ALL “AI” WANTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

The holiday season is here, and that means one thing: gift-giving is back. For tech fans, this year has been all about artificial intelligence. Al continues to dominate the tech scene, from new software and more powerful models to the latest generation of video-generating tools like OpenAl’s Sora and Google’s Veo 3.

- Words by Gabriel Pe

Unlike last year’s flashy “Al companions” like the Rabbit R1 and Humane Al Pin, this year’s Al feels a lot more grounded. It's no longer a novelty or an experiment. Instead, it's quietly integrated into devices we already use every day, such as smartphones, laptops, and even home appliances. It enhances the experience without trying to steal the spotlight.

If you want to see what the current wave of Al tech looks like, here are some of the gadgets worth checking out.

Al-Powered Smartphones

Al in smartphones isn’t exactly new. It’s been around since the early Android and iOS days, handling things like photo processing and voice assistants. What makes this new generation special is on-device Al processing.

Phones are now powerful enough to run Al language models directly on the chip. That means faster and more private tasks like live transcription, real-time translation, and quick Al-assisted photo and video editing without needing the cloud.