The Pixel 10’s AI screamed at us
This seems to be the year that Google's AI features are actually starting to add up to something useful. After a week testing the Pixel 10 Pro, my colleagues Allison Johnson and Vee Song say so...
Apple leak teases new Crossbody Strap for iPhone 17
Apple is reportedly preparing to release a new accessory, the “Crossbody Strap,” designed for the iPhone 17 family. The anticipated unveiling of the iPhone 17 lineup is scheduled for September 9, ...
WhatsApp beta tests 1-hour disappearing messages
WhatsApp is reportedly developing shorter time limits for its disappearing messages feature, initially launched in November 2020. The new options, discovered by WABetaInfo, include one-hour and 12-hou...
Leak: SM8550 could launch as Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite processor may adopt a new naming convention. Instead of the anticipated Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, it is rumored the chip will be named Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5...
Claude users must opt out of data training before Sept 28 deadline
Anthropic is implementing new data handling procedures, requiring all Claude users to decide by September 28 whether their conversations can be used for AI model training. The company directed inquiri...
New research finds AI prefers content from other AIs
A new study has uncovered a startling and potentially consequential flaw in today’s leading artificial intelligence systems: they consistently favor content generated by other AIs over content writt...
FanDuel launches new peer-to-peer fantasy sports app, FanDuel Picks
Gambling company FanDuel has launched a new fantasy sports app, FanDuel Picks, in time for the NFL season.
Launched by FanDuel and owned by gambling giant Flutter, FanDuel Picks is a new peer-to-peer ...