Jim Acosta interviewed an AI-generated avatar of Joaquin Oliver, a victim of the Parkland shooting, on his 25th birthday. Created by Oliver's parents, the AI offered insights on gun violence, advocating for stronger gun control, mental health support, and community engagement. Oliver's father, Manuel, explained the project's aim...
Google is adding a long-requested feature to stock Android: the ability to reverse the order of the three-button navigation bar. This addresses a major issue for users switching from Samsung phones, where the Back and Recents buttons are reversed. The feature was discovered in an Android Canary build,...
Google released the August 2025 Android 16 security update for various Pixel devices, addressing six to seven critical security vulnerabilities. The update includes general system improvements, fixes for scheduled dark theme functionality, and navigation issues. Affected models include Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7 series, 8 series, 9...
Google's Gemini app now generates personalized illustrated storybooks. Users input a story idea, optionally incorporating personal photos, and Gemini creates a 10-page book with narration in over 45 languages. The app offers customization options, including art style and voice pitch, and allows sharing or downloading the finished product....
Apple is expected to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup, including the standard model, a slimmer iPhone 17 Air, and the Pro and Pro Max versions, on September 9th, according to a German blog citing a wireless carrier's documents. This aligns with Apple's historical pattern of September Tuesday announcements. ...
Cloudflare accused AI search engine Perplexity of bypassing website restrictions to access content. Perplexity defended its actions, arguing that user-driven requests shouldn't be treated differently than human browsing. The debate centers on whether AI agents should be treated as bots or humans, highlighting the challenges of balancing user...
Google DeepMind unveiled Genie 3, a significant advancement in generative AI. Building upon its predecessor, Genie 3 allows users to create and modify interactive 3D worlds in real-time using prompts or images. This technology, capable of 720p resolution at 24fps, offers potential applications in game development and AI...
Samsung expands its One UI 8 beta program to more Galaxy devices starting next week. Initially available for the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold6, and Z Flip6 in select regions, the beta will expand to more devices in September, including the S23 series and several A-series phones. One UI...
Google's upcoming Pixel 10 launch event in late August will see some devices delayed until October 9th. The Pixel Watch 4, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel Buds 2a will be announced alongside the main Pixel 10 lineup but face supply chain issues causing a delay. This follows a...
Apple's iOS 26 introduces a major design overhaul called Liquid Glass, its first significant visual update since iOS 7. Liquid Glass features translucent interface elements, with app icons and widgets adopting a layered glass look. The design, extending to iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe, has undergone iterative changes...
