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Apple confirms today’s iOS and iPadOS updates for older devices address the Coruna exploit
Apple has detailed the security content for iOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7, iPadOS 16.7.15, and iPadOS 15.8.7, confirming that the updates address the Coruna vulnerability disclosed last week by Google and i...
Apple trained an AI to recognize previously unseen hand gestures from wearable sensors
In the new study, Apple taught an AI model to recognize hand gestures that weren’t part of its original training dataset. Here are the details. more…
AI chatbots that are fit only for adults are still appearing in kids toys
A new report warns that some AI-powered toys for children may use chatbot systems designed for adults. The post AI chatbots that are fit only for adults are still appearing in kids toys appeared first...
Anthropic research says AI can mass expose of anonymous internet accounts
New research suggests AI models can analyze online posts and link anonymous accounts to real identities. The post Anthropic research says AI can mass expose of anonymous internet accounts appeared fir...
Phone-based system promises better avatar movement without expensive VR gear
A new system uses smartphone sensors to track body movement and improve VR avatar realism. The post Phone-based system promises better avatar movement without expensive VR gear appeared first on Digit...
California’s Problematic Attempt to add Age-Verification to Software
Last year California’s Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043) was signed into law, requiring among other things that operating system providers implement an API for age verification purposes. With the …r...
Apple ran a test on the App Store to see if AI could improve search result rankings
Apple researchers ran an A/B test to measure how AI-generated relevance labels would affect App Store search rankings and app downloads. Here’s what they found. more…
You can’t see this tiny sensor with your eyes, but it can solve processor heating woes
Researchers developed a super tiny thermometer that sits directly on a chip could monitor temperature changes and potentially improve processor performance. The post You can’t see this tiny sensor wit...
Google is making Gmail, Docs, and other apps work better with OpenClaw
Just be careful it doesn't delete all your emails.
Google and iVerify reveal government-grade iPhone exploit kit spreading to hackers
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group and security company iVerify have shared details about Coruna, an exploit kit that chains multiple vulnerabilities to target iPhones running older iOS versions. Here...
Security Bite Podcast: RCS finally gets end-to-end encryption, 1Password blowback, more
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This fake Google Security check can steal your passwords. Here’s how to stay safe
A new phishing campaign is impersonating Google’s account security checks to trick users into installing a malicious web app that steals passwords, passcodes, and other sensitive data directly from th...
Lockheed Martin Tests Fighter Jet AI To Spot Enemies Humans Can't See
The F-35 could eventually get an AI-powered upgrade, as Lockheed Martin has been testing an AI threat detection system for the 5th-gen fighter.
These smart glasses are getting smarter with native support for Gemini, ChatGPT, and more
Some Rokid Glasses are gaining native support for both Google and OpenAI's models alongside two other LLMs.
Security Bite: What Apple does with your spam reports
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Claude just beat ChatGPT on the App Store, and the reason is surprising
Claude surpasses ChatGPT in App Store downloads as Pentagon controversy sparks public debate and shifts AI app rankings. The post Claude just beat ChatGPT on the App Store, and the reason is surprisi...
Google details MCP-like ‘AppFunctions’ that let Gemini use Android apps
Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android. more…
Android 17 Beta 2 adds secure contacts selection and color picker API
Android 17 Beta 2 has officially been released by Google. Its aim seems to be privacy, as new features like a limited-access contact picker and EyeDropper API are bundled in this early Android 17 beta...
An Exploit … in CSS?!
Read an explanation of the recent CVE-2026-2441 vulnerability that was labeled a /'CSS exploit/' that /'allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page./' An E...
You can now use Nano Banana to guide video generation in Google’s creative AI studio
Google Flow gets a fresh interface that makes image generation and asset management easier.
Apple acquires startup specializing in AI-powered light and optics design tools
According to a new filing with the European Union, Apple has acquired the assets of invrs.io and hired its founder, who is the only employee. Here are the details. more…
Discord admits it rushed age checks and is rethinking the rollout
Discord delays global age verification rollout after backlash, promising more options, transparency, and a revised launch later in 2026. The post Discord admits it rushed age checks and is rethinking...
Nvidia could launch its first laptops with its own processors later this year
Nvidia is preparing to launch its first laptop processors later this year, marking a major return to consumer PCs with new Arm-based designs and AI-focused performance. The post Nvidia could launch it...
