SideTab puts a cluster of frequently-used utilities in a collapsing edge panel. It's fantastic for focused work, but also supercharges the Safari experience if you love Apple's browser.

Google Gemini can create design mock-ups and never complains about revisions.

Streaming users clearly want transparency around AI-generated music - over 80% say songs made entirely by AI should be labeled, and 65% believe copyrighted training data shouldn’t be used without permission.

Google has announced a new set of AI features aimed at making shopping in Search and the Gemini app faster and more convenient.

ChatGPT might have just become the best AI chatbot out there.

macOS Tahoe 26.2 adds Edge Light, a new screen-border glow that turns your Mac into a built-in ring light, brightening your face in dark rooms and working across FaceTime, Zoom, Studio Display, and more.

Google is rolling out new model updates for Gemini Live on Android and iOS, giving its voice assistant more natural speech, flexible pacing and playful accents so it can help with studying, language practice, role play and storytelling.

AIDOL is apparently Russia’s first domestically produced AI-powered humanoid robot … but hopefully it won’t be the last. Making its debut at a special event in Moscow this week, AIDOL tottered onto a stage to the Rocky theme. And then promptly fell over. Truth be told, AIDOL didn’t look too steady from the moment that […]

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT 5.1 with more new personalities, speed, and improved instruction‐following. The update also introduces a split model with Instant and Thinking modes, giving the chatbot faster casual responses and more deliberate reasoning when needed. It’s a cleaner, more adaptable upgrade for everyday use.

Windows 11 just opened up its passkey system to third-party managers like 1Password and Bitwarden. The update lets you create and use passkeys directly through these apps using Windows Hello, ending Microsoft’s lock-in and giving users and IT admins more freedom to go passwordless.

The 2024 Apple Mac mini with M4 chip is now $499 (17% off). Get Apple’s powerful and compact desktop at its best price yet.

Google is adding Gemini-powered audio overviews to Drive, turning long PDFs into short spoken recaps you can play from your files. It is fast, tidy, and built for days when reading has to wait.

Android 16 code tied to "purwa" is turning up in repo screenshots, and a follow-up "mahua" chip gets a mention. If it sticks, Android on Snapdragon X laptops could be closer than you think.

Windows 11’s November update is now rolling out, moving the redesigned Start menu out of preview and adding a clearer battery readout. It also fixes a background Task Manager issue and improves low-power behavior on handhelds.

Watch robots showing off their skills in a combat arena.

Microsoft is working on a new type of AI agent that works like a real employee. These AI agents will have their own office IDs, email accounts, and even access to Teams meetings. These AI agents will autonomously handle routine tasks, manage projects, and collaborate across departments. The project, internally known as “Agentic Users,” marks a major step in how AI fits into the modern office.

A study shows AI can extract personality traits from facial images and predict workplace outcomes, opening new hiring tools.

The memory market has entered one of its biggest price spikes in a decade

The NuPhy Halo96 V2 wireless mechanical keyboard is now $111.96 (30% off). Enjoy premium build quality, hot-swappable keys, and full RGB customization.

Microsoft has found a new way to keep you on Edge. When Windows 11 users search for “Chrome” on Bing, they’re offered 1,300 Microsoft Rewards points for not switching. Those points can be traded for Amazon, Spotify, or Roblox gift cards, turning your browser loyalty into real-world offerings and adding a new twist to the browser wars.

The Chinese firm's launch was a surprisingly grounded look at how AI is starting to take physical form

A major redesign of Apple’s MacBook Pro—featuring touch, OLED and slimmer build—is expected by 2026, though high-end models will bear the premium price while entry models wait.

It's not even the first to do so!

XPeng's 'Iron' robot wowed audiences last week with its human-like movement.

Frankenstein is an abomination. In the same way, we have to figure out how to control AI before it's too late.

A new class of adaptive malware called PROMPTFLUX — capable of mutating its own code via LLMs - represents a major escalation in cyber-threats, according to Google’s GTIG.

Google Gemini can fact check ChatGPT, with surprising results.

The plan is to have them working within six months, but will it really happen?

TikTok and X accounts posted hyper-real AI videos of strangulation, revealing how easy it is to bypass moderation and exploit generative-AI tools for violent content despite platform rules.

At RoboWorld 2025 in South Korea, Oh Jun-ho, head of Samsung’s Future Robotics Division, revealed the comapny is deep into humanoid development, working on robotic hands, actuators, and sensors and collaborating with Nvidia to power its AI core. The company says a prototype will be unveiled soon to the world.

Corsair’s Air 5400 revives its iconic dual-chamber legacy and takes it a step further with a triple-zone cooling design

Google is taking its no-code AI app builder, Opal, global by expanding to more than 160 countries. The tool lets anyone build AI-powered mini-apps using plain language instead of programming. From automating tasks to creating content and analyzing data, Opal makes AI app building easier for creators, businesses, and everyday users alike.

Whether you're stumped on homework or need help with studying, an online tutoring service can get you out of most academic jams. Here are five of our favorites.

YouTube users panicking over blank screens and broken playback can relax, the platform isn’t down. Google is reportedly stepping up its long-running battle against ad-blockers, causing videos to stall, error, or refuse to play unless extensions are disabled. With Chrome’s tighter web extension rules on the horizon, controlling ads might get even trickier. If you rely on an ad-blocker, this is a problem you’ll want to keep an eye on.