YouTube Tests AI Search Tool With Step-by-Step Video Answers
YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that delivers step-by-step answers using text and video. The tool aims to improve discovery for complex queries like travel and recipes.
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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.
OpenAI Eyes Smartphone Where AI Agents Replace Apps
OpenAI is reportedly exploring a smartphone built around AI agents instead of traditional apps. The device could reshape how users interact with software and services.
Google Adds Gemini AI Overviews to Gmail for Workspaces
Google expands Gemini AI Overviews to Gmail and Drive, helping Workspace users summarize emails and retrieve insights faster across conversations.
Google Expands Gemini in Chrome to Seven More Countries Including Singapore
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Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to seven new countries, expanding its AI-powered browser assistant globally. The feature integrates tasks across apps and services.
App Store Growth Surges as AI Fuels New App Boom
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Samantha Reed
• 3 mins read
New app releases are surging across the App Store and Google Play, driven by AI tools lowering barriers to development. The trend challenges predictions that AI would replace apps.
Canva’s AI Assistant Evolves Into Full Design Workflow Tool
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Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
Canva has upgraded its AI assistant to generate editable designs and automate workflows. The update reflects growing competition in agent-driven creative tools.
Half of Americans Now Use AI Weekly, ChatGPT Leads
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Samantha Reed
• 3 mins read
A new national poll shows 50% of Americans used AI in the past week, with ChatGPT leading adoption across work, learning, and creative tasks.
Google Expands Gemini Personal Intelligence to India
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Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
Google has launched Gemini’s Personal Intelligence feature in India, enabling AI-powered insights across apps like Gmail and Photos. The rollout highlights growing demand for personalized AI assistants.
X Launches XChat App as Musk Pushes Super App Vision
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Samantha Reed
• 3 mins read
X will launch its XChat messaging app on iOS, marking a key step in Elon Musk’s plan to build a WeChat-style super app.
Tubi Launches Native App Inside ChatGPT for Streaming Discovery
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Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
Tubi has launched a native app within ChatGPT, allowing users to discover and watch content through conversational prompts. The move reflects a shift toward AI-driven entertainment discovery.
Spotify Expands Prompted Playlist to Include Podcasts
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Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
Spotify is expanding its Prompted Playlist feature to include podcasts, aiming to improve discovery through AI-driven, personalized recommendations. The move broadens how users explore content beyond music.
Google Maps Adds Gemini AI for Photo Captions
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Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
Google Maps introduces Gemini AI captions and contribution tools, streamlining user-generated content and local discovery features.
Google Launches AI Inbox for Gmail Ultra Subscribers
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Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
Google is rolling out AI Inbox in Gmail, offering task-based email organization for premium AI Ultra subscribers.
Apple Plans to Open Siri to Multiple AI Assistants
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Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
Apple is reportedly planning to open Siri to multiple AI assistants in iOS 27, allowing users to choose between competing chatbot services.
Dutch Court Bans xAI Grok Over Non-Consensual AI Images
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Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
A Dutch court has banned xAI’s Grok from generating non-consensual sexual images, marking a major regulatory action against AI content tools in Europe.
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