Google changes its Workspace privacy promise on ads, and opting out limits Personal Intelligence
Google’s pledge to keep Gmail and Photos out of ad targeting now has an exception for connected AI search data.
OpenAI is locking its most advanced AI models offline after a string of security scares
After a model briefly reached the live web, OpenAI’s most advanced systems will now practice only on a simulated internet.
Google Messages is getting a powerful new weapon against sneaky text scams
Suspicious texts and dangerous links are about to have a harder time slipping through Google Messages, thanks to a new layer of AI-powered security.
Apple is exploring ways to make Safari websites less cramped on its foldable iPhone
Safari’s side controls squeeze web pages on the iPhone Duo’s outer screen, so Apple wants better ideas from developers.
Your Windows touchpad is about to make scrolling long pages way less tiring
Microsoft is adding accelerated, edge, and single-finger scrolling to Windows touchpads, making it easier to move through long documents, webpages, and code with less effort.
Some iPhone Duo owners are reporting cracks around the hinge
Several iPhone Duo owners have reported inner-display failures near a similar part of the hinge, putting attention on a possible common failure point.
Fitbit and Pixel Watch can now recognize more than 100 activities automatically
Fitbit Air and recent Pixel Watch models can now automatically recognize over 100 activities through the latest Google Health update.
A new startup wants to fix the military’s working-dog shortage with cloning and gene editing
Warhound says gene editing and cloning can fix why military dog candidates fail, but questions about genes and oversight remain.
These tiny 3D-printed color routers could finally put an end to the grainy night photos that still haunt modern smartphones
Researchers printed tiny resin pillars that steer light instead of filtering it, but phones are a long way off.
Epic is throwing $50,000 for vibe-code games. What could possibly go wrong?
Epic’s 2026 AI MegaJam gives teams four days to build a playable game with as many AI agents as they want, with $65,000 in prizes and development grants reaching $50,000.
This app turns the iPhone Duo into a pocket-sized Mac
Apple's iPhone Duo has barely arrived, and Headroom already has a clever trick for it: controlling a Mac from the foldable phone, complete with a keyboard that appears when the device folds
AI can describe a picture, but it still struggles to understand blind users
AI-powered visual assistance can help blind users understand their surroundings, but a University of Maryland study finds that lengthy responses and limited user controls can make getting a simple answer unnecessarily complicated.
Etsy cracks down on AI slop listings. Everyone else needs to take note.
A handmade marketplace now wants proof a human was involved, and Spotify, Snap, and LinkedIn are taking similar steps.
AI helped uncover a hidden PHP flaw. Now websites worldwide are facing millions of hacking attempts.
A critical PHP vulnerability has triggered millions of exploit attempts worldwide. AI tools helped researchers uncover the flaw, leaving governments and companies racing to patch vulnerable websites.
Losing sleep to late-night doomscrolling? This gadget blocks distracting apps in your bedroom
Brick Night automatically blocks selected apps when your phone enters your bedroom, adding a physical barrier to late-night doomscrolling.
Sigma FP2 is the world’s smallest full-frame camera built for photographers and filmmakers
Sigma has unveiled the FP2, a compact full-frame mirrorless camera with a 24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 6K OpenGate recording, improved autofocus, and 70GB of built-in storage. It arrives November 11, starting at $2,199
The Galaxy S27 Ultra (and Pro) could finally get bigger batteries as Samsung reportedly locks in the numbers
Safety Korea photos can’t show capacity, but earlier Chinese filings hint at Samsung’s first Ultra battery upgrade in years.
Apple Music is hiding the original iPod as an easter egg, and there’s a secret game too
Apple Music is celebrating the iPod’s 25th anniversary with a playable replica of the original click-wheel player hidden on its 404 page. There’s even a secret Brick game tucked inside.
Apple edges out a win in the PC market’s worst quarter by stumbling less than everyone else
Apple Mac shipments fall 11% in Q3 as market share rises to 9.8% amid PC market slump.
