Google says Nest cameras can now identify and track your furry friends at home
Google's Pet Memory lets supported Nest cameras identify pets by name, but Ring's Search Party backlash shows why AI pet recognition already carries privacy baggage.
Martin Scorsese has officially joined the AI camp and it’s not what anyone expected
Martin Scorsese has signed on as a partner and adviser to AI startup Black Forest Labs, using its technology for storyboarding on a new film.
Asus Zenbook 14 gets a splash of new colors, and hopefully, a MacBook Neo-tier price, too
Asus’ new Zenbook 14 brings bolder colors, a light Ceraluminum build, OLED options, and Copilot+ PC hardware, but its MacBook-rival appeal depends on the price Asus hasn’t confirmed yet.
Google’s first new smart speaker in six years might finally have a release date
A since-removed Best Buy Canada listing suggests June 25, 2026, as the Google Home Speaker's launch date.
OneDrive is getting an AI feature that names your files so you don’t have to
Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Suggested Rename to OneDrive on the web starting June 2026.
It’s not just you. Research says people don’t like overtly friendly AI chatbots
New research suggests users prefer AI chatbots that match their personality instead of assistants that sound excessively cheerful or emotionally exaggerated.
AI is turning its attention to historical secrets and already decoding centuries-old papers
Researchers are using AI to decode ancient manuscripts, damaged letters, and historical archives that humans have struggled to interpret for centuries.
Next-gen Siri will sync your AI chats and spread them across Apple’s walled garden
Apple is reportedly redesigning Siri into a cross-device AI assistant capable of syncing conversations, context, and chat history through iCloud.
Photoshop is being eaten by the prompt box
AI image editors are making creative work feel less like using software and more like giving instructions, but the prompt box brings its own kind of friction.
NBA will put AI in charge to tackle bad ref calls and fan fury
Bad referee calls have become one of the NBA’s most frustrating recurring storylines, especially during the playoffs when every possession gets dissected online within seconds. Now, the league appears ready to lean much harder into artificial intelligence in an attempt to reduce controversial officiating decisions and calm growing fan anger around inconsistent calls. According to […]
Gemini Spark is now rolling out and it hopes you will trust an AI more than apps
Google's latest Gemini feature wants to do more than answer questions. It could change how you interact with apps altogether.
Microsoft wants Copilot to answer all your health-related questions and store your medical records
Microsoft Copilot Health is now in preview for US Microsoft 365 subscribers, connecting wearables, health records from 50,000+ providers, and personalized AI insights.
Vertu’s new foldable phone serves alligator skin, solid gold, and a fittingly outrageous price tag
Vertu has launched the ultra-luxury Alphafold foldable with AI tools, exotic materials, and pricing that climbs as high as $46,800.
Copilot gets a redesign and it now wants to do more without being an eyesore
Microsoft is reshaping Copilot to feel like a workspace that adapts to you. The redesign focuses on cleaner design, smarter context, and fewer interruptions while you work.
As AI spills everywhere with quick answers, research finds that the internet’s soul is dying
A new collaborative study by UC Riverside researchers finds that as more people turn to AI for answers, the internet is losing the emotional depth and human reasoning that made it worth browsing in the first place.
CRM and AI in 2026: Bitrix24 Copilot Is Turning SMEs Into AI-Assisted Businesses
Bitrix24 Copilot is helping SMEs streamline sales, marketing, customer support, and workflow automation through embedded AI tools designed to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
Amazon just announced three AI-made animated series and they’re heading to Prime Video
Amazon MGM Studios and AWS have unveiled its first three AI-generated animated series, all of which are headed to Prime Video at a future date.
Smart glasses are back, and this time they’re pretending to be normal
Smart glasses are returning with better frames, softer branding, and AI tucked into something that looks almost normal. That may make them easier to wear, but it doesn't make face-mounted cameras any less socially awkward.
AI bots are a hit across the hotel biz, and if they feel creepy, you’re not alone: Study
Researchers have found that AI-powered hotel booking chatbots are unsettling enough to make users abandon their bookings.
