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DeepSeeek V4 is out, touting some disruptive wins over Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude
DeepSeek V4 launched April 24, 2026, with two open-source models that rival closed-source leaders on coding and agentic benchmarks, at up to 9x lower API costs than OpenAI and Anthropic.
Amazon thinks you love AI, so it has launched a special storefront for AI-powered gadgets
When everything is AI, figuring out what works gets tricky. This store makes it simpler.
Gemini now makes personalized images by understanding your taste from Photos library
Personalized AI images sound cool — until you realize the 'personalization' comes from Google scanning your entire photo library.
This AI lets self-driving cars “remember” past drives to plan safer routes
A new planning method called KEPT lets self-driving cars compare what they are seeing now with similar past traffic situation to lower prediction error and fewer potential collisions.
Google’s Gemini just gatecrashed Apple’s Mac party, and it beat Siri to the door
Google launched a free native Gemini app for macOS 15+ on April 15, 2026, with a keyboard shortcut (Option + Space), screen-sharing AI assistance, and image and video generation.
MIT shows off sensor tech that enables blood glucose monitoring on smartwatches
MIT's new device uses light to measure blood sugar levels without any needles, and a wearable version is already in the works.
Amazon is acquiring Globalstar, the company that powers satellite features on your iPhone
Amazon is buying the company that makes your iPhone's satellite features work. The acquisition puts Amazon at the center of Apple's satellite features and sets the stage for a future where "no service" is a thing of the past.
Apple glasses won’t go brand shopping like Meta did with Ray-Ban and Oakley
You know it's Apple's way of doing things.
Amazon Leo satellite internet is nearing launch, and it already has big customers to rival Starlink
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s long-awaited Leo satellite internet service is finally set to launch in mid-2026, with enterprise and government customers already signed on.
You don’t want to trust Meta’s new Muse Spark AI with health advice
Meta’s new Muse Spark AI encourages users to upload health data but still produces unreliable and potentially harmful advice.
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.
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