X wants you to stay forever in its app with a new way to click links

X is redesigning how links work on iOS to keep users engaged, even after they click away. The update also pairs with an AI-powered recommendation system for smarter content delivery.

News         October 20

Vertu Agent Q luxury phone arrives with Crocodile Leather and AI Butlers

Vertu’s new Agent Q smartphone launched featuring AI-powered concierge services, crocodile leather, gold detailing, and top-end hardware, available exclusively at Harrods in London.

Phones         October 18

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus makes a surprise comeback as Samsung scraps ‘Edge’ model

Samsung has reversed course on its Galaxy S26 lineup, scrapping the Edge variant and reviving the S26 Plus. Newly listed in the IMEI database, the device now completes the flagship trio.

Phones         October 18

Reddit AI apparently thinks a deadly narcotic is good health tip

Reddit’s AI chatbot “Answers” shocked users after recommending heroin and kratom for pain relief. The dangerous suggestions highlight how AI can spread misinformation when sourcing from user-generated content unchecked.

News         October 17

Claude just got a Microsoft-sized brain boost for workplaces

Claude now integrates with Microsoft 365, accessing documents, emails, chats, and calendars to deliver contextual answers and enterprise-wide search, transforming scattered organizational data into actionable insights for teams and businesses.

News         October 16

Google’s Nano Banana AI might make your selfies look a-peel-ing

Google is testing its powerful Nano Banana AI image editor inside Messages, hinting at seamless photo editing and creative enhancements directly within chats, expanding Gemini’s reach across the Android ecosystem.

Phones         October 16

Realme GT 8 Pro turns smartphone design into a DIY project

Realme’s upcoming GT 8 series brings modular camera customization, eco-friendly materials, and pro-grade imaging, hinting at future trends for iPhone 17, Galaxy S26, and Pixel 10 personalization and repairability.

Phones         October 16

Caltech built a robot that could probably outrun, outsmart, and outfly you

Caltech and Abu Dhabi’s TII have unveiled X1, a groundbreaking robot that walks, flies, and drives — seamlessly switching modes to tackle obstacles and potentially revolutionize rescue and exploration missions.

News         October 16

Messaging on Threads just got a big upgrade with group chats

Meta is rolling out group chats on Threads, allowing up to 50 people in shared conversations. The feature enhances communication and will soon include link invites and improved inbox tools.

News         October 15

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with AI brains, sharper views, and longer battery life

Apple has unveiled the new Vision Pro with an M5 chip, improved performance, advanced AI features, enhanced comfort, and longer battery life — starting at $3,499 and launching October 22.

News         October 15

Samsung’s Android XR headset promises to blur reality on October 21

Samsung will unveil its highly anticipated Android XR headset, Project Moohan, on October 21. Pre-reservations are now open, offering early buyers a $100 bonus toward other Samsung devices.

News         October 15

AI is now writing research papers while scientists grapple with the ugly reality

AI use in research has surged, but rising concerns about accuracy, ethics, and transparency mean institutions must step up with better tools, training, and disclosure standards to unlock AI’s full potential.

News         October 14

Researchers expose critical Android flaw allowing apps to steal sensitive data

Researchers have revived a 12-year-old data theft technique, now called Pixnapping, that lets malicious Android apps steal sensitive on-screen data — including 2FA codes — without permissions or user knowledge.

Phones         October 14

Researchers uncover massive flaw leaving satellite communications unprotected worldwide

A new study reveals that nearly half of all satellite communications, including phone calls, military data, and infrastructure signals, remain unencrypted — leaving sensitive information exposed to anyone with basic equipment.

Space         October 14

Google Meet can now do your makeup faster than you can find your lipstick

Google Meet now offers AI-powered makeup with 12 customizable looks, helping users appear polished and confident during video calls, seamlessly adapting to facial movements on both web and mobile.

News         October 13

New law demands AI Chatbots play nice or face legal action

California has passed SB 243, the nation’s first law regulating AI chatbots, requiring safety measures, age checks, and accountability to protect children and vulnerable users from harmful interactions.

News         October 13

Google brings its AI Image Magic to Search, NotebookLM, and soon Photos

Google is expanding its Nano Banana AI image-editing model to Search, NotebookLM, and soon Photos, bringing powerful generative tools directly into widely used platforms for creativity and productivity.

News         October 13

OnePlus 15 will get the world’s first 165Hz OLED display of its kind

The upcoming OnePlus 15 will debut with a groundbreaking 165Hz BOE OLED display, improved brightness, power efficiency, and a redesigned look, setting new standards for flagship smartphone performance.

Phones         October 13

Samsung phones just got smarter as Gemini begins to evolve

Samsung’s One UI 8 update is here, bringing subtle design changes and laying the foundation for deeper AI integration with Gemini, promising smarter features, improved performance, and a more personalized Galaxy experience.

Phones         October 13

AI will do anything for clout, even gaslight you

Stanford researchers found AI bots chasing clicks and likes often lie, spread misinformation, and adopt harmful behaviors despite safeguards.

News         October 11

Apple’s social video app Clips says goodbye

Apple has officially discontinued its Clips video editing app after eight years, shifting focus to iMovie and built-in tools.

News         October 11

watchOS 26 turns your Apple Watch into a health detective

Apple's latest watchOS 26 update brings high blood pressure tracking and new sleep score features to the Watch.

News         October 10

Samsung Galaxy XR is betting big on beating the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest Pro

After years of hushed voices, Samsung could be finally bringing its Galaxy XR, a direct rival to the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest Pro.

News         October 10

Google Maps gets a brain upgrade as Gemini takes the wheel

Replacing the Google Assistant, Gemini can now reroute your trip, dodge tolls, check the weather, and answer questions mid-drive.

Phones         October 10

Self-driving Teslas can’t stop breaking laws and raise federal eyebrows, again

Over 2.9 million vehicles are now being looked into for traffic violations made by its self-driving system

Cars         October 10