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Google Just Gave Gemini a Face: What Gemini Live Avatar Can Actually Do

Google's Gemini 3.8 Live now has real-time video avatars. Here's how Live Avatar works, what businesses can use it for, and its current limits.

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Claude Opus 5.5 Is Here: Faster, Cheaper, and Built for Serious Work

Claude Opus 5.5 promises faster performance and about 40% lower typical workload costs than Opus 5. Here’s its pricing, improvements, best use cases and…

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Meta Smart Glasses Privacy Controversy: What the 2026 Backlash Really Means

Meta’s AI smart glasses are facing lawsuits, regulatory scrutiny and a backlash over covert recording. Here’s what happened, what Meta says, and what buyers…

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Meta’s Muse Charm Puts AI in Your Pocket—But What Can It Actually Do?

Meta unveiled Muse Charm at Connect 2026. Here is what it confirmed, what remains unknown, and the questions to ask before buying.