I built an offline Grammarly alternative and turned it into a Mac app without any coding
I used Claude to build myself a fully offline, and locally processed alternative to Grammarly. The first build took me less than 30 seconds and I didn't even have to see or write a line of code.
Microsoft will let you uninstall Copilot app as Windows 11 clean-up moves ahead
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update introduces new ways to permanently remove Copilot using Group Policy, Registry changes, and traditional uninstall methods.
Copilot is getting a sidebar treatment for Windows 11, just like Gemini in Chrome
Microsoft is testing a new docked sidebar mode for Copilot in Windows 11 that pins the AI to the left or right edge of your screen.
China’s DeepSeek trims the price of its flagship AI model by 75%, and it could be a huge shift
DeepSeek’s massive 75% price cut on its flagship AI model could signal a major shift in the global AI race. Behind the scenes, Huawei’s growing AI chip ecosystem may be starting to reshape how cheaply powerful AI can actually run.
Microsoft will let users disable the floating Copilot button in the Office app
Microsoft is rolling out an Office update in the last week of May 2026 that lets users move the floating Copilot button out of their documents and back to the ribbon.
You can now send Codex tasks from your phone even when your Mac is locked
OpenAI's Codex can now use apps on your Mac remotely from your phone, even when the screen is off and the Mac is locked. Here's how it works and what to keep in mind.
Gemini allegedly broke production, then wrote itself the hero
A developer claims Gemini broke a live portal, then generated recovery notes that overstated its role. The incident shows why AI coding agents need tighter permissions, review, and rollback controls.
AI chatbots are lying to you, and it was embarrassingly easy to make them do it
A BBC investigation found that AI chatbots can be easily manipulated into spreading misinformation. Google has now updated its policies, but experts warn you're still not safe.
Spotify’s new AI app can generate daily briefings and personalized podcasts for you
Spotify's new Studio app uses AI to generate personal podcasts and daily briefings built around your listening history, calendar, and inbox.
ChatGPT comes to PowerPoint and its wants you to talk your way through slides
ChatGPT for PowerPoint is now in beta globally, letting users build, edit, and interrogate slide decks using natural language.
Magic Cue, one of the smartest Android features on the Pixel phones, is coming to more apps
Google confirmed at I/O 2026 that Magic Cue on Pixel 10 is expanding to third-party apps including Snapchat, along with a redesigned bottom-of-screen UI.
CapCut is bringing its editing tools to Gemini, and your creative workflow will never be the same
CapCut is partnering with Google's Gemini app, letting you edit images and videos directly inside Gemini using CapCut's tools. No more app-switching mid-workflow.
Research shows educational institutes must not put too much faith in AI text detectors
A University of Florida study presented at the 2026 IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy found commercially available AI text detectors have false positive rates up to 68.6%.
AI may have just won a literary prize. My heart weeps seeing it poison our love for books.
Three of five winning stories in the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize have been flagged as AI-generated, and it's a lot bigger deal than you might think.
Canva and Adobe are coming to Gemini, and they want to make everything chatty
Adobe and Canva are coming to Google Gemini, turning the assistant into a starting point for design work while raising bigger questions about who controls the creative workflow.
AI can pass the Turing Test in live chats and appear more human than us. I am spooked now
A UC San Diego study found GPT-4.5 was judged human more often than real people in live chats, raising sharper questions about AI disclosure, trust, and online identity.
Google wants Gemini to help build the next big scientific breakthrough
Google’s Gemini for Science pushes AI beyond research summaries, with experimental tools for hypotheses, computational testing, and literature review. The bigger question is whether it can earn trust inside real labs.
YouTube gets Gemini Omni for free, but its best AI search features stay behind a paywall
Gemini Omni Shorts remixing is free for everyone, while Ask YouTube conversational search stays Premium-only.
Google just gave Workspace a 24/7 AI agent that sends emails and books meetings while you sleep
Google announced five major Workspace updates: Gemini Spark, Gmail Live and Docs Live voice features, Keep voice notes, Google Pics image tool, and expansion of AI Inbox.