As if the plate wasn’t already full, AI is about to worsen the global e-waste crisis

AI growth could add up to 5 million metric tons of e-waste by 2030, as rapid hardware upgrades and data center expansion increase environmental impact.

Varun Mirchandani     April 18

Smart glasses are finding a surprise niche — Korean drama and theater shows

These smart glasses are changing how we experience live theatre and even Korean dramas. Suddenly, language doesn’t feel like a barrier anymore; it just fades into the background while you enjoy the story.

Shimul Sood     April 18

Amazon thinks you love AI, so it has launched a special storefront for AI-powered gadgets

When everything is AI, figuring out what works gets tricky. This store makes it simpler.

Shimul Sood     April 17

Gemini now makes personalized images by understanding your taste from Photos library

Personalized AI images sound cool — until you realize the 'personalization' comes from Google scanning your entire photo library.

Shimul Sood     April 17

This AI lets self-driving cars “remember” past drives to plan safer routes

A new planning method called KEPT lets self-driving cars compare what they are seeing now with similar past traffic situation to lower prediction error and fewer potential collisions.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 16

Google’s Gemini just gatecrashed Apple’s Mac party, and it beat Siri to the door

Google launched a free native Gemini app for macOS 15+ on April 15, 2026, with a keyboard shortcut (Option + Space), screen-sharing AI assistance, and image and video generation.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 15

MIT shows off sensor tech that enables blood glucose monitoring on smartwatches

MIT's new device uses light to measure blood sugar levels without any needles, and a wearable version is already in the works.

Rachit Agarwal     April 14

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar, the company that powers satellite features on your iPhone

Amazon is buying the company that makes your iPhone's satellite features work. The acquisition puts Amazon at the center of Apple's satellite features and sets the stage for a future where "no service" is a thing of the past.

Pranob Mehrotra     April 14

Amazon Leo satellite internet is nearing launch, and it already has big customers to rival Starlink

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s long-awaited Leo satellite internet service is finally set to launch in mid-2026, with enterprise and government customers already signed on.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 10

You don’t want to trust Meta’s new Muse Spark AI with health advice

Meta’s new Muse Spark AI encourages users to upload health data but still produces unreliable and potentially harmful advice.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 10

Hate boring email apps? Avec turns your inbox into a swipe-happy mess fixer

Avec is a new iOS email app that turns inbox cleanup into a card-swiping routine, with support for voice replies and AI features to make emails feel less like a chore.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 10

Google Meet on mobile finally lands speech translation

Let your words wander across languages.

Shimul Sood     April 9

OpenAI faces investigation over ChatGPT concerns

Florida’s Attorney General has launched an investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT, raising concerns over safety, misuse, and national security.

Varun Mirchandani     April 9

ChatGPT just got a $100 plan, and it’s not for everyone

OpenAI introduces a $100 ChatGPT Pro plan aimed at heavy users and Codex workflows, offering higher limits and advanced AI features.

Varun Mirchandani     April 9

This absurdly cheap, cartwheeling humanoid robot may be heading to the US

Unitree's R1, one of the most affordable humanoid robots yet, could soon make its way to international markets, including the US.

Pranob Mehrotra     April 9

Your smartwatch could soon let you control your PC through hand gestures

WatchHand is a new AI system that turns regular smartwatches into hand-tracking devices using sonar, potentially letting you control computers with finger gestures alone.

M. Priyadarshini     April 6

MIT experts come up with solution for a well-known 3D-printing fumble

MIT’s VisiPrint tool offers realistic previews of 3D-printed objects, helping reduce failed prints, material waste, and prototyping frustration.

Varun Mirchandani     April 5

Can AI fix loneliness? The answer is… complicated

Studies show AI companions can reduce loneliness, but experts warn about emotional dependence and risks of replacing real human connections.

Varun Mirchandani     April 4

Claude just shut the door on OpenClaw (unless you pay more)

Anthropic now charges extra for using Claude with OpenClaw, moving third-party access to pay-as-you-go and sparking backlash from power users.

Varun Mirchandani     April 3

Perplexity’s privacy lawsuit bombshells will make you sweat about using the AI tool

Perplexity faces a lawsuit alleging its incognito mode shared user data with Google and Meta, raising serious concerns about AI chat privacy.

Varun Mirchandani     April 3

Claude AI can now tap into emails, files, and even run tasks on your PC

Anthropic has rolled out Microsoft 365 connectors for every Claude user and brought computer use to Windows, marking a significant step toward making Claude a genuine workplace productivity tool.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 3

The ElevenLabs AI music generator turns your ideas into 3-minute songs

Voice AI powerhouse ElevenLabs steps boldly into music generation with ElevenMusic, an iOS app offering free daily song creation, mood playlists, and a Pro plan.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 3

You can now talk to ChatGPT from your car thanks to CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on Apple CarPlay via iOS 26.4, offering voice-only AI interactions for safer, hands-free use while driving.

Varun Mirchandani     April 2

I’m fed up of the messy internet, but I finally found a cleanup tool that makes it readable

Textise is a simple web tool that converts cluttered webpages into clean, text-only versions, making online reading faster and distraction-free.

V. Mirchandani     April 1

AI has a different kind of bias problem, but it’s an often repeated one

New research shows AI bias isn’t just in algorithms. Women are using AI less, receiving less support, and . falling behind in workplace adoption

Varun Mirchandani     April 1

Scientists built a chip that works in temperatures hotter than lava

Scientists built a chip that works at 700°C. It could change AI, space travel, and nearly every device you own.

Rachit Agarwal     April 1

Slack is getting more features than you can count on fingers and toes

Your entire workflow, now on autopilot (finally).

Shimul Sood     April 1

Next-gen AR tech turns any surface into a touchscreen without any specialized gear

Researchers have found a way to turn any flat surface into a keyboard for AR headsets using your body's natural reaction to pressure.

Rachit Agarwal     March 31

Proton just launched a privacy-first alternative to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

Proton has launched Proton Workspace, a privacy-first productivity suite that bundles encrypted email, documents, video calls, and AI tools, all without harvesting your business data like Google or Microsoft does.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 31

After Face unlocks and fingerprint, skull vibrations could be your next password

Yes, seriously. That’s exactly what it says.

Shimul Sood     March 31

Battery tech that stores over 9 times more energy is here and it’s perfect for your gadgets

Researchers have developed a new silicon-carbon battery design that can store up to nine times more energy while staying stable over time.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 30

Smart glasses were already creepy, now they’re helping people cheat

AI-powered smart glasses are raising new concerns as users reportedly exploit them for exam cheating, alongside ongoing privacy fears.

Varun Mirchandani     March 29

AI is getting surprisingly good, but research says AI creativity is just a myth

New research suggests AI can match average human creativity, but true originality and top-level creativity remain uniquely human.

Varun Mirchandani     March 29