HarperCollins asks authors to license their books to train AI models
If your goal is to make a bunch of authors exceedingly angry with you, I honestly can’t think of many better ways than asking them …
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iPhone 17 Air will be the thinnest iPhone ever made, new rumor claims
Last week, we wrote about how Apple’s rumored “iPhone 17 Air” doesn’t need to break records to be a worthwhile experiment. That said, it would …
ChatGPT’s search engine might end your dependence on Google
I’ve been a ChatGPT Plus user for about a year, and I think the $20/month subscription is worth it to access some of OpenAI’s best …
Samsung is developing Gemini AI-powered XR glasses, and we might’ve already seen them
Remember when Samsung invited Google and Qualcomm to announce the “next XR experience“? I know I do because it happened in early February 2023, during …
visionOS 2.2 beta 3 now available to Apple Vision Pro users
A week after releasing visionOS 2.2 beta 2 to developers, Apple has now seeded its third testing version. Unlike the tame visionOS 2.1 update, this …
tvOS 18.2 beta 3 now available with Snoopy screen savers
Apple just released tvOS 18.2 beta 3. After a tame tvOS 18.1 update, this new version is finally adding some of the delayed features announced at …
We may now know when Apple Intelligence will get Google Gemini integration
iOS 18.2 will finally bring OpenAI’s wildly popular ChatGPT to Siri thanks to integration with Apple Intelligence. This partnership will make Apple’s AI platform even …
Thieves found a crazy new way to steal your AT&T iPhone 16
Having my iPhone stolen is a nightmare scenario, but I’m prepared for it already. I’m not as worried about the device going missing as I …
Apple’s first smart display is coming in 2025: Here’s how it’ll work
Apple is expected to unveil a bunch of new products in the first quarter of 2025, including an M4 MacBook Air refresh, the exciting iPhone …
iPadOS 17: Release date, compatible devices, features, more
iPadOS 17 was Apple’s main operating system for its iPad models from September 2023 to September 2024. After tightening the integration between iPad and Mac …
watchOS 10: Release date, supported devices, features, more
watchOS 10 was Apple’s main operating system for Apple Watch models from September 2023 to September 2024. It brought a redesign for larger displays, a …
Rumors of Apple releasing a smart TV have resurfaced
One of the more notable Apple rumors of the past 15 years has been resurrected. Writing for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman says that Apple is currently …
These are my favorite new iPhone features of 2024
One last iOS 18 update is coming before the year ends. In December, Apple will release iOS 18.2 to iPhone users, marking the last major …
How to use iPhone’s Check In feature, and why it’s such a big deal
Check In is an iOS 17 safety feature introduced in the Messages app. It can automatically notify a friend that your iPhone has arrived at …
China just debuted a ‘flying’ car and it could release as soon as 2026
China’s leap into the future of transportation just gained some serious altitude. XPeng, a leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, showcased a new flying car at …
These are the new emojis you might find on your phone in 2025
As 2024 winds to a close, it’s hard not to look ahead to the new year and everything it will bring with it. They might …
Samsung’s tri-fold Galaxy Z foldable phone coming next year
As a fan of foldables, I used to think tri-fold models, or phones with three display sections and two hinges, would be the best possible …
Apple’s new auto-reboot iPhone feature is driving authorities crazy – see it in action
Apple has been pretty serious about improving the iPhone’s anti-theft features. With iOS 18, users can finally lock and hide apps with Face ID. These …
This iPhone app cleans up local storage and even your social media clutter
If your iPhone storage is always full or almost full, you know how annoying it is to have to delete an iMessage conversation, some old …
Brilliant AI bot imitates a granny to keep phone scammers on the line for hours
Of all the AI chatbot ideas we have seen since ChatGPT went viral nearly two years ago, O2’s Daisy (stylized as “dAIsy”) is easily among …
Galaxy S25 Slim might be the star of Samsung’s rumored January event
A survey suggested a few days ago that Samsung might unveil the Galaxy S25 series on January 5th, which would make it the earliest launch …
Top insider revealed a big M4 MacBook Pro upgrade that Apple kept secret
Unlike the previous MacBook Pro updates, Apple really revamped the new M4 series. Even though it might look the same from the outside, this laptop …
The ChatGPT apps for Mac and Windows are getting even better
OpenAI is expected to announce new genAI products in the not-too-distant future. The next big ChatGPT update might arrive next year. That’s the GPT-5/Orion model …
Avengers: Secret Wars might be the last we see of Doctor Doom
Marvel confirmed this summer that Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars will keep their May 2026 and May 2027 release dates despite speculation that the …
Our first look at the foldable iPhone is coming sooner than expected
Rumors about foldable iPads and MacBooks and foldable iPhones have been floating around for years. However, Apple has not released a commercial product yet. Apple …
How to deactivate your X account before it starts training AI on your posts
In October, X (formerly Twitter) made significant changes to its Terms of Service that ruffled the feathers of the site’s user base. Most notably, anything …
iPhone 16: Release date, features, review, price, AI, and more
A year after the iPhone 15 was released, Apple revealed the iPhone 16 lineup at its It’s Glowtime event. Available in four options, Cupertino revamped …
Parents can now track their kids with Snapