If your iPhone or Mac has started acting like it’s possessed – specifically, if the Apple Podcasts app keeps popping open on its own to play random shows you’ve never heard of – you aren’t crazy. Users have been reporting this for months. One minute their device is idle, and the next, the Podcasts app […]

New USPTO rules confirm that AI can support the invention process, but only humans can legally claim inventorship under U.S. patent law.

Google has tightened usage limits for free Gemini 3 Pro users and temporarily restricted Nano Banana Pro features and NotebookLM visuals due to overwhelming demand and capacity constraints.

Google Maps’ new Pixel 10 Power Saving Mode removes most on-screen elements during navigation, delivering a minimalist view that can extend battery life by up to four hours.

Despite a global release and U.S. dollar pricing, POCO has not confirmed F8 Ultra availability in the U.S., signaling a probable international-only rollout.

Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity AI are rolling out upgraded shopping assistants designed to simplify holiday buying with smarter comparisons, personalized suggestions, and real-time insights.

Researchers find AI chatbots can mimic jokes but struggle with puns, revealing limits in how deeply models understand language, meaning, and humor.

Google’s next-generation desktop platform, Aluminium OS, has surfaced through a new job listing, revealing an Android-based, AI-driven operating system that may eventually replace ChromeOS.

Spotify plans a US price hike in 2026 as it pursues profitability, faces industry pressure, and transitions to new leadership.

OpenAI has redesigned ChatGPT Voice to work inside the main chat interface, enabling real-time spoken and written responses without switching modes.

A new Pew Research Center study shows Facebook remains the only social platform used by a majority of U.S. adults, far surpassing TikTok, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and X despite ongoing narratives about its decline.

A lawsuit alleges Meta stopped an internal study showing users felt less depressed and anxious after leaving Facebook.

WhatsApp’s Windows app sheds its native core for a web-wrapper version, bringing heavier memory use, slower responsiveness and a more browser-like experience for desktop users.

Amazon Leo begins shipping hardware and previews 1 Gbps satellite internet service to select customers ahead of wider commercial rollout in 2026.

ChatGPT’s new Shopping Research feature offers product comparisons, tailored buyer advice, and deep research across the web—all personalized to your preferences and past conversations.

Phictly brings niche, spoiler-safe discussion clubs for books and TV to mobile, capping membership and tailoring pacing for deeper fan communities.

Apple’s upcoming budget iPhone is expected to include flagship-level front camera tech, making a higher-end selfie experience accessible at lower cost.

Microsoft’s PowerToys 0.96 update brings on-device AI to its Advanced Paste tool, allowing clipboard tasks like summarisation and translation to run locally without relying on cloud services.

Perplexity’s Comet browser lands on Android with AI-powered search, voice queries, tab summaries and ad blocking, signalling a new chapter in mobile browsing.

Google Phone app will allow users to specify call reasons and override Do Not Disturb for urgent tags.

Samsung’s smart glasses will feature transition lenses, camera, AI-assistant support and U.S. launch variant, aiming for 2026 release.

Google is experimenting with vertical tabs in Chrome Canary, offering a sidebar layout to reduce tab clutter before a potential wider rollout.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have leaked in photo-realistic images, revealing a redesigned shape and a bold metal grille, giving users their best look yet at the next-gen earbuds.

DJI’s Osmo Action 6 debuts with a new square CMOS sensor, variable aperture, enhanced stabilization, and improved macro capabilities.

YouTube is trialing native private chats, allowing users to share videos and discuss them without switching apps. The test could expand globally if successful.

YouTube TV won a major deal, integrating ESPN/Fox/NBCU streaming-only content directly into its platform. This promises simpler viewing and cheaper sports bundles.

Windows 11 now includes powerful AI tools like Copilot Vision and hands-free voice activation, enabling automated tasks, screen awareness, and faster workflows across the entire operating system.

Snapchat is introducing Topic Chats to let users join public, trend-driven conversations safely.

Roblox will soon require facial age verification for all chat features, enforcing age-based communication groups and introducing major safety upgrades to protect younger users globally.

LLNL’s new dual-wavelength resin lets users print, fix, and recycle 3-D parts - transforming additive manufacturing from one-way to reversible customization and sustainable reuse.

The renaming to Amazon Leo reflects a strategic shift from rural connectivity to broader commercial service, suggesting upcoming changes for how and where users access satellite broadband.

Grokipedia launches as a rapid AI-authored encyclopedia alternative to Wikipedia, but researchers warn of unreliable sources and bias issues.

Play Store now offers a built-in card that reveals which streaming apps host your searched title, simplifying discovery and app installs.

YouTube TV and Disney resolved their carriage dispute, restoring major networks and issuing an apology.