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Google Gemini running on an Android phone.

Google gives memory superpowers to Gemini for more natural chats

You will no longer have to look up past chats with Google’s chatbot. Thanks to the memory feature, it can now recall details from previous conversations.
Rear view of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.

Samsung could reinvent the S Pen for its next foldable phone

Samsung might remove the digitizer layer on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to make it thinner, and to accommodate that, it could follow a stylus strategy similar to Apple.
The Apple iPhone SE (2022) being held in a mans hand.

Apple locks February 19 for product reveal. All signs point at an iPhone SE

Apple CEO Tim Cook is teasing a new member in the family. It seems the next-gen iPhone SE will be here next week, rocking refined looks and a price to match.
Leaked render of Samsung Galaxy A36 in lime green.

Samsung’s next budget phone looks fresher than its pricey flagships

Leaked renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A36 reveal a design language that seems more refined, and peppy, than the uber expensive Galaxy S phones.
Elon Musk wearing glasses and staring at the camera.

Musk won’t chase OpenAI with his billions as long as it stays non-profit

A court filing on behalf of Musk claims the billionaire will withdraw his $97.4 billion bid aimed at OpenAI if the company remains a non-profit.
Apple Intelligence update on iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple gets relief for an AI ache. It could fix Apple Intelligence for everyone

Apple has inked a deal with Alibaba to offer AI tricks in China. This partnership could probably fix Apple Intelligence woes for the rest of the world, too.
Someone holding an iPhone with the Apple Fitness app open, showing the Custom Plans feature.

Why do health apps fail? Research bursts the hype with clear evidence

According to research published in Nature, a majority of users living with serious health conditions fail to follow fitness guidance given exclusively via apps.
Banner inviting users to join Apple Health Study.

Apple launches ambitious health study to advance wellness tech

Apple says its latest health study will focus on understanding how data collected by sensors and human inputs can predict, detect, and manage wellbeing.
WhatsApp app icon appearing on a phone.

WhatsApp’s upcoming translation tool is a boon for non-obvious reasons

WhatApp might soon automatically detect and translate your text messages. If Meta’s recent AI work is anything to go by, voice and video translations shouldn’t be too far off. On the surface, it might seem like a simple translation tool, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Just over a year ago, I […]
Scanning a QR code using a phone.

This tech can end QR code scams, if only Google and Apple pitch in

QR code phishing has emerged as a serious threat. A retrofit variation that uses cryptographic security and can even work offline might just be the solution.
Thomson Reuters website as seen on an iPhone 16 Pro.

Thomson Reuters lands copyright win against AI company. What’s next?

An AI company lifted material from Thomson Reuters' research platform, arguing fair use and innocent infringement. A court has ruled it was copyright violation.
Representation of an AI chatbot giving smoking advice on a phone.

Can an AI chatbot help you quit smoking? It can, with lots of caution

AI chatbots can offer helpful quitting advice to smokers more often than not. But as per research, they still serve misinformation and often omit crucial tips.
Dell XPS 13 resting atop Apple's 12-inch MacBook.

I’ve waited patiently for a MacBook revival. Dell already made one

I remember when Apple put the . That devious smile by CEO Tim Cook, appearing in his first action-filled ad spot and dropping a tech bombshell on a grossly unprepared audience. Oof! Tablet computing would never be the same again, I thought. Merely a week later, I spent a fortune on the iPad Pro and […]
Installing iOS 18.3 update on an iPhone 16 Pro.

Apple seeds critical update to guard iPhones from USB hacking tools

With the release of iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 updates, Apple is patching a flaw that lets a hacker plug a USB device and extract data from a locked iPhone.
A person putting the Samsung Galaxy A55 on charge.

Samsung might finally end battery size woes with Galaxy S26 series

Samsung is reportedly considering a shift to next-gen silicon carbide batteries, and might ship units as large as 7,000 mAh capacity on the Galaxy S26 series.
DeepSeek AI chatbot running on an iPhone.

DeepSeek AI draws ire of spy agency over data hoarding and hot bias

The Korean national spy agency says DeepSeek’s data collection and overseas storage is a huge privacy risk, and its responses are also deeply biased.
Showcase of T-Mobile Starlink service on an iPhone.

