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WhatsApp introduces strict account settings for users facing higher security risks
WhatsApp is beginning a gradual rollout of a new optional security feature called Strict account settings, aimed at users who may face a higher risk of targeted cyberattacks. The feature…
Google adds Auto Browse to Chrome, letting AI handle routine web tasks
Google is adding a new layer of automation to Chrome with the rollout of a feature it calls Auto Browse, marking a shift in how the browser is expected to…
kioxia samples QLC UFS 4.1 storage aimed at high-capacity mobile devices
KIOXIA has begun sampling a new generation of embedded flash memory devices aimed at smartphones and other compact computing products that increasingly demand higher storage capacities. The company announced the availability…
Sonos expands its professional lineup with Amp Multi for larger homes
As residential architecture continues to shift toward open floor plans and multi-purpose living spaces, audio systems are being pushed to cover more ground without becoming harder to manage. According to Sonos,…
Sennheiser adds USB-C HD 400U headphones and CX 80U earphones to its lineup
Sennheiser has added two new wired audio products to its lineup with the launch of the HD 400U over-ear headphones and CX 80U in-ear earphones. Both models rely on USB-C…
AI took over 2026 but seemingly forgot the consumer
Every year, CES claims to show us the future. CES 2026 did exactly that but it also revealed a growing disconnect between where technology is heading and where consumers are…
Google introduces a lower-cost AI Plus plan to widen access to advanced tools
Google is expanding its paid AI lineup with the introduction of a lower-cost, mid-tier subscription designed to sit between its free offerings and more expensive premium plans. The new tier,…
Bluesky’s 2026 roadmap focuses on discovery, basics, and real-time use
Bluesky is outlining its priorities for 2026 with a roadmap that aims to refine the platform’s core experience while adding features designed to keep users engaged in real time. The…
Here’s everything to know about Moltbot, the viral personal AI assistant
The viral rise of Clawdbot, now renamed Moltbot, says as much about the current appetite for autonomous AI tools as it does about the project itself. The personal AI assistant,…
Here’s how to turn pictures into videos using google photos AI
Turning still images into short videos is becoming a standard feature across consumer photo apps, and Google Photos has now joined that trend with a built-in AI-powered option that converts…
Yahoo Scout enters AI search by putting links back at the center
Yahoo has introduced Yahoo Scout, a new AI-powered search product that enters an increasingly crowded field dominated by Google’s AI-driven search features and independent tools like Perplexity. Rather than positioning Scout…
OpenAI introduces Prism, an AI workspace designed for scientific writing and review
OpenAI has introduced a new product called Prism, a browser-based scientific workspace aimed at researchers who already use AI tools as part of their writing and analysis workflows. The tool,…
Meta prepares subscription tests for premium features on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
Meta is preparing to test subscription-based access to a range of premium features across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, marking another step in the broader shift away from the assumption that…
Apple introduces AirTag 2 with longer range and louder alerts
Apple has introduced the second-generation AirTag, a revision of its item tracker that focuses on practical hardware improvements rather than major design changes. Marketed simply as AirTag 2, the updated tracker…
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition for Milano Cortina 2026
Samsung has introduced a special Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition created exclusively for athletes participating in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Around 3,800 devices are scheduled to be distributed…
Apple updates iPhone 5s software more than a decade after launch
Apple has quietly released a software update for the iPhone 5s, extending official support more than twelve years after the device first reached the market. The update arrives as part of…
Claude now works directly inside Slack, Figma, and Canva
Anthropic has expanded the practical scope of its AI assistant, Claude, by allowing users to work directly inside a growing list of third-party productivity apps without leaving the chat interface. The new…
Apple releases third iOS 26.3 beta with focus on transfers and EU changes
Apple has released the third developer betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, continuing its steady pre-release cycle ahead of a wider rollout. The new builds arrive one week after the…