Galaxy AI turns into a multi-agent ecosystem, adds deep integration with Perplexity AI
Internal research at Samsung revealed that the majority of users, nearly 8 in 10, regularly use more than two AI agents. The company is working on improving Galaxy AI for the AI future. By adding mult...
Microsoft’s new gaming chief makes bold promises about AI in gaming
Microsoft names former AI products head Asha Sharma as its gaming chief, and she has sparked heated debate over her professional journey and AI's role in the gaming ecosystem. The post Microsoft’s new...
Samsung is turning Bixby into a conversational device agent in One UI 8.5
Samsung is pulling the curtain back on its highly anticipated Bixby upgrade — here's everything coming in One UI 8.5.
Android malware is now using Gemini AI to adapt in real time (Updated: Google statement)
Android threats may have just entered a new AI phase.
Apple researchers develop on-device AI agent that interacts with apps for you
Despite having just 3 billion parameters, Ferret-UI Lite matches or surpasses the benchmark performance of models up to 24 times larger. Here are the details. more…
NotebookLM rolls out prompt-based slide revisions, Gemini 3.1 Pro, more
NotebookLM has received a slew of updates in the past few days, headlined by Gemini 3.1 Pro and slide customizations. more…
Google on what to expect from Android XR transparent displays
Google Design has an interesting article this week about “Designing for Transparent Screens” and the work that went into Jetpack Compose Glimmer, Android XR’s design system for Display AI Glasses. mor...
Waymo Senate Hearing Reveals The Real People Behind Self-Driving Cars
While Waymo's robotaxis are advertised as being 100% autonomous, the company does have human support staff. Thanks to a Senate hearing, we know how it works.
Perl 🐪 Weekly #760 - Async Perl
Originally published at Perl Weekly 760 Hi there, Perl's asynchronous ecosystem continues to grow, enabling developers to build non-blocking, responsive applications with ease. Modules like IO::Async,...
Here’s how you’ll control and navigate Android XR glasses
Android XR glasses are coming in 2026. Here’s what you can expect from the user interface and experience. more…
visionOS 26.4 unlocks new ‘foveated streaming’ feature for apps and games
visionOS 26.4 beta 1 debuted today, and in addition to supporting Apple Podcasts’ new video features, the update also unlocks ‘foveated streaming’ for apps and games. more…
Claude is leveling up against Gemini and ChatGPT with powerful free tools
Anthropic has expanded Claude’s free tier with advanced features that were previously paid, giving users more ways to create files, connect apps, and build custom workflows. The post Claude is levelin...
Apple study looks into how people expect to interact with AI agents
A team of Apple researchers set out to understand what real users expect from AI agents, and how they’d rather interact with them. Here’s what they found. more…
Dating online this Valentine’s Day? Here’s how to spot an AI romance scam
AI has transformed romance scams into highly efficient operations, using cloned voices, deepfake video calls and emotionally responsive messages. Experts warn that the season of love is also the most...
Frustrated with recent Spotify updates? Take 3 guesses who’s to blame
Spotify's best developers haven't written a single line of code since December, the company's co-CEO revealed.
New Spyware Can Track Everything You Do On Both Android And iPhone - Here's How To Stay Safe
There are some frightening malware programs out there, so it's always important to be weary of links you click on and websites you visit regularly.
What Happens When a Smart Hub Processes AI Locally Instead of in the Cloud
We keep hearing about AI in the cloud, but SwitchBot’s new AI Hub flips that model. It runs a Vision Language Model directly on the device, processes up to eight camera feeds locally, and hosts Home A...
DuckDuckGo adds free, encrypted real-time AI voice chat to Duck.ai
For those who choose to use AI as part of their search workflow, the feature is rolling out for free with daily limits, with higher caps for DuckDuckGo subscribers. Here are the details. more…
AI is helping call center scammers dupe more victims worldwide
Call center scams are becoming more sophisticated as criminal networks turn to AI tools to automate scripts, impersonations and targeting, turning their crude schemes into highly efficient global oper...
Japan tech groups say Apple’s new payment rules are ‘not a viable option’ for developers
Following a recent change to multiple App Store rules in Japan, a coalition representing more than 600 local companies is calling for further regulatory action. Here are the details. more…
Designers teach AI models to generate better UI in new Apple study
Apple continues to explore how generative AI can improve app development pipelines. Here’s what they’re looking at. more…
Nvidia’s gaming GPU roadmap just hit a weird speed bump
Nvidia may skip new consumer gaming GPUs in 2026 due to global memory shortages, delaying RTX 50 Super and RTX 60 releases. The post Nvidia’s gaming GPU roadmap just hit a weird speed bump appeared f...
