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Siri offloading user query to ChatGPT.

OpenAI’s biggest research on human-ChatGPT talks will surprise you

ChatGPT has over 700 million users exchanging over 2.5 billion messages per day, but the usage patterns suggest humans use it more for work, and less for play.
The new search and play feature on Spotify.

Spotify frees up features that non-Premium users have asked for years

Spotify is adding a trio of new features viz. Pick & Play, Search & Play, and Share & Play for users on the free tier of the music streaming service.
Side view of OnePlus 13s.

Sketchy OnePlus 15 design leak picks up where the iPhone left off

A purported render of the OnePlus 15 shows a design eerily similar to iPhones. Did OnePlus go too far, or is it just some rage bait for the tech community? You decide.
An iPhone 16 Pro Max showing the Rolex Land Dweller.

iPhone 18’s screen could look nicer, but it won’t be the stuff of your dreams

Ever since Apple ditched the boat-shaped notch at the top of iPhones and replaced it with the pill-shaped Dynamic Island cutout, pundits have predicted that it was the road to an all-screen iPhone. But it seems that dream will have to wait for at least another generation, though the pill-shaped display cutout could shrink next […]
Pose Nudge app running on a Mac.

A free Mac app is using AI to fix my back, and it can help you too

Pose Nudge is an open-source app that keeps an eye on your posture and sends an alert when it detects a bad neck or shoulder position.
An Apple TV and Apple Fitness Plus icon.

The next Apple TV draws closer, and it could be a true game-changer

Apple's next TV box will reportedly get a new processor, the N1 networking chip, and the next-gen AI-supercharged Siri assistant to overhaul voice-powered user experiences.
Person holding iPhone Air.

I think the iPhone Air is setting us up for Apple smart glasses

With the iPhone Air, Apple has proved that it has the engineering chops to make powerful computing brains with a small footprint. The real question is whether its upcoming smart glasses will be as powerful.
A MacBook's display capacity can be increased by incorporating an iPad as an external screen.

Apple’s next wave of new devices is imminent and even more exciting

In October, Apple will reportedly unveil a fresh slate of devices, starting with an iPad Pro, and followed by AirTag 2, external display, new M5-series laptops, the second-gen Vision Pro headset, and more.
Meta bundled Batman- Arkham Shadow and three months of Quest+ with the Quest 3S.

Research says AR and VR games can level up your mental health

In a study, experts at the Michigan State University have highlighted the impact of playing AR and VR games to boost mental well-being and building social connections.
An official product render of the iPhone Air.

What does the iPhone Air tell us about the Galaxy S26 Edge?

The iPhone Air has redrawn the lines of how slim a modern smartphone can get. Samsung has already attempted the challenge, but its next should look at its rival and pull one better.
Person testing a device mounted on abdomen.

Scientists invent a wearable sub-woofer for epic bass while gaming in VR

The folks over at University of Tsukuba have created a patch-like silent sub-woofer that delivers deep bass by attaching to the abdominal muscles.
ChatGPT on a laptop.

ChatGPT and Gemini makers under probe over AI chatbot risk for kids

In addition to the FTC probe, the state of California has passed a bill that regulates AI chatbots and seeks to hold the companies accountable for harm done to users.
Gemini and Gmail apps on the home screen of an Android phone.

Gmail makes it easier to manage order updates and deals chaos

Gmail is gettin an updated view that will make it easier to track orders, and also keep an eye on the deals they don't want to miss in the coming days.
Qualcomm Quick Charge 5+ slide on a laptop.

Qualcomm QuickCharge 5+ pairs fast top-up with cooling and cost savings

Qualcomm's Quick Charge 5+ technology ensures fast battery top-up over 20V at 7A, but the whole process now runs cooler and brings cost-savings, too.
Apple's iPhone 17 series.

iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro: what’s the difference?

Apple's smartphone portfolio has never looked as diverse as it does in 2025. We are breaking down all of the iPhone 17 models and helping you make the right pick.
Siri asking to shift user query to ChatGPT.

OpenAI chief wants ChatGPT to replace Siri on iPhones

OpenAI chief, Sam Altman, has expressed enthusiasm about replacing Siri with ChatGPT Voice mode on iPhones.
Running NotebookLM app on iPhone 16 Pro.

Google’s most underrated AI tool gets new tricks to make learning cool

NotebookLM now lets you generate custom report formats, turn reports into a quiz, and choose from even more podcast formats.
Claude AI on an iPhone.

Claude’s impressive file tools will make ChatGPT and Gemini jealous

Claude will let users generate docs, spreadsheets, PDFs, and presentation slides by feeding it data, and even edit them directly using natural language queries.
iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25.

