Bluesky Expands Attie Into AI Research Tool for the Open Social Web
Bluesky is expanding Attie, its AI assistant for building custom social feeds, into a research tool that can analyse discussions across the wider AT Protocol network. A new feature called…
OpenAI Adds Voice Controls to ChatGPT Work and Codex on Desktop
OpenAI has added ChatGPT Voice to its desktop app, allowing users to speak with AI agents while they complete coding and multi-step computer tasks. The update connects voice conversations with…
Facebook Launches Seller App, Free Verification and Full-Screen Video Test
Facebook is introducing a dedicated Marketplace seller app, a free identity verification badge and an optional full-screen video interface. The updates are designed to simplify selling, increase trust between users…
Google Adds Selfie Video Verification for Account Recovery
Google is introducing selfie video verification as another way for users to regain access to their accounts when they cannot use their usual phone, computer or recovery method. The feature…
Android 17 Makes Switching From iPhone Easier With Expanded Wireless Transfers
Google has introduced a new migration system in Android 17 that lets users wirelessly transfer more data from an iPhone without installing a separate app. The upgraded process supports photos,…
Substack Adds Pangram AI Detection Tool for Posts and Comments
Substack has added an AI detection feature that lets readers estimate how much of a post, Note, reply or comment was written by a person or with AI assistance. The…
AI Browsers Compete to Become the Main Interface for Online Tasks
Browser competition is shifting from search and page loading towards AI systems that can interpret websites and complete tasks for users. Alongside Chrome and Safari, a growing group of browsers…
WhatsApp Adds iPad Sign-Ups, In-Car Messaging and PDF Editing
WhatsApp is rolling out new features that extend the messaging service across tablets, vehicles, desktop computers and other apps. Users can now create an account directly from an iPad, access…
Meta Tests StoryKit App for AI-Generated Children’s Stories
Meta is testing StoryKit, an AI-powered iOS app that creates personalised children’s stories using selected characters, settings, values, illustrations, narration and music. The pilot is available in selected countries and…
Block Launches Buzz as Open-Source Workspace for Humans and AI Agents
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has announced Buzz, a workplace communication platform developed by Block for teams that use both human employees and AI agents. The free desktop app combines group…
AI Pushes Entertainment Apps Toward the Same All-In-One Model
Netflix, Spotify, YouTube and TikTok are expanding beyond the formats that first defined them, adding combinations of video, audio, games, books, shopping and live content. AI is supporting that shift…
Google Releases Faster Gemini Flash Models With Lower Operating Costs
Google DeepMind has released Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite and Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, expanding its selection of lower-cost models for coding, AI agents and cybersecurity work. The company…
Instagram Lets Users Replace Music on Published Feed Posts
Instagram now allows users to replace music on published feed posts and carousels without deleting and uploading the content again. The new Replace Audio tool preserves the post’s existing likes,…
Meta Adds Parental Supervision Tools to Threads
Meta is adding parental supervision tools to Threads, allowing parents and guardians to manage how teenagers use the social platform. The controls will begin rolling out in the United States…
Light Introduces $299 Flip Phone With Minimalist Software and Tactile Controls
Minimalist technology company Light has introduced the Light Flip, a $299 mobile phone designed for people who want basic communication tools without social media, app stores or an external display.…
Google Develops More Efficient AI Chip for Gemini Models
Google is developing a new server chip intended to run its Gemini AI models with less power and greater efficiency. The processor, internally called Frozen v2, could enter service as…
X Releases Rebuilt Android App After Year-Long Development
X has released a rebuilt version of its Android app after nearly a year of development. The company says the new app improves loading speeds, scrolling, notifications and overall reliability…
Kimi K3 Sparks US Debate Over Open AI Models and Market Competition
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has intensified debate in the United States over whether advanced Chinese open-weight models pose a security risk or provide useful competition to proprietary systems. The dispute…
Adobe Adds AI Photo Critiques and Editing Tools to Project Indigo
Adobe is adding experimental AI features to Project Indigo, its iOS camera app designed around manual controls and computational photography. The update can assess photos, suggest ways to reshoot them,…
Moonshot Launches 2.8 Trillion-Parameter Kimi K3 AI Model
Chinese AI start-up Moonshot AI has launched Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model built for coding, knowledge work and complex reasoning. The company says the open-weight system can compete with…