Your iPhone’s Siri upgrade may be tied to iOS 26.4

Apple is preparing to demo a rebuilt Siri in late February, ahead of an iOS 26.4 beta next month. The upgrade leans on Gemini, runs on Private Cloud Compute, and targets a spring rollout.

Paulo Vargas     January 26

Your WhatsApp voice notes could help screen for early signs of depression

Brazilian researchers developed an AI system that analyzes WhatsApp audio messages to identify depression, showing high accuracy and potential for low-cost, real-world mental health screening.

Moinak Pal     January 25

New study shows AI isn’t ready for office work

Mercor’s APEX-Agents benchmark finds top AI models score under 25% accuracy on realistic consulting, legal, and finance tasks.

Moinak Pal     January 24

Google Research suggests AI models like DeepSeek exhibit collective intelligence patterns

A Google study finds advanced AI models mimic collective human intelligence by using internal debates and diverse reasoning paths, reshaping how future AI systems may be designed.

Moinak Pal     January 23

AI coding work is shifting fast, and your career path may split

AI coding work is rising fast, but the biggest payoff isn’t evenly shared. A Science analysis suggests seasoned developers get stronger gains than newcomers, which could reshape how you learn, interview, and prove value.

Paulo Vargas     January 23

Your AI could copy our worst instincts, but there’s a fix for AI social bias

AI models including GPT-4.1 and DeepSeek-3.1 can mirror ingroup versus outgroup bias in everyday language, a study finds. Researchers also report an ION training method that reduced the gap.

Paulo Vargas     January 23

Google Search can now answer questions using your Gmail and Photos in AI mode

Google Search is adding new features to Personal Intelligence in AI mode, allowing it to pull context from Gmail and Photos so it can answer questions that depend on your own history.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 22

ChatGPT Atlas now lets you organize tabs into groups

OpenAI is rolling out a fresh update for its AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas, with support for tab groups and several other changes.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 22

This AI creativity study says you still beat it, if you’re top tier

A massive new comparison suggests some AI models can beat average human creativity scores on a standardized test, but the most creative people still outperform every system tested, and the gap grows at the top end.

Paulo Vargas     January 22

Apple plans to turn Siri into a full AI chatbot to take on ChatGPT and Gemini

Apple is reportedly rebuilding Siri into a full AI chatbot, a shift that could make future interactions feel closer to ChatGPT or Gemini as the company works to modernise its long-criticised assistant.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 21

Google’s Gemini can now help you practice for exams with free mock tests

Gemini can now help students prepare for the SAT using realistic mock tests, moving beyond generic AI questions and closer to the format and pressure of an actual standardized exam.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 21

Exclusive: ChatGPT is driving podcast discovery on Spotify and it’s a big shift

For millions of users, the Spotify experience is heavily driven by algorithmic discovery. But thanks to the recent integration with ChatGPT, more users are taking an conversation route to discover new podcasts.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 21

ChatGPT can now estimate your age and restrict sensitive content if you’re under 18

OpenAI is rolling out a new age-prediction model that lets ChatGPT identify underage users and apply safety measures to limit exposure to sensitive content.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 21

This $350 discount fixes the biggest problem with Surface laptop pricing

Save $350 on the Microsoft Surface Laptop (Copilot+ PC) with a 13.8-inch touchscreen, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. Now $849.99 versus $1,199.99—an unusually good price for a premium Windows daily driver.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     January 20

Project Ava is an AI gaming coach that also runs your day

Razer’s Project Ava is a 5.5-inch hologram desk companion that mixes daily planning with live gaming coaching, powered in demos by xAI’s Grok. It’s targeting the second half of 2026, with a refundable $20 US reservation.

