Lovable adds safe browsing engine to protect you from scammy vibecoded websites
AI website-builder Lovable is teaming up with cybersecurity firm Guardio to scan and block malicious content as websites are being generated. Every site built on Lovable will now run through Guardio’s Safe Browsing engine in real time to catch scams, phishing pages, and impersonation attempts before they go live.
Sleeping with light in your room? Your heart might not love it
If your bedroom never gets fully dark because of streetlights, hallway lamps, or city glow, your heart might be working overtime without you knowing it. New research shows that artificial light at night can activate stress signals in the brain and spark inflammation tied to higher heart disease risk.
You can browse Apple’s App Store on web from any device
Apple finally put the App Store where the rest of the internet lives: the web. You can now scroll categories, search apps, read editorial picks, and peek at iOS apps from any device, even if you are browsing from a Windows laptop. However, you still need the native App Store to install apps.
Microsoft is bringing Bluetooth audio sharing to Windows 11
Windows 11 is adding shared audio, letting your PC stream sound to two Bluetooth devices at once without any splitter or workaround. The feature runs on Bluetooth LE Audio and is currently in preview on select Copilot+ PCs, marking a small but useful upgrade for shared watching, gaming, and listening.
Bluesky is serving social media tools that X and Instagram should learn from
Bluesky just crossed 40 million users and is rolling out new tools to shape healthier conversations — including a “dislike” beta, improved toxicity filters, and smarter reply controls that encourage people to read before jumping in. The platform’s push is clear: less noise, more context, and feeds that feel human again.
You will have to pay for extra Sora videos as OpenAI shrinks free limit
OpenAI is tightening Sora’s free usage. Users across free, Plus, and Teams plans now get 30 daily video generations, while Pro users get 100. After that, you’ll need to buy extra credits, starting at $4 for 10 more videos. It’s the latest sign that AI video tools are moving toward paid tiers.
Canva just made Affinity’s entire design and editing software free for everyone
Affinity’s pro-grade design and editing tools are now free — no licence, no subscription, just download and start creating. With its full editing and design suite now free, creators get room to experiment, build portfolios, and take on work without paying for software first.
Your Whatsapp chat backups are now encrypted with passkey
WhatsApp will now encrypt your chat backups with passkey. Instead of juggling passwords or copying a 64-digit key, you can now lock backups with your fingerprint or face. This upgrade makes it easier to protect years of messages, photos, and voice notes without thinking twice.
Google’s underrated NotebookLM gets big memory and research upgrades
NotebookLM just got a huge upgrade, gaining custom personas, 1 million-token memory window, and 6× longer recall. So now you can now build a research or study companion that thinks the way you need it to, and stays smart across long projects instead of forgetting everything every few messages.
Samsung brings Internet browser to PC to keep your tabs, history, and workflow in sync
Samsung Internet for PC goes into beta today, bringing synced bookmarks, Samsung Pass autofill, Galaxy AI page summaries, and mobile-grade privacy controls to Windows. The initial release covers Windows 10 and 11 users in the US and Korea and is the first step toward a tighter Galaxy browser ecosystem.
Google is giving users more options to pay for apps, and hopefully save some money too
Google is changing its long-standing Play Store rules, letting Android developers promote external deals, link to downloads outside the Play Store, and offer their own payment options instead of Google’s billing system. For US users, that could mean more choice, and potentially cheaper app subscriptions, at least until the court-mandated changes expire in 2027.
Grammarly goes from fixing typos to giving you a ‘Superhuman’ AI assistant
Grammarly is rebranding as Superhuman and launching the Superhuman Suite, combining its writing engine with email, workspace tools and a new AI assistant. With context-aware support across 100+ apps, the platform aims to turn grammar fixes into full workflow upgrades.
Samsung brings virtual doctor consultation to millions through its Health app
What’s happened? Samsung is turning your phone into a full-fledged healthcare hub. The company has partnered with HealthTap, a leading virtual-care provider, to offer virtual primary and urgent-care visits directly inside the Samsung Health app. The feature is launching first in the U.S., giving millions of Galaxy users a direct line to doctors without switching […]
Your next YouTube binge on TV is about to look a whole lot better
YouTube is bringing TV-level polish to creator content with 4K thumbnails, AI upscaling, better channel previews, and shoppable moments. As TV viewership surges, these upgrades are designed to make creators shine on the biggest screen in your home.
It looks like your next Galaxy smartphone is going to be more expensive next year
Samsung may soon raise prices on its next Galaxy smartphones as rising memory and component costs squeeze production budgets. A global “memory inflation” driven by the AI boom is making DRAM and storage pricier than ever, forcing phone makers to rethink pricing. The next Galaxy lineup could mark the start of a new, more expensive era for flagship phones.
