Character.AI turns books into roleplay bots amid ongoing safety concerns
Character.AI’s Books feature turns literature into interactive roleplay, but past safety concerns raise questions about how far AI companionship should go.
8 Siri features that could make iOS 27 a blockbuster upgrade
From a standalone chatbot app to Google Gemini under the hood to actions across the apps, here are 8 rumored Siri features that could make iOS 27 the update Apple fans have been waiting for.
AI has blocked out Windows laptops in the race against the MacBook
Windows laptops finally got interesting, but AI turned into the wrong selling point at the exact wrong moment.
I’ve been using “Ask Maps,” and it has forever changed Google Maps for me
I started using this AI feature on Google Maps, and now I really can’t go back to the old way
A Google Pixel laptop might be on its way, but does anyone actually want one?
A new Google Pixel laptop might be in the works, but history, rising hardware costs, and a $599 MacBook Neo suggest it could be dead on arrival.
AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles
A growing wave of “AI doom influencers” is shaping public perception as real-world developments amplify concerns about advanced AI systems.
All Gemini users can now access Notebook projects on the web without paying a dime
Gemini now lets all free users create Notebooks on the web, a shared workspace that syncs with NotebookLM. You can store files, past chats, and sources in one place for smarter AI responses.
Anthropic launches Claude design to simplify visual creation with AI
Anthropic has launched Claude Design, an AI tool that helps users create prototypes, presentations, and visual assets through simple prompts.
Amazon thinks you love AI, so it has launched a special storefront for AI-powered gadgets
When everything is AI, figuring out what works gets tricky. This store makes it simpler.
Gemini now makes personalized images by understanding your taste from Photos library
Personalized AI images sound cool — until you realize the 'personalization' comes from Google scanning your entire photo library.
How to delete your entire chat history in ChatGPT
Want to start fresh with ChatGPT? Here's how to delete your entire chat history quickly and easily.
Windows Recall still has a side door into your private PC history
Windows Recall's database may be better protected now, but a new proof of concept suggests the data path after sign in still creates privacy risks for Windows 11 users.
Microsoft College Offer doles out free software so that you forget that MacBook Neo is a better deal
Microsoft is using free software, Game Pass, and student laptop discounts to make Windows 11 PCs more appealing for college buyers, but the real value still depends on the hardware, eligibility rules, and whether you'll use the extras.
AI tools are freeing up more time for us, but research says a lot of us are just burning it
New research says ChatGPT is helping Americans finish household digital chores faster, but much of the saved effort goes to leisure instead of learning, training, or other forms of self-improvement, with adoption gaps adding another concern.
Damning report finds Apple and Google’s app stores boosting nudify apps
Despite having policies banning explicit content, Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to AI nudify apps through autocomplete suggestions and sponsored ads. Some of those apps were even rated suitable for kids.
Google’s Gemini just gatecrashed Apple’s Mac party, and it beat Siri to the door
Google launched a free native Gemini app for macOS 15+ on April 15, 2026, with a keyboard shortcut (Option + Space), screen-sharing AI assistance, and image and video generation.
ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI bots give bad medical tips half the time
A BMJ Open study found that five leading AI chatbots often returned flawed health advice, with open-ended questions triggering the worst answers and citation quality falling apart under scrutiny.
Google is expanding Personal Intelligence to Gemini users globally and it’s a huge shift
Google is expanding Personal Intelligence globally for Gemini users, connecting Gmail, Photos, YouTube, Maps and more to deliver smarter, personalized responses without extra prompting from you
You can now save and reuse Gemini prompts in Chrome with the new Skills feature
Google has launched Skills in Chrome, a new feature that lets you save Gemini prompts as reusable one-click tools and run them across multiple tabs without retyping anything
Google Home is getting plenty of upgrades to polish your interactions with Gemini
Google is addressing the frustration of getting cut off mid-sentence with the latest batch of Gemini for Home updates, along with a couple of helpful improvements.
Beatbot Sora 70 Review: The Cordless 4-in-1 Robot That Finally Cleans Your Tanning Ledge
The Beatbot Sora 70 skips the gimmicky tech and gives you features that actually work to provide a spotless pool.
From Microsoft to “microslop”: The AI backlash that forced a reset
Microsoft’s aggressive AI push sparked backlash and the “microslop” trend. Now, the company is quietly scaling things back, shifting toward more subtle, useful AI across Windows and its apps.
Microsoft Teams is about to fix an utterly embarrassing daily problem in meetings
Microsoft is bringing a pre-join mic test to Teams while also rolling out privacy-first Copilot recaps, giving everyday users a smoother call start and enterprises tighter control over AI meeting summaries.
France says “au revoir” to Windows, “bonjour” to Linux
France is planning to replace Windows with Linux to reduce reliance on US technology and strengthen digital sovereignty.
Microsoft wants you to know Copilot AI is not just for entertainment
Microsoft appears to be trying to clear up an awkward contradiction around its Copilot AI. After one of its own documents made the AI sound a lot less useful than the company’s marketing would suggest. Users recently noticed Microsoft’s Copilot terms of use included a warning that the service is for “entertainment purposes only,” adding […]
Microsoft begins pulling Copilot out of Windows 11 apps in a major cleanup push
Copilot remains on duty, just without the neon sign.
OpenAI faces investigation over ChatGPT concerns
Florida’s Attorney General has launched an investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT, raising concerns over safety, misuse, and national security.
ChatGPT just got a $100 plan, and it’s not for everyone
OpenAI introduces a $100 ChatGPT Pro plan aimed at heavy users and Codex workflows, offering higher limits and advanced AI features.
Gen Z uses AI all the time, so why are they starting to hate it?
Gen Z uses AI more than anyone, but a new Gallup survey shows their optimism has taken a sharp hit.
NotebookLM arrives inside Gemini notebooks starting today
NotebookLM now lives inside Gemini, turning saved notes into active AI context. The update links chats and research in one place, pushing Gemini toward a more persistent, workspace-style experience.
X’s Grok AI now breaks language barriers and lets you edit photos using simple prompts
X is rolling out Grok-powered automatic translation and an AI photo editor that lets you tweak images with simple prompts.
AI is pushing older workers toward upskilling as job insecurity grows
Older workers are turning to AI training as job insecurity rises and traditional roles evolve.
You can now ask ChatGPT to find your next movie or TV show on Tubi
Tubi is now available as an app inside ChatGPT, making it the first streaming service to do so, letting users ask for movie and TV recommendations in plain language and start watching instantly.
Gemini is getting a Projects feature to help you organize your AI chats
Google is testing a new Gemini feature called Projects that lets users organize their chats into folders, similar to the folder system already available in ChatGPT.
Google’s AI mental health features feel helpful – but not enough alone
Google wants to help you find mental health support more easily
Want to know what the world is searching? Google Trends gets a mobile makeover to scratch that itch
Google Trends is coming to mobile with Gemini-powered suggestions that help you compare topics and spot rising searches faster, turning a once manual tool into a quicker way to understand what people are searching.
AI has turbocharged coding, but stirred a slop problem of its own
Everyone's a coder now, thanks to AI. But more code means more bugs, more vulnerabilities, and not enough engineers to catch them.
Microsoft spent years pushing Copilot, but now it says don’t rely on it
Microsoft says Copilot is for “entertainment purposes only,” despite deep integration into Office and Windows, sparking criticism over mixed messaging.