GitHub Copilot Surpasses 20 Million Users to Date
GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant offered by Microsoft-owned GitHub, has now reached more than 20 million users, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced during the company’s recent earnings call. This…
Allianz Life Reports ‘Majority’ of Customer Personal Data Stolen in Cyberattack
U.S. insurance giant Allianz Life confirmed that hackers accessed a third-party cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) system on July 16, 2025, stealing personally identifiable information of the majority of its…
Major ChatGPT Feature Disabled Due to Rare Outage
On July 30, ChatGPT’s conversation history feature experienced a significant outage, leaving many users unable to access their saved chats. The disruption caused frustration among users who rely on the…
Zuckerberg Warns Those Without AI Glasses May Face Future Disadvantages
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reinforced his optimistic vision that smart glasses will soon become the primary way people interact with AI. Speaking during Meta’s second-quarter earnings call, Zuckerberg told…
Google Proposes Expanding Play Store Access to More Real-Money Games in India
Google has proposed sweeping revisions to its Play Store and advertising policies in India, aiming to allow more real-money gaming apps onto its platforms. This move is part of an…
Nvidia AI Chip Rival Groq Nears Fundraising Round Valued at $6 Billion
AI chip startup Groq is in advanced discussions to raise around $600 million in a new funding round, potentially valuing the company close to $6 billion, sources told Bloomberg. However,…
Google Chrome Adds Online Store Reviews to Help Verify Retailer Legitimacy
If you’ve spent much time shopping online, you’ve probably hesitated before buying from an unfamiliar website. Maybe you found something you’ve been hunting for everywhere — like a Labubu —…
Spotify Teases a More Conversational Voice AI Interface for the Future
Spotify has been exploring voice interfaces for years, recently launching an AI DJ that introduces songs tailored to listeners and allows voice requests. During its second-quarter earnings call, Spotify hinted…
OpenAI Introduces Study Mode in ChatGPT
OpenAI announced the rollout of Study Mode, a new ChatGPT feature designed to help students develop critical thinking skills instead of simply providing answers. When enabled, Study Mode prompts users…
Google States UK Government Has Not Requested Encryption Backdoor for User Data
The U.K. government is reportedly backing down from its earlier demand that Apple build a secret backdoor to allow U.K. authorities access to customer data worldwide. This move follows strong…
Cash App Now Supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for the First Time
Cash App, owned by Block, unveiled Pools on Tuesday, a new peer-to-peer (P2P) payments feature designed to make group payments easier and more accessible. This is the company’s first major…
Apple Launches Manufacturing Academy in Detroit Amid Trump’s Push for U.S. Investment
Facing growing demands from President Donald Trump to increase U.S. jobs, Apple is opening the Apple Manufacturing Academy in downtown Detroit. Administered by Michigan State University, the program will launch…
TikTok Adds YouTube Music Integration for Saving Songs from Videos
TikTok has made it easier for users to save songs they hear in videos directly to their preferred music streaming platforms, now adding YouTube Music as an option. Gradual Rollout…
Google’s AI Mode Adds ‘Canvas’ Feature, Real-Time Search Live Assistance, and More
Google announced Tuesday enhancements to AI Mode, its experimental Search feature that lets users ask complex questions and follow up for deeper understanding directly within Search. One key addition is…
Microsoft Negotiates to Retain Access to OpenAI Technology Beyond AGI Milestone
Microsoft is reportedly in advanced discussions with OpenAI for an agreement that would secure ongoing access to the startup’s technology—even if OpenAI achieves what it calls advanced general intelligence (AGI).…
Adobe Introduces AI-Powered Image Editing Features in Photoshop
Adobe announced new AI-driven image-editing and enhancement tools for Photoshop, powered by its Firefly models. The updates include a generative upscaling feature, an object blending tool called Harmonize, and an…
Another Pixel 6a Catches Fire Despite Google’s Battery Limit Measures
Some mid-range Google Pixel phones are experiencing battery fires, with the Pixel 6a notably affected. In response, Google issued a software update imposing mandatory battery capacity limits after 400 charging…
India’s AI-Powered Tech Layoffs Threaten Middle-Class Aspirations
India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), announced plans to cut over 12,000 jobs at middle and senior management levels, reducing its workforce by 2%. This move reflects…
Anything Said to ChatGPT May Be Used as Evidence, Altman Cautions
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a stark warning for users who rely on ChatGPT for therapy or personal counsel: conversations with the AI are not legally protected and could…
Google Chrome Introduces AI-Powered Store Summaries to Assist US Shoppers
Google announced on Monday that its Chrome browser will introduce AI-generated summaries of store reviews, designed to help U.S. shoppers choose the best places to make purchases. This new feature…