Grok Bot can now add events, set reminders, and even turn off your lights for you

Grok Bot can now connect with Calendar, Reminders, Contacts, Messages, and more on your phone, turning the chatbot into a proper assistant.

Rachit Agarwal     4 days ago

Microsoft has begun rolling out Copilot Code for building apps with natural language

Copilot Code is beginning to roll out through Microsoft’s Frontier program, letting users build workplace apps and workflows using natural language.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     4 days ago

YouTube is reworking the Home page with Custom Feeds and quicker access to Subscriptions

YouTube is replacing topic chips with saved Custom Feeds and testing a redesigned mobile Home bar with quicker access to Subscriptions.

S. Kumar Manglam     4 days ago

AI agents are acting like rogues and causing a huge headache for US banks

US banks are restricting third-party AI agents over concerns that automated tools could access accounts or initiate financial actions without clear customer control.

Moinak Pal     4 days ago

Phantom Blade Zero makes me think Sony might have a point about going all digital

I'm firmly in the physical-media camp, but Phantom Blade Zero's delayed disc release has me questioning what a game disc actually guarantees. With patches, updates, and downloads now part of gaming, Sony's all-digital future isn't entirely without logic.

Varun Mirchandani     4 days ago

Canva enters the AI image generation race with Craft, and it’s thinking beyond pretty pictures

Canva has launched Craft, its first in-house image generation model. Trained on human-designed templates, it aims to create more accurate layouts, readable text, and visuals that are easier to edit.

Varun Mirchandani     4 days ago

This touchscreen is made from thread, and scientists want to put it in your clothes

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a garment with a touchscreen woven into its fibres. The flexible display can show images, play videos, respond to touch, and survive washing.

Varun Mirchandani     4 days ago

Scientists have figured out how to send smells over the internet, and coffee is just the beginning

Researchers have developed Scentronic, an AI-powered system that detects and recreates smells remotely. It currently supports five aromas, with potential applications in online shopping and virtual reality.

Varun Mirchandani     4 days ago

Mori might be the cutest AI companion robot yet, and it reacts to you like a pet

OKA’s Mori is a cute AI companion that can recognize people, remember interactions, react to music, and behave more like a pet than a home assistant.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     4 days ago

Delta 2.0 is finally here, and your iPhone just got a bigger retro gaming library

Delta 2.0 is the emulator's biggest update yet, adding Sega Genesis support, RetroAchievements, a refreshed interface, and more ways to play classic games on iPhone and iPad.

Varun Mirchandani     4 days ago

Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+ with a bigger audiobook lineup and AI narrators

Amazon has renamed Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+, keeping the $11.99 monthly price while expanding its audiobook catalog with more titles, including some narrated by AI.

Manisha Priyadarshini     4 days ago

The Oppo Find X10 is ridiculously stacked, and I haven’t even got to the cameras yet

The Oppo Find X10 packs two 200MP cameras, a 7,150mAh battery and a 144Hz AMOLED display into a surprisingly slim body. My first impressions are promising, but there's more to prove.

Moinak Pal     4 days ago

Apple’s new badge makes it easy to find apps built for the iPhone Duo

Apple is introducing a “Made for iPhone Duo” badge to help you find apps optimized for its foldable phone, with Netflix, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other apps adapting to the larger display.

Manisha Priyadarshini     4 days ago

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max hands-on: Knocking on the flagship ceiling with three 200MP cameras

Oppo's Find X10 Pro Max packs three 200MP cameras, a massive battery, and refined software into a striking flagship, although its missing 10x optical camera leaves room for an Ultra.

Vikhyaat Vivek     4 days ago

Arc browser is shutting down in December. Long live, ya trailblazer!

Arc browser is shutting down on December 22, following a long spell of maintenance-only work as the company behind it moves forward with its successor, Dia.

Nadeem Sarwar     4 days ago

Momcozy D8 review: I handed my twins’ bottles to a machine, and the daily routine got easier

The Momcozy D8 is a countertop solution that washes, steam-sterilizes, dries, and stores up to eight bottles in one run. It's big, though, and the clean-up job takes some time.

Candace Iverson     4 days ago

1Password wants AI agents to handle logins without ever taking a peek at your passwords

AI agents can now use credentials stored in 1Password to access your accounts without the passwords being exposed to the model.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     4 days ago

GM is giving OnStar AI smarts and a new way to monitor your parked car

GM's revamped OnStar app will bring AI-powered vehicle controls and Connected Cameras, a new feature that lets drivers monitor parked cars and receive alerts when certain incidents occur.

Pranob Mehrotra     4 days ago

iPhone Duo’s foldable screen is not perfect, after all. But the crease might take a few years to become an eyesore.

Two fold tests say Apple’s hinge is built to last, but the matte screen can’t fully hide a growing crease.

Shikhar Mehrotra     4 days ago

Forget seasoning, your music playlist might be the secret ingredient to a tastier meal

Can the right soundtrack make food more enjoyable? A new study suggests music can influence how your brain processes taste.

