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Ford has begun listing certified pre-owned cars on Amazon, letting shoppers browse, finance, and start the purchase process online with dealer-backed warranties. The program launches in select U.S. cities, giving customers a simpler way to buy used Ford vehicles through Amazon’s Auto marketplace.

Divorce attorneys say emotional relationships with AI chatbots are now showing up in real cases, with partners citing spending, data sharing, and deep attachment to AI companions as reasons for separation. The trend is growing quickly as chatbot interactions become more realistic and personal.

Samsung has added Google’s Nano Banana image-editing model to the Now Brief feature on Galaxy phones, allowing your device to automatically turn selected selfies into AI-generated art. The tool uses Google’s Gemini tech to create quick, stylized edits you can save or share.

Amazon Music is adding a new “Share to TikTok” feature that lets you post songs, playlists, and listening stats directly into TikTok. The update makes it easier to show what you’re listening to and turn your music moments into shareable content.

WhatsApp is preparing a new interoperability feature that will let users in Europe message people on supported third-party apps directly from WhatsApp. The update isn’t live yet, but Meta says it’s coming soon as part of its DMA-driven compliance.

Apple is tightening its App Store rules to curb the flood of look-alike apps that copy icons, names, and branding from popular titles. The update targets shady clones directly, aiming to make the store cleaner and safer for everyday iPhone users.

Google is testing a new Contacts Picker in Android 17 that stops apps from automatically pulling your entire address book. Instead of handing everything over, you’ll be able to choose exactly which contacts to share and only the specific details an app actually needs.

Mozilla is testing a new Firefox feature called AI Window, an optional side panel where you can chat with an AI assistant while browsing. It can summarize pages, explain what you’re reading, or fetch related info, all without affecting your main tabs.

OpenAI is testing group chats in ChatGPT, letting up to 20 people collaborate with the AI in a single conversation. You can plan trips, coordinate projects, or settle debates without switching apps. The pilot is rolling out now, with ChatGPT stepping into a more social, shared role for everyday coordination.

Cash App is rolling out Moneybot, a new AI assistant that helps you understand your spending, income, and savings in real time. You can ask questions about your finances and get tailored suggestions. The update also includes new banking benefits and expanded crypto features across the app.

Spotify is rolling out a new Shuffle update designed to stop your playlists from looping the same songs. The new “Fewer Repeats” mode takes your recent listening into account to bring more variety to every session. Both Free and Premium users get more control, and Premium listeners can switch back anytime.

A new leak from Evan Blass reveals Samsung’s upcoming tri-fold phone, will be called the "Galaxy Z TriFold," complete with a 6.5-inch cover screen, 10-inch inner display, 200MP camera, and a 5437mAh battery. The slim three-panel design positions it as Samsung’s most ambitious foldable yet.

Spotify is testing a new feature called Recaps, offering short audio summaries that help you jump back into an audiobook without rewinding. Available in beta on iOS for select English titles, Recaps update as you listen and cover only what you have already heard, avoiding any spoilers.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT 5.1 with more new personalities, speed, and improved instruction‐following. The update also introduces a split model with Instant and Thinking modes, giving the chatbot faster casual responses and more deliberate reasoning when needed. It’s a cleaner, more adaptable upgrade for everyday use.

Google’s new “Ask” feature brings Gemini AI into everyday apps like Photos and YouTube, letting you chat with your own content. You can now find specific memories, edit images, or get instant video summaries, all by asking in plain language.

Windows 11 just opened up its passkey system to third-party managers like 1Password and Bitwarden. The update lets you create and use passkeys directly through these apps using Windows Hello, ending Microsoft’s lock-in and giving users and IT admins more freedom to go passwordless.

Samsung’s new Movingstyle lineup is officially on sale, bringing portability and power together in one sleek screen. The cordless, battery-powered smart display can roll from your desk to your couch and even handle streaming, gaming, or creative work without being plugged in.

Microsoft is working on a new type of AI agent that works like a real employee. These AI agents will have their own office IDs, email accounts, and even access to Teams meetings. These AI agents will autonomously handle routine tasks, manage projects, and collaborate across departments. The project, internally known as “Agentic Users,” marks a major step in how AI fits into the modern office.

On the iPod’s 24th anniversary, Apple skipped nostalgia for novelty by unveiling the iPhone Pocket, a $230 designer pouch for your phone. Made with Japanese label Issey Miyake, it’s a ribbed, stretchable sleeve that can hold your iPhone, AirPods, and a touch of irony. The iPod once had socks, now the iPhone’s wearing one of its own.

Microsoft has found a new way to keep you on Edge. When Windows 11 users search for “Chrome” on Bing, they’re offered 1,300 Microsoft Rewards points for not switching. Those points can be traded for Amazon, Spotify, or Roblox gift cards, turning your browser loyalty into real-world offerings and adding a new twist to the browser wars.