Paulo Vargas     January 20

OpenAI executive confirms first ChatGPT-powered device is coming your way in 2026

An OpenAI executive has confirmed that the company's first device could hit the market in the latter half of 2026.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 20

Gemini now lets you skip the wait and get quicker responses with a tap

Google is rolling out a new feature that lets you skip in-depth thinking while using Gemini's Thinking and Pro models to get a quicker response.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 19

I found an iPad browser that finally puts a desktop-like experience on Apple’s tablet

Beam adds plenty of desktop-grade browsing flair on the iPad, while throwing its own unique set of features into the mix. It's the most fulfilling browser experience I've ever had on Apple's tablet.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 18

ChatGPT Go is now available in the U.S., but be prepared to see ads

ChatGPT Go launches globally at $8/month, offering higher limits, access to GPT-5.2, larger memory, and a low-cost upgrade over free ChatGPT.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 17

ChatGPT can now search your entire chat history for answers

ChatGPT can now search through your full chat history and pull details from earlier conversations, making it easier to find things you discussed weeks or months ago, as long as you are a Plus or Pro user.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 16

Gemini powering the iPhone’s AI is great, but I want Apple to fix Shortcuts first

The Shortcuts app is a powerful, underrated tool, but creating automations is frustrating due to its confusing scripting system. Apple must fix it, now that it has the Gemini firepower at its disposal.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 15

Samsung won’t charge you for Galaxy AI features (or at least some of them)

Samsung confirms Galaxy AI's basic features will remain free, but new wording hints some advanced tools may eventually cost extra.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 15

You can now use Gemini’s Thinking model without worrying about Pro model limits

Google has split the shared limit for Gemini's Thinking and Pro models and increased the daily quota for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 15

Google revamps Gemini’s My Stuff hub to make your creations easier to find

Google recently refreshed Gemini‘s web interface, introducing a new “My Stuff” hub to make it easier for users to find their images, videos, and other creations. Now, the company is rolling out an update for this hub that reorganizes items into two separate sections based on content type, resulting in a more structured layout. When […]

Pranob Mehrotra     January 15

Try ChatGPT Translate if you need your message rewritten, not just translated

ChatGPT Translate looks like a familiar translator, but its best trick is what happens after the translation. One-tap rewrites kick you into ChatGPT to polish tone, while big Google-style features are still missing.

Paulo Vargas     January 15

Gemini just got scarily smart for you where Apple’s Siri dream failed

This new avatar of Gemini means smaller prompts and more personalized answers. Instead of typing an allergy exclusion like "exclude pine nuts," Gemini automatically handles it using data from your connected Google products. Everything is going to be hyper-personalized in your Gemini chats with Personal Intelligence.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 14

New report sheds light on how Gemini fits into Apple’s Siri revamp

An Apple insider has revealed some details about Gemini's role in Apple's upcoming Siri upgrade and AI features.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 14

I finally found AI smart glasses that offer a true glimpse of the future

The RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses are built atop Android foundations and heavily rely on Gemini, serving it all atop an invisible screen and "normal" form factor. It's only plagued by the curse of a first generation product.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 14

Google’s Veo just got better at making videos for your social feeds

Google's AI-powered video generation tool now lets you create native portrait videos in a 9:16 aspect ratio.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 14

AI chatbots still struggle with news accuracy, study finds

Researchers warn that AI chatbots often fabricate or distort news, urging users to treat AI-generated news summaries with caution.

Moinak Pal     January 13

You can finally uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11, but there’s a catch

Microsoft is finally allowing some users to uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the option comes with strict conditions and is limited mainly to managed work devices, leaving most free users without a real off switch.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 13

You might get an OpenAI ear wearable, and it’s not just earbuds

Smart Pikachu claims OpenAI is working on an OpenAI ear wearable called Sweetpea, with a behind-the-ear design and detachable parts. A schematic-style image hints it may mix listening with sensing.

Paulo Vargas     January 13

Apple bet its AI future on Gemini. Here’s how it can reimagine the iPhone for you

Google's Gemini, in a pristine state, will power Siri and the broad Apple Intelligence stack. The foundations are ready, but the execution could be better than expected.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 12

Apple has confirmed that Siri’s big AI reboot will be powered by Google’s Gemini

Apple has confirmed that Google’s Gemini will power the next generation of Siri, marking a major shift as the company leans on a longtime rival to finally give its voice assistant a long-overdue AI upgrade.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 12