Manisha Priyadarshini     4 days ago

AI chatbots are falling prey to manipulative prompts that could help stalkers spy on victims

Spyware, tracking and shared accounts need human help. Here’s what to do before trusting a chatbot’s tech-safety advice.

Shikhar Mehrotra     5 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: How Klara and the Sun warns of a future where humans compete with AI

Taika Waititi and Jenna Ortega's sci-fi film, Klara and the Sun, offers a chilling warning about AI being used to replace people in a society obsessed with perfection.

Anthony Orlando     5 days ago

Samsung’s Galaxy Fit 4 surfaces in new leak showing a familiar design

Samsung's Galaxy Fit 4 has surfaced in leaked videos showing three color options and a familiar design. The fitness tracker could retain the Galaxy Fit 3's basic look, but its specifications and potential upgrades remain unconfirmed.

Pranob Mehrotra     5 days ago

Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak breakthrough shows what AI can do, but it’s not a one-click hack

A developer has demonstrated a software-based Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak with help from OpenAI's Codex. The breakthrough enables system-level experimentation and game modding, but the exploit remains tethered and isn't a simple route to custom firmware.

Varun Mirchandani     5 days ago

Tangerine for Mac makes file conversions seamless with a simple drag-and-drop gesture

Tangerine makes converting and editing files on your Mac easier with a handy radial menu that appears when you drag files while holding Shift. It offers a wide range of tools, but its $29.99 price tag might be hard to justify.

Pranob Mehrotra     5 days ago

Flagship phone prices are brutal. Samsung’s renewed phones offer a much cheaper way in with Amazon

Samsung is bringing its Certified Re-Newed Galaxy program to Amazon, offering S24 and S25-series phones from $489 with genuine parts, new batteries, and a manufacturer warranty.

Vikhyaat Vivek     5 days ago

Apple is apparently testing iPhone Duo 2 with Face ID instead of the Touch ID button

Apple may bring under-display Face ID to the iPhone Duo 2, addressing a key complaint about its first foldable.

Shikhar Mehrotra     5 days ago

Microsoft may finally let you turn off some of Edge’s AI. But don’t celebrate yet

Microsoft Edge Canary is testing a new switch for disabling on-device AI features, giving users more control while leaving one important question unanswered: exactly what does it turn off?

Vikhyaat Vivek     5 days ago

Musk says you can’t just buy the Cybercab. It’s primarily for Tesla-owned cab service

Tesla hopes to deliver Cybercabs to customers this year, but Musk says almost all will stay in its own fleet.

Shikhar Mehrotra     5 days ago

Tesla will let you add your Model Y to its Robotaxi fleet with the FSD V15 update

Tesla is targeting Q2 2027 for the first customer-owned Model Y vehicles to join its robotaxi fleet through FSD V15, though earnings and insurance details are still missing.

Pranob Mehrotra     5 days ago

Caldo wants to fix study stress by combining learning games with guided breathing

Caldo lets you play learning games and practice guided breathing without switching apps, so stress doesn’t get in the way of studying.

Rachit Agarwal     5 days ago

Skullcandy is now part of Bose, but its bold identity isn’t going anywhere

Bose has acquired Skullcandy, but the brand isn’t going anywhere. Here’s what the deal means for your next pair of earbuds and headphones.

Rachit Agarwal     5 days ago

Australia is forcing Apple to loosen its grip on iPhone app distribution

Australia is forcing Apple to open up iPhone app distribution, allowing rival app stores, alternative payment services, and more freedom for developers from March 2027. Apple plans to appeal the ruling.

Pranob Mehrotra     5 days ago

Xbox Cloud Gaming gets a standalone pay-as-you-go option

Xbox Cloud Gaming now has a pay-as-you-go option, with packs starting at $3.99 for 10 hours and unused time carrying over until it is spent.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     5 days ago

Anthropic unveils Claude Duet, its answer to AI agents like Dots

Anthropic has unveiled Claude Duet, a new work-focused AI agent that can monitor connected apps, handle background tasks, and keep working after you step away.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     5 days ago

BioWare is closing, and the next Mass Effect is going with it

Electronic Arts is shutting down BioWare after more than 30 years, cancelling the next Mass Effect and cutting around 400 jobs across the company.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     5 days ago

Twitch’s new Stream Recap turns missed livestreams into highlight reels you can watch in minutes

Twitch’s new Stream Recaps turn livestream clips into bite-sized highlight reels, helping you catch missed moments, keep up with your favorite streamers, and discover creators through personalized recommendations.

Manisha Priyadarshini     5 days ago

Hands too small for the new iPhone Duo? Apple is working on a fix

Apple reportedly plans to bring Reachability to the iPhone Duo later this year, adapting the familiar accessibility feature to make its wide left and right edges easier to reach.

Vikhyaat Vivek     5 days ago