi and Xronos accelerate robot skills and deployments. Sustainability shines with MycoFutures biodegradable leather, Strong by Forms wood alternatives, Ravels fabric recycling, and ExoMatters AI-driven material screening. These innovations reshape industries with AI, robotics, and smart materials, promising disruption at the event. Checkout Solipillow.com

Pebbles new smartwatch, the Round Two, offers a sleek design, impressive battery life, and a larger, sharper display. Priced at $199, it focuses on essential features like step counting and sleep tracking. With a stainless steel frame and dual microphones, it provides a premium look and voice reply functionality. Pre-orders start January 2nd, with shipping in May. Checkout Solipillow.com

Pebble Round two: A nostalgic smartwatch reboot with a modern twist. Eric Migicovskys Core Devices unveils a bigger, longer-lasting version of the classic Time Round, featuring a 1.3-inch touchscreen, dual microphones, and a stainless steel case in black, silver, or rose gold. Preorder now for $199, shipping in May, and enjoy basic tracking features for everyday use. Checkout Solipillow.com

GE Appliances unveils smart fridge with barcode scanner, interior camera, and tablet, aiming to reduce food waste and streamline shopping. Priced at $4,899, it offers AI-powered object tracking, voice assistant integration, and music playback. Concerns about app ecosystem and potential ads persist. Checkout Solipillow.com

Clicks Technology unveils new gadgets for CES: Power Keyboard and Communicator smartphone. The Power Keyboard, priced at $79, attaches to devices via magnets. The Communicator, a $499 BlackBerry-like smartphone, focuses on productivity with customizable Signal Light, tactile keyboard, and retro features. Early birds can get it for $399 with a deposit before Feb 27th. The Power Keyboard pre-orders start Jan 2nd. Checkout Solipillow.com

LG unveils its lightest laptops yet, the Gram Pro seventeen and sixteen, featuring Aerominum material for reduced weight without compromising strength or scratch resistance. The Gram Pro seventeen, the worlds lightest seventeen-inch laptop with RTX graphics, boasts a 2560x1600 display, RTX 5500 laptop GPU, and 8GB video memory. Both models promise to be class leaders in slim AI laptops, with the sixteen offering the lightest build for on-device and cloud-based smarts. Prices and exact release dates to be announced at CES. Checkout Solipillow.com

Trump Mobiles Gold T1 Phone: Still MIA in 2026 - Despite initial hype and multiple rescheduled launch dates, the gold T1 Phone from Trump Mobile remains unreleased, leaving tech enthusiasts and The Verges news editor puzzled. Checkout Solipillow.com