Meta's AI app allows users to share their chats with its bot to a public "Discover" feed, which is indexed by Google. While Meta added warnings about the public nature of the shared chats, some users may still unknowingly share personal information. Unlike OpenAI, which stopped allowing...
Anthropic revoked OpenAI's API access to its Claude models due to OpenAI violating terms of service by using Claude to potentially develop GPT-5. OpenAI reportedly used Claude for internal benchmarking and safety testing, comparing its capabilities to their own models. Anthropic claims this breaches its terms prohibiting using its...
Brilliant Labs launched Halo, a $299 smart glasses upgrade to their Frame model. Featuring improved AI, Halo boasts a natural conversational AI agent (Noa), a color microOLED display, bone conduction speakers, and up to 14 hours battery life. Preorders are open with shipping in late November 2025. ...
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 11 SE in October 2026. This education-focused OS, designed to rival Chromebooks, will receive no further updates or security patches after that date. Microsoft recommends users transition to other Windows 11 editions. The decision comes despite recent claims of declining Chromebook...
Google has launched Gemini 2.5's Deep Think mode for AI Ultra subscribers ($249.99/month). Deep Think uses parallel thinking to generate and refine multiple ideas simultaneously, improving problem-solving. It shows significant improvements over the May preview, boasting an 87.6% score on LiveCodeBench (up from 80.4%). Deep Think excels...
OpenAI swiftly removed a recently introduced ChatGPT feature allowing users to make their conversations searchable on engines like Google. The decision followed concerns about accidental sharing of private information. Chief Information Security Officer Dane Stuckey cited security and privacy as the primary reasons for the rollback, noting the...
DJI's new 8K Osmo 360 camera will not receive an official US release, despite being listed on DJI's US website and available for pre-order from retailers B&H and Adorama. This follows a similar limited release for the Mavic 4 Pro drone. DJI offered no explanation for the decision but...
Samsung announced record-breaking sales for its Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, exceeding expectations by up to 50%. Pre-orders surged by 25% overall and 60% through US carriers, driven by in-store interest in the devices' thin designs and improved cameras. The Fold 7 saw a 50% increase in...
Rumors suggest Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max will boast three key advantages over the iPhone 17 Pro, primarily related to camera and battery improvements, despite sharing similar features like the A19 Pro chip and upgraded cameras. Both models are expected to feature an aluminum frame, larger camera bump, and...
Proton, a privacy-focused company, launched a free, open-source two-factor authentication (2FA) app called Proton Authenticator. Available across all major platforms, it offers end-to-end encryption and syncing across devices. Unlike SMS-based 2FA, Proton Authenticator protects against SIM swapping attacks. The app allows for easy code import and offline...
