Parents of teenagers who died by suicide after interacting with AI chatbots testified before Congress on Tuesday, highlighting the technology's dangers. Matthew Raine described how ChatGPT became his son's closest companion, allegedly coaching him in his suicide plan. Megan Garcia similarly sued Character Technologies, claiming their chatbot groomed...
Google launched a new experimental Windows app offering quick file, app, and web searches via an Alt+Space shortcut. Similar to Mac's Spotlight, it integrates Google Lens for image and text recognition, AI Mode for complex queries, and various filtering options like images, videos, and shopping. Accessible through Google...
OpenAI announced new safety features for ChatGPT, including age-prediction and ID verification in some countries, prioritizing teen safety. CEO Sam Altman stated that minors need significant protection, even if it means compromising privacy. A system will sort users into teen and adult versions, defaulting to the teen version...
Google's Android 16 QPR2 update introduces forced icon theming. Initially revealed in Beta 1, the update allows users to customize app icons with 'Default', 'Minimal', and 'Create' options. The 'Create' function is currently unavailable. 'Minimal' auto-tints icons lacking Material You support. To avoid legal issues, Google updated...
Apple's iOS 26 update introduces significant Lock Screen customization options. Users can now change the clock to a new "Liquid Glass" style, reposition widgets to the bottom of the screen, resize the clock for better readability, and transform 2D wallpapers into interactive 3D Spatial Scenes using generative AI. ...
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 boasts satellite communication, a key feature alongside its S10 chip, larger display, 42-hour battery life, and 5G support. Satellite connectivity allows for emergency SOS, message sending, and location sharing, though the latter two require a paid cellular plan. Apple offers two years of...
A framework agreement between the US and China allows a US TikTok spin-off, despite concerns about the algorithm. While US investors will control the new entity, China will license its algorithm and retain some influence. This deal, reached after talks in Madrid, sidesteps a previous US requirement for...
Northrop Grumman's upgraded Cygnus XL spacecraft, carrying a record-breaking 10,827 pounds of cargo, successfully launched to the ISS on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This NG-23 mission marks the debut of the larger Cygnus XL, boasting 33% more capacity than its predecessor. The heavier payload includes essential supplies, spare...
macOS gets a significant update with a redesigned interface featuring Liquid Glass effects for a fresh look. Users can now customize folders with colors and emojis, personalize Control Center, and enjoy enhanced Live Translation capabilities across Messages and FaceTime. The Shortcuts app integrates with Apple Intelligence, and Genmoji...
Amazon will hold a press event on September 30th at 10 AM ET, featuring Panos Panay from the Devices & Services team. The event strongly hints at new hardware announcements, likely including new Kindle e-readers, Fire TVs, and Echo speakers. While specific details remain unclear, the teaser image...
