Amazon launched Lens Live, an AI-powered upgrade to its Amazon Lens shopping feature. It allows users to instantly search for products by pointing their phone's camera at items in the real world. This real-time visual search integrates with Amazon's AI assistant, Rufus, providing product information and summaries. ...
A JP Morgan analyst predicts iPhone 17 prices. The iPhone 17 Pro might cost $100 more than the iPhone 16 Pro, possibly due to Apple removing a lower storage option. This would end an eight-year trend of a $999 starting price for the Pro model. However, the standard...
WordPress launched Telex, an experimental AI tool, allowing users to create website content blocks using prompts. Telex, accessible at telex.automattic.ai, generates code as a .zip file installable as a WordPress plugin. While still in early stages with some functional issues, WordPress CEO Matt Mullenweg is optimistic about...
Apple's September 9th event is just days away, promising a new iPhone 17 lineup. The rumored "iPhone Air," incredibly thin at 5.55mm, may have compromises like a single camera and smaller battery. The iPhone 17 Pro models might feature design changes, including an expanded camera array. Standard...
Google reassured Gmail users about their security after online rumors spread about a massive breach. A Google blog post denied widespread warnings, stating they block over 99.9% of phishing and malware. These rumors seem to stem from confusion surrounding a Salesforce breach and reports of phishing attempts on...
Framework's Desktop, while not having upgradeable RAM, is designed for customization. Noctua, a PC cooling company, created a 3D-printable fan duct and side panel that significantly reduces the computer's noise. This upgrade uses a specially designed spiral grill, also used in their Seasonic power supply, to lower fan...
Dolby Vision 2, the successor to the popular HDR format, is here. This upgraded version uses AI-powered "Content Intelligence" to optimize picture quality based on content and ambient lighting. Features include precision blacks for OLEDs and light-sensing technology for automatic brightness adjustments. Dolby Vision 2 will be...
Gmail's Android app is getting a Material 3 Expressive redesign. The update places each email in its own container, adding visual separation with subtle curves and borders. This follows an earlier update that grouped the inbox into a single container. Other changes include a unified bottom bar...
Apple is gearing up to release iOS 18.7 and iOS 26 in September. iOS 18.7 will be a smaller update, focusing on security fixes, and will be one of the last for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. iOS 26, however, is a major update compatible with iPhone...
Australia's new law banning social media for under-16s faces challenges. A report found that while various age verification methods are possible (using IDs, parental consent, or facial recognition), none are perfect. Accuracy issues and privacy concerns exist with each method. The government plans to layer these methods...
