Category: Technology

Microsoft is rolling out an update for the Copilot app It changes the home page to be more like the Start menu The rollout is underway, but it may take some time…

A custom Windows 11 build, Tiny11 builder, removes bloatware and is available to install on older hardware Microsoft’s Windows 10 will reach its end on October 14, with no more official support…

SSD failures might be down to the use of pre-release Phison firmware That’s the conclusion of an investigation by a PC enthusiast group in China We’re told it’s verified by Phison engineers,…

Windows 11’s 25H2 update is now in the Release Preview channel This is the final stage of testing, meaning its arrival is imminent It won’t offer much in the way of exciting…

Microsoft is bringing automatic theme-switching to Windows via PowerToys The feature will allow users to set automatic switches according to their schedule There’s no official launch date yet, but it will be…

Meta Connect could include a new software platform for Meta’s AR glasses Meta Connect’s developer session schedule also promises a new developer kit …to hopefully allow the creation of AR/AI apps by…

Microsoft’s attempting to bring PC makers in line to make sure USB-C ports are properly configured A poor setup by the manufacturer could lead to USB-C ports not working as they should,…

YouTube has started flagging members of Premium Family plans who aren’t living in the same household as the account manager A handful of users have reported receiving emails saying that their accounts…

Windows 11 has a new feature for Android mobiles in test builds It allows for the syncing of the PC clipboard directly to the phone This ability is snappy and responsive based…

Samsung is rumored to be planning a third Unpacked event this year at which it’ll launch three new devices As well as its highly anticipated Galaxy tri-fold smartphone, we could also see…

Microsoft has finished its investigation into reports of an SSD-breaking bug The company said the August update for Windows 11 isn’t to blame There are still reports of drive failures filtering in,…

It probably hasn’t escaped your attention that Windows 10 support expires on October 14, 2025. Given that, there’s precious little time left before those who remain on the operating system without taking…

Windows 11’s August update reportedly introduced an SSD breaking bug It’s been suggested that SSDs using Phison controllers are more likely to be affected Phison has conducted extensive testing, but couldn’t reproduce…

Project Moohan could launch on September 29, according to a new leak It will be Samsung’s first Android XR headset Pricing may be cheaper than the Apple Vision Pro We’ve been waiting…

Microsoft is improving sound quality for Bluetooth headphones This will allow for high-quality audio in Windows 11 while using a mic, benefiting gamers who often use in-game chat with a headset The…

Rokid Glasses are launching internationally They’re set to cost $599 (around £355 / AU$920) and launch in November These are cheaper, but arriving later than Meta’s rumored smart glasses with a display…

Google has rolled out a Messages feature in beta that lets you use QR codes to verify the device of the person you’re texting It’s Google Messages’ new security measure, which is…

Windows 11 has a Resume feature in test builds For now it’s just for Spotify, but more developers will get on board in time If you’re listening to a track on your…

Windows 10’s extended support offer is currently rolling out A fair few people aren’t seeing it, though – myself included Microsoft has said that the rollout is happening ‘slowly’ but that it…

Users have spotted a new feature that allows free YouTube users to download videos for offline viewing Despite the feature being available to YouTube Premium subscribers, Google has shared that offline downloads…

Windows 11’s Copilot app just got an update for testers This introduces a powerful new natural language-based search There are also some useful changes for the app’s home page Windows 11’s Copilot…

A YouTuber has shared a new concept video of ‘Windows 12.2’ This is a follow-up to their previous vision of Windows 12, and refines the concept There are some smart ideas, but…

The August update for Windows 11 and 10 broke recovery features That includes options to reset the PC and fix problems using Windows Update All of these fail to work after the…

Microsoft is experimenting with a new recommendation in the Start menu It’s effectively an ad for Copilot (and Microsoft 365 Copilot) Recommendations include prompts to write a draft, create an image, or…

Meta’s next smart glasses might cost $800 (£590 / AU$1,230) That’s much lower than the previous rumored price of over $1,000 We’ll know more at Meta Connect in September Meta’s next-gen smart…

