Apple has officially confirmed the integration of Google’s Gemini as the artificial intelligence powering the iPhone. In practice, this means that instead of continuing to develop its own voice assistant, Siri, the company is placing its bet on a third-party, next-generation AI model. For many users, this news may seem like just another ecosystem update, but in reality it points to a much deeper process — the end of the era of classic voice assistants as we have known them.
Just a few years ago, artificial intelligence was perceived as an experimental technology available mainly to large corporations, research laboratories, or a narrow circle of developers. AI was associated with research, complex algorithms, and distant prospects. Today, the situation has changed dramatically. Artificial intelligence has become a mass product used daily by millions of people around the world, often without even thinking about it. This shift was not accidental — it is the result of a long-term strategy pursued by the largest technology companies.
At CES 2026, SwitchBot unveiled a device that many have already called a “second brain.” The small AI clip called MindClip, which attaches to the ear, is capable of recording conversations and spoken thoughts, storing them in a personal database, and allowing quick retrieval of the needed information using artificial intelligence. Essentially, it is an external memory for a person that is always close at hand. This news sparked not only interest, but also a very logical question: are we moving toward a moment when artificial intelligence becomes an extension of human consciousness?
When ChatGPT appeared at the end of 2022, it was perceived more as a technological experiment. A simple chat capable of answering questions, explaining terms, and writing texts quickly attracted the attention of developers, copywriters, and technical specialists. But even then it was clear that this was only the first step. In a relatively short time, ChatGPT went from demonstrating the capabilities of artificial intelligence to becoming a full-fledged digital tool used by millions of people in their daily work.
Over the past few years, the world has experienced a real boom in artificial intelligence. AI-based services have appeared everywhere — from text and image generation to analytics, business automation, and the processing of large data sets. At first glance, it might seem that the development of cloud platforms should have completely covered the need for infrastructure. In practice, however, the opposite is happening: demand for dedicated servers is not decreasing but growing. The reasons for this trend are related not only to the technical limitations of cloud solutions, but also to changes in approaches to security, economics, and control over resources.
Every year, TIME magazine selects the “Person of the Year” — an individual, group of people, or phenomenon that has had the greatest impact on the world. This prestigious title is awarded to those whose achievements or influence radically change the world. While the official decision has not yet been made, experts’ predictions and betting platforms are already forming an interesting picture. In 2025, the leading contender for this title, according to forecasters, is… artificial intelligence.
In the coming years, building a personal computer may become significantly more expensive than we are used to. The reason is a global shift of production capacity toward artificial intelligence. Major companies that previously supplied the market with RAM, storage devices, and GPU chips are now redirecting their manufacturing to meet the needs of data centers and AI models. All this creates a shortage of components and leads to rising prices.
The release of Gemini 3.0 has become one of the key events in the world of artificial intelligence. If previous versions were already considered groundbreaking, the third generation of the model demonstrates a qualitatively new level of capabilities, accuracy, and adaptability. It is not only about increasing computational power, but about fundamental changes in the interaction between humans and AI. Gemini 3.0 essentially sets new standards for what a modern intelligent tool should be: fast, universal, context-aware, and as close as possible to human logic. That is why the launch of the model became an important point of transformation for the entire digital ecosystem.
The world has just crossed a historic threshold: for the first time in industrial history, there has been a mass shipment of humanoid robots. UBTECH has announced the completion of its first major commercial delivery of the Walker S2 model — hundreds of robots have already been delivered to customers, and the total volume of contracts for 2025 has exceeded 800 million yuan, which is about 113 million dollars. The robots have been ordered by major manufacturing corporations, logistics operators, and even data centers, and in the coming months the company plans to ramp up to serial production of thousands of units every month. This is the first time in the world that humanoid robots are leaving research labs for real industrial processes — and that is why this news is already being called the beginning of a new era of automation.
Just a few years ago, artificial intelligence seemed like an incredible achievement of humanity — a technology meant to make life easier. But now, as it has become a common element of our reality, a question arises more and more often: are we paying too high a price for this comfort? AI not only helps us — it changes our psyche, our perception of the world, and even the way we think. And these changes happen quietly, gradually, yet inevitably.
