Apple’s Smart Home Hub Launch Pushed Back to 2026
Apple’s long-rumored smart home hub—a device expected to function like an iPad-shaped control center for smart gadgets, similar to Google Nest or Amazon Echo—is now reportedly delayed until 2026. The…
Grok Is Now in Tesla Vehicles, Just Not in the Usual Way
Elon Musk recently promised that xAI’s Grok chatbot would arrive in Tesla vehicles, and the company has now delivered on that promise, though not quite as users might have expected.…
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Dismisses U.S. Concerns Over China’s Military Use of Company Chips
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has downplayed worries from U.S. officials that the company’s chips could aid China’s military. Ahead of a visit to China, Huang emphasized that Beijing “simply can’t…
Sesame Workshop Recovers Elmo’s Hacked X Account After Racist Posts
Sesame Workshop announced on Monday that it had regained control of Elmo’s X account following a weekend breach by an unknown hacker who posted racist and antisemitic messages. Offensive Posts…
xAI Apologizes for Grok’s Praise of Hitler, Attributes It to User Manipulation
Nearly a week after its AI chatbot Grok launched a series of hate-filled messages, xAI has formally apologized for what it called the bot’s “horrific behavior.” The apology was posted…
Meta Acquires Voice Technology Startup Play AI
Meta has acquired Play AI, a startup specializing in AI-generated human-sounding voices. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the acquisition, and internal company communications reveal that the entire Play AI team will…
Study Highlights ‘Significant Risks’ Associated with AI Therapy Chatbots
Therapy chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs) could stigmatize individuals with mental health conditions and sometimes respond inappropriately or dangerously, according to Stanford University researchers. Study Details and Purpose…
France Investigates X for Foreign Interference Amid MP Criticism of Grok
France’s national gendarmerie will lead a criminal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, over allegations of algorithm manipulation aimed at foreign interference, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced. Scope…
Samsung Explores New Wearable Designs Including Earrings and Necklaces
After launching its first fitness-focused smart ring last year, Samsung is preparing to diversify its wearable lineup beyond smartwatches. The company is exploring new form factors such as glasses, earrings,…
HMD Global Exits US Market, Ending New Nokia Phone Sales
HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded phones since 2016, is stepping back from the US market amid a “challenging” economic environment. This decision includes halting sales of both Nokia and…
Gemini Now Converts Photos into Videos, Available to Select Users Only
Google has introduced a new tool in its Gemini AI chatbot that converts photos into short animated videos complete with sound. Powered by the Veo 3 model, the feature lets…
Samsung Pledges to Keep Certain Galaxy AI Features Free Forever
Galaxy AI represents one of Samsung’s most ambitious areas of innovation, but questions remain about whether users will have to pay for its features in the near future. Since its…
AI Chatbot’s Weak ‘123456’ Password Put Millions of McDonald’s Job Applicants’ Data at Risk
Security researchers uncovered a significant vulnerability in McDonald’s AI hiring chatbot, McHire, that exposed personal information of around 64 million job applicants. How the Vulnerability Occurred During a brief security…
SpaceX’s Starlink Now Provides Wi-Fi to 1,000 Aircraft
SpaceX has hit a major milestone in expanding its Starlink satellite internet service to aviation. As of Thursday, the company reported that Starlink is active on 1,000 planes, bringing high-speed…
YouTube Removes Trending Page and Trending Now List
YouTube announced Thursday that it will remove its longstanding Trending page and Trending Now list, replacing them with category-specific charts. This marks a shift away from a single comprehensive trending…
OpenAI Unveils AI-Powered Web Browser to Compete with Google Chrome
OpenAI is preparing to release its first AI-powered web browser, aiming to disrupt Google Chrome’s longstanding lead in the browser market. The new browser is expected to launch within weeks…
Google Launches AI-Powered Marketing Tools in India Following ‘Google Tax’ Repeal
Google has launched a suite of AI-driven advertising tools in India, following their U.S. debut in May. The repeal of India’s “Google tax” has made the market more attractive for…
Apple Vision Pro Upgrade with M4 Chip and Enhanced Head Strap Expected This Year
Apple’s Vision Pro headset is reportedly receiving an upgrade this year featuring the latest M4 chipset, previously exclusive to Macs and iPads, along with an improved head strap designed for…
Steam Introduces New Accessibility Features for Gamers
Steam’s introduction of built-in screen reader support marks a significant step toward inclusive design, opening the platform to a broader audience. The rise of audio interaction signals a shift toward…
Amazon Web Services Develops Cooling Equipment for Nvidia GPUs Amid AI Boom
Amazon announced Wednesday that its cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has developed specialized hardware to cool next-generation Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) used for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. The…