Meta and Oakley have released their non-limited edition smart glasses They’re up for preorder ahead of an August 26 release They start at $399 / £399 / AU$629 Oakley and Meta have…

Windows 11’s dark mode has long remained unfinished Microsoft is bringing dark mode to some new parts of the interface, based on clues spotted in testing This includes file operation dialog boxes,…

There are reports of a bug with the August update for Windows 11 It can seemingly cause SSDs to fail in a small number of reported cases We can’t jump to conclusions…

Windows 10 has a new update for August It rolls out the offer of extended support until October 2026 to everyone Microsoft has also fixed a bug that caused the sign-up process…

YouTube has officially rolled out age verification checks to US users The service will use AI to determine your age If it detects you’re under 18, you’ll have to verify your age…

Windows 11 just got a new test build in the Release Preview channel It comes with a fair chunk of AI features, but only one I actually want That’s the AI agent…

Another Microsoft executive has detailed their vision of a future Windows Pavan Davuluri, VP of Windows and Devices, echoes the thoughts previously laid out by Microsoft’s VP for OS Security, David Weston…

HTC has a new pair of smart glasses called the Vive Eagle They boast many of the same features as their rivals You can only get them in Taiwan right now HTC…

Meta’s CTO was asked what we can expect from Meta Connect 2025 In response, he teased “big wearables announcements” He didn’t mention VR hardware, however Meta Connect 2025 is fast approaching –…

Windows 11’s August update is now available It comes with a new feature aiming to recover a PC that won’t boot There’s also an important fix to iron out stability problems gamers…

Meta announced Instagram’s new Maps feature, which has many users worried about their online privacy While the new feature is opt-in only, it hasn’t stopped angry users from sharing their thoughts on…

Microsoft has a new plan to target Chrome addicts to use Edge more A planned pop-up is only hidden in testing right now, though It may never be enabled, even in preview…

While the new ‘Liquid Glass’ look and a way more powerful Spotlight might be the leading features of macOS Tahoe 26, I’ve found that bringing over a much-loved iPhone feature has proven…

Meta has two new VR headsets you can try They’re protypes that aren’t usually accessible to the public You’ll have to attend SIGGRAPH 2025 to give them a whirl Every so often,…

Clues in Windows 11 previews hint that AI is coming to the taskbar This could be in the form of an ‘agentic AI’ companion Exactly what its purpose would be is far…

A Microsoft support document reveals a new twist on Windows 10’s extended update scheme Even if you pay $30 for the program, you’ll need to have a Microsoft account The good news…

Windows 11 users are seeing a positive change, but also a less-welcome one The good news is the ‘second-chance out-of-box experience’ nag has been streamlined considerably The bad news is there’s a…

Microsoft’s AI helper for gaming has debuted in Windows 11 Gaming Copilot is in the Game Bar, but it’s only in beta testing for now Gaming handheld owners may worry about performance,…

Windows 10’s Game Bar has reportedly been hit with a nasty bug The Game Bar crashes when trying to access its options For those with Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs, this means they…

Microsoft is prepping Windows XP Crocs, dubbed the ’50th Anniversary Exclusive’ It’ll be the first version of Windows to take this step, if true The Crocs come with six Jibbitz and a…

Microsoft’s VP for OS Security has provided his vision of Windows in 2030 It will be multimodal and involve ‘more talking to our computers’ AI will power the ability to ‘do much…

Microsoft recently produced some new support documents These contain some helpful advice for would-be upgraders to Windows 11 who run into problems Some of this is very handy to know – including…

Tea is a popular ‘dating safety tool’ that just suffered a data breach 72,000 images pertaining to the app were involved, some of which were user photo IDs There’s an ongoing investigation,…

Apple has released an important new update for macOS Sequoia The update prevents a potential bricking issue for users utilizing DFU mode for device recovery It may be the last macOS Sequoia…

