The best new ChatGPT feature is one most people will never use
When it comes to AI security, convenience and protection rarely sit at the same table. OpenAI's new Lockdown Mode is proof of that.
Gemini could soon offer a troubleshooting mode and save you a trip to help manuals
A new Gemini Troubleshooting mode has been spotted in the wild, offering step-by-step guidance and interactive widgets for fixing everyday problems more efficiently.
You can now send emails directly from ChatGPT on the web
You can now draft, edit, and send emails entirely inside ChatGPT on the web, thanks to a new update to the platform's writing blocks feature.
iOS 27 could change how your muscle memory swipes notifications on a phone
One of the smallest rumored changes in iOS 27 could end up being one of the most noticeable. If true, Apple may be asking millions of users to relearn a swipe they've been making for years.
ChatGPT is getting better at memorizing your life so your chats don’t sound strange
OpenAI is rolling out a rebuilt memory system for ChatGPT that synthesizes information from your chat history in the background and updates it over time, starting with Plus and Pro users in the US.
Google will comb through your Gmail inbox if you ask it while working in Drive
Google is expanding Ask Gemini in Drive by letting users add Gmail threads as sources for AI-powered answers, summaries, and cross-referenced workplace insights.
Don’t hold your breath for Meta’s Muse Spark AI to pop up in your phone apps anytime soon
Meta’s next big AI model may not be arriving as quickly as the company originally hoped. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Meta has repeatedly delayed the release of its upcoming flagship AI model, internally known as “Muse Spark,” raising fresh questions about the company’s AI ambitions and readiness. The delays reportedly […]
Coursera wants users to learn through shorter, faster content
Coursera has launched an AI-powered short-form content feed that delivers personalized educational videos based on users’ interests and learning habits.
Google wants your app code so badly, it’s willing to pay for it
Google is offering to pay Android developers for access to their code through a "confidential content offer pilot." The program is framed as a revenue opportunity, but the link in the email tells a different story.
China is moving beyond super-apps to embrace AI agents that do it all for you
Alibaba’s Qwen and Tencent’s WeChat are pushing China’s app economy toward AI agents that can order food, book travel, shop, pay, and move through services from a chat prompt.
You can literally save the planet by being less polite to AI bots like ChatGPT and Gemini
A new UN report reveals that keeping your AI prompts short and concise could save enough electricity to power millions of homes. Here's why your words literally matter.
Google wants to kill your expensive voice transcription subscription
Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free dictation app for Mac that transcribes and polishes your speech on-device, no subscription, no cloud, and no privacy concerns.
Google Play Books is getting an AI reading companion that remembers where you left off
The next time you lose track of a book, Google Play Books may have a surprisingly helpful solution waiting for you.
Google says Nest cameras can now identify and track your furry friends at home
Google's Pet Memory lets supported Nest cameras identify pets by name, but Ring's Search Party backlash shows why AI pet recognition already carries privacy baggage.
Martin Scorsese has officially joined the AI camp and it’s not what anyone expected
Martin Scorsese has signed on as a partner and adviser to AI startup Black Forest Labs, using its technology for storyboarding on a new film.
Asus Zenbook 14 gets a splash of new colors, and hopefully, a MacBook Neo-tier price, too
Asus’ new Zenbook 14 brings bolder colors, a light Ceraluminum build, OLED options, and Copilot+ PC hardware, but its MacBook-rival appeal depends on the price Asus hasn’t confirmed yet.
Google’s first new smart speaker in six years might finally have a release date
A since-removed Best Buy Canada listing suggests June 25, 2026, as the Google Home Speaker's launch date.
OneDrive is getting an AI feature that names your files so you don’t have to
Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Suggested Rename to OneDrive on the web starting June 2026.
It’s not just you. Research says people don’t like overtly friendly AI chatbots
New research suggests users prefer AI chatbots that match their personality instead of assistants that sound excessively cheerful or emotionally exaggerated.
AI is turning its attention to historical secrets and already decoding centuries-old papers
Researchers are using AI to decode ancient manuscripts, damaged letters, and historical archives that humans have struggled to interpret for centuries.