Monster Hunter Outlanders arrives on Android and iOS next week with four-player co-op
Monster Hunter Outlanders launches on Android and iOS on October 29 with open-world exploration, mobile-focused combat, and four-player co-op.
One UI 9 is coming to your Galaxy phone soon. Here’s when you can expect it
One UI 9 is rolling out to Galaxy phones and tablets from the S23 series onwards, starting in Japan. Here’s when your device can expect the update.
WhatsApp’s long-awaited scheduling feature is finally being tested on iPhones
WhatsApp has started rolling out scheduled messages to select iPhone beta testers, bringing the long-awaited feature to iOS just over a week after Android users got access.
Grok Bot can now add events, set reminders, and even turn off your lights for you
Grok Bot can now connect with Calendar, Reminders, Contacts, Messages, and more on your phone, turning the chatbot into a proper assistant.
Microsoft has begun rolling out Copilot Code for building apps with natural language
Copilot Code is beginning to roll out through Microsoft’s Frontier program, letting users build workplace apps and workflows using natural language.
YouTube is reworking the Home page with Custom Feeds and quicker access to Subscriptions
YouTube is replacing topic chips with saved Custom Feeds and testing a redesigned mobile Home bar with quicker access to Subscriptions.
AI agents are acting like rogues and causing a huge headache for US banks
US banks are restricting third-party AI agents over concerns that automated tools could access accounts or initiate financial actions without clear customer control.
Canva enters the AI image generation race with Craft, and it’s thinking beyond pretty pictures
Canva has launched Craft, its first in-house image generation model. Trained on human-designed templates, it aims to create more accurate layouts, readable text, and visuals that are easier to edit.
This touchscreen is made from thread, and scientists want to put it in your clothes
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a garment with a touchscreen woven into its fibres. The flexible display can show images, play videos, respond to touch, and survive washing.
Scientists have figured out how to send smells over the internet, and coffee is just the beginning
Researchers have developed Scentronic, an AI-powered system that detects and recreates smells remotely. It currently supports five aromas, with potential applications in online shopping and virtual reality.
Mori might be the cutest AI companion robot yet, and it reacts to you like a pet
OKA’s Mori is a cute AI companion that can recognize people, remember interactions, react to music, and behave more like a pet than a home assistant.
Delta 2.0 is finally here, and your iPhone just got a bigger retro gaming library
Delta 2.0 is the emulator's biggest update yet, adding Sega Genesis support, RetroAchievements, a refreshed interface, and more ways to play classic games on iPhone and iPad.
Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+ with a bigger audiobook lineup and AI narrators
Amazon has renamed Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+, keeping the $11.99 monthly price while expanding its audiobook catalog with more titles, including some narrated by AI.
Apple’s new badge makes it easy to find apps built for the iPhone Duo
Apple is introducing a “Made for iPhone Duo” badge to help you find apps optimized for its foldable phone, with Netflix, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other apps adapting to the larger display.
Arc browser is shutting down in December. Long live, ya trailblazer!
Arc browser is shutting down on December 22, following a long spell of maintenance-only work as the company behind it moves forward with its successor, Dia.
1Password wants AI agents to handle logins without ever taking a peek at your passwords
AI agents can now use credentials stored in 1Password to access your accounts without the passwords being exposed to the model.
GM is giving OnStar AI smarts and a new way to monitor your parked car
GM's revamped OnStar app will bring AI-powered vehicle controls and Connected Cameras, a new feature that lets drivers monitor parked cars and receive alerts when certain incidents occur.
iPhone Duo’s foldable screen is not perfect, after all. But the crease might take a few years to become an eyesore.
Two fold tests say Apple’s hinge is built to last, but the matte screen can’t fully hide a growing crease.
Forget seasoning, your music playlist might be the secret ingredient to a tastier meal
Can the right soundtrack make food more enjoyable? A new study suggests music can influence how your brain processes taste.