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Google tests offline AI dictation with new Eloquent app on iOS
Google has introduced a new dictation app, Google AI Edge Eloquent, on iOS, adding another entry into the growing field of AI-powered speech-to-text tools. The release appears to be relatively…
Apple highlights Liquid Glass design as developers test new interface style
Apple has refreshed its developer-facing design gallery to highlight how third-party apps are adopting its Liquid Glass interface approach. The update marks a continuation of the company’s effort to encourage…
Netflix Playground app brings ad-free kids games under one subscription
Netflix has introduced a new children-focused app, Netflix Playground, as part of its ongoing effort to expand beyond video streaming into interactive content. The app, now available on the App…
Anthropic’s $30b run rate signals shifting momentum in AI market
Anthropic’s revenue growth has accelerated sharply, with the company reporting an annualized run rate of roughly $30 billion, up from about $9 billion at the end of 2025. The increase,…
Samsung to phase out its messages app in favor of Google Messages
Samsung is preparing to discontinue its in-house messaging platform, marking the end of a gradual shift that has been underway for several years. According to an official notice, the Samsung…
McDonald’s turns a common gaming problem into a simple hardware fix
A fast-food campaign in Türkiye is drawing attention for addressing a familiar inconvenience in gaming: stepping away mid-session often leads to penalties, lost progress, or disrupted matches. This time, the…
Anthropic tightens Claude access for third-party AI tools like OpenClaw
Anthropic has introduced new limits on how its Claude models can be used with third-party tools, tightening access in a way that reflects growing pressure on AI infrastructure. As of…
Microsoft Copilot disclaimer highlights ongoing AI reliability concerns
Microsoft’s positioning of its Copilot AI tools is drawing renewed scrutiny, not because of new features, but due to the language buried in its own terms of use. While the…
Elevenlabs enters AI music with a text-to-song app on iOS
ElevenLabs has expanded beyond synthetic voice technology with the release of a new iOS app focused on AI-generated music. The app, called ElevenMusic, allows users to create full-length songs using…
HONOR Magic8 Pro Professional Imaging Kit enhances mobile photography
Smartphone camera hardware has improved to the point where many people no longer carry a separate compact camera, but add-on accessories still appeal to users who want more control over…
iPhones just hitched a ride to the moon on Artemis II
NASA’s Artemis II mission marks a small but notable shift in how personal technology is handled in spaceflight, with astronauts now permitted to bring smartphones on board. In this case,…
This $9,600 iPhone comes with a piece of Steve Jobs’ turtleneck
A niche corner of the luxury customization market has produced one of the more unusual iPhone variants in recent memory. Caviar, a company known for high-end modifications of consumer devices,…
Google’s Gemini Nano 4 aims to make on-device AI faster and less draining
Google is preparing another update to its on-device AI strategy with the introduction of Gemini Nano 4, a new model designed to run directly on Android devices. The company positions…
Google Meet arrives on Apple CarPlay with audio-only limitations
Google Meet is now accessible through Apple CarPlay, extending the reach of in-car communication tools but with clear limitations shaped by safety and platform constraints. The update allows iPhone users…
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 arrives in the UAE at AED 749 with dual-engine ANC
Huawei has launched the FreeBuds Pro 5 in the UAE, adding another option to the growing premium wireless earbuds market. The new earbuds are available through the company’s online store…
Nothing AI glasses could arrive in 2027 as wearable AI race expands
Reports suggest that Nothing is preparing to expand its hardware lineup into a new category, with AI glasses and AI-enabled earbuds currently in development. According to information attributed to sources…
Gmail’s AI inbox arrives with a high price and bigger questions
Google is expanding its push into AI-powered productivity tools with a new Gmail feature designed to reorganize how users interact with their inbox. The update, known as AI Inbox, introduces…
Google’s Veo 3.1 lite focuses on lowering the cost of AI video generation
Google has introduced a lower-cost version of its AI video generation model, signaling a continued push to make generative media tools more accessible while addressing the high computational demands associated…