OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to handle emotionally sensitive conversations with greater care, from self-harm and delusions to over-attachment. The company says the new safeguards in GPT-5 reduce unsafe responses by up to 80%, after discovering more than a million users show signs of emotional reliance on the chatbot each week.

Spotify has rebuilt its Apple TV app from from scratch to deliver a faster, more immersive experience designed for the big screen. The update brings smarter playback, video support, lyrics, and on-screen DJ recommendations, turning your Apple TV into a complete Spotify hub.

Adobe’s Project Indigo camera app is finally compatible with the iPhone 17, but there’s a catch. While you can now use its pro-level tools, manual controls, and multi-frame magic on the rear camera, the front cam is still disabled. Selfie fans will have to hang tight till the release of iOS 26.1.

Google’s Gemini in Canvas can now turn your ideas, notes, or files into full presentations in seconds. The AI generates slides complete with text, layouts, and images, all ready to export to Google Slides. It's your new shortcut from blank page to polished deck.

Google is testing a new multitasking feature for Android tablets that lets you open apps in a floating bubble window straight from the taskbar. The gesture-based tool could finally eliminate the need to switch between apps, turning your Android tablet into a true multitasking machine.

The New York Times Games app is finally giving your puzzle obsession some sparkle with achievement badges for Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections. From daily streaks to perfect scores, every little win now earns you bragging rights, and a shiny new badge in your virtual trophy case.

Instagram just fixed one of its most annoying flaws: losing Reels forever. The new Watch History feature lets you easily find videos you have watched or accidentally swiped away without saving, putting an end to late-night scroll regrets. It’s the small update users have been begging for.

EA is joining forces with Stability AI to bring generative tech into game development, aiming to help artists build worlds faster without losing creative control. The partnership focuses on AI tools that can create realistic materials, pre-visualize 3D spaces, and streamline production for future EA titles.

Google Meet is finally adding a waiting room feature, giving hosts more control over who joins their meetings and when. The feature enhances meeting privacy and professionalism, letting users admit participants only when they’re ready.

OpenAI has rolled out its Shared Projects feature to ChatGPT users, including Free, Plus, and Pro plans. The update lets teams collaborate inside ChatGPT with shared chats, files, and instructions, turning the AI assistant into a true shared workspace.

A BBC and EBU study found that nearly three out of four of Google Gemini’s news answers contained major errors or sourcing issues, making it the least reliable AI assistant for current affairs. Researchers say even the best AI tools still struggle to separate fact from fiction.

Apple is testing AppMigrationKit, a new feature in the iOS 26.1 beta that could finally make switching between iPhone and Android easier. The tool lets apps securely move on-device data like settings and files, so your information can travel with you when you change phones.

Samsung is simplifying things for 2026. The Galaxy S26 lineup will ditch the rumored Pro and Edge models, bringing back the familiar S26 Plus instead.

Perplexity AI just added a new language learning feature that turns everyday chats into interactive lessons, with built-in translation, flashcards, and real-time practice facility in tow.

Anthropic's Claude just got new Skills update. Think of them as ready-made mini toolkits that teach Claude how to handle specific jobs; whether that’s analyzing data, writing reports, or following your brand style.

Scientists have unveiled a smart textile patch that can turn clothing into a voice sensor that enables your shirt to "hear" you. Using a clever mix of materials science and deep learning, this 'A-Textile' captures voice vibrations through static electricity and wirelessly sends them to be interpreted by AI like ChatGPT.

Waze has gone full Super Sonic. Thanks to a new partnership with SEGA, the world’s fastest hedgehog can now guide your drive, complete with quips, themed icons, and his signature speedster energy. It’s nostalgia on wheels, and yes, he’ll still remind you to obey the speed limit.

Samsung is shaking up its flagship lineup, dropping the Galaxy S26 Edge and streamlining its next-gen phones to focus on what users actually want. With smarter AI, cleaner design, and a sharper S26 lineup ahead, Samsung's 2026 flagships mark a new era of focus over flash.

Spotify is testing SongDNA, a new feature that shows the people behind your favorite tracks. From producers to songwriters, it shines a light on music’s unsung heroes, and finally gives credit where it’s due.

Apple just rolled out the M5 chip, and it’s a serious flex in the AI arms race. Promising faster performance, smarter on-device AI, and better battery life, the M5 looks ready to turn Macs into mini AI powerhouses.

Your TV’s idle screen is about to get a glow-up. Glance has teamed up with DIRECTV to turn ordinary screensavers into AI-powered experiences that show trending stories, shoppable visuals, and personalized content — all right from your couch. Starting in 2026, DIRECTV Gemini users can expect a smarter, more interactive TV experience that goes way beyond static wallpaper.

YouTube is launching a teen-focused wellbeing hub with expert-backed videos on anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. The new space, now available in multiple countries, makes it easier for young users to find trustworthy mental health support while scrolling through the platform.

Spotify is giving parents more control with its new Managed Accounts for Kids feature on Family Plans. The update expands globally, letting parents supervise what their kids listen to, filter explicit songs, and keep family playlists drama-free, because everyone deserves a safe soundtrack.

Instagram is rolling out a movie-style PG-13 filter for teen accounts, limiting what young users can see or search. It’s Meta’s latest attempt to make feeds safer for young users.

Elon Musk’s xAI is poaching ex-Nvidia engineers to teach AI how to build video games—worlds, physics, and all. But as creative jobs tremble and AI slop floods the internet, I can’t help but wonder: do we really want AI generated games?

Instagram is planning a TV app to bring vertical videos like Reels from your phone to TV screen. Meta hopes this move will let creators reach new audiences and give viewers a fresh way to enjoy Instagram.

Anthropic, the AI firm now powering Microsoft Office tools, has revealed that even the smartest AI models can be fooled by as few as 250 malicious files that sneak into the vast pool of training data.

With new AI-powered translations, dubbing, and lip-syncing, your favorite creators can now “speak” in multiple languages — instantly. It’s fun, futuristic, and a little uncanny — and it might just change how the world watches Reels.

As processors overheat under growing demand, scientists are using diamonds — the world’s best heat conductors — to keep future computers cooler, faster, and more efficient.

In a recent Pew survey, 4 out of 10 parents in the US reported that their children, 12 years of age, or younger, are conversing with AI assistants.