Google is rolling out a new Play Store feature that lets you remotely uninstall apps from any Android device linked to your account. The update adds an “Uninstall” button right on app pages and complements the existing Manage apps view, making it easier than ever to clean up unused apps and keep your devices in sync.

Samsung Health is leveling up with iFIT workouts built right into Galaxy Watches. The update brings guided fitness videos, real-time tracking, and free trials with new Galaxy devices. From phones to wearables, Samsung’s pushing into Apple Fitness+ territory by turning your wrist into a full-blown gym companion that motivates, monitors, and moves with you.

Amazon Music is bringing the human touch back to streaming. Its new Fan Groups feature turns the app into a community where real listeners can recommend music, swap opinions, and connect over shared taste. It’s less about algorithms telling you what to play and more about rediscovering the joy of hearing a great track from someone who gets your vibe.

We’ve been told faster is better but when it comes to loading screens, that’s not always true. Too-quick animations can actually make the wait feel longer. The key isn’t pure speed, it’s pacing. A moderately paced animation can trick your brain into thinking the wait isn't too long.

A new 2025 report reveals we still haven’t learned as easy-to-guess passwords like “123456” and “password” continue to dominate leaked data. Despite growing awareness, millions of users are reusing simple credentials that make scammers’ jobs effortless. Experts say complexity and 2FA remain the best defense against hackers.

At RoboWorld 2025 in South Korea, Oh Jun-ho, head of Samsung’s Future Robotics Division, revealed the comapny is deep into humanoid development, working on robotic hands, actuators, and sensors and collaborating with Nvidia to power its AI core. The company says a prototype will be unveiled soon to the world.

A new Android spyware called Landfall has been uncovered targeting Samsung Galaxy phones through a zero-click image exploit. Researchers say the spyware used a hidden flaw in Samsung’s photo library to spy on users for almost a year without clicking or downloading any file. The issue has since been patched, but the warning stands.

Google is launching a new opt-in feature in the U.S. that lets Google Wallet and Pay use your purchase history and stored passes (such as boarding passes or loyalty cards) to customize the suggestions you see. If you approve, you’ll get app, shopping, and brand recommendations based on your actual behaviour. Google says the setting is optional and you remain in control of your data.

Google is taking its no-code AI app builder, Opal, global by expanding to more than 160 countries. The tool lets anyone build AI-powered mini-apps using plain language instead of programming. From automating tasks to creating content and analyzing data, Opal makes AI app building easier for creators, businesses, and everyday users alike.

Amazon is making it easier for authors to reach readers across languages. Its new AI tool, Kindle Translate, helps writers instantly publish their books in new languages starting with English, Spanish, and German. The feature is free for Kindle Direct Publishing authors and promises faster, more accurate translations checked by AI before release.

Google Finance is getting smarter. The platform now uses AI to answer detailed finance questions, track prediction markets, and summarize company earnings in real time. Whether you’re watching stocks, commodities, or crypto, Google’s new AI-powered tools make it easier to understand what’s moving the markets and why.

No more waiting for December to see your music story. Spotify’s new Listening Stats feature gives you a weekly snapshot of your top artists, tracks, and discoveries, all refreshed every seven days. It’s Wrapped, but faster, and designed for sharing straight from your profile to your favorite social apps.

What’s happened? Discord has rolled out another Family Center update, giving parents/guardians new ways to stay in the loop while protecting teen autonomy. The update adds more activity insights for guardians, optional report notifications for teens, and new parental controls over DMs and content filters designed for transparency and dialogue. This is important because: Rather […]

Apple may be turning to Google’s Gemini AI to power a smarter version of Siri. Reports suggest the upcoming Apple Intelligence platform could use a custom Gemini model, boasting 1.2 trillion parameters, to handle complex reasoning and multi-step tasks while Apple continues developing its own in-house AI systems.

Snapchat is turning conversations into search bars. In a $400 million partnership with Perplexity AI, Snap will soon let users ask questions and get real-time, cited answers without leaving chat. The move blends AI-driven discovery with everyday messaging and marks one of Snap’s biggest bets yet on intelligent chat.

A new Penn State study shows you don’t need hacking skills or prompt-engineering tricks to break past AI safety rules. Ordinary users armed with nothing more than natural conversation were able to trigger biased and stereotype-driven responses across major chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. The finding flips the script on AI safety, suggesting real-world conversations are just as important to test as lab-style attacks.

Valve just rolled out display-off downloads for the Steam Deck, meaning your games and updates can now install while the screen stays dark. It’s a small change with big impact: less battery drain, fewer heat spikes, and no more staring at a progress bar when you just want to play. Leave it overnight and wake up ready to game.

A new study analyzing nearly 11 million social posts across major platforms finds users are more likely to click lower-quality news links than credible ones, even from the same person, to the same audience. The takeaway is uncomfortable: sensational, unreliable stories win attention more easily than solid reporting, raising questions about whether engagement-driven feeds are rewarding chaos over credibility.