Apple highlights cross-browser compatibility progress in 2025
Apple’s WebKit blog published a post today highlighting the results of Interop 2025, an industry-wide effort to improve cross-browser interoperability. Here are the details. more…
Here’s how much Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Google will spend to develop more AI in 2026
Big Tech is on a spending spree, forecast to drop a staggering $650 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) in 2026 alone—and that’s just for Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon. The companies are r...
The future of apps is voice
Like it or not, there’s no turning back: apps and operating systems will steadily gravitate toward voice-first interactions. more…
Why one Anthropic update wiped billions off software stocks
Tech workers have been worried for years about the AI tidal wave coming for their jobs, but their bosses are starting to worry now, too. Stocks plunged this week as fears escalated that AI advancemen...
4 Big Changes Coming To ChatGPT In 2026
OpenAI isn't resting on its laurels when it comes to its ever-popular ChatGPT chatbot. Here are four notable changes coming to the service in 2026.
Apple’s search deal with Google could face renewed scrutiny as DOJ appeals antitrust ruling
Last year, a federal judge ruled that Google had illegally maintained a search monopoly, but allowed the company to keep paying to be the default search engine on Apple devices (with very few caveats)...
Google parent Alphabet predicts a sharp surge in 2026 capital spending on AI
Alphabet said on Wednesday it was targeting capital expenditure of $175 billion to $185 billion this year, in yet another aggressive ramp-up in spending from the Google parent as it deepens its invest...
US senator presses Google on Gemini’s upcoming checkout tool potentially manipulating shoppers
Gemini’s upcoming checkout tool has lawmakers concerned.
New Apple study shows how grouping similar sounds can speed up AI speech generation
A group of Apple and Tel-Aviv University researchers figured out a way to speed up AI-based text-to-speech generation without sacrificing intelligibility. Here’s how they did it. more…
AWS IAM Identity Center now supports multi-Region replication for AWS account access and application use
AWS IAM Identity Center now supports multi-Region replication of workforce identities and permission sets, enabling improved resiliency for AWS account access and allowing applications to be deployed...
Gemini ‘screen automation’ will place orders, book rides for you on Android [APK Insight]
It’s been clear for a while that Google is working to let Gemini control your Android phone, and we now have some details on how this “screen automation” will work. more…
Security Bite: X going open-source is bad news for anonymous alt accounts
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Should you downgrade to Google AI Plus?
Google AI Plus came to the US this week as the more affordable alternative to AI Pro, which previously served as the entry point to premium Gemini features. Whether it’s worth downgrading comes down t...
Apple confirms Gemini-powered Siri will use Private Cloud Compute
During today’s fiscal Q1 2026 earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh fielded, albeit vaguely, questions regarding the recent deal to have Gemini power the next-gen Siri. Here’s what th...
Gaming industry has embraced AI, but most game developers still think it’s bad
Game studios are increasingly using AI tools, yet more than half of industry professionals now say generative AI is hurting game development rather than helping it, according to a new survey. The post...
Worthwhile Gemini integrations in Google apps are finally here
There was a genericness to the first wave of AI features in Google products. Absolutely everyone was doing straightforward text and image generation, and that contributed to the tacked-on nature. Fort...
Samsung confirms AR glasses with multimodal AI capabilities are coming this year
The company says the glasses will offer rich and immersive multimodal AI experiences.
Why investors are suddenly nervous about Microsoft and newly confident in Meta
Microsoft stock just suffered its biggest single day drop since 2020. Meanwhile, Meta stock popped by 10%. Both tech giants are spending billions on AI talent and infrastructure, but investors clearly...
Meta stock price soars on strong Q4 ad sales. Spending on AI is way up, too
Meta’s fourth-quarter results jumped past Wall Street’s expectations thanks to solid advertising revenue, sending shares sharply higher in after-hours trading Wednesday. The company earned $22.77 bill...
The viral Clawdbot AI agent can do a lot for you, but security experts warn of risks
Clawdbot can automate large parts of your digital life, but researchers caution that proven security flaws mean users should stop and listen before trusting it with sensitive systems. The post The vir...
