Parents worry AI is becoming a crutch for their kids while schools struggle to keep up, survey finds
A new Deloitte survey found that 49% of parents worry their child relies on AI too much, while only 33% of schools have any AI guidelines in place.
Google’s own Photos app just gave Android users another reason to envy iPhone
Google Photos for Android is finally getting the floating redesign iPhone users have had for months, making the app cleaner while giving Gemini-powered Ask Photos a more prominent spot.
AI image generators have escaped nightmare fingers and entered the fake premium era
I tested Meta Muse, Gemini Nano Banana 2, and ChatGPT Images 2.0. The obvious AI failures are fading, but the new flaws are harder to laugh off.
Google Home’s latest update makes it easier for you to start using automations
Google Home version 4.20 adds pre-built automations you can turn on with a tap, making one of the app's most useful features easier to use for automation newbies.
ChatGPT Live could make talking to AI feel straight out of the movies
OpenAI has launched GPT-Live, a new voice model for ChatGPT Voice that can listen and speak at the same time to make AI conversations feel faster and more natural.
Meta could be working on always-seeing, always-hearing smart glasses with AI super sensing
Meta is reportedly testing “super sensing” AI glasses that will collect all the information about your life and feed it to an AI agent that will assist you.
You’ll finally be able to try OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna models this week
After nearly two weeks of limited preview access, OpenAI is finally ready to roll out GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna to the public on July 9.
iPhone shortcuts disappearing in silence? iOS 27 just added a way to get them back
A new Restore option in iOS 27's Settings lets iPhone users recover Shortcuts that disappeared due to iCloud sync issues without having to rebuild them from scratch.
Microsoft pushed Copilot everywhere, but barely anyone bought it, and even fewer use it: Report
Microsoft has spent years placing Copilot across Windows and Office, yet fewer than 4.5% of commercial Microsoft 365 customers pay for it and far fewer return weekly.
Claude Cowork can now keep working even after you close your laptop
Claude Cowork now runs on web and mobile too, so your AI tasks keep going even after you close your laptop.
Apple Home AI features come with a hidden price tag
Apple's new AI-powered Home app features sound great, but they come with a catch. You'll need the 2TB iCloud+ plan to use them.
Claude redefined my bond with Macs. I am building my own apps and it’s a bliss.
Over the past two weeks, I have built more apps and utilities for myself than I have downloaded software in months.
How Claude helped my 65-year-old dad finally ditch his handwritten ledgers
My dad has run his small business on handwritten ledgers for years. Here's how I used Claude to finally get him off paper and into Excel, no coding or tech skills required.
AI’s energy tax was already concerning. Research says AI agents are over hundred times worse
A KAIST study reveals AI agents consume dramatically more energy than conventional AI, highlighting a growing challenge for data centers and future AI infrastructure.
AI agent reportedly carried out an entire ransomware attack on its own
Security researchers say an autonomous AI agent carried out a complete ransomware attack, adapting to failures and executing the intrusion with minimal human intervention.
Australian government warns doctors over AI scribing tools as privacy and safety concerns grow
Australia is reviewing AI medical scribes as regulators raise concerns over patient privacy, consent, data security, and the lack of oversight in clinical settings.
The AI phone era is coming, and the weird brands may not survive it
AI could make phones smarter, but it may also make the smartphone market less forgiving for smaller, stranger brands.
I hope Apple keeps the MacBook Neo away from the AI hype and preserves its true identity
Here's why Apple should resist every temptation to turn the MacBook Neo’s successor into an AI-first machine and increase its asking price.
After test-driving iOS 27, my iPhone still doesn’t feel like it has made a substantial leap
After testing iOS 27, one conclusion is hard to avoid: Apple isn't iterating anymore. It's maintained. And the iPhone is better off for it.
Google Maps could soon order food for you using Gemini
Google Maps is reportedly developing a Gemini-powered feature that could let users discover restaurants and place food orders without leaving the app.
Apple’s rumored camera AirPods Pro may have hit a major roadblock
A leaker says Apple's camera AirPods Pro project is suspended, weeks after Bloomberg reported they were nearly ready for mass production.
Yet another research breaks the hype bubble for AI browsers serving serious security flaws
Researchers tested seven popular AI browsers and found four vulnerable to attacks that trick the AI agent into handing over personal data.
AI wants to summarize it all. TripAdvisor’s misleading reviews show AI will also ruin your travel plans
TripAdvisor's AI review summaries are calling unsafe hotels "spotless" and "friendly." Here's why you shouldn't trust that AI overview before booking.
Acti just turned your smartphone keyboard into an AI assistant
Acti is a new AI keyboard for iOS and Android that lets you drop your location, live sports scores, and mini apps right inside your chats. No app switching needed.
Gemini Spark lands on the Mac, and it wants to tackle your chores while you relax
Gemini Spark lands on Mac and can now sort your files, build spreadsheets, and even run tasks while you're away from your desk.
AI and vibe coding have unleashed a flood of new games, but not necessarily better ones
AI and vibe-coding have fueled a massive surge in mobile game releases, but the top 1% of publishers still control the vast majority of revenue and downloads.
NotebookLM’s 60-second videos turned my doomscrolling curse into something useful
What if the same 60 seconds you spend doomscrolling could help you ace a test instead? NotebookLM's newest feature makes a pretty convincing case.
AI browsers like Perplexity Comet can be tricked into spilling your password through BioShocking exploit
A new exploit called BioShocking convinces AI browsers they're playing a game, then gets them to hand over your private data.
You can now generate images with Gemini’s memory without paying a dime
Gemini's most personal image generator is no longer locked behind a subscription. If you're in the U.S., your AI art just got a whole lot more familiar for free.
Google starts testing Gmail Live, its new voice search tool for your inbox
Google has started testing Gmail Live, a voice-based search tool that answers spoken questions about your inbox and points back to the original email.
OpenClaw lands on Android and iOS, turning your phone into a control hub for your AI agent
OpenClaw, the open source AI agent, just launched native iOS and Android apps that pair with your own self hosted gateway.
Gemini will now take notes for you in Google Meet for you, if you the minimum $20 AI tax
Google Meet’s Gemini-powered “Take notes for me” feature is rolling out to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, but the useful meeting upgrade starts behind a $20 monthly plan.
I tried the AI-powered Extend photo trick in iOS 27, and it blew past my expectations
A hands-on look at iOS 27's new Extend feature in the Photos app, tested across selfies, food shots, landscapes, and indoor scenes on an iPhone 17.
Finding Android apps on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier thanks to Gemini
Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy Play gift cards using AI.
OpenAI’s poaching from Apple hints at ChatGPT-powered wearables coming for your face
Apple's Vision Pro engineering chief is leaving for OpenAI, hinting that the company's AI hardware ambitions may extend well beyond ChatGPT.
OpenAI reveals its most advanced GPT-5.6 model, but you can’t access it yet
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model family yet, though most users will have to wait as access remains tightly restricted.
I found these two Prime Day flagship laptop deals for display snobs and practical buyers
These Samsung and Microsoft Prime Day laptop deals take different routes to high-end value: a 16-inch AMOLED 2-in-1 or a Surface Laptop under $1,000.
Microsoft Copilot can now handle more of your finance work in Excel with reusable skills and data connectors
Microsoft added reusable Skills, new financial data connectors, and traceability features to Copilot in Excel, built specifically for finance teams.