Perplexity Comet Launches AI-Powered Browsing for Select Windows PCs
Perplexity has started rolling out an early version of its AI-powered browser, Comet, to a select group of Windows PC users. The launch remains limited to early testers who have…
Apple Reportedly Developing Redesigned iPhone for 20th Anniversary
Apple is planning a significant overhaul of the iPhone’s design, but don’t expect this major change with next year’s release. According to prominent analyst Mark Gurman, the radical redesign will…
Samsung Seeks to Close Gap with Chinese Rivals in Thin Foldable Phones as Apple Prepares to Enter Market
Samsung plans to unveil a thinner version of its flagship foldable smartphone, with a launch likely scheduled for next month. This move aims to keep pace with Chinese rivals, particularly…
SpaceX’s Starship Explodes During Routine Test in Texas
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded on Wednesday night at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas during routine testing ahead of a scheduled launch, local authorities and live footage confirmed. SpaceX…
Robinhood Founder Aims to Revolutionize Energy—If He Succeeds
When Baiju Bhatt stepped down as chief creative officer at Robinhood last year, few could have predicted his next move: founding Aetherflux, a space company with a vision to beam…
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…
VPN Usage in Iran Surges 700% Amid Internet Restrictions
Following recent Israeli airstrikes, Iran imposed internet restrictions last week to control digital access amid rising tensions. Despite these efforts, Iranians are finding ways to stay connected using VPNs. VPN…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
YouTube Introduces Shopping Stickers for Shorts
YouTube announced Wednesday it is improving the shopping experience on Shorts by launching new Shopping product stickers. These stickers help viewers easily identify products featured in a Short that are…