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ChatGPT Ads Hit $1 Billion Run Rate as OpenAI Expands Globally
ChatGPT Ads has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate in under 200 days as OpenAI expands self-service advertising across four new regions.
WhatsApp AI Content Label Rolls Out to iPhone Channels on iOS
WhatsApp is rolling out an AI content label for iPhone Channels, letting admins disclose when media in an update was created or edited with AI tools.
What Is an AI Agent? A Simple Guide to AI That Can Act
What is an AI agent? This guide explains how agents plan, use tools, observe results, and act toward a goal, plus how they differ from chatbots and automation.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Costs $699 With New AI Features From Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE starts at $699 with a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, Exynos 2500, 4,900mAh battery, One UI 9, and new AI camera tools for buyers.
Apple iPhone Launch Event Set for September 9 With New Models
Apple has set its iPhone launch event for September 9 at Apple Park, where the company is expected to unveil new iPhones and other hardware.
Nvidia Agrees to Hugging Face Acquisition at $12.9 Billion
Nvidia has agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, according to The Information, in a deal that would deepen Nvidia's reach into open-source AI.
Claude Memory Now Connects Chat and Cowork
Claude now shares memory between chat and Cowork, while a new Topics view lets users inspect, edit, and delete what the assistant remembers.
Instagram First Draft Automatically Trims Reels on iPhone
Instagram First Draft automatically trims selected clips and removes pauses to create a starting cut for Reels on iPhone, with every edit still reversible.
OpenAI Launches Admin Plugin for ChatGPT Work and Codex
OpenAI's Admin plugin lets ChatGPT Work and Codex admins review workspace activity, manage access, adjust usage limits, and handle requests from chat.
Apple Maps Ads Are Now Rolling Out on iPhone in US and Canada
Apple Maps ads are rolling out on iPhone in the US and Canada, with sponsored listings appearing in Suggested Places and relevant search results.
Uber Live Video Lets Parents Watch Teen Rides in Real Time
Uber live video is rolling out for teen accounts, letting linked parents watch eligible rides in real time through the driver's front-facing camera.
Apple Launches M6 and M5 Ultra as New Macs Push Local AI
Apple launched the M6 and M5 Ultra in new Mac mini and Mac Studio models, bringing faster on-device AI, more memory bandwidth, and larger local AI workloads.
WhatsApp Security Gets Three New Features for Safer Accounts
WhatsApp security is getting stronger with upgraded two-step verification, more context for unknown callers, and multiple passkeys on one account.
Android Pulse Suddenly Appears in Google Play Updates
Android Pulse is suddenly appearing in Google Play updates, but Google's system component is not a new app. It helps distribute rules for Android anomaly detection.
JetBrains Junie Local Runs Qwen3.6 Directly on M5 Macs
JetBrains has launched Junie Local, a free on-device coding agent for M5 Macs with 64GB RAM that runs Qwen3.6-27B locally.
How to Stop ChatGPT From Giving Wrong Answers
Learn how to stop ChatGPT from giving wrong answers by improving prompts, using Search, checking citations, and verifying important claims.
How to Use AI to Automate Everyday Tasks
Learn how to use AI to automate everyday tasks such as email, research, documents, meeting notes, and recurring workflows without overcomplicating the setup.
GitHub Copilot Comes to Microsoft Teams for Coding Tasks
GitHub Copilot in Microsoft Teams is now in public preview, letting teams use chat context to build features, fix bugs, update tests, and create pull requests.
How to Restore the Old Right-Click Menu in Windows 11 as the Default
Windows 11 hides many commands behind Show more options. This guide shows how to restore the old right-click menu and how to return to the default layout.
WhatsApp Media Previews Are Rolling Out in Chat List
WhatsApp is rolling out media previews in the Android chat list, adding thumbnails for photos, videos, and stickers so users can identify recent media faster.
Apple's First Touchscreen MacBook Could Arrive in October
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook could arrive as soon as October, with OLED, Dynamic Island, a thinner design, and M5 Pro or M5 Max chips.
Apple Layoffs Cut More Than 200 Jobs Across Siri and Vision Pro
Apple layoffs affect more than 200 jobs across Vision Pro, Siri, and software teams as the company shifts resources toward AI and future devices.
Grok Bot Expands Access Beyond Its Original Beta Plans
Grok Bot is expanding beyond its original paid beta, with broader trial and team access while SuperGrok Heavy and eligible Cursor plans remain supported.
Grok 4.6 Arrives on Google Cloud Vertex AI
Grok 4.6 Vertex AI availability gives Google Cloud customers access to xAI's latest model for coding, research, and long-running agent tasks.
