Google’s AI Mode Search Tool Adds Voice Interaction
Google is transforming its AI Mode into a voice-enabled search assistant that allows users to have natural, back-and-forth conversations. On Wednesday, Google unveiled Search Live voice, a new feature that…
Trump Calls Powell ‘Stupid,’ Says He ‘Probably Won’t Cut’ Rates After Fed Meeting
With the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision hours away, President Donald Trump renewed his sharp criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking near the White House, Trump called Powell “stupid”…
OpenAI Discovers AI Model Features That Align with Different ‘Personas’
OpenAI researchers announced on Wednesday that they have uncovered hidden features inside AI models that correspond to different “personas,” including misaligned or toxic behaviors. By examining the internal numerical representations…
Mortgage Demand Falls Despite Lower Interest Rates
Mortgage applications to purchase a home declined 3% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) seasonally adjusted index. Despite this weekly drop, application…
Facebook to Introduce Passkey Support on Android and iOS Soon
Facebook announced on Wednesday that it is rolling out support for passkeys on both iOS and Android devices. This new login method strengthens account security by requiring physical access to…
Judge Rules Government Cannot Restrict Passport Sex Markers for Many Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals
A federal judge has halted the government’s attempt to restrict passport sex markers for many transgender and nonbinary Americans. US District Judge Julia Kobick ruled on Tuesday that individuals without…
Google Is Removing an Android App Feature Most Users Likely Didn’t Use
Launched in 2017, Android Instant Apps offered users a way to try certain apps without fully downloading them. The goal was to save users time and conserve phone storage space.…
Google’s Gemini Struggles and Panics During Pokémon Gameplay
As AI companies compete to lead the industry, they’re also engaging in unexpected arenas—like classic Pokémon video games. Google DeepMind and Anthropic are both exploring how their latest AI models…
American Toy Makers Challenge Trump’s Tariffs at the Supreme Court
Two family-owned American toy companies, Learning Resources and hand2mind, have urged the Supreme Court to fast-track their challenge to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. They want the justices to quickly determine…
Microsoft Hints at Next-Gen Xbox With More Open Store Access
Microsoft has announced a renewed, multi-year partnership with AMD to develop chips for a broad range of devices, including the next generation of Xbox consoles. This collaboration builds on AMD’s…
Tumblr’s Content Filters Incorrectly Flag Posts as ‘Mature,’ Users Blame AI
Tumblr is currently facing user backlash after its automated content-filtering system began falsely flagging posts as “mature.” These erroneous flags have limited the visibility of many users’ content since a…
Canva Expands Beyond Design Into Analytics with MagicBrief Acquisition
Canva has grown into a $32 billion startup known for its easy-to-use design tools that help users create images, marketing materials, and presentations. Now, with its 12th acquisition, the company…
Reddit Launches AI Tools to Help Advertisers Engage with Real Community Conversations
Reddit has introduced two new AI-powered tools designed to help advertisers better understand and engage with real conversations and cultural trends on its platform. Announced at the Cannes Lions International…
Facebook Announces All Videos Will Soon Be Shared as Reels
Facebook announced on Tuesday that soon, all videos on its platform will be shared as reels—regardless of their length or orientation. Previously, users could choose between sharing video posts or…
Meta to Launch Smart Glasses with Oakley and Prada, Expanding Luxottica Partnership
Meta and EssilorLuxottica are preparing to launch AI-powered smart glasses under the Oakley and Prada brands, building on the success Meta achieved with its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses released in…
New Trustees’ Report Warns Social Security Retirement Fund May Run Out Within a Decade
The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report confirming that the trust fund responsible for paying retirement benefits is projected to be exhausted by 2033, unchanged from last…
Google’s AI Mode Now Supports Interactive Voice Conversations
Google is rolling out a new feature that lets users have back-and-forth voice conversations with AI Mode, its experimental Search tool designed for handling complex, multi-part questions. The new “Search…
The ‘OpenAI Files’ Advocate for Oversight in the Race Toward AGI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated that humanity is only a few years away from creating artificial general intelligence (AGI), a technology that could automate most human labor. Such a…