Samsung Galaxy S26 might get a confusing, iPhone-inspired name

Samsung's next baseline flagship will reportedly get a "Pro" branding next year, alongside faster charging and improved cameras.
Spotify on iPhone.

At last, Spotify gets lossless music streaming

Spotify Lossless will be available to Premium subscribers, and access has already started to roll out for users based in the US.
Hypertension alert on Apple Watch Series 11.

Apple Watch Series 11’s most promising health tool will also grace older models

Apple's new Hypertension Notifications feature should start rolling out to devices running watchOS 26 and powered by the S9 or S10 processor.
Table hosting an iPhone 17.

I love that Apple’s made the iPhone 17 almost impossible to ignore

iPhone 17 retains the status of Apple's most affordable mainline smartphone, but it gets a lot more substance than meets the eye.
Apple Watch 11 in array

Apple Watch Series 11: all the key new features

Apple has launched thew Series 11, bringing with it a number of the expected features, and a couple of newer additions – all without altering the base price. We’re still wading through the information from the iPhone 17 launch event, but we wanted to make sure you were able to get your head around the […]
Person holding a foldable display concept device.

Samsung tipped to expand foldable line-up with new super-sized model

Samsung is reportedly working on a larger book-style foldable phone with a wider display that could hit the shelves next year.
A person using Google Gemini on the Google Pixel 9a.

Google’s Gemini AI can now process and talk about audio files

Google now lets all Gemini users feed audio files to the AI chatbot, ask questions about it, and convert the knowledge into other formats for free.
Apple AirPods and iPhone in hand.

Last gasp AirPods Pro 3 report points to heart-rate monitor, plus bold iPhone 17 Pro colors

At its Fall launch event, Apple could drop redesigned AirPods Pro equipped with a health sensor and a serious thermal boost for the iPhone 17 Pro.
An iPhone 16 laying on a shelf with its screen on.

iPhone 17 series looks primed for a battle of sense against impulse

The iPhone 17 series is shaping up to be a wild and exciting upgrade cycle, but picking one out of the four models is not going to be a straightforward choice.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's lock screen.

Last gasp leaks build up hype for meaty iPhone 17 series upgrades

A pair of eleventh-hour leaks claim that the iPhone 17 series may not get a price hike, but will land upgrades that will entice new buyers as well as upgrade enthusiasts.
ChatGPT on a laptop.

ChatGPT’s new conversation tool is my favorite AI trick in a while

ChatGPT now lets you branch out an existing conversation across different tabs without losing the context or memory. The best part? It's free for all.
9 dollar pair of AirPods Pro 2

AirPods Pro 3 could make a surprise appearance at iPhone 17 event

The third-generation AirPods Pro could land alongside the iPhone 17 series, while the big overhaul with health sensors will have to wait until 2026.
Gemini on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.

Google’s Gemini deemed “high risk” for kids in research by non-profit

Research by Common Sense Media suggests that Gemini's age-appropriate versions can still about sex and drugs with kids.
Still from Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons film.

Amazon-backed studio reviving Orson Welles’ lost masterpiece with AI

Fables, which is backed by Amazon, says it will use AI to reconstruct the lost minutes of Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons, but his estate was not informed about the ambitious project.
Angled side view of ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition in Glacier White.

Lenovo’s workhorse laptop got a glow-up that I can’t take my eyes off

Lenovo's ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition now comes in a Glacier White trim. It's the prettiest laptop I have seen in a while with lots of substance to go with it.
Smart controls on Spotify.

Spotify’s new controls bring order to the chaos in your music library

Spotify's new tools offer users more control over their playback sequence, playlists, and makes it easier to enjoy songs in the moment.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is giving iPhone 17 Pro vibes in massive leak

As per leaked renders, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 Edge will feature a massive camera hump that's a tad a too similar to the iPhone 17 Pro.
Taking macOS for a spin on the OnePlus Pad 3 tablet

I ran macOS on an Android tablet but it left me with hope and headache

Running macOS on a flagship Android tablet felt like a revelation, but despite being in a position to do better, Apple likely won't attempt this stunt.
ChatGPT and OpenAI logos.

ChatGPT’s maker will give AI certificates and build its own LinkedIn

OpenAI aims to certify ten million "AI-savvy" job seekers and help companies find the right talent with the necessary AI knowledge.
Lock screen on TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra.

TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra goes bigger and bolder with eye-friendly screen

The TLC NXTPAPER 60 Ultra serves a bigger 7.2-inch 120Hz screen that is now even more eye-friendly and packs a punch in the camera department, as well.