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Google is rolling out a new tool in the macOS Gemini app that allows English-speaking users to transcribe speech and clean up filler words directly into any desktop app. Available now with more languages planned later, the feature also includes a screen-aware reasoning mode for summarizing files and rewriting text. The updated desktop application arrives … Read more
WhatsApp has expanded its browser-based service with support for end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling, allowing users to make and receive calls through WhatsApp Web without downloading the company’s Windows or macOS applications. WhatsApp announced the feature on July 28 alongside several other calling improvements, including transfers between devices, waiting rooms for group calls, faster … Read more
OpenAI is developing a family of devices designed for interacting with its artificial intelligence models, according to company president Greg Brockman. Speaking in an interview on Joanna Stern’s YouTube channel, Brockman did not confirm specific rumors about a smart speaker or a wearable device, stating only that users can expect the hardware soon. Developing a … Read more
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has appeared on Denmark’s UL Demko certification database, confirming support for 45W fast charging ahead of an expected September launch, while Google app references and Bureau of Indian Standards filings point to an imminent rollout. Samsung’s Fan Edition lineup is gearing up for its next iteration. While attention remains … Read more
Microsoft has launched a new cybersecurity-specialized model named MAI-Cyber-1-Flash alongside an agentic cybersecurity system dubbed Project Perception, according to announcements reported by TechCrunch. The platform is designed to deploy teams of agents to assist with and automate various security workflows, including identifying and remediating bugs. Microsoft Launches Project Perception and MAI-Cyber-1-Flash According to TechCrunch, Mustafa … Read more
Nvidia is in talks to provide a roughly $250 billion financing backstop for OpenAI to lease a massive 10-gigawatt data center in southern Ohio. Developed by SoftBank subsidiary SB Energy, the infrastructure project could ultimately cost more than $500 billion as technology companies race to fund soaring artificial intelligence demands. Nvidia is in advanced talks … Read more
Under new education plans announced for England, pupils will be able to study technical subjects alongside core academic learning starting at age 14. The pathways will link directly to local industries and jobs, with rollout expected by 2028 to tackle high rates of youth unemployment. New technical education routes are coming to secondary education in … Read more
Microsoft unveiled an expanded suite of artificial intelligence cybersecurity tools in San Francisco, introducing agentic threat detection and automated vulnerability discovery systems designed to help enterprises defend against rising digital threats as tech companies race to harness advanced models for security. Software security is no longer just about patching legacy code. As artificial intelligence systems … Read more
Fueled by machine learning and global bird-watching communities, apps like Merlin Bird ID are transforming outdoor exploration in 2026. Millions of users now identify thousands of avian species using smartphones, turning casual nature walks into high-tech data collection as birding surges in popularity. Millions Download Merlin Bird ID Amid Surge in Outdoor Birding Nature appreciation … Read more
Microsoft has restored its half-price promotion on three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions in the United States, dropping the price to $23 through major retailers. The discount arrives amid internal leadership friction at Xbox over day-one subscription releases and growing questions about service value. For players looking to stock up, Amazon and Best Buy are … Read more
Samsung released the Galaxy Watch 9 on August 7, 2026, introducing a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite processor and AI-driven health scoring. Starting at $379.99, the wearable competes directly with the Apple Watch Series 11 by shifting focus toward preventive wellness tracking and actionable biometric data. The battle for the wrist has shifted. It is no … Read more
Meta is piloting StoryKit, an artificial intelligence app designed to generate personalized bedtime stories for children. How StoryKit Generates AI Bedtime Stories First spotted in Apple’s App Store before Meta confirmed its regional testing rollout, StoryKit is currently being piloted in select countries, though it is not yet available in the United States. The application … Read more
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