Starbucks to introduce Microsoft Azure OpenAI assistant for baristas
Starbucks plans to introduce a generative AI assistant, developed in collaboration with Microsoft Azure’s OpenAI platform, to 35 locations this month. This initiative aims to simplify baristas’ workflows and speed…
AI-powered blog from Anthropic ends shortly after launch
Anthropic has quietly discontinued its “Claude Explains” blog, an experimental platform showcasing its Claude AI model’s ability to generate blog content. Just a week after launching and receiving some public…
Nvidia CEO calls UK a ‘Goldilocks’ moment, pledges investment
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised the United Kingdom on Monday, pledging to increase investment in the country’s artificial intelligence sector through his multitrillion-dollar semiconductor company. Speaking alongside British Prime Minister…
Apple unveils ‘Liquid Glass’ redesign for its operating systems at WWDC 2025
At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced a major user interface redesign called Liquid Glass, which brings a shiny, reflective, and transparent aesthetic across its software platforms. This “glassy” look is inspired…
PayPal integrates hotel booking powered by Selfbook into its app
PayPal is partnering with hotel payment provider Selfbook to enable users to search for and book hotels directly within the PayPal app. This new feature allows users to pay through…
China temporarily blocks AI apps to prevent cheating during national exams
Concerns over students using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT or Google Gemini to cheat on school projects are rising globally. China has taken proactive steps to curb misuse during critical…
Google set to launch Pixel feature aimed at extending battery life
Google is set to introduce a feature called Battery Health Assistant designed to improve the longevity and health of Pixel phone batteries. Announced earlier this year, the feature will gradually…
OpenAI enhances ChatGPT’s voice mode with more natural speech
Over the weekend, OpenAI released an update to ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice feature, which allows users to engage in spoken conversations with the AI. The update improves the naturalness and fluidity…
Xbox and Asus Officially Unveil New Handheld PC, Launching This Year
Microsoft has partnered with Asus to introduce the first Xbox-branded handheld consoles, combining Asus’s expertise with elements from the Xbox ecosystem. Revealed during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase, the new devices—ROG…
Google patches bug that exposed users’ private phone numbers
A security researcher recently uncovered a vulnerability that allowed the exposure of private recovery phone numbers linked to almost any Google account, without alerting the account owner. This bug posed…
Apple AirTag 2 Rumored to Feature Three Upgrades Ahead of Midyear Launch
Since their debut, Apple’s AirTags have become a popular tool for locating lost items, pets, and more. However, they have also faced challenges, particularly around misuse. Now, rumors suggest that…
Sam Altman launches eye-scanning ID verification startup in the UK
World, the biometric identity verification project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is set to launch in the U.K. this week. The service uses a spherical eye-scanning device called the…
Tesla attempts to block public records access ahead of Austin robotaxi launch
Tesla is reportedly attempting to block journalists’ access to public records in Austin related to its upcoming robotaxi service launch in the city. The company announced in January its intention…
Nintendo Switch 2 Teardown Reveals Increased Repair Complexity
The Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, offering the latest in gaming, but a new teardown reveals that repairing the console is more complicated than its predecessor. The detailed video shows…
UK court warns lawyers of ‘severe’ penalties for fake AI-generated citations
The High Court of England and Wales has issued a strong warning to lawyers about the risks of misusing artificial intelligence in their work. In a ruling that combined two…
NASA orbiter spots astonishing object emerging through Martian clouds
NASA’s longest-running mission to Mars has delivered an extraordinary side view of Arsia Mons, a colossal, long-extinct volcano rising from the Red Planet’s surface just before dawn. On May 2,…
M&S Hackers Sent Abuse and Ransom Demand Straight to CEO
Hackers responsible for the cyberattack on Marks & Spencer (M&S) sent a threatening and abusive email directly to the retailer’s CEO, Stuart Machin, boasting about their breach and demanding payment,…
All ChatGPT Conversations, Including Deleted Ones, to Be Saved for Ongoing Lawsuits
This week, OpenAI announced that free users will gain access to the ChatGPT Memory feature, allowing the AI to remember past conversations and improve future interactions. However, a recent court…
Microsoft-Backed AI Startup’s Chatbots Exposed as Human Employees
Builder.ai, a startup backed by Microsoft, claimed its AI assistant could build apps simply by chatting with clients. The company marketed Natasha, its signature chatbot, as an AI-powered tool that…
X Tests Feature Highlighting Posts Liked by Users With Opposing Views
X announced on Thursday that it is rolling out an experiment designed to identify and highlight posts that receive likes from people who typically hold opposing views. This new feature…