AI
OpenAI Cursor Contract Will End After SpaceX Acquisition
OpenAI plans to wind down its model contract with Cursor on November 12, citing concerns about SpaceX's compliance with its terms of service.
AI
Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash Adds 4K Video and 40-Second Scenes
Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash adds scene extensions up to 40 seconds, first-and-last-frame controls, 360p drafts, and 4K upscaling for AI video.
AI
Gemini Notebook Usage Limits Change September 2
Gemini Notebook will switch to compute-based usage limits on September 2, replacing daily feature caps with a system tied to task complexity and usage.
AI
Claude Code Weekly Limits Will Drop 17% on September 14
Anthropic will replace Claude Code's temporary 50% weekly usage boost with a permanent 25% increase on September 14, reducing current limits by about 17%.
Hardware
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 Fixes 16 Pixel Bugs Across UI and More
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 brings 16 Pixel fixes for overheating, Bluetooth audio, charging, launcher search, UI, XR glasses, and Face Unlock.
Apps
Brave Email Aliases Keep Your Real Address Private From Websites
Brave 1.94 adds built-in email aliases that hide your primary address from websites, forward messages to your inbox, and include five free aliases.
Apps
WhatsApp Chat Themes Get Five New Categories on iPhone
WhatsApp is rolling out five new chat theme categories on iPhone, including Live wallpapers with subtle animation and automatic bubble colors.
AI
ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude: Which AI Should You Use?
ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude comes down to your workflow. Compare writing, coding, research, files, images, integrations, and pricing before choosing.
Apps
Apple TV Price Increase Raises Monthly Cost to $14.99
Apple TV now costs $14.99 a month in the U.S., up from $12.99, while the annual plan and Apple One Individual also get higher prices.
Apps
Google's Fitbit Air Gets a Pokémon Sleep Edition
Google's Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep combines sleep tracking with Pokémon Sleep, with preorders open and shipping set for September 15.
Apps
Google Messages Gets Custom Chat Themes and Backgrounds
Google Messages now lets you customize individual RCS chats with colors, wallpapers, and your own photos, with themes visible only on your device.
AI
Google AI Mode Can Now Track Flight Prices and Book Hotels
Google AI Mode can now track flight prices, help compare and book hotels, and show points and miles pricing for eligible travel searches.