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January 22, 2026
 
 
Consumer Technology Association SmartBrief
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Siri gets chatty as Apple pins its AI hopes on wearables
 
HONG KONG, CHINA - 2025/04/06: Apple logo hangs inside Apple store in Hong Kong. U.S. reciprocal tariffs sent shockwaves to global financial markets. Apple's extensive supply chain in China are facing significant disruptions, as share prices of major contract manufacturing partners Goertek, Luxshare, Lens technology continuing to drop since the new tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump last week. (Photo by May James/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Apple is reportedly developing an AI pin, a wearable device similar to AirTag, featuring cameras, microphones and a speaker, with a potential launch in 2027. Additionally, Apple is revamping Siri into an AI chatbot powered by Google's Gemini models, enabling users to have more interactive conversations and perform tasks like drafting content and generating images.
Full Story: Mashable (1/21), PC Magazine (1/22)
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Google Home goes dark on smart devices
Google has confirmed a widespread outage affecting the Google Home app, in which multiple smart home devices appear offline even when they are not. The company is actively working on a fix but has not provided a timeline for resolution.
Full Story: PC Magazine (1/22)
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Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy event teases phones, earbuds, AI
 
A visitor walks past the logo of Samsung Electronics during the Korea Electronics Show 2025 at the COEX convention and exhibition centre in Seoul on October 22, 2025. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP) (Photo by JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked next month. The S26 Ultra may feature a more prominent camera and a new stylus input method. The event could also showcase Galaxy Buds 4, updates to Bixby and foldables like the Z TriFold.
Full Story: Engadget (1/21)
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Lenovo’s ThinkBooks open up for accessory expansion
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Report: Mazda delays EV platform to at least 2029
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Snapchat opens Family Center for closer look at teen activity
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