Microsoft has said Windows 11 SE will run out of support in October 2026 This brings an end to this alternative spin on Windows 11 However, Surface Laptop SE owners were previously…

Microsoft has put together a new promotional video It sells the benefits of transferring to a new PC via the Backup app However, it’s also pushing a OneDrive subscription – but there…

Meta and Stanford University researchers have developed new MR glasses These specs use holography to produce high-quality images Support rumors that Meta’s headsets may turn into slim goggles Meta’s newly published research…

Windows 11 24H2 had a strange bug that messed with the mouse It made the mouse cursor larger after the PC woke from sleep (or was rebooted) Microsoft has seemingly fixed this…

There are scattered reports of Windows 10 PCs being offered a Windows 11 upgrade That’s despite the fact that these devices don’t meet the Windows 11 hardware requirements This has happened in…

Windows 11 has a useful change for multiple monitors in a new preview You’ll be able to access notifications and the calendar flyout on the secondary monitor Previously that wasn’t possible, even…

Meta revealed the ideal VR gaming session is 20 to 40 minutes Less than that and VR doesn’t feel worthwhile Longer and hardware issues can have a negative impact Meta has released…

The UK’s Online Safety Act has introduced age verification tools across multiple platforms It prevents users from accessing potentially 18+ rated content It’s left multiple gamers and Discord users looking for alternatives…

Meta is said to be developing a new smartwatch It could feature a camera but be light on health features We might see it at Meta Connect later this year Meta’s on-again-off-again…

Windows 11 had a change in testing to streamline the taskbar The tweak made the date and time display in the system tray more compact Microsoft ditched the idea due to negative…

Windows 10’s July update broke part of the emoji picker This is a panel that lets you select from a huge library of emoji The search function is broken, making navigating that…

Microsoft is collecting more data on performance issues with Windows 11 This is happening via feedback from testers using preview builds Hoovering up a whole lot more logs relating to performance hitches…

Windows 11 has a new optional update It’s a big one, delivering a whole load of new features These include an AI agent in Settings, a new quick-recovery option for PCs that…

A Windows-to-Linux migration tool has been revealed It’s still in development, but looks very promising, providing a seamless way of transitioning to Linux Only one distro is supported, but there’s the possibility…

Microsoft is claiming Windows 11 24H2 is the most reliable version ever The company says it has 24% fewer crashes than version 22H2 In a blog post about resiliency, Microsoft also clarifies…

The Link To Windows app on Android has a new ‘Lock PC’ button This allows you to remotely lock your Windows 11 PC from the phone Other goodies introduced with Link To…

Refresh 2025-07-24T18:59:12.744Z While AOL has yet to remove the outage message from its Help page, and neither it or Yahoo have posted on X to follow up on their previous posts noting…

OpenAI is expected to release the Sora 2 AI video model soon Sora 2 will face stiff competition from Google’s Veo 3 model Veo 3 already offers features that Sora does not,…

Windows 10’s scheme for extended updates is now open You can sign up using your Microsoft account and get free updates (if you sync your PC settings to OneDrive) The enrollment wizard…

AI-generated songs by deceased artists, like Blaze Foley, have been falsely uploaded to Spotify The streaming service is taking them down as they are spotted The tracks slipped past Spotify’s content verification…

Microsoft has given us more details on how PC-to-PC migration works It’ll offer a useful alternative to those who don’t want to restore a backup via OneDrive The feature does still have…

OpenAI appears to be testing GPT-5 based on leaked files and internal biosecurity tools GPT-5 is rumored to unify memory, reasoning, vision, and task completion into one No specific release date has…

Windows 11 could be getting a new ‘shared audio’ option The feature, spotted in testing, allows for piping audio to multiple speakers It’s not clear exactly how it works yet, though, as…

Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced the use of generative AI in an original production for the first time The Eternaut, an Argentine sci-fi show, used generative artificial intelligence to create VFX of…

