OpenAI launches its first certification courses to upskill workers and educators
OpenAI has launched its first certification courses, offering structured AI training for workers and educators through the OpenAI Academy and Coursera.
Google’s AI mood board can now turn your idea dump into a slick presentation
Google has released a massive update for its AI-powered mood board app, Mixboard, which includes a new feature that can turn your idea dump into a crisp presentation.
People are spending more time on Gemini compared to ChatGPT
New data shows that Gemini is keeping users engaged longer than ChatGPT, with 11 daily minutes spent in the app on average. Meanwhile, ChatGPT’s time-spent growth remains slow, and user engagement has dipped 10% compared with earlier this year.
You won’t want to miss the Geminids meteor shower. Here’s how to watch
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is about to peak.
I tested job searches using Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok, and there’s a clear standout
I was surprised the best chatbot for job searches wasn't the one I thought it would be.
I turned the Notes app on my iPhone into a ChatGPT-powered memory bank
There's a smarter way to save important nuggets of information, and the iPhone already offers the fundamental stack to do it with some AI assistance.
Your notifications just got smarter and quieter with Google’s new update
Google’s Android 16 QPR2 update introduces AI-powered notifications, improved dark mode, scam detection, and new safety tools, making everyday phone use smoother, safer, and more intuitive.
You could soon ask ChatGPT how healthy your week really was
Hidden code in ChatGPT’s iOS app hints that a Health-app connector is incoming, giving AI-powered chat a full view of your activity, sleep, and fitness stats.
How to watch the Geminid meteor shower, and other skywatching tips for December
The meteor shower will peak toward the middle of the month.
Your ChatGPT conversations may not stay ad-free for long
ChatGPT may not stay ad-free forever. New leaked code hints ads could show up for certain query types, adding marketing into what was once a clean space. This could help OpenAI fund the free tier but change how natural your chats feel.
9 unexpected things I was able to do with ChatGPT (and a few you must try)
ChatGPT has become a household name for writing emails, essays, and code – but its abilities go far beyond the obvious.
Google Gemini could soon get this long-awaited image editing feature
A new leak suggests Google is testing an annotation feature for Gemini images. Users may soon be able to draw, circle, and add notes over AI-generated visuals, making it easier to guide edits without using a separate app.
You can now create fun AI videos from text with Grok
With Grok Imagine’s new update, users can generate short videos directly from text. The feature adds motion, sound, and visuals in one step, turning everyday ideas, memes, and concepts into shareable clips on X in seconds.
US Patent office says AI can make inventions, but you will get the credit
New USPTO rules confirm that AI can support the invention process, but only humans can legally claim inventorship under U.S. patent law.
Google Gemini 3 Pro users, your free days might be ending soon
Google has tightened usage limits for free Gemini 3 Pro users and temporarily restricted Nano Banana Pro features and NotebookLM visuals due to overwhelming demand and capacity constraints.
Google may soon let Gemini explain anything on your screen… without circling it
Google is developing a new Gemini feature that can analyze and summarize whatever is on your phone’s screen, potentially replacing Circle to Search.
Don’t worry, your holiday shopping stress will be managed by AI now
Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity AI are rolling out upgraded shopping assistants designed to simplify holiday buying with smarter comparisons, personalized suggestions, and real-time insights.
ChatGPT and Gemini can crack jokes, but they don’t quite get your puns
Researchers find AI chatbots can mimic jokes but struggle with puns, revealing limits in how deeply models understand language, meaning, and humor.
Now you can finally talk and type at the same time on ChatGPT
OpenAI has redesigned ChatGPT Voice to work inside the main chat interface, enabling real-time spoken and written responses without switching modes.
Your Google searches could soon turn into fun images with Nano Banana AI
Google could soon place its Nano Banana image generator directly inside the Search AI mode. A new “Create images” option spotted in testing hints that turning ideas into fun visuals may happen right from your search bar, without opening another app.
You can now make cinametic AI videos in Google Flow just by doodling
Instead of typing perfect prompts, you can now sketch your ideas in Google Flow. Your doodles guide the AI, transforming rough drawings into polished, cinematic videos with better control over scenes, subjects and overall direction.
You’ll soon get a calm-mode AI device from OpenAI
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman described the firm’s forthcoming AI device as “more peaceful and calm than the iPhone.” The screen-less, pocket-sized gadget (designed with Jony Ive) is meant to act as a trusted, context-aware companion. A launch is expected within two years.
Google may soon let Gemini read your NotebookLM files and answer related queries
Google is developing a Gemini–NotebookLM integration that lets you import notebooks into chats and vice versa, promising a more seamless AI workflow.
Google clarifies Gmail’s Smart Features don’t use your data to train the Gemini AI model
Google has denied claims that Gmail uses your emails to train Gemini AI. The company clarifies how Smart Features work and reassures users that their data remains private.
Samsung Galaxy S26 could bring a big upgrade for the forgotten Bixby assistant
Samsung may revamp Bixby with Perplexity AI in the Galaxy S26 series, giving the long-neglected assistant smarter search, better reasoning, and more useful voice features.
Your next smartphone buying decision might be made by ChatGPT
ChatGPT’s new Shopping Research feature offers product comparisons, tailored buyer advice, and deep research across the web—all personalized to your preferences and past conversations.
Chrome and Safari aren’t the best mobile browsers. I tried one that truly works for you
I tried Perplexity's Comet browser on Android, and it has dramatically changed how I explore information and get web-based work done on my phone.
ChatGPT conversations worsened mental health and pushed users into hospitalization: Report
The findings raise urgent questions about how AI interactions shape real-world mental health, digital behavior, and emotional well-being.
Windows 11 is upgrading its copy-paste experience with more privacy in tow
Microsoft’s PowerToys 0.96 update brings on-device AI to its Advanced Paste tool, allowing clipboard tasks like summarisation and translation to run locally without relying on cloud services.
Perplexity debuts mobile version of Comet Browser with voice and ad blocker
Perplexity’s Comet browser lands on Android with AI-powered search, voice queries, tab summaries and ad blocking, signalling a new chapter in mobile browsing.
Meta might soon serve a ChatGPT-rival with an early morning social twist
Meta is reportedly working on an AI-powered experience that will deliver a personalized briefing based on your social activity in Facebook.
Google Maps is turning into an exploration hub with Gemini as your guide
Google Maps just introduced new features to make your trips easier, including Gemini-based insider tips, a refreshed Explore tab, EV charger predictions, and a nickname option for reviews. Together, they simplify planning, navigation, and exploring during busy travel periods.
Gemini arrives on Android Auto with smarter navigation, quicker replies, and perfect music picks
Android Auto is getting smarter with Gemini, letting you talk naturally to find stops, answer messages and create playlists without touching your phone. The update replaces Google Assistant and transforms everyday drives into smoother, more helpful journeys.
Windows 11’s latest update transforms the taskbar into a home for AI agents
Microsoft is introducing full-blown AI agents into the Windows 11 taskbar, letting them run tasks, monitor themselves, and interact with files — the taskbar is becoming more than a launcher.