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Character.AI, an AI chatbot platform, launched new multimedia features including AvatarFX for video generation, Scenes for pre-populated storylines, and Streams for character interactions. Users can create and share vide…
Google Pixel devices are expected to receive a much-requested update to their Now Playing feature. A new Quick Settings tile, discovered in an Android System Intelligence update, will allow users to manually identify son…
Samsung is reportedly partnering with AI search service Perplexity for its Galaxy S26 phones. This collaboration could replace Samsung's Bixby assistant, integrating Perplexity into the phone's browser and potentially be…
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air, replacing the Plus model, is poised to be a revolutionary device, reminiscent of the original MacBook Air. While lacking some features of the Pro models, such as a less powerful chip, sing…
Samsung is reportedly nearing a significant investment in AI search startup Perplexity. This investment would involve integrating Perplexity's technology into Samsung devices, including pre-installing its app and incorpo…
A leaked prototype of the Google Pixel 10 Pro reveals design changes, including a relocated SIM tray, modified speaker/microphone placement, and a thicker camera bar. Running Android 16, the prototype showcases a 'Tensor…
Leaked audio reveals the Pixel 10's new ringtones, notifications, and alarm sounds, building upon previous Pixel sound collections. These sounds may eventually be available on older Pixel models. A June Pixel Superfans e…
Apple is significantly upgrading Siri using large language models (LLMs), internally testing models with up to 150 billion parameters. Benchmarks suggest the largest model rivals ChatGPT's quality, though concerns remain…
Apple's WWDC on June 9th will unveil a major software update, potentially its biggest ever rebranding. This will involve a new numbering system (iOS 26, etc.), reflecting a shift towards more frequent updates. The update…
AI is rapidly impacting the job market, with companies hiring fewer people for AI-replaceable roles. A Revelio Labs study shows a 19% decrease in AI-doable tasks in job postings over three years, primarily due to reduced…
The UK government's Data (Use and Access) Bill, allowing AI developers access to copyrighted material for training, faces fierce opposition from British creatives. The bill, currently stalled between the House of Lords a…
OpenAI's internal strategy document, revealed in a Google antitrust case, unveils ambitious plans for ChatGPT. The document envisions ChatGPT evolving into a versatile "AI super assistant," acting as users' primary inter…
HMD, known for Nokia phones, is reportedly developing two Wear OS smartwatches: the HMD Rubber 1 and the HMD Rubber 1S. The Rubber 1 features a 1.85-inch OLED screen, a 2MP camera, and a 400mAh battery, while the Rubber …
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple's next macOS update, version 26, will be named macOS Tahoe, after Lake Tahoe in California. This continues Apple's California location naming convention, started in 2013. The na…
Apple TVs are often considered a privacy-safe haven among streaming devices due to their limited tracking features. Unlike most smart TVs and streaming sticks, Apple TVs don't use automatic content recognition (ACR) for …
Samsung launched the One UI 8 beta program, based on Android 16, initially for the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra. This update focuses on enhancing existing AI features with multimodal capabilities, device-specific …
A tech reviewer purchased a cheap, pellet-firing robot dog from Temu. Despite its low price ($50), the toy, nicknamed Clippy, resembles Boston Dynamics' creations. Made of lightweight plastic, Clippy's durability is ques…
Samsung's One UI 8 beta is out, featuring a game-changing "kill switch" for Secure Folder, instantly hiding its icon and apps and encrypting data. The update prioritizes enhanced security, including biometric re-enrollme…
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 1:10 p.m. today, deploying 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The first stage booster attempted a landing on a droneship in the…
Apple plans a major WWDC announcement: a year-based operating system naming convention (iOS 26, watchOS 26, etc.) and a cohesive UI redesign across all platforms. Meanwhile, OnePlus integrates an AI button ('Plus Key') o…
Sony's Days of Play sale offers the DualSense Edge controller for an all-time low of $169 until June 11th. This customizable controller features adjustable stick sensitivity, rear button controls, and swappable stick mod…
Meta plans to automate up to 90% of its privacy and integrity risk assessments, shifting from human reviewers to AI. This change, aimed at faster product launches, concerns current and former employees who fear reduced s…
Google's new AI video generator, Veo 3, is creating a buzz on TikTok. Users are producing realistic 8-second clips, leading to a surprising trend: real people mimicking AI-generated content. The indie band Kongos cleverl…
Twitch announced several updates at TwitchCon Europe. These include the ability to host vertical livestreams, initially testing with a small group of channels before wider rollout. A higher-quality 1440p streaming option…
German authorities identified Vitaly Nikolayevich Kovalev, a 36-year-old Russian, as the suspected leader of the Trickbot ransomware gang. Separately, WIRED reported on Customs and Border Protection's DNA collection from…