Google has upgraded its AI Mode with the advanced Gemini 2.5 Pro AI Mode has also added Deep Search, which can now run hundreds of background searches A new calling tool built…

Microsoft has updated its Copilot Vision tool to let the AI assistant view your desktop The feature will let Copilot respond to any content you’re viewing To give users control, Copilot Vision…

Windows 11’s rumored handheld mode has been spotted in testing It’s still hidden in the background of preview builds, though This is a hint that Microsoft is stepping on the gas with…

WeTransfer users were outraged when it seemed an updated terms of service implied their data would be used to train AI models. The company moved fast to assure users it does not…

Google introduces featured notebooks into NotebookLM The curated content comes from sites like The Economist and The Atlantic You can ask questions about each notebook Tired of waiting for you to use…

Claude can now connect to apps like Notion, Canva, and Stripe The AI can understand and assist with tasks using your actual work data Claude’s secure access reduces the need to constantly…

A new update for Windows 11 24H2 is failing to install for some While this has happened before, reports seem more prevalent with the July update There are also other concerns such…

Windows 11 24H2 now has better security levels This is down to Microsoft improving the scripting engine in the OS As a result, hackers will find it more difficult to discover and…

Perplexity’s new Comet browser promises an AI assistant that travels the web for you Comet joins other AI browsers aiming to beat Chrome and other popular platforms. Though AI companies are betting…

Windows 11 has a new Black Screen of Death (BSoD) rather than blue It simplifies the current BSoD as well as changing the color The problem is that it perhaps goes too…

Meta’s Oakley glasses are up for preorder ahead of a July 22 launch The limited edition glasses will cost $499 / £499 / AU$789 Cheaper Oakleys are set to arrive “later this…

xAI has launched the new Grok 4 and Grok 4 Heavy AI models Grok 4 requires a $30 monthly SuperGrok subscription The launch comes as Grok faces renewed criticism xAI introduced new…

Google just launched photo-to-video capabilities in Veo 3 Now you can ask Gemini to transform a photo into an eight-second video Available for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, the feature…

Windows 11’s July update is now out It offers quite a number of new features and tweaks There are also some important fixes, particularly for gamers Windows 11 24H2 has a new…

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked’s many new products and features have not left out AI examples. Plenty involved Google and its Gemini family of AI models, with a host of new features coming to…

A new mysterious mode has appeared on some users’ ChatGPT accounts “Study together” lets you learn subjects with ChatGPT, with AI asking you questions on the subject matter No release date is…

Windows 11 could be getting ‘dynamic’ wallpaper driven by AI That’s according to a leaker who’s found clues in preview builds of the OS Microsoft has tried this idea in the past,…

Wimbledon’s AI-powered line calls have replaced human judges Players like Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu have voiced frustration over questionable calls Despite its precision, Wimbledon’s AI system has experienced malfunctions that raised…

Windows 11 has finally overtaken Windows 10 for market share 52% of those using Microsoft’s desktop operating systems are now on Windows 11 That’s a hefty swing of almost 10% away from…

Microsoft has confirmed Windows 11 25H2 is the update for this year The upgrade is now officially in testing It’ll be a more minor update delivered as an ‘enablement package’ and that’s…

Windows 11 has a new optional update It fixes a bunch of bugs that have been annoying gamers One of the most annoying glitches causes the monitor screen to go black for…

You can get access to Google’s Veo 3 for free with this simple trick Sign up for a Google Cloud free trial with $300/£222 of credit and use Veo 3 directly from…

Microsoft has been boasting about the benefits of Windows 11 (again) It claims Windows 11 PCs can be ‘up to 2.3x faster’ than Windows 10 machines This comparison was made running the…

A new search ability is rolling out for the Copilot app It gives Windows 11 and 10 users an AI-powered search, offering natural language queries Copilot can also peek inside files and…

First-look images of Android’s upcoming Live Updates function revealed Similar feel to iOS Live Activities Live Updates is currently only functional in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, but should widely rolled…

