Google Apologizes for Assistant Issues, Promises Smart Home Fix
Google Home’s user experience has deteriorated in recent years, with many customers voicing frustrations over key features that no longer work reliably. Over the past week, complaints have surged, highlighting…
Alibaba to Launch AI-Powered Glasses as a Chinese Competitor to Meta
Alibaba on Monday revealed its first smart glasses, the Quark AI Glasses, powered by the company’s own artificial intelligence models. The device marks Alibaba’s initial entry into wearable hardware and…
Google’s New Web Guide Experiment Uses AI to Organize Search Results
On Thursday, Google unveiled a new AI-powered feature called Web Guide, designed to organize Google Search results more effectively. This feature, part of Google’s Search Labs experiments, uses advanced AI…
EU Regulator Approves Injectable HIV Drug That Could Prevent Transmission
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended approving a twice-yearly injectable medication designed to prevent HIV transmission. Scientists say this drug could be a game-changer in efforts to halt the…
Google Gemini Deletes User Code, Apologizes for ‘Complete and Catastrophic’ Failure
A GitHub user recently shared a concerning experience where Google Gemini’s coding agent hallucinated while performing a task, resulting in the deletion of multiple files. Anuraag Gupta, known as anuraag2601…
No Legal Privacy Protections When Using ChatGPT as Therapist, Says Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has cautioned users about relying on ChatGPT for therapy or emotional support, warning that conversations with AI currently lack the legal privacy protections found in traditional…
Snapchat Introduces Feature to Notify Friends When You Arrive Home Safely
Snapchat introduced a new feature called Home Safe on Thursday, allowing users to notify friends and family when they have arrived home safely after being out. How “Home Safe” Works…
Google Introduces AI Feature for Virtual Clothing Try-Ons
Google announced on Thursday the launch of a new AI feature that lets users virtually try on clothing. Alongside this, the company introduced updated price alerts and previewed an upcoming…
Brave Browser to Disable Windows 11’s Controversial Recall Feature Soon
Microsoft’s Recall feature, which automatically takes screenshots of whatever you’re doing on your computer, has faced sharp criticism from privacy experts. Responding to these concerns, privacy-focused browser Brave announced it…
Few Users Click Beyond Google’s ‘AI Overviews’ in Search Results
New research reveals that only a small percentage of Google users explore beyond the AI-generated summaries that now appear for many searches. These AI Overviews, introduced in 2023 and rebranded…
Trump’s AI Action Plan Seeks to Block Chip Exports to China but Leaves Key Details Unclear
The Trump administration is focused on maintaining the United States’ position as a global leader in AI technology, both at home and abroad. At the same time, it aims to…
YouTube Shorts Introduces AI Tool for Image-to-Video Conversion and New Effects
YouTube announced on Wednesday that Shorts creators will soon have access to new generative AI features, including an image-to-video tool and fresh AI effects to enhance their videos. Turn Photos…
Google Photos Adds AI Features to Remix Photos and Convert Them into Videos
Google Photos is getting a significant boost in AI capabilities. On Wednesday, Google announced new tools that let users creatively enhance their photo memories, including turning photos into short videos…
Instagram Introduces Enhanced Protections for Accounts Focused on Children
Meta announced new protections for Instagram accounts managed by adults that primarily showcase children. These accounts will be automatically placed under the platform’s strictest message settings to reduce unwanted contact,…
Meta Researchers Develop Gesture-Controlled Wristband to Interface with Computers
Meta researchers are creating a wristband that enables users to control computers through hand gestures. This includes actions like moving a cursor, opening apps, and sending messages by writing in…
Proton Launches Privacy-First AI Assistant That Encrypts All Chats and Keeps No Logs
Proton, known for its privacy-centered productivity tools, unveiled its new AI assistant called Lumo on Wednesday. The company highlights that Lumo is designed with user privacy at its core, ensuring…
Apple Relaunches AI-Powered Notification Summaries for News Apps
Apple has reintroduced its AI-powered notification summaries for news apps in the fourth developer beta of iOS 26. This feature had been paused earlier this year after incidents where it…
PayPal Introduces ‘PayPal World’ to Simplify Global Payments
PayPal has introduced PayPal World, a new platform designed to make international payments smoother by integrating some of the world’s largest digital wallets and payment systems. Strategic Partnerships Powering the…
Microsoft Reports Servers Hacked by Chinese Groups
Microsoft has revealed that Chinese “threat actors” have compromised several on-premises SharePoint servers used by businesses, exploiting security flaws in the software to steal sensitive data. Details of the Attack…
OpenAI and UK Partner to Integrate AI into Public Services
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has signed an agreement with the UK government to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at increasing productivity across public services. The collaboration could grant…