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Apple plans to release its upgraded Siri features this fall, despite previous delays. Initially slated for earlier release, and then reportedly pushed to 2026, the new Siri will offer improved personal context awareness,…
Scalpers are exploiting the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, listing consoles at exorbitant prices on sites like eBay, far exceeding the recommended retail price. This is particularly frustrating for US consumers who can't yet …
OpenAI will retire its GPT-4 model from ChatGPT on April 30th, replacing it with the superior GPT-4o. GPT-4o consistently outperforms GPT-4 in various tasks and has improved instruction following and problem-solving. GPT…
New research reveals that several AI chatbots designed for fantasy and sexual role-playing are leaking user prompts, including those detailing child sexual abuse, to the web in real-time. Security firm UpGuard discovered…
Apple's Siri development faced setbacks in early 2023 due to budget constraints and internal conflicts. CFO Luca Maestri limited the AI team's chip budget, forcing them to rely on external providers like Google and Amazo…
Security researcher Michael Tuckner discovered 35 Chrome extensions with suspicious similarities, including obfuscated code and unlisted status on the Chrome Web Store. Despite being difficult to find, they collectively …
OpenAI is facing criticism for significantly reducing the time and resources allocated to safety testing of its powerful AI models, prioritizing speed to market over thorough risk assessment. Sources indicate that evalua…
Google's Pixel 9a is receiving positive early reviews and is available at a discounted price of $499. Google Fi is offering new subscribers a free Pixel 9a with a 24-month plan starting at $10/month, or $200 off for exis…
Microsoft is gradually releasing its Recall feature to Windows Insiders. Recall, part of Copilot Plus, takes screenshots of user activity for later retrieval. Initially slated for June 2023, its launch was delayed due to…
Razer's PC Remote Play app, launched after a CES 2025 announcement and beta testing, is now available on iOS and Android. The app, built on the Moonlight client and using the AV1 codec for improved quality and lower late…
OpenAI has significantly enhanced ChatGPT's memory and customization. Previously, a limited "Memory" feature required users to manually input information. Now, a new "reference chat history" option allows ChatGPT to acce…
Google's Pixel 9A mid-range phone is now available, offering many features of the higher-end models at a lower price. Deals include a $100 Google Store credit with trade-ins (through April 23rd), free phone offers with G…
Google's Pixel 9a, priced at $500, offers a compelling alternative to flagship phones. It features Google's Tensor G4 processor, wireless charging, and access to Gemini AI features. While lacking a robust zoom camera and…
A new National Geographic documentary, "Titanic: The Digital Resurrection," reveals unprecedented details of the Titanic's sinking using a revolutionary 3D scan of the wreckage. The scan, comprising 715,000 images, creat…
Nintendo Switch 2's launch title, Welcome Tour, priced at $9.99, has sparked controversy. Many believe it should be free, comparing it to successful pack-in titles like Wii Sports. Former Nintendo of America president Re…
Google DeepMind will integrate Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) into its Gemini models and SDK. This follows OpenAI's recent adoption of MCP, which allows AI models to access and utilize data from various sources…
Google unveiled Firebase Studio, a generative AI-powered app development platform, at Google Cloud Next. This full-stack workspace, powered by Gemini, lets users build mobile and web apps, APIs, and backends directly in …
Google unveiled Firebase Studio, an AI-powered cloud-based IDE enabling prompt-based app development. Competing with the 'vibe coding' trend popularized by Cursor AI, Firebase Studio allows users to build full-stack apps…
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, testified before the Senate Commerce Committee. He advocated for a parallel pursuit of both lunar Artemis missions and crewed Mars missions, rejecting a binary choi…
Google is integrating Gemini AI features into Workspace apps. New functionalities include AI-generated podcast summaries within Google Docs, offering audio overviews and text-to-speech capabilities. A 'Help me refine' to…
Google is enhancing its Workspace productivity suite with new AI features. Workspace Flows automates multi-step processes using AI chatbots and integrates with other apps. Google Docs gains features for podcast summaries…
Google Workspace Flows, unveiled at Cloud Next 2025, automates multi-step processes using AI-powered Gems. New features in Google Workspace apps include audio summaries and full audio versions in Docs, 'Help me refine' a…
Microsoft released security updates addressing 126 vulnerabilities across its software, including one actively exploited in ransomware attacks. Eleven vulnerabilities are critical, impacting Windows CLFS Driver (CVE-2025…
Microsoft is expanding its Copilot AI assistant on Windows with new features. Copilot Vision, initially exclusive to Edge, now integrates with any Windows app, offering guided tutorials and analyses of screen content. A …
Google's Pixel Watch 3 is rolling out Loss of Pulse Detection in the US, following FDA clearance and a European launch last year. The feature, accessible through updated Wear OS and companion apps, uses multiple sensors …