Gemini is finally arriving on Google’s smart home devices
Google is rolling out Gemini for Home in early access, bringing its AI smarts to Nest speakers and displays. The new update lets you have more natural conversations, control smart devices with detailed voice commands, and even search camera history using simple phrases. With smarter routines and richer context, your home assistant just got a serious upgrade.
Google Play Store wants proof you’re an adult before you hit ‘Install’
Google is rolling out a new age verification system on the Play Store, asking users to prove they are 18 before downloading certain apps. Depending on your region, you might need to upload an ID, selfie, or card. Google says this new system is to protect minors but it also raises new privacy concerns.
Over a million users are emotionally attached to ChatGPT, but there’s an even darker side
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to handle emotionally sensitive conversations with greater care, from self-harm and delusions to over-attachment. The company says the new safeguards in GPT-5 reduce unsafe responses by up to 80%, after discovering more than a million users show signs of emotional reliance on the chatbot each week.
Spotify’s new Apple TV app brings videos, lyrics, and DJ controls to your big screen
Spotify has rebuilt its Apple TV app from from scratch to deliver a faster, more immersive experience designed for the big screen. The update brings smarter playback, video support, lyrics, and on-screen DJ recommendations, turning your Apple TV into a complete Spotify hub.
You can finally use Adobe’s Indigo camera app on iPhone 17, but selfies will have to wait
Adobe’s Project Indigo camera app is finally compatible with the iPhone 17, but there’s a catch. While you can now use its pro-level tools, manual controls, and multi-frame magic on the rear camera, the front cam is still disabled. Selfie fans will have to hang tight till the release of iOS 26.1.
Android on tablets is eyeing an upgrade that could finally ease app multi-tasking
Google is testing a new multitasking feature for Android tablets that lets you open apps in a floating bubble window straight from the taskbar. The gesture-based tool could finally eliminate the need to switch between apps, turning your Android tablet into a true multitasking machine.
Instagram finally fixes the one thing you hated about Reels
Instagram just fixed one of its most annoying flaws: losing Reels forever. The new Watch History feature lets you easily find videos you have watched or accidentally swiped away without saving, putting an end to late-night scroll regrets. It’s the small update users have been begging for.
Your next EA game might be powered by AI, but it’s already a revolt
EA is joining forces with Stability AI to bring generative tech into game development, aiming to help artists build worlds faster without losing creative control. The partnership focuses on AI tools that can create realistic materials, pre-visualize 3D spaces, and streamline production for future EA titles.
Google Meet’s new waiting room feature lets you control who enters and when
Google Meet is finally adding a waiting room feature, giving hosts more control over who joins their meetings and when. The feature enhances meeting privacy and professionalism, letting users admit participants only when they’re ready.
Apple’s new tool could make iPhone-Android data transfer less of a headache
Apple is testing AppMigrationKit, a new feature in the iOS 26.1 beta that could finally make switching between iPhone and Android easier. The tool lets apps securely move on-device data like settings and files, so your information can travel with you when you change phones.
Your Samsung Galaxy S26 choices are changing, here’s the new lineup
Samsung is simplifying things for 2026. The Galaxy S26 lineup will ditch the rumored Pro and Edge models, bringing back the familiar S26 Plus instead.
This smart patch could let you talk to ChatGPT through your shirt
Scientists have unveiled a smart textile patch that can turn clothing into a voice sensor that enables your shirt to "hear" you. Using a clever mix of materials science and deep learning, this 'A-Textile' captures voice vibrations through static electricity and wirelessly sends them to be interpreted by AI like ChatGPT.
Google puts Sonic as your navigation guide in Waze maps
Waze has gone full Super Sonic. Thanks to a new partnership with SEGA, the world’s fastest hedgehog can now guide your drive, complete with quips, themed icons, and his signature speedster energy. It’s nostalgia on wheels, and yes, he’ll still remind you to obey the speed limit.
Samsung has reportedly nixed its thin phone plans slated for the Galaxy S26 Edge
Samsung is shaking up its flagship lineup, dropping the Galaxy S26 Edge and streamlining its next-gen phones to focus on what users actually want. With smarter AI, cleaner design, and a sharper S26 lineup ahead, Samsung's 2026 flagships mark a new era of focus over flash.
Spotify tests SongDNA to highlight the hidden brains behind the beats
Spotify is testing SongDNA, a new feature that shows the people behind your favorite tracks. From producers to songwriters, it shines a light on music’s unsung heroes, and finally gives credit where it’s due.