Next-gen Siri will sync your AI chats and spread them across Apple’s walled garden
Apple is reportedly redesigning Siri into a cross-device AI assistant capable of syncing conversations, context, and chat history through iCloud.
Photoshop is being eaten by the prompt box
AI image editors are making creative work feel less like using software and more like giving instructions, but the prompt box brings its own kind of friction.
NBA will put AI in charge to tackle bad ref calls and fan fury
Bad referee calls have become one of the NBA’s most frustrating recurring storylines, especially during the playoffs when every possession gets dissected online within seconds. Now, the league appears ready to lean much harder into artificial intelligence in an attempt to reduce controversial officiating decisions and calm growing fan anger around inconsistent calls. According to […]
Gemini Spark is now rolling out and it hopes you will trust an AI more than apps
Google's latest Gemini feature wants to do more than answer questions. It could change how you interact with apps altogether.
Microsoft wants Copilot to answer all your health-related questions and store your medical records
Microsoft Copilot Health is now in preview for US Microsoft 365 subscribers, connecting wearables, health records from 50,000+ providers, and personalized AI insights.
Vertu’s new foldable phone serves alligator skin, solid gold, and a fittingly outrageous price tag
Vertu has launched the ultra-luxury Alphafold foldable with AI tools, exotic materials, and pricing that climbs as high as $46,800.
Copilot gets a redesign and it now wants to do more without being an eyesore
Microsoft is reshaping Copilot to feel like a workspace that adapts to you. The redesign focuses on cleaner design, smarter context, and fewer interruptions while you work.
As AI spills everywhere with quick answers, research finds that the internet’s soul is dying
A new collaborative study by UC Riverside researchers finds that as more people turn to AI for answers, the internet is losing the emotional depth and human reasoning that made it worth browsing in the first place.
CRM and AI in 2026: Bitrix24 Copilot Is Turning SMEs Into AI-Assisted Businesses
Bitrix24 Copilot is helping SMEs streamline sales, marketing, customer support, and workflow automation through embedded AI tools designed to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
Amazon just announced three AI-made animated series and they’re heading to Prime Video
Amazon MGM Studios and AWS have unveiled its first three AI-generated animated series, all of which are headed to Prime Video at a future date.
Smart glasses are back, and this time they’re pretending to be normal
Smart glasses are returning with better frames, softer branding, and AI tucked into something that looks almost normal. That may make them easier to wear, but it doesn't make face-mounted cameras any less socially awkward.
AI bots are a hit across the hotel biz, and if they feel creepy, you’re not alone: Study
Researchers have found that AI-powered hotel booking chatbots are unsettling enough to make users abandon their bookings.
I built an offline Grammarly alternative and turned it into a Mac app without any coding
I used Claude to build myself a fully offline, and locally processed alternative to Grammarly. The first build took me less than 30 seconds and I didn't even have to see or write a line of code.
Microsoft will let you uninstall Copilot app as Windows 11 clean-up moves ahead
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update introduces new ways to permanently remove Copilot using Group Policy, Registry changes, and traditional uninstall methods.
Copilot is getting a sidebar treatment for Windows 11, just like Gemini in Chrome
Microsoft is testing a new docked sidebar mode for Copilot in Windows 11 that pins the AI to the left or right edge of your screen.
China’s DeepSeek trims the price of its flagship AI model by 75%, and it could be a huge shift
DeepSeek’s massive 75% price cut on its flagship AI model could signal a major shift in the global AI race. Behind the scenes, Huawei’s growing AI chip ecosystem may be starting to reshape how cheaply powerful AI can actually run.
Microsoft will let users disable the floating Copilot button in the Office app
Microsoft is rolling out an Office update in the last week of May 2026 that lets users move the floating Copilot button out of their documents and back to the ribbon.
You can now send Codex tasks from your phone even when your Mac is locked
OpenAI's Codex can now use apps on your Mac remotely from your phone, even when the screen is off and the Mac is locked. Here's how it works and what to keep in mind.