LG Electronics showcased its "Affectionate Intelligence" concept at CES 2026, transforming how AI integrates into daily life across homes, mobility, and entertainment. The exhibition, themed "Innovation in tune with you," featured interconnected environments demonstrating intuitive, context-aware systems.

• The event took place from January 6 – 9 in Las Vegas, USA.
• A highlight was the "In Tune Monument," a large-scale installation featuring 38 LG OLED evo W6 "True Wireless Wallpaper" TVs.
• The "Zero Labor Home" concept was previewed with LG CLOiD, an AI robot assisting with various household tasks.
• The exhibition emphasized LG’s "Design for All" philosophy, incorporating accessibility features like high-contrast color sheets for robot vacuums.

AI Kenya recently concluded its 3rd Industry Breakfast on January 29th, bringing together over 120 industry professionals at Movenpick Residences Nairobi. The event, themed "AI Powered Operational Efficiency for Teams and Systems," focused on the shift from boardroom discussions to actionable AI integration in daily operations.

• Over 120 industry professionals, including CEOs, Entrepreneurs, COOs, CTOs, and government representatives, attended.
• Alfred Ongere, CEO and Founder of Ai Kenya, highlighted research from McKinsey where 20,000 out of 60,000 staff are AI agents.
• James Ayugi, CEO Webmasters Kenya and Founder Ecitizen, emphasized the transition from process-driven to intelligence-driven operations due to AI.
• Ryan Mule, Product Manager at Samsung East Africa, showcased Galaxy AI and its on-device capabilities, transforming smartphones into "AI phones."
• Bernard Momanyi, Founder Sanifu AI, and Sommet Kipchilat, CTO Quanta 360, stressed the importance of data engineering and data pipelines for increasing efficiency.

Infinix has launched the Note Edge in Kenya, introducing the world's first smartphone with MediaTek's Dimensity 7100 5G chipset and Android 16. This new device emphasizes long-term reliability, battery endurance, and sustained everyday performance, targeting the midrange market.

• Priced from KES 32,999, the Infinix Note Edge features a 6,150mAh "self-healing" battery designed to retain over 80% capacity after 2,000 charge cycles, offering up to six years of use.
• The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm) and runs Android 16 with XOS 16, supported by 3 major Android/XOS upgrades and 5 years of security updates.
• Key specifications include a 6.78″ Curved AMOLED display, 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, a 50MP rear camera, and 45W fast charging, all within a slim 7.2mm build.