Google will discontinue its Android Instant Apps feature by December 2025 due to low usage. Launched in 2017, Instant Apps allowed users to try apps without full installation. Google cites low engagement and developers' shift towards other app discovery methods like AI-powered highlights and simultaneous installs as reasons...
Apple's highly anticipated Siri upgrade, originally slated for 2024, has been repeatedly delayed and is now expected in March 2026 with iOS 26.4. Internal issues, including a buggy hybrid architecture, caused setbacks and led to executive-level changes. The project, now under new leadership, is undergoing a complete rebuild....
Meta is acquiring a 49% stake in Scale AI for $14.3 billion, hiring CEO Alexandr Wang to lead a new AI lab focused on "superintelligence." Wang will report to Mark Zuckerberg and remain on Scale's board. This move follows Meta's struggles with its Llama 4 AI model and aims...
Apple's WWDC 2024 showcased new AI-powered features integrated across its ecosystem. These include Visual Intelligence for image analysis and searches, ChatGPT integration in Image Playground, an AI workout coach, real-time translation in Messages and FaceTime, AI call screening, and AI-powered poll suggestions in Messages. The Shortcuts app gains...
Nintendo's Switch 2 is larger and more powerful than its predecessors. A size comparison reveals it's noticeably bigger than the original Switch and even the OLED model, though still smaller than the Steam Deck. While comfort remains a subjective point, the increased size is considered a positive by...
Electronics engineer Lorentio Brodesco unveiled nsOne, a fully functional custom PlayStation 1 motherboard, the first of its kind outside Sony. Built using reverse-engineered designs and original PS1 components, this isn't an emulator but a genuine replacement board for broken consoles. The project, which began in March 2024, has...
Apple's new software update, featuring a controversial "Liquid Glass" design and AI features under the umbrella of "Apple Intelligence," is causing a stir. While the design is subject to change during beta testing, the delayed and initially underwhelming AI features, particularly Siri, have led to three class-action lawsuits accusing Apple...
Microsoft's Copilot Vision, a free AI assistant extension for Windows 10 and 11 users in the US, is now available. It allows Copilot to analyze on-screen content from shared apps or browser windows in real-time, offering guidance and insights. Initially tested earlier this year, Copilot Vision functions within...
Xgimi launched the MoGo 4 and MoGo 4 Laser portable projectors, featuring built-in batteries for up to 2.5 hours of playback on eco mode. The MoGo 4 ($499) uses an LED light source, while the MoGo 4 Laser ($799) offers a brighter laser source. Both boast upgraded features including...
Tesla aims to launch its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on June 22nd, a move Elon Musk believes will revolutionize transportation and boost Tesla's struggling finances. However, experts express concerns about safety and economic viability, citing competition from established services like Waymo and human-driven ride-sharing companies. While Tesla...
