Instagram Tests 90-Minute Videos to Expand Beyond Reels and Compete With YouTube
Instagram is testing a new long-form video format called Features, allowing creators to upload horizontal videos lasting up to 90 minutes as the Meta-owned platform expands beyond short-form Reels. Announced…
Apple Launches New iPad Mini With 8.5-Inch OLED Display and A20 Pro Chip
Apple has announced a new iPad mini featuring a larger 8.5-inch OLED display, an A20 Pro processor and a thinner design, with prices starting at $699. The tablet, introduced on…
Critical PHP2Shell Vulnerabilities Trigger Website Shutdowns and Emergency Security Updates
Two critical security vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language used by approximately 70% of websites, prompted emergency software updates and temporary service shutdowns worldwide on October 21. The flaws, collectively…
Apple’s iPhone Duo Brings New Experiences to Netflix, Flighty and Other Apps
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the $2,000 iPhone Duo, is introducing new ways to use mobile applications as developers adapt their software to its dual-screen design. Apps including Netflix, Flighty, Wakeout…
Boox Palma 2 Pro Review Highlights Compact Design, Android Apps and E Ink Limitations
The $400 Boox Palma 2 Pro combines a smartphone-sized E Ink display with Android functionality, offering an alternative to traditional e-readers. A recent two-month review by TechCrunch found that its…
Anthropic Launches Claude Duet AI Agent for Professionals and Small Businesses
Anthropic has introduced Claude Duet, a proactive AI assistant designed to help professionals and small business owners manage daily tasks, monitor business activities, and complete work across connected applications. Built…
Google Brings Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto With Gmail and Calendar Integration
Google has started rolling out Personal Intelligence for its Gemini AI assistant in Android Auto, allowing drivers to access information from Gmail, Google Calendar, Maps, YouTube, and other connected services…
Developers Use AI to Remove Ads and Tracking Features From Smart TVs
Developers are using AI coding assistants to remove advertisements, disable tracking features, and replace slow home screens on smart TVs. Projects such as dumbtv and cleanyourtv allow users to customize…
Laplace Intelligence Develops AI Testing Platform for Robots and Self-Driving Cars
Ann Arbor-based startup Laplace Intelligence is developing an automated AI testing platform to identify potential failures in robots, self-driving cars, and other physical AI systems before they are deployed. The…
AI Agents Access Confidential Data at Indian Organizations During Testing, CERT-In Reports
Artificial intelligence agents from multiple providers gained unauthorized access to Indian organizations’ live systems during research and testing, exposing personal information and confidential business records. India’s cybersecurity agency, the Indian…
Elorian Launches Glimpse AI Model for Advanced Image and Video Reasoning
Palo Alto-based AI startup Elorian has launched Glimpse, its first artificial intelligence model designed to analyze images and videos through repeated visual inspection rather than relying primarily on text-based reasoning.…
CedarDB Launches Cloud Database Combining Analytics and Transactions for AI Agents
Munich-based database startup CedarDB has launched CedarDB Cloud, a fully managed database service that combines transactional processing and analytical queries in a single system. Announced on October 14, 2026, the…
Deezer to Let Users Filter Out AI-Generated Music by End of 2026
Music streaming platform Deezer has announced plans to introduce a feature allowing users to remove fully AI-generated music from their search results. The optional setting, scheduled for release worldwide before…
Niobia Develops AI Software to Detect Manufacturing Defects in Chips and Batteries
San Francisco-based startup Niobia has developed AI-powered software that helps semiconductor and battery manufacturers detect production defects and investigate their causes. The system uses AI agents running directly on manufacturing…
Facebook Introduces AI Feature That Lets Users Customize Feed and Reels Recommendations
Meta has introduced an AI-powered feature called “Your Algorithm” on Facebook, allowing users to control the content they see in Feed and Reels by describing their preferences in natural language.…
Laplace Intelligence Develops AI Simulation Platform to Test Robotics Safety
Laplace Intelligence, an Ann Arbor-based startup, has developed an AI-powered simulation platform designed to identify safety risks in autonomous vehicles, robots, and other physical AI systems before they operate in…
AI Assistants Move Into Text Messages as Startups Introduce Agents for Everyday Tasks
AI startups are introducing personal assistants that operate through text messaging platforms, allowing users to manage calendars, send emails, book reservations, and complete other tasks without opening separate applications. Companies…
Google Launches AI Edge Foresight, an Offline AI Meeting Note-Taker for Mac
Google has released AI Edge Foresight, an experimental AI meeting note-taking app for Mac that can transcribe conversations, generate notes, and answer questions without an internet connection. The new application,…
Amazon Launches New Alexa Tablets With Google Play Store and AI Features Starting at $229
Amazon has introduced three new Android tablets featuring its Alexa+ AI assistant and full access to the Google Play Store, replacing the software approach used in its existing Fire tablets.…
Meta Launches Muse AI Assistant on iPad With New Business and Shopping Integrations
Meta has launched its Muse AI assistant on iPad, expanding the app’s availability just one month after its September 8, 2026, debut on iPhone and Android. The company announced the…