Google Appeals German Court Ruling on AI Overviews Liability
Google is set to appeal a Munich court ruling that found the company legally liable for false claims appearing in AI Overviews, its AI-generated search summaries.
Consumer Tech
News and reviews on apps, devices, wearables and AI assistants redefining daily life. Track how consumer technology blends hardware, software and intelligent services to create more personalised, connected and convenient experiences for users. This category highlights trends influencing how people communicate, shop, work and play.
DoorDash Launches Ask DoorDash AI Chatbot for Orders and Reservations
DoorDash has launched Ask DoorDash, an AI chatbot enabling customers to place food orders and make restaurant reservations using photos and natural language prompts. The feature is rolling out in select U.S. markets for grocery and food delivery, with reservations and additional cities to follow in the coming weeks.
Google Launches Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Across 70 Languages
Google is rolling out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, a speech-to-speech audio model supporting more than 70 languages with near real-time continuous translation. The tool is available through Google Translate on Android and iOS, with enterprise testing underway in Google Meet.
Google Cuts AI Plus Price to $4.99 and Doubles Storage
By
Samantha Reed
• 3 mins read
Google AI Plus adds Gemini 3.1 Pro, Omni Flash video and family sharing while undercutting pricier ChatGPT and Anthropic subscription tiers in the US market.
Apple Shares Drop 3% After WWDC as Analysts Flag Missing Siri AI Release Date
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Samantha Reed
• 3 mins read
Apple fell 3% on Tuesday in its worst single-day decline since February, as investors sold off following Monday’s WWDC announcements amid concern that Siri AI lacks a confirmed launch date and faces regulatory delays in two major markets.
Apple WWDC 2026: Every Announcement From Siri AI to macOS Golden Gate
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Maria Konash
• 5 mins read
Apple used its WWDC 2026 keynote to deliver a rebuilt Siri powered by Google’s Gemini, launch iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate, and refine the Liquid Glass design system – all in Tim Cook’s final keynote as CEO before stepping down in September.
Apple WWDC 2026 Keynote Today: Siri Overhaul and iOS 27 in Focus
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Samantha Reed
• 4 mins read
Apple’s WWDC 2026 keynote begins June 8 at 1PM ET, with a rebuilt Siri, Gemini integration, iOS 27 features, and new AI tools across apps and operating systems expected.
Microsoft Unveils Seven In-House AI Models Across Key Categories
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Daniel Mercer
• 3 mins read
Microsoft has introduced seven proprietary AI models spanning reasoning, coding, image generation, transcription, and voice synthesis.
Nvidia Enters PC Processor Market With New Arm-Based RTX Spark
By
Olivia Grant
• 4 mins read
Nvidia has unveiled its first Arm-based PC processor, the RTX Spark superchip, which will power a new generation of Windows laptops and desktops.
Apple Prepares AI-Powered Siri Redesign Ahead of WWDC
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Daniel Mercer
• 3 mins read
Apple is reportedly preparing a major AI overhaul for Siri that includes a standalone chatbot app and deeper integration across iOS. The update could position Siri as a direct competitor to ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI assistants.
Amazon Turns Alexa Shopping AI Into Service for Retailers
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Samantha Reed
• 3 mins read
Amazon is packaging the technology behind Alexa for Shopping into a new service for retailers, aiming to become the infrastructure layer for AI-powered commerce across the web.
Robinhood Launches AI Agent Trading and Payments Features
By
Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
Robinhood is rolling out AI agent trading accounts and virtual payment cards, allowing AI systems to analyze portfolios, execute trades, and make purchases on users’ behalf.
Universal Music and TikTok Renew Deal With AI Music Protections
By
Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
Universal Music Group and TikTok renewed their licensing agreement with new commitments to remove unauthorized AI-generated music and improve artist attribution.
Study Finds One in Seven Young Adults in Relationships Use AI Romantic Companions
By
Samantha Reed
• 3 mins read
A new U.S. study found that one in seven young adults in committed relationships regularly use AI romantic companion chatbots, with many concealing the behavior from their partners.
Spotify and Universal Music Bring AI-Powered Music Remixing to Fans
By
Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
Spotify and Universal Music Group are launching AI tools that let fans create licensed song covers and remixes with artist revenue sharing.