TikTok Introduces New AI Tools for Advertisers, Featuring AI Avatars in Video Ads
TikTok is enhancing its growing collection of generative AI tools designed to help advertisers create engaging content more efficiently. On Monday, the platform introduced new capabilities including image-to-video and text-to-video…
Preview New AirPods Features in the iOS 26 Beta
Apple unveiled developer betas for its latest operating systems during WWDC 2025, including iOS 26, which brings exciting new AirPods features like remote camera control. Now, users can test these…
ChatGPT ‘Absolutely Wrecked’ by 1978 Atari in Chess Match
OpenAI has set ambitious expectations for ChatGPT’s future as a super-intelligent artificial general intelligence (AGI). Yet, in a recent showdown, its flagship chatbot was soundly defeated by a 46-year-old chess…
Waymo Reduces US Service Amid ‘No Kings’ Protests
Following attacks on its robotaxis during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, Waymo is scaling back its autonomous vehicle service in multiple US cities ahead of planned nationwide “no kings” protests…
Facebook Videos Convert to Reels as Meta Removes Length Limits
Meta is changing the way videos appear on Facebook by turning all videos into Reels. Although users can currently upload either a traditional video or a Reel, this will soon…
Trump to Push Back US TikTok Ban Deadline, White House Confirms
TikTok will remain available in the United States for at least another three months, as President Donald Trump prepares to extend the sale-or-ban deadline for the third time since taking…
European Satellites Create Artificial Eclipse in Space to Study Sun’s Corona
On June 16, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced that two satellites successfully created an “artificial total solar eclipse” in space. This breakthrough will provide scientists with detailed data to…
Meta Threads Tests Spoiler-Free Discussions for Movies and Series
Meta is testing a new feature on Threads designed to keep conversations about movies, TV shows, gaming, and other entertainment free of spoilers. The feature blurs content that users mark…
Android Instant Apps Scheduled for Shutdown This December
Google is ending support for Android Instant Apps, a feature that allowed users to try apps without fully installing them. Launched in 2017, Instant Apps aimed to save users from…
Non-AI Companies Develop Their Own Bots
Industry titans are creating their own internal AI bots to keep sensitive data secure and avoid the risks associated with public chatbots like ChatGPT. Many companies have restricted employee use…
App Store Launches AI-Generated Tags in Beta
Apple has begun implementing AI-generated tags in the developer beta version of iOS 26 as part of its efforts to improve app discoverability on the App Store. However, these tags…
Google Trials Audio Overviews for Search Queries
Google announced on Friday that it is experimenting with Audio Overviews for select Search queries. This feature was first introduced in NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered note-taking and research assistant. What Are…
Dyson Ends Production of Its Unusual ‘Zone’ Air-Purifier Headphones
In 2022, Dyson surprised the tech world by launching the Dyson Zone—over-ear headphones that doubled as a personal air purifier. Now, as COVID-era concerns wane, the company is discontinuing this…
Report Says Apple’s Smarter Siri Will Arrive Next Spring
Apple is reportedly aiming to launch its AI-enhanced version of Siri in the spring of 2026. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, this timeline represents an “internal release target” for what…
Coinbase Enhances Subscription Plan with American Express Credit Card Option
Coinbase on Thursday unveiled its first branded credit card in partnership with American Express. This card will be available exclusively to U.S. members of Coinbase One, the company’s monthly subscription…
AMD Unveils Next-Generation AI Chips Alongside OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced new details on Thursday about its next-generation AI chips, the Instinct MI400 series, set to ship next year. The company also introduced a full server…
Apple Patches Zero-Day iPhone Bug Exploited by Paragon Spyware
Researchers revealed on Thursday that two European journalists had their iPhones compromised by spyware developed by Paragon. Apple has since patched the vulnerability exploited in these attacks. Discovery and Patch…
Snapchat Introduces New Creator Tools, Simplifies Video Editing
As Snapchat continues its challenge against Instagram and TikTok, the company announced a set of new features designed to make content creation and sharing easier for creators. Among the updates…
Google to Reduce Pixel 6a Battery Performance After Fire Incidents
Google is preparing a mandatory software update for Pixel 6a users that will reduce charging speed and limit battery capacity on certain devices. This comes after two reports of Pixel…
Wikipedia Pauses AI Summary Project Amid Editor Backlash
The Wikimedia Foundation has paused an experiment that added AI-generated summaries to the top of Wikipedia pages following strong opposition from its community of editors. Called “Simple Article Summaries,” the…