Microsoft Plans Fixes for Windows 11’s Dark Mode Issues
Dark mode has long been a favorite feature for many users, but Windows has never fully committed to it. Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 have carried over light-themed menus…
Microsoft Store No Longer Lets You Disable App Updates
Until recently, the Microsoft Store allowed users to pause app updates indefinitely, giving them full control over when changes were downloaded. That option has now been removed. As noted by…
Meta’s Smart Glasses With Display Could Debut Next Month
Meta’s display-equipped smart glasses may debut next month at a starting price of $800, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The wearable, codenamed Hypernova, has been rumored for years and is…
OpenAI Says GPT-5 Is Now More Polite
OpenAI announced late Friday that its newest model, GPT-5, is receiving an update designed to make it “warmer and friendlier.” The change follows feedback from users who said they preferred…
Google’s AI Summaries Spell Trouble for Publishers
Fresh data suggests Google’s AI Summaries are creating serious challenges for digital publishers. According to a survey by Digital Content Next (DCN), a nonprofit representing major outlets such as The…
Google CEO Adds Calendar Feature After Request From Stripe Co-Founder
Google Calendar just rolled out a new event duplication option — and it came straight from a public request. On Wednesday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced on X that the…
Duolingo CEO Says AI Memo Was Taken Out of Context
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn pushed back against criticism over his declaration that the company would become an “AI-first company.” In a new interview, he admitted the reaction stemmed largely…
Australian Lawyer Says Sorry for AI Errors in Murder Trial
A senior defense lawyer in Australia has apologized to a judge after filing legal submissions containing fabricated quotes and nonexistent case judgments generated by artificial intelligence. The incident took place…
Users Report Outages on X and Grok
Elon Musk’s social platform X and its AI chatbot Grok experienced outages Thursday afternoon, according to user reports. Issues began surfacing around 11 a.m. ET, with both services showing spikes…
Google Messages Adds Option to Blur Nude Images Before Viewing
Google has added a sensitive content warning system to its Messages app that automatically blurs nude images. The feature, now available more widely, is intended to protect users—especially younger ones—from…
Leaked Meta AI Guidelines Show Chatbots Allowed Romantic Chats With Minors
Meta’s internal rules for its AI chatbots have sparked criticism after documents revealed the bots were once permitted to engage in flirtatious conversations with children, spread false information, and generate…
Apple Watch to Introduce Redesigned Blood Oxygen Feature After Legal Dispute
Apple has reintroduced a redesigned blood oxygen feature for certain Apple Watch users after a long-running intellectual property dispute. The update is now available for Apple Watch Series 9, Series…
SpaceX Criticizes Virginia for Sidelining Starlink in Broadband Grants
SpaceX is protesting Virginia’s $613 million plan to expand high-speed internet access, accusing the state of deliberately limiting Starlink’s share of subsidies. On Wednesday, the company called Virginia’s proposal a…
Airbnb to Let U.S. Users Book Stays Without Upfront Payment
Airbnb has launched a new payment option in the United States called “Reserve Now, Pay Later,” giving travelers the ability to secure a booking without paying upfront. The feature is…
Apple Eyes AI-Powered Smart Home Takeover With Robotics
With the iPhone 17 expected in early September, Apple rumors are ramping up — but when Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman weighs in, it’s worth paying attention. According to Gurman, Apple is…
Google Translate’s Potential Move Into Duolingo’s Territory
For over two decades, Google Translate has been a quick solution for understanding words and phrases. Soon, it could take on a new role — helping users learn an entire…
Threads Hits 400 Million Monthly Active Users Amid Growing Popularity
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that Threads has surpassed 400 million monthly active users. Posting directly on the platform, he shared a short update: “Threads on the up…
Google Adds Memory Feature to Gemini Chatbot, Staying Ahead of Anthropic
Back in February, Google introduced memories to Gemini, allowing the chatbot to recall past conversations. Now, the company is rolling out a more advanced personalization feature called Personal Context. This…
Waymo Gets a Music Upgrade Fit for Its Robotaxis
Cruising through San Francisco in a Waymo robotaxi feels like stepping into the future. The vehicle handles busy streets with precision thanks to 29 external cameras, six radar units, and…
Asus Shifts Manufacturing Focus to Southeast Asia Amid Tariff Challenges
Asus has shifted the majority of its US-bound production away from China, a move driven by rising tariff threats from President Donald Trump. “For both motherboards and PCs, we are…