T-Mobile satellite-to-phone service opens for all, and free until July

T-Mobile Starlink service will offer free direct-to-cell satellite coverage for all registrations until July, even to customers from rival carriers.
Person wearing Meta Orion smart glasses.

Apple’s AR smart glasses may not be dead, after all

It was recently reported that Apple has shelved its smart glasses project over technical shortcomings. As per Bloomberg, the idea lives on at the company.
Close-up view of the camera module on Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Samsung’s ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge might get a monster camera

As per fresh leak, Galaxy S25 Edge will match the Galaxy S25 Ultra by serving a 200-megapixel camera, despite being the thinnest phone in Samsung's portfolio.
Download page for TikTok app on Android in the US.

You can officially download the TikTok app again on Android phones

TikTok is still absent from the Google Play Store. But the company is now letting users download the app officially on their Android phones.
Leaked render of Oppo Find N5 in purple.

The world’s slimmest foldable phone has leaked, and it looks stunning

Oppo's Find N5 will not only serve sharp looks, but also a diverse set of colors and material finish. It will also be resilient, and rid us of the crease curse.
Apple Watch Series 8 ECG measurement.

Your smartwatch will soon be able to detect signs of heart failure

Fresh research details a method than can detect congestive heart failure (CHF) using smartwatch ECG data with an impressive 90% accuracy in patients.
A person holding an iPhone in their hand.

The U.K. wants unchecked access to all iPhones worldwide

Using an infamous legal provision, the UK government has reportedly ordered Apple to let it access encrypted cloud data of all iPhone users across the globe.
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Google Photos will add a hidden watermark to your AI-edited images

All photos that derive creative benefits from AI courtesy of Magic Editor's Reimagine tool will be watermarked at the pixel-level in the Google Photos app.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4's screen crease.

The hated foldable phone screen crease may finally be going away

OnePlus founder and Oppo's product lead has shared images of the upcoming Find N5 alongside a Samsung foldable phone. It seems the display crease ends in 2025.
A person holding an iPhone in their hand.

Screenshot-reading malware cracks iPhone security for the first time

"This case once again shatters the myth that iOS is somehow impervious to threats posed by malicious apps targeting Android,” says Kaspersky’s analysis.
AI Model selector option in the Gemini mobile app for iPhones.

Google brings second-gen AI models to the Gemini mobile app

The latest Gemini 2.0 Flash model can interact with other Google apps and comes with reasoning chops, while the Gemini 2.0 Pro model excels at math and coding.
Oppo Find N5 held underneath the Oppo Find N3 foldable phone.

The world’s thinnest foldable is going global. It should worry Samsung

Oppo will launch the Find N5 foldable in China later this month, igniting an innovation war. It will likely arrive stateside as a rebadged OnePlus stunner.
Using filters on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Samsung aped iPhone filters, but served it better on the Galaxy S25

On the Galaxy S25 series phones, you have five controls to fine-tune each filter. Also, you can just pick a photo and create a filter based on its unique looks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series in front of Galaxy AI sign

Galaxy AI helped Samsung reach a massive smartphone milestone

For the first time since 2018, Samsung managed to snag a spot in the global top-selling smartphone model ranks, thanks to AI push on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Leaked shot of a person wearing the Beats PowerBeats Pro 2.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 could launch on this date with a few surprises

Beats is reportedly launching the second-gen PowerBeats Pro wireless earbuds in just over a week from now, with a fresh set of tricks and a pricing surprise.
Two Moto G 5G 2023 smartphones lying on top of each other.

Brace for pricier gadgets as steep tariffs hit top US trade partners

US President Donald Trump has imposed fresh tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico. Experts say a trade war has begun and prices are going to shoot up.
Side profile of The Minimal Phone black color.

This stunning E Ink phone is the stuff of BlackBerry fever dreams

Miss BlackBerry and its stunning keyboards? The Minimal Phone is bringing that charm back, with a side-serving of a monochrome panel and Android.
A person wearing the Fossil Gen 5e smartwatch.

Heart disease kills the most Americans every year — smartwatches might save us

The American Heart Association says heart diseases are the leading cause of death in the US. Experts tell Digital Trends that smartwatches can offer a lifeline.