Zuckerberg has created a new group called Meta Superintelligence Labs The goal of the group is to create AI superintelligence New hires from OpenAI will form the team headed up by Alexandr…

New formatting abilities have arrived in Notepad for Windows 11 Microsoft previously tested these features, but they’re now rolling out to all Windows 11 users Some welcome the move as a useful…

Crunchyroll aired anime with obviously AI-generated subtitles that included typos, clunky phrasing, and lines like “ChatGPT said.” Fans quickly noticed and criticized the lack of human oversight The incident highlights growing concerns…

Windows 10 PCs are getting an update stealthily installed The under-the-radar arrival of KB5001716 may confuse some folks This patch is deployed to versions of Windows which are about to run out…

Google Gemini can more easily access your Phone and Messages apps Previously, you had to allow Gemini Apps Activity, reducing your privacy That’s no longer the case, and comes as Gemini RCS…

Microsoft recently threw a lifeline to consumers, offering alternatives to paying $30 for extended support for Windows 10 PIRG thinks this doesn’t go far enough in terms of avoiding an impending e-waste…

Update, Monday June 30 : We’ve been contacted by Deezer, the global streaming music service, to say that it has flagged The Velvet Sundown’s albums as AI-generated content together with the message:…

Xbox’s limited-edition Quest 3S has sold out at Meta’s store You can still find it at Best Buy in the US and Argos in the UK Meta has previously said that once…

Google’s new Gemini Robotics On‑Device AI model lets robots run entirely offline The model can learn new tasks from just 50 to 100 examples It adapts to different robot types, like humanoids…

New app from Simon Squibb promises free AI advice There are versions for iOS and Android You can call AI Simon for a voice chat, too Simon Squibb, the serial entrepreneur, viral…

You can now pay annually for Google AI Pro for the first time The overall price is the equivalent of getting two months for free As yet, ChatGPT doesn’t offer annual subscription…

Microsoft is replacing its Blue Screen of Death with a Black Screen of Death This comes after decades of service from the original BSoD It’s slated to roll out later this summer…

Xiaomi announced AI smart glasses They share a lot of similarities with Meta’s Ray-Bans, even priced similarly Xiaomi’s specs have some unique features, like electrochromic dimming Chinese tech brand Xiaomi isn’t about…

Meet Sirius, an AI-based programmable and customizable robotic dog companion You can train Sirius to perform tricks and upload different voice packs Its available worldwide, with pre-orders starting today From early sci-fi…

A new study shows people sometimes sound a lot like ChatGPT when they speak The evidence is in their vocabulary and phrasing This shift could flatten emotional nuance and have everyone sound…

New diving dogs AI-generated video follows the cat Olympics craze You can try Hailuo 02 yourself for free Are dogs better at ‘diving’ than cats? You decide Hot on the heels (or…

A federal judge rejected a ChatGPT user’s petition against her order that OpenAI preserve all ChatGPT chats The order followed a request by The New York Times as part of its lawsuit…

Microsoft has launched a wizard to help Windows 10 devices stay secure It’s only intended as a temporary solution, though Windows 10 support ends later this year Windows 10 has been around…

Midjourney has launched its first AI video model, V1. The model lets users animate images into five-second motion clips. The tool is relatively affordable and a possible rival for Google Veo or…

Adobe wants to help decide how your brand shows up inside ChatGPT and other AI bots LLM Optimizer promises SEO-like results in an internet where search engines no longer rule Your FAQ…

Amid all the debates about how AI affects jobs, science, the environment, and everything else, there’s a question of how large language models impact the people using them directly. A new study…

MiniMax’s new Hailuo 02 AI video model has sparked a viral trend of cats performing Olympic dives The videos blend advanced physics-based animation with internet absurdity Though not the quality of Google…

Google’s new Search Live feature lets users hold real-time voice conversations with an AI-powered version of Search The Gemini-powered AI attempts to simulate a friendly and knowledgeable human. Google is keen to…

