Tavus has launched an AI-driven Santa that lets users video‑chat with a lifelike holiday figure. The experience offers three minutes of free conversation before prompting a sign‑up, uses webcam input to read body language, and delivers a friendly, festive tone while clearly stating it is an AI representation, not the physical Santa. Users hear natural‑sounding speech, encounter occasional pauses, and can even discuss topics like Lego. The service showcases how generative AI is expanding into seasonal entertainment, blending technology with traditional holiday cheer. Leer más →

ChatGPT’s Agent, available to Plus and Pro subscribers, lets users assign complex or routine tasks for the AI to complete in the background. It can research topics, search for flights, write code, and generate presentations or spreadsheets, acting like a virtual assistant. While the feature speeds up workflows, it still requires human oversight for actions such as purchasing tickets, and it isn’t suited for simple, instant queries that are better handled by the standard chat mode. Leer más →

Amazon has launched Alexa+ as an early‑access AI assistant embedded in the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android. Users can tap an "A" button to ask natural‑language questions about songs, lyrics, moods, eras, and more, and receive conversational responses that help refine searches. The feature also supports playlist creation, music‑related queries, and integrates with a range of Amazon devices, including Echo Studio, Ring, Kindle, and the new Vega smart TV platform. While currently in early access for all Amazon Music tiers, the service will eventually become free for Prime members and cost $20 per month for non‑Prime users. Leer más →

A recent exploration shows how ChatGPT can function as a virtual beauty consultant, providing users with personalized color analysis, makeup recommendations, and styling advice. By uploading selfies and headshots, the AI evaluates skin tone, eye color, hair color, and facial features to suggest palettes and product matches, even generating visual charts and mood boards. The approach highlights the potential for AI to democratize access to professional‑level beauty guidance without the cost of in‑person consultants, while reminding users to balance AI input with personal style instincts. Leer más →

Microsoft is adding a visual, animated companion named Mico to its Copilot AI in Windows 11. Designed as an expressive, customizable blob with a face that reacts to user interactions, Mico aims to make the chatbot feel more human‑centered. The move recalls earlier Microsoft assistants such as Clippy, Microsoft Bob, and Rover, but ties the familiar visual style to modern large‑language models and voice controls. Microsoft hopes the new interface will overcome past criticisms of its digital assistants by providing richer context awareness and a friendlier user experience. Leer más →

A recent feature explores how users can turn ChatGPT into a personal beauty consultant. By uploading selfies and providing simple prompts, the AI delivers color analysis, makeup recommendations, and even product compatibility checks. The approach leverages AI's ability to assess skin tone, eye color, and hair hue, generating tailored palettes and style advice without the need for expensive in‑person consultations. While the technology offers convenience and creativity, the piece cautions users not to rely exclusively on AI for every fashion decision. Leer más →