The UK government's Data (Use and Access) Bill, allowing AI developers access to copyrighted material for training, faces fierce opposition from British creatives. The bill, currently stalled between the House of Lords and Commons, proposes an opt-out system for copyright holders, but peers argue for mandatory disclosure and licensing....
OpenAI's internal strategy document, revealed in a Google antitrust case, unveils ambitious plans for ChatGPT. The document envisions ChatGPT evolving into a versatile "AI super assistant," acting as users' primary internet interface. This involves expanding its capabilities beyond existing platforms to assist with daily tasks and complex projects....
HMD, known for Nokia phones, is reportedly developing two Wear OS smartwatches: the HMD Rubber 1 and the HMD Rubber 1S. The Rubber 1 features a 1.85-inch OLED screen, a 2MP camera, and a 400mAh battery, while the Rubber 1S has a smaller 1.07-inch display, a 290mAh battery, and omits...
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple's next macOS update, version 26, will be named macOS Tahoe, after Lake Tahoe in California. This continues Apple's California location naming convention, started in 2013. The name reportedly reflects the OS's rumored glass-like design with translucent elements. The official unveiling is...
Apple TVs are often considered a privacy-safe haven among streaming devices due to their limited tracking features. Unlike most smart TVs and streaming sticks, Apple TVs don't use automatic content recognition (ACR) for user tracking and offer clear options to disable Siri, location tracking, and analytics data sharing during setup....
Samsung launched the One UI 8 beta program, based on Android 16, initially for the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra. This update focuses on enhancing existing AI features with multimodal capabilities, device-specific experiences, and proactive suggestions. Improvements include a redesigned Quick Share, a more intuitive Reminder...
A tech reviewer purchased a cheap, pellet-firing robot dog from Temu. Despite its low price ($50), the toy, nicknamed Clippy, resembles Boston Dynamics' creations. Made of lightweight plastic, Clippy's durability is questionable, but it provided hours of fun. The reviewer cautions against blindly trusting social media ads, highlighting...
Samsung's One UI 8 beta is out, featuring a game-changing "kill switch" for Secure Folder, instantly hiding its icon and apps and encrypting data. The update prioritizes enhanced security, including biometric re-enrollment and improved ease of use. A rapid rollout is planned for summer 2025, aiming to avoid...
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 1:10 p.m. today, deploying 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The first stage booster attempted a landing on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean. A livestream of the launch was available. Backup launch windows were...
Apple plans a major WWDC announcement: a year-based operating system naming convention (iOS 26, watchOS 26, etc.) and a cohesive UI redesign across all platforms. Meanwhile, OnePlus integrates an AI button ('Plus Key') on its OnePlus 13s, offering AI-powered features like information saving and call summarization. Samsung confirms...