Grok 4.6 Amazon Bedrock Support Adds 500K Context
Grok 4.6 Amazon Bedrock support brings xAI's latest model to AWS with a 500K-token context window and configurable reasoning for long tasks.
Grok Build Is Now Available to Every SuperGrok and X Premium Plan
Grok Build is now available on Grok web, iOS, and Android for every SuperGrok and X Premium subscriber, expanding xAI's prompt-to-product builder beyond Heavy.
Walmart to Accept Apple Pay and Google Pay in Stores
Walmart Apple Pay support is coming to US stores, alongside Google Pay, giving shoppers new tap-to-pay options beyond Walmart Pay.
Slack Code Brings AI Coding Agents Into Team Channels
Slack Code creates dedicated team channels for AI coding agents, letting colleagues review code changes, preview output, and approve work before it ships.
Proton Mail Adds Categories to Automatically Sort Your Inbox
Proton Mail now sorts incoming emails into categories such as Primary, Social, Promotions, Newsletters, Transactions, and Updates.
Google Adds More Personalization to Search, Discover, and News
Google is adding new ways to personalize Search, Discover, and News, including preferred sources, conversational feed controls, and custom audio briefings.
Meta Brings Pocket, Its Vibe-Coding Game App, to US Users
Meta is rolling out Pocket in the US, giving users a social feed for AI-generated games and interactive creations built from text prompts.
ChatGPT iMessage Plugin Arrives on Mac to Read, Draft, and Send Messages
ChatGPT iMessage plugin lands for Work and Codex on Apple silicon Macs. Read, draft, and send with per-action approval.
TikTok Explores Money Transfers Through Direct Messages in the US App
TikTok is exploring money transfers through direct messages, with US iPhone code pointing to payment requests, acceptance, alerts, and transaction messages.
GeForce NOW Adds Firefox Support on Windows, With 1440p at 120 FPS
GeForce NOW now officially supports Firefox on Windows, letting users stream supported games in the browser with up to 1440p at 120 FPS for Ultimate members.
Google AI Study Tools Expand Across Gemini and Search
Google AI study tools are expanding across Gemini, Search and Classroom with study notebooks, quizzes, personalized lessons and new student-focused features.
Gemini Chrome for Android Rolls Out in the US With Auto Browse for AI Pro and Ultra
Gemini Chrome is live for all Android users in the US. AI Pro and Ultra subscribers get auto browse for agentic task handling in the browser.
Claude Can Now Send Emails in Gmail Without Your Approval
Claude can now send, reply to, and forward emails in Gmail without per-action approval. Default still asks first. Available on all paid Claude plans.
Cursor Origin Launches: A Git Forge Built for AI Agent Fleets - on the Day GitHub Went Down
Cursor Origin launched August 17 - a git forge for AI agent fleets, in early beta on all paid plans. It arrived the same day GitHub suffered a global outage.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Teens With Stronger Safety Protections
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safety protections, learning-focused tools, parent controls, and age-appropriate defaults.
Spotify Playlist Notes Let You Add Context to Songs, Podcasts, and Audiobooks
Spotify Playlist Notes launched August 17 - attach 240-character notes to songs, podcast episodes, and audiobooks in playlists you own or collaborate on.
YouTube View Count Changes August 24 - A Play Now Registers From the First Second
YouTube view count changes August 24 - a play now registers at the first second. Old 30-second threshold survives in Analytics as "Engaged views."
GitHub Outage Hits API, Actions, Pull Requests, and Copilot - No Cause Given
GitHub outage confirmed by Microsoft at 13:40 UTC August 17. API, Actions, Pull Requests, Webhooks, and Copilot all degraded. No cause given.
Stripe Is Buying OpenRouter for More Than $7 Billion, Bloomberg Reports
Stripe is buying OpenRouter for $7bn+, per Bloomberg. The AI model gateway routes 8 million developers across 400+ models. Stripe declined to comment.
Why Are RAM Prices So High? The AI Memory Crunch Explained
Why are RAM prices so high? AI data centers, HBM demand, capacity constraints, and shifting memory production are squeezing conventional DRAM supply.
Firefox iOS Ad Blocker: How to Enable It, What It Blocks, and What It Doesn't
Firefox for iOS added a built-in ad blocker in version 156, currently in progressive rollout. Off by default - here's what it blocks and how to turn it on.
Cursor Acquires Firetiger to Bring Production Monitoring Into the Coding Agent Loop
Cursor acquired Firetiger on August 13 to close the gap between writing and running code. Agents will monitor deployments and flag what breaks in production.
Claude Text Watermark Explained: How It Works, What It Detects, and What It Doesn't
Claude text watermark marks all future Claude outputs invisibly using SynthID-Text. Zero quality impact. Detectable only by those with Anthropic's key.