Meta and Oakley are officially making smart glasses They’re based on Oakley’s HSTN glasses design Launching later this summer, they’ll start at $399 / £399 It’s official. Following a teaser earlier this…

A Redditor was moving a huge slab of data from old drives to a new one They used OneDrive as a midpoint in an ill-thought-out strategy that left all the data in…

Sam Altman has appeared in the first episode of OpenAI’s brand new podcast, called simply the OpenAI Podcast, which is available to watch now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. The podcast…

Google’s new Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite model is its fastest and most cost-efficient The model is for tasks that don’t require much processing, like translation and data organization The new model is in…

Meta AI prompts you to choose to post publicly in the app’s Discovery feed by default Meta has a new warning pop-up, but accidental sharing remains a possibility You can opt out…

Windows Hello facial recognition no longer works in poorly-lit rooms This is due to a move Microsoft made to shore up security with the feature The change to require a ‘color camera…

Meta has just announced it’s partnering with Oakley on something new Most likely, this is the long-rumored Oakley smart glasses We’ll find out more on June 20 Oakley and Meta are officially…

A PC-to-PC migration feature has been found in a new Windows 10 preview It’s not enabled in testing, though, and is hidden in the background However, Windows Insiders have got it working…

Get ChatGPT Plus for 3 months at a discounted 50% off rate This easy trick is accessible via ChatGPT’s official website ChatGPT Plus gives you access to OpenAI’s best models and all…

Microsoft compared Liquid Glass to Windows Vista on its Instagram account It’s rather late to the party in drawing this kind of comparison Mind you, if anyone has a right to do…

Apple’s much-anticipated Siri upgrade is rumored to arrive in ‘spring 2026’ A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg claims Apple Intelligence-powered Siri is slated for an iOS 26.4 release A year…

The Document Foundation, which makes LibreOffice, is the latest to jump on the anti-Windows 11 bandwagon The organization argues that Windows 10 users should switch to Linux It outlines the strengths of…

OpenAI has upgraded ChatGPT’s Projects feature to remember past chats, tone preferences, and files Projects now offers deep research, voice mode, mobile file uploads, and more OpenAI wants Projects to function more…

Google’s new Portraits experiment lets users chat with AI avatars modeled on real experts. The project’s first Portrait is Radical Candor author Kim Scott. The avatar delivers advice based on Scott’s actual…

The Browser Company has launched an AI-powered browser named Dia Dia integrates a personalized AI assistant directly into the address bar The AI lets you chat with tabs and will adapt to…

Match’s Singles in America report shows AI use in dating has surged 333% in just one year. Nearly half of Gen Z singles now use AI to help with profiles, messages, or…

Xreal detailed Project Aura at AWE 2025 It will have a massive 70-degree field of view It will also be tethered to a spatial computing puck running Android XR While we’d suspected…

The race to put augmented reality smart glasses on your face is heating up. Snap Spectacles are transforming into “Specs” and will launch as lighter and more powerful AR wearables in 2026….

The Phone Link panel attached to the Start menu is getting a new feature It’ll allow Windows 11 users to start screen mirroring with a single click It’s in testing ahead of…

Google Gemini’s app has a new Scheduled Actions feature to assign recurring tasks. Gemini will complete the tasks automatically at the chosen times, similar to ChatGPT’s Tasks feature. The upgrade is only…

Paid ChatGPT subscribers get an improved voice mode that’s more human-like than before It can also handle live translations into other languages Some minor problems remain All users of ChatGPT on paid…

Meta is developing its Aria Gen 2 smart glasses, which come packed with sensors and AI features The smart glasses can track your gaze, movement, and even heart rate to gauge what’s…

It’s almost that time of year again: WWDC time. Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference is an annual event, where it reveals to developers and the rest of us what’s coming in terms of…

Nearly half of IT teams don’t fully know what their AI agents are accessing daily Enterprises love AI agents, but also fear what they’re doing behind closed digital doors AI tools now…

The New York Times is requesting that all ChatGPT conversations be retained as part of its lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft This would mean that a record of all your ChatGPT conversations…

Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro is getting an update to improve its coding The update fixes previous issues with formatting and coherence The model is expected to become Gemini Pro’s first official stable…

The Apple C1 modem could be the start of something big We’ll definitely learn more about the future on our faces A HomePod with a display would be a boon for developers…

Luma Labs’ new Modify Video tool for Dream Machine uses AI to alter any video footage without reshoots Any characters or environments won’t lose their original motion or performances Anything from subtle…

Windows 11 has a new power-saving feature in testing It kicks in when you leave your laptop for a period of time While you’re away, power management settings ensure a minimal amount…

Google DeepMind is building an AI email assistant The AI will automatically respond to messages in a user’s own voice and style The assistant will sort and organize inboxes to help reduce…

KDE has a campaign to persuade Windows 10 users to switch to Linux The desktop environment maker accuses Microsoft of ‘tech extortion’ with the end of support deadline for Windows 10 There…

OpenAI has added a memory feature for free ChatGPT users The AI chatbot can now recall recent conversations and tailor responses accordingly You can decide what ChatGPT remembers or disable it if…

You can now create Sora AI videos in the Bing app on mobile You get 10 credits, but can earn more by searching with Bing Videos are portrait and five seconds long…

Asus is trying to persuade those who can’t upgrade their Windows 10 laptop to switch to a Copilot+ PC This is ignoring concerns about millions of PCs heading to the scrapheap because…

WhatsApp has stopped supporting a number of older Apple and Android devices The change came into effect on June 1 after a slight extension was granted by Apple Now, WhatsApp will only…

Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 have been hit by a bug that can leave a PC unable to boot Microsoft is investigating this recovery error glitch in the May update Windows 11…

Latest update for Windows 11 24H2 packs a couple of nifty fixes for gamers One of those is the crucial cure for some PC games locking up completely The other fix is…

Bono has been a ubiquitous presence for most of my adult life. I was just coming up in the world when U2’s break-out album, War, arrived, and by 1987’s Joshua Tree, Bono…

Echo Hunter is a new, fully AI-generated sci-fi short film created using Arcana AI The cast is SAG-AFTRA actors led by Breckin Meyer The film blends traditional voice performances with AI-rendered visuals…

Android phone owners can now quickly view Office files in a hassle-free way Previously, if you were sent an Office file, you had to sign in to your Microsoft account even to…

We all know the story of the first YouTube video, a grainy 19-second clip of co-founder Jawed Karim at the zoo, remarking on the elephants behind him. That video was a pivotal…

There’s a new update out for Windows 11 24H2 in preview It offers a whole load of features, albeit some are Copilot+ PC exclusives New abilities include a supercharged search in Settings,…

A new report from Bloomberg says Apple will change how it numbers its operating systems The change will be to match the year, so not iOS 19 but iOS 26 It’s said…

Scotland’s rail service has replaced the human train announcement voice with an AI one on some routes The voice technology is powered by Swedish company ReadSpeaker A voice actor claims the company…

Apple might push further into gaming with a dedicated hub on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV 4K It’ll be a showcase for new titles available directly for the platforms and…

Microsoft is adding an AI-powered Write feature to Notepad as part of Copilot Plus Write uses prompts to generate and refine text The update also enhances Paint with a sticker generator and…

Big changes are coming to watchOS and tvOS They’ll apparently match updates to iOS and macOS Expect an official unveiling on June 9, at WWDC We now know Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference…

After many months of speculation, Google finally showed off its still-early-day Android XR smart glasses prototype. It was an impressive live demo, with a live translation portion that went off well but…

AI chatbots and videos use up a huge amount of energy and water A five-second AI video uses as much energy as a microwave running for an hour or more Data center…

Researchers have discovered a “universal jailbreak” for AI chatbots The jailbreak can trick major chatbots into helping commit crimes or other unethical activity Some AI models are now being deliberately designed without…

