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…
Google Claims Gemini 2.5 Pro AI Model Shows Improved Coding Abilities
Google announced on Thursday an updated preview of its Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, highlighting improvements in programming capabilities. This update builds on the Gemini 2.5 Pro release from about…
Perplexity CEO Reports 780 Million Queries Last Month
Perplexity’s AI search engine handled 780 million queries in May, CEO Aravind Srinivas announced Thursday at Bloomberg’s Tech Summit. He highlighted a strong month-over-month growth rate exceeding 20%. Srinivas noted…
Meta Reveals Tech Packed Into Its Aria Gen 2 Smart Glasses
Meta’s Aria Gen 2 smart glasses, announced earlier this year, showcase advanced technology that sets a new benchmark for wearable devices. Designed primarily as “research glasses,” these models are unlikely…
Apple Fails to Halt Third-Party Payments in App Store
An appeals court this week denied Apple’s request to pause a ruling that mandates the company to allow app developers to direct users to external payment options. Apple had been…
X Updates Terms to Prohibit AI Model Training Using Its Content
Social network X has revised its developer agreement to explicitly forbid third parties from using the platform’s data to train large language models. The update, made public on Wednesday, adds…