SpaceX Closes Its Cursor Acquisition - Cursor Now Has Access to the World's Largest GPU Fleet
SpaceX closed its Cursor acquisition August 15. Cursor cites GPU access as the path to cheaper, more capable coding models - Grok 4.6 already runs inside it.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 Drops With Four New Pixel Features and a Call Forwarding Security Overhaul
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 dropped August 14 with four new Pixel UI features, call forwarding fraud protection, and the cycle's first changelog.
Google Makes Its Visible AI Watermark Optional - SynthID Stays On Either Way
Google's Gemini watermark toggle went live August 14, letting users hide the visible mark on AI images, videos, and songs without affecting SynthID.
WhatsApp Adds Pinned Message Notifications on iPhone
WhatsApp is rolling out pinned message notifications on iPhone, making it easier to notice important messages without opening a conversation first.
ChatGPT Can Now Open and Edit Google Drive Files Inside the Chat
ChatGPT Google Drive integration rolled out, letting paid subscribers edit Docs and Sheets inside the chat, with edits saving to the real file.
Google Health 5.06 Lets You Hide the AI Coach From Your Today Tab
Google Health 5.06 rolled out August 14, adding a Coach setting to hide Gemini guidance from the Today tab while keeping activity and sleep summaries.
Best VPN for Windows 2026: 5 Picks for Kill Switch Depth, Split Tunneling, and Speed
Five verified Windows VPN picks for 2026: kill switch depth, split tunneling, Windows-only speed upgrades, and pricing from official sources.
OpenAI Launches Ultrafast Mode - GPT-5.6 Sol at 14x Speed via Cerebras in Limited Preview
OpenAI Ultrafast launched August 13 as a new API tier for GPT-5.6 Sol - 14x faster than standard, 750 tokens per second, powered by Cerebras.
How to Change Your Home Address on iPhone
Learn how to change your home address on iPhone in Contacts and Apple Maps, including how to set separate home and work locations.
How to Enable RCS on iPhone to Text Android Users
Learn how to enable RCS on iPhone to text Android users with high-resolution photos, read receipts, typing indicators, and better group messaging.
Claude in Chrome Lets Anthropic's AI Work Directly in Your Browser
Claude in Chrome lets Anthropic's AI work directly inside the browser, helping users research websites, complete tasks, and automate everyday workflows.
xAI Launches Grok 4.6 at $2 per Million Tokens - Half the Price of Rival Frontier Models
Grok 4.6 launched August 12 for long-running agents at $2 per million tokens, with a 1753 ELO on knowledge work and double usage promo in Cursor at launch.
Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, and Every Gemini Feature Announced
Made by Google 2026 unveiled the Pixel 11 at $899, Pixel 11 Pro from $1,099, Pixel Watch 5 from $399, a $29 Pixel Tag, and new Gemini features.
Google’s Gemini App Hits 1 Billion Monthly Users
Google’s Gemini app has surpassed 1 billion monthly users, making it the company’s fastest-growing product as usage continues to expand across voice, images, and iOS.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Linux App for Desktop
OpenAI has launched a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app for Linux, giving Linux users access to ChatGPT, Work, and Codex from a standalone application.
xAI Launches Grok Bot - AI Teammates With Their Own Cloud Computer That Work 24/7
Grok Bot is xAI's early beta - AI agents with their own cloud computer that sign into tools, finish jobs overnight, and coordinate in group chats.
Bluesky Lets You Hide Reposts From Specific Users
Bluesky has added a new option that lets users hide reposts from specific accounts in their feeds while continuing to follow those users.
Apple Pay Could Launch in India by October Without UPI
Apple Pay could launch in India by October, with Visa and Mastercard support reportedly coming first while UPI remains unavailable initially.
xAI Launches Grok Imagine Image 2 With Precise Editing Tools and Arena's Second-Ranked Model
Grok Imagine Image 2 launches as Quality Mode on grok.com - second-ranked globally for editing and generation, with magic wand and smart resize.
YouTube Partner Program Raises Shorts Bar to 10 Million Views and Doubles YPP Entry in 2027
YouTube Partner Program changes take effect February 1, 2027 - Shorts revenue needs 10 million views per 90 days, and YPP entry rises to 8,000 watch hours.
Facebook Creator Studio Arrives on iPhone With Meta AI and Personalized Growth Tips
Meta launched Facebook Creator Studio, a standalone iPhone app for creators with AI comment replies and personalized growth tips. iOS 18 required.
Venmo Is Now a Payment Option on Google Play for Apps, Games, and Subscriptions
Venmo Google Play support launched August 10. Link a Venmo account in Play Store payment settings to use it for apps, games, subscriptions, and tips.
