Databricks Co-Founder Says the US Needs Open Source Leadership to Stay Ahead of China in AI
Andy Konwinski is sounding the alarm about America’s place in the global AI race. The Databricks co-founder and longtime researcher believes the United States is at risk of losing its edge to China, a shift he describes as an existential challenge for both the tech ecosystem and democratic values. Konwinski, who now runs the AI […]
OpenAI’s Sora 2 Is Fueling a Troubling Surge of AI-Generated Fat-Shaming Videos Online
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos recently spoke about how artificial intelligence can help creators tell stories “better, faster, and in new ways.” The promise of AI as a creative accelerator sounds inspiring on paper, and platforms are already leaning into that vision. Yet while industry leaders highlight the potential, a harsher reality is unfolding on social […]
Amazon Tightens Controls on Illegal Streaming Apps Installed on Fire TV Sticks
For years the Amazon Fire TV Stick has been the go-to gadget for cord-cutters looking to access media on their own terms. Its simplicity, low price point, and ability to sideload apps created a culture of endless customization. But that era is shifting rapidly as Amazon intensifies efforts to restrict third-party applications used for unauthorized […]
The fate of a second-gen iPhone Air may not be doomed after all
Apple’s long-term iPhone strategy is coming into sharper focus, and the latest reporting suggests the future of the second-generation iPhone Air is far more intentional than many assumed. A new breakdown from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman offers a clearer look at how Apple sees the Air line and why its next update is set for 2027 […]
Your Apple Watch May Be Heading Toward Another US Import Ban After a $634 Million Court Fight
A new trade inquiry and a massive jury decision are putting Apple’s blood oxygen technology back in the spotlight. The Apple Watch, one of the company’s signature health devices, is once again facing the possibility of being blocked from entering the United States. The US International Trade Commission has launched a fresh review that could […]
Windows 11 Finally Opens the Door for Passkeys in Your Own Password Manager
Microsoft just made a meaningful quality-of-life change to Windows 11, and it is something users have been asking for since passkeys first appeared on the platform. Windows 11 now supports third-party passkey managers, which means you no longer have to rely solely on the built-in Microsoft Password Manager. The update quietly shifts Windows into a […]
Your Next Phone Might Be a Samsung Foldable and the Signs Are Getting Clearer
Samsung is quietly gearing up for one of its most pivotal years in mobile, and the message coming out of Seoul is hard to miss. The company is setting ambitious internal targets for its next generation of foldables, specifically the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Flip 8. According to a report from […]
Google’s new Ask tool is turning Photos and YouTube into conversational search engines
Google is quietly reshaping how people interact with their content. The company has started rolling out its new Ask feature inside Google Photos and YouTube, giving users a way to search, summarize and understand their own media through natural conversation rather than traditional keyword queries. The experience is powered by Google’s Gemini AI model, which […]
Cash App Introduces Moneybot, a New AI Assistant Built to Answer Questions About Your Finances
Cash App has rolled out a fresh wave of product upgrades for its fall release, placing a major spotlight on its new AI financial assistant, Moneybot. The tool is designed to help users make better sense of their spending, income and overall money habits, giving the app a more proactive role in day-to-day financial decisions. […]
Spotify adds a new, less repetitive shuffle, plus audiobook recaps
Spotify is rolling out a fresh update aimed at giving its listeners a smoother, less predictable shuffle experience, tackling one of the most consistent complaints about digital music streaming. The company says its new default shuffle mode is designed to avoid the overly repetitive song cycles that users often notice. The update marks a step […]