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Samsung Smart Fridges Now Show Ads In Your Kitchen

Samsung has confirmed that its expensive smart fridges are now displaying ads on their built-in screens. A new software update rolled out earlier this week for the company’s Family Hub…

Google Revamps Discover Page to Show Content from Creators

On Wednesday, Google announced an update to the Discover page in its flagship Search app that will allow users to follow specific publishers and creators to surface more of their…

Amazon Introduces AI Agent to Help Sellers with Tedious Tasks

Amazon announced on Wednesday a new artificial intelligence agent designed to help third-party merchants operate their online businesses. This new tool, an upgraded version of the company’s Seller Assistant, will…

OpenAI Releases First-of-its-Kind Study on How People Use ChatGPT

Despite the rapid adoption of large language models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, few comprehensive studies have delved into exactly how the technology is being used in everyday life—that is, until now.…

Coinbase CEO Says Banks Are Fighting Stablecoin Rewards with ‘Boogeyman’ Issues

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and other crypto executives went to Capitol Hill this week for a regulatory showdown with banking advocacy groups. The central point of contention is whether crypto…

Meta Unveils New Oakley Smart Glasses for Athletes

At Meta Connect 2025 on Wednesday, the company unveiled its new Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, which are specifically designed for runners, cyclists, and other athletes. The glasses, which retail…

Zoom Overhauls AI Companion, Adds Avatars and More

At its Zoomtopia conference on Wednesday, Zoom announced a suite of new products, including an upgraded AI Companion that can work across meeting applications. While the company has long offered…

Jaguar Land Rover Extends Production Halt for Third Week After Cyberattack

Luxury car-maker Jaguar Land Rover announced on Tuesday that it will not resume vehicle manufacturing operations until at least September 24, extending the production pause into its third week due…

PS5 Update Makes It Much Easier to Switch Controllers to Your Other Gadgets

Your PlayStation 5 or PS5 Pro is getting a new update that will make it significantly easier to switch controllers between multiple devices. While you have been able to use…

Google App Brings Search Feature to Windows PCs, Challenging Microsoft’s Feature

A new Google app is now available for Windows PCs, bringing an intuitive search feature that allows users to type what they are looking for without first opening a web…

YouTube Live Adds Features Inspired by Twitch and TikTok

YouTube announced a series of new creator-oriented updates at its “Made on YouTube 2025” event on Tuesday, with a particular focus on live streaming. According to the company, more than…

Google Launches New Protocol for AI-Driven Purchases

On Tuesday, Google announced a new, open protocol for purchases initiated by AI agents—automated software programs that can shop and make decisions for users. This new system, called the Agent…

Xbox App on PC Adds Support for Steam Games

Microsoft is rolling out a major update to its Xbox app for PC and handheld devices, aiming to centralize access to games across different platforms. The app will now display…

Microsoft to Automatically Install Copilot App on Windows Next Month

Microsoft’s Copilot app will soon install itself on all Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop apps onboard. In a notification sent to users last week, Microsoft said that starting…

Australia Advises Social Media Platforms Against Universal Age Verification

Australian authorities stated on Tuesday that social media platforms should not demand age verification from all account holders beginning in December. The directive comes ahead of a new law, the…

Snap Launches Snap OS 2.0 With Built-In Browser and WebXR Features

Snap has unveiled Snap OS 2.0, the latest version of its software powering AR glasses, Snap Spectacles. The update introduces a native browser, WebXR support, and several quality-of-life improvements. This…

Starlink Brings 10Gbps Internet Speeds to Cruise Ship Passengers

Royal Caribbean’s Star of Seas, one of the world’s largest cruise ships, is now equipped with a Starlink Community Gateway — a system capable of delivering 10Gbps of symmetrical satellite…

Spotify Gives Free Users Ability to Pick and Play Songs

Following the rollout of lossless streaming for Premium subscribers, Spotify is adding more flexibility to its free tier. Free users can now search and play any song directly in the…

PayPal Adds One-Time Link Payments, Shareable Over Text

PayPal users can now send or receive money through one-time shareable links. These links can be shared across messaging apps, emails, or chats and automatically expire after 10 days of…

Chatbots Becoming Digital Companions for Faith and Guidance

AI-powered chatbots are playing an increasing role in how people explore spirituality. Apps like Bible Chat, which has been downloaded more than 30 million times, and Hallow, which briefly topped…