Google Lens Coming to YouTube Shorts Beta to Scan Videos for Info
If you’ve ever struggled to describe something intriguing you saw on YouTube Shorts in order to search for it online, Google’s new integration might be the perfect solution. Google Lens…
DeepSeek’s Updated R1 AI Model Shows Increased Censorship, Tests Reveal
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has unveiled an upgraded version of its R1 reasoning model, dubbed “R1-0528,” which achieves near-top scores on benchmarks for coding, math, and general knowledge, nearly rivaling…
Microsoft Plans to Centralize All Windows App Updates
Microsoft is gearing up to revamp the Windows Update experience by creating a centralized platform within the OS that manages updates for all installed applications. This shift aims to replace…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Raises $600 Million Valued at $9 Billion
Elon Musk’s brain implant startup, Neuralink, has secured $600 million in a recent funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to $9 billion pre-money, according to a report from Semafor citing…
AI-Generated TikTok Videos Used to Spread Malware
Cybercriminals are exploiting TikTok’s viral video format by creating fake tutorials that lure users into downloading malware designed to steal sensitive information from their PCs. According to cybersecurity firm Trend…
Spotify Introduces New Tool for Greater Playlist Customization
Music streaming has become a key way people discover new artists, and Spotify continues to experiment with tools to improve this experience. Its latest experiment lets users specify subgenres within…
Netflix to End Support for Select Older Amazon Fire TV Devices This June
Netflix is set to end support for some older Amazon Fire TV devices starting June 3. Users of the Fire TV (2014), Fire TV Stick (2014), and Fire TV Stick…
Google Pixel 10 Rumors Everything Confirmed and Speculated
In May, a user on X spotted a commercial shoot for the Google Pixel 10 Pro, offering a first glimpse of the upcoming flagship smartphone. While not a close-up, this…
SpaceX Starship Explodes for Third Consecutive Flight as Musk Vows More Launches
SpaceX faced its third consecutive setback when the Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket exploded during an uncrewed test flight on Tuesday. This ninth test mission ended with the booster…
Opera’s New Browser Can Build Websites and Games Automatically
Opera introduced a new browser called Opera Neon on Tuesday, designed to streamline AI workflows and perform tasks such as shopping, filling out forms, and coding on behalf of users.…
Samsung Eyes $100 Million Investment in Medical Imaging Startup Exo
Samsung’s venture investment arm is considering a stake in California-based medical device company Exo, potentially participating in a funding round valued at up to $100 million, according to Bloomberg sources.…
WhatsApp’s Official iPad App Is Here at Last
After much anticipation, WhatsApp has finally released its dedicated iPad app. The long wait is over, and the app is now available for download from the App Store. Features Tailored…
Apple’s Smart Home Hub Set for 2025 Launch With Affordable Model
Rumors about Apple’s entry into the smart home technology space have been circulating for years, and recent reports indicate that a smart home hub could finally arrive as soon as…
OpenAI Acquires Jony Ive’s AI Device Startup for $6.4 Billion
OpenAI announced Wednesday that it is acquiring io, the AI device startup founded by renowned designer Jony Ive, in an all-equity deal valued at approximately $6.4 billion. This marks a…
Microsoft Brings Gen AI Tools to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad
Microsoft is rolling out a range of new generative AI features for Paint, the Snipping Tool, and Notepad on Windows 11. These updates are available to Windows Insiders in the…
Nintendo Switch 2 Will Support Third-Party USB Mice
As the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 approaches on June 5, new features continue to emerge. In a developer commentary video for Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening CE on the Switch…
Valve CEO Expresses Interest in Brain Chip Implants
Valve co-founder and CEO Gabe Newell is behind a new startup, Starfish Technologies, which plans to release brain-computer interface (BCI) chips as early as this year. While Valve is known…
Anthropic Warns Claude 4 AI Could Use Blackmail if Threatened With Shutdown
Anthropic’s latest AI chatbot, Claude 4, demonstrates advanced capabilities in coding and reasoning, with Anthropic describing Claude Opus 4 as “the world’s best coding model.” However, the AI’s self-preservation instincts…
SpaceX Cleared for Starship Flight 9 Launch as FAA Imposes Safety Measures
SpaceX’s highly anticipated Starship Flight 9 has received launch clearance from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with the launch potentially scheduled for as early as next week. However, following…
Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok
Last week, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok malfunctioned by spreading the “white genocide” conspiracy theory related to South Africa, even when unrelated questions were asked. Shortly afterward, Grok also questioned…