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As the line between the physical and digital world blurs, the next frontier in GenAI will be about machines that sense, think and act in real time.Not just phones and laptops, AI is making many other devices smarter.From earphones that adapt to your mood to mattresses that coach you to sleep better, everyday objects are getting a serious IQ upgrade.What are the global trends in AI in hardware space? Subhrojit Mallick and Himanshi Lohchab decode.
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