Microsoft is bringing new AI features to Notepad, Paint and Snipping Tool Many of these are for Copilot+ PCs only, though, as they require an NPU Notepad is getting a new AI-powered…

Anthropic has debuted two new Claude AI models named Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4 Claude Opus 4 claims to be the best coding AI in the world Claude Sonnet 4…

Signal has a new option for its Windows 11 app to block Recall The developer had to fudge a way of preventing screenshots of the messaging app being taken Unfortunately this has…

Google has rolled out a new AI-powered shopping feature to help you figure out what the clothes you are interested in buying might look like when you wear them. It’s dubbed “try…

Google and Samsung’s Project Moohan Android XR headset isn’t entirely new – my colleague Lance Ulanoff already broke down what we knew about it back in December 2024. But until now, no…

Android XR has been showcased by Google at I/O 2025 It relies heavily on AI to deliver many of its features, like live translation The headset looks interesting, but the glasses are…

Windows 11’s new preview in the Beta channel introduces ‘AI actions’ These are handy shortcuts to fire up AI abilities within desktop folders Initially only a small number of features are available,…

Amazon’s rollout of Alexa+ lacks much public evidence Technical issues may be delaying a wider release Amazon claims Alexa+ is in use by hundreds of thousands of homes Amazon unveiled Alexa+ with…

A new report claims we won’t see any AI Siri improvements at WWDC 2025 One source claims Apple’s AI strategy “is a crisis” while Bloomberg has seen internal data that shows Apple…

Many applicants admit they wouldn’t correct AI CV embellishments even if they knew they were false Recruiters now face polished, fabricated applications they can barely differentiate from genuine submissions Hiscox says AI-generated…

Suneast Portable SSD Nano is smaller than a coin Weighing just 2.8g, the drive is easy to carry and just as easy to lose Read and write speeds are decent, but far…

A Greek couple thought it would be fun to use ChatGPT as a fortune-teller and have it “read” coffee grounds in their cups ChatGPT claimed the husband was cheating with someone whose…

You can now speak with Darth Vader in Fortnite Disney and Epic Games announced the revival of Darth Vader’s iconic voice thanks to the power of AI James Earl Jones died in…

Mycelium might power electronics someday, if it stops biodegrading before the job is done The split-gill mushroom’s extracellular matrix may be the key to future green batteries Scientists dream of compostable batteries,…

ChatGPT 4.1 and 4.1 mini are now available 4.1 excels at coding, and is available for all paid subscribers 4.1 mini is free to use, and activates once you’ve reached your daily…

Apple announced plans to support Switch Control for Brain-Computer Interfaces The tool would make devices like iPhones and Vision Pro headsets accessible for people with conditions like ALS Combined with Apple’s AI-powered…

Google Messages is finally getting a mentions features, similar to the one in WhatsApp and Telegram It was first spotted in March, but Android Authority has managed to get the feature working…

ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature can now export reports as PDFs The PDFs come complete with tables, images, and citations This update makes it easier to archive, share, and even reuse ChatGPT’s research…

Windows 11 has a redesign of the Start menu incoming Microsoft has shared info on the process of that revamp and how it took in a wide range of feedback We also…

Google is debuting an AI-powered image-to-video tool on smartphones built by the Chinese firm Honor Honor’s new 400 series phones are getting the Google Veo-powered tool even before Google Pixel phones. The…

Windows 11 is getting more Copilot functionality An ‘Ask Copilot’ option is arriving for the right-click menu on the desktop Copilot is also being deployed in the Microsoft Store to provide buying…

Google is using AI to protect against scams in Chrome, Search and Android The AI can analyze and distill data to detect entirely new scams Google claims it’s already seeing positive results…

Apple’s reportedly working on a new chip to power smart glasses, which should be ready in 2027 These first smart glasses from Apple will likely take on the Ray-Ban Meta glasses The…

Google’s new Simplify tool for iOS explains dense and confusing text on the web Simplify uses Gemini AI to translate the text into plain, readable language without leaving the page Users can…