EU warns Google: Gemini cannot be the only AI with deep Android integration
New DMA proceedings focus on giving rival AI services equal and effective access to the Android platform.
Forget emulators, native ports of PS2 games may be closer than ever
This new tool may enable (relatively) easy native PC ports of PS2 games for the first time.
Don’t scan another unknown QR code without running it by this threat detector
McAfee upgrades Scam Detector to catch QR code and messaging scams in real time.
Research reveals how these simple Chrome extensions are hawking your privacy
Research shows that even simple Chrome extensions can quietly invade user privacy, with some hijacking clipboards, impersonating trusted tools, and tracking activity without clearly telling users what...
Yahoo Scout is an AI ‘answer engine’ that wants to challenge Perplexity and Google’s AI mode
With Scout, Yahoo is entering the AI search race by betting that users still want visible sources, challenging rivals like Google and Perplexity that increasingly keep links in the background. The pos...
What’s new in Android’s January 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some...
Microsoft tells you to uninstall the latest Windows 11 update
Microsoft says uninstall Windows 11 update KB5074109 to fix Outlook Classic hangs, black screens and other stability issues affecting users. The post Microsoft tells you to uninstall the latest Windo...
New study shows AI isn’t ready for office work
Mercor’s APEX-Agents benchmark finds top AI models score under 25% accuracy on realistic consulting, legal, and finance tasks. The post New study shows AI isn’t ready for office work appeared first on...
What Gemini app upgrades you get with Google AI Pro
While the free tier of the Gemini app allows you to be quite productive, subscribing to Google AI Pro unlocks a lot more. more…
1Password helps prevent your passwords from going to scam sites
1Password adds built-in phishing protection that blocks autofill on suspicious sites and warns users before they paste saved credentials. The post 1Password helps prevent your passwords from going to...
Apache Data Lakehouse Weekly: January 15–22, 2026
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Judge denies Musk’s bid to force OpenAI to hand over source code in Apple AI lawsuit
In addition to denying X and xAI’s demand, the judge also decried the case’s excessive discovery requests and disputes. Here are the details. more…
Class action seeks $2 billion over claims Apple Pay harmed UK consumers
Apple is once again under fire over how it operates Apple Pay, and whether that model is anticompetitive. Here are the details. more…
TikTok In America Is Now US-Owned With Major Changes Coming
TikTok USDS Joint Venture now runs TikTok in the United States, as the popular video sharing app avoids being banned following threats from the US government.
Here’s how Spotify pulled off a legal ambush to stop that 300TB dump of stolen music
This is what a modern internet takedown really looks like.
After RAM, storage could be next to break your budget
Reports suggest NAND production cuts by Samsung and SK Hynix could lead to higher SSD prices as storage supply tightens. The post After RAM, storage could be next to break your budget appeared first o...
The new Siri chatbot may run on Google servers, not Apple’s
Nestled in Bloomberg’s reporting earlier on Apple’s plans to revamp Siri as a chatbot with iOS 27, was an interesting tidbit on a possible change in the company’s cloud strategy. Specifically, Mark Gu...
This Android phone could double as your next Windows PC, but you won’t want it to
If you’ve been dreaming of a life that revolves around just a single device — your phone — capable of replacing your laptop, desktop, and more, a new piece of hardware might give you exactly what you’...
Firehound is a huge repository of App Store apps exposing data from millions of users
An effort led by security research lab CovertLabs is actively uncovering troves of (mostly) AI-related App Store apps that leak and expose user data, including names, emails, and chat history. Here ar...
Humanoid robots to build aircraft? Airbus is exploring the idea
The idea of a humanoid robot building an airplane may sound far-fetched, but a new deal between the European aviation giant Airbus and Chinese robot specialist UBTech suggests that such a scenario cou...
New OnePlus updates can permanently lock your phone’s software future
Updating to the new firmware permanently blocks downgrades, older custom ROMs, and most unbricking methods.
AI is wreaking havoc with scams, and it’s raising the bills for buyers
As AI makes scams more convincing and easier to scale, small businesses are losing money at alarming rates, with those losses increasingly showing up in what buyers pay. The post AI is wreaking havoc...
OnePlus update starts bricking phones when you try to install older software
OnePlus has implemented new anti-rollback methods in OxygenOS, forcing users to stay on the latest software versions with no way to go back. more…