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As if the plate wasn’t already full, AI is about to worsen the global e-waste crisis
AI growth could add up to 5 million metric tons of e-waste by 2030, as rapid hardware upgrades and data center expansion increase environmental impact.
Hate boring email apps? Avec turns your inbox into a swipe-happy mess fixer
Avec is a new iOS email app that turns inbox cleanup into a card-swiping routine, with support for voice replies and AI features to make emails feel less like a chore.
OpenAI faces investigation over ChatGPT concerns
Florida’s Attorney General has launched an investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT, raising concerns over safety, misuse, and national security.
ChatGPT just got a $100 plan, and it’s not for everyone
OpenAI introduces a $100 ChatGPT Pro plan aimed at heavy users and Codex workflows, offering higher limits and advanced AI features.
This absurdly cheap, cartwheeling humanoid robot may be heading to the US
Unitree's R1, one of the most affordable humanoid robots yet, could soon make its way to international markets, including the US.
Your smartwatch could soon let you control your PC through hand gestures
WatchHand is a new AI system that turns regular smartwatches into hand-tracking devices using sonar, potentially letting you control computers with finger gestures alone.
Doctors came up with an app to save you from jumping to wrong conclusions
Don't jump to conclusions just yet.
MIT experts come up with solution for a well-known 3D-printing fumble
MIT’s VisiPrint tool offers realistic previews of 3D-printed objects, helping reduce failed prints, material waste, and prototyping frustration.
Can AI fix loneliness? The answer is… complicated
Studies show AI companions can reduce loneliness, but experts warn about emotional dependence and risks of replacing real human connections.
Claude just shut the door on OpenClaw (unless you pay more)
Anthropic now charges extra for using Claude with OpenClaw, moving third-party access to pay-as-you-go and sparking backlash from power users.
Perplexity’s privacy lawsuit bombshells will make you sweat about using the AI tool
Perplexity faces a lawsuit alleging its incognito mode shared user data with Google and Meta, raising serious concerns about AI chat privacy.
Claude AI can now tap into emails, files, and even run tasks on your PC
Anthropic has rolled out Microsoft 365 connectors for every Claude user and brought computer use to Windows, marking a significant step toward making Claude a genuine workplace productivity tool.
The ElevenLabs AI music generator turns your ideas into 3-minute songs
Voice AI powerhouse ElevenLabs steps boldly into music generation with ElevenMusic, an iOS app offering free daily song creation, mood playlists, and a Pro plan.
You can now talk to ChatGPT from your car thanks to CarPlay
ChatGPT is now available on Apple CarPlay via iOS 26.4, offering voice-only AI interactions for safer, hands-free use while driving.
Google Vids gets a big AI push to ease video generation with some cool new tricks
AI galore, but it’s doing the right things.
I’m fed up of the messy internet, but I finally found a cleanup tool that makes it readable
Textise is a simple web tool that converts cluttered webpages into clean, text-only versions, making online reading faster and distraction-free.
AI has a different kind of bias problem, but it’s an often repeated one
New research shows AI bias isn’t just in algorithms. Women are using AI less, receiving less support, and . falling behind in workplace adoption
Scientists built a chip that works in temperatures hotter than lava
Scientists built a chip that works at 700°C. It could change AI, space travel, and nearly every device you own.
Slack is getting more features than you can count on fingers and toes
Your entire workflow, now on autopilot (finally).
Next-gen AR tech turns any surface into a touchscreen without any specialized gear
Researchers have found a way to turn any flat surface into a keyboard for AR headsets using your body's natural reaction to pressure.
Proton just launched a privacy-first alternative to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
Proton has launched Proton Workspace, a privacy-first productivity suite that bundles encrypted email, documents, video calls, and AI tools, all without harvesting your business data like Google or Microsoft does.
After Face unlocks and fingerprint, skull vibrations could be your next password
Yes, seriously. That’s exactly what it says.
Amazon Leo will challenge Musk’s Starlink with in-flight Wi-Fi for Delta airlines
The end of painfully slow in-flight Wi-Fi?
Battery tech that stores over 9 times more energy is here and it’s perfect for your gadgets
Researchers have developed a new silicon-carbon battery design that can store up to nine times more energy while staying stable over time.
Smart glasses were already creepy, now they’re helping people cheat
AI-powered smart glasses are raising new concerns as users reportedly exploit them for exam cheating, alongside ongoing privacy fears.
AI is getting surprisingly good, but research says AI creativity is just a myth
New research suggests AI can match average human creativity, but true originality and top-level creativity remain uniquely human.
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