Claude Code Auto Mode Becomes the Default for Pro, Max, and Team Plans on August 14
Starting August 14, Claude Code auto mode runs by default for Pro, Max, and Team. Auto mode blocked 89% of dangerous commands vs 13.6% by humans in testing.
OpenAI Pauses Astra Work Over Critical Cybersecurity Concerns
OpenAI is pausing some Astra activities while it strengthens security controls after evaluations raised concerns about the model's cybersecurity capabilities.
WhatsApp Is Making Parental Controls Easier to Find on iPhone
WhatsApp is preparing to make parental controls easier to find on iPhone by adding a dedicated entry to its iOS settings.
OpenAI Acquires AI Presentation Startup NextSlide
OpenAI has acquired NextSlide, an AI startup that built tools for turning prompts, documents, and research into editable presentations. Its team is now working on ChatGPT.
Claude Code Sessions Can Now Message Each Other - No Re-Explaining Context Between Terminals
Claude Code v2.1.224 adds cross-session messaging on macOS and Linux - sessions can now share findings and warn each other about breaking changes mid-task.
Cloudflare Launches Kitesurf - a Browser Built From Scratch for AI Agents, Not Humans
Cloudflare built Kitesurf in 12 weeks. No Chromium, no tabs, no themes - just a browser for AI agents that runs on Workers and uses up to 7x less compute.
Google Assistant Shutdown Set for September 4 - Gemini Replaces It on Android and Wear OS
Google emailed users to confirm a September 4 date for the Google Assistant shutdown on Android phones, Wear OS watches, headphones, and Android Auto.
Google Maps Ask Maps Can Now Order Food and Book Hotels - Uber Eats and 150 Countries Coming Next
Google Maps Ask Maps launched food ordering with Toast and Square, hotel and event discovery, and Personal Intelligence - expanding to 150 countries today.
Meta Launches Muse Code, an AI Coding Agent for Large Codebases
Meta is entering the AI coding agent space with Muse Code, built to support planning, coding, and validation workflows.
Wispr Flow Launches AI Meeting Notetaker That Doesn't Need a Meeting Bot
Wispr Flow has introduced an AI meeting notetaker for Mac that captures system audio, creates transcripts, summarizes discussions, and tracks action items without adding a bot to video calls.
WhatsApp Upgrades Group Chats With Smarter Polls, @all Mentions, and New Chat Tools
WhatsApp has announced several upgrades for group chats, adding smarter polls, @all mentions, and the ability to create new chats from existing groups to make conversations easier to manage.
Google Drive Adds Timestamped Comments for Video Feedback
Google Drive has introduced timestamped comments for videos on the web, allowing users to leave contextual feedback at exact moments during playback.
Apple Plans iPhone Clipboard Sharing With Windows PCs in the EU
Apple is working on clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs under the EU's Digital Markets Act requirements, making cross-device copy and paste possible outside the Apple ecosystem.
Google Tests New Voice Search Design With AI Mode and Search Live
Google is rolling out a redesigned Voice Search interface to some Google app beta users, introducing AI Mode, Search Live, live transcription, and a refreshed layout.
Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.8-Max, Its Most Powerful Open AI Model Yet
Alibaba has announced Qwen3.8-Max, its largest AI model to date. The open-weight model supports text, images, and video while introducing a 1 million-token context window and improved efficiency.
Google's Pixel 11 Event on August 12 Will Showcase Its Biggest AI Bet Yet
Google has officially announced its August 12 Pixel event and confirmed Pixel 11 pre-orders through the Google Store, setting the stage for one of its biggest AI-focused product launches yet.
DeepSeek V4-Flash API Hits Public Beta With Agent Benchmarks That Beat V4-Pro-Preview
DeepSeek V4-Flash API entered public beta on July 31 with agent benchmarks that beat V4-Pro-Preview on every task and native Codex compatibility.
How to Create and Delete Stickers on iPhone
This step-by-step guide explains how to create, edit, and delete stickers on iPhone using the built-in iOS Stickers feature.
Google Pixel Tag Offers First Look at Google's AirTag Rival
Google Pixel Tag has surfaced in retailer listings and product images, revealing the company's upcoming Bluetooth tracker expected to launch alongside the Pixel 11 series.
Google Brings Nano Banana AI Image Generation to Google Earth
Google is bringing Nano Banana image generation to Google Earth, allowing users to transform satellite imagery into creative AI-generated visuals while exploring places around the world.
Spotify Introduces User Notes to Add Personal Captions to Playlist Songs
Spotify is rolling out User Notes, allowing Free and Premium users in select markets to add short captions to songs in their playlists for a more personal listening experience.
Google Adds Local Documents Backup to Android With Google Drive
Android users can now back up local documents to Google Drive, helping keep important files safe and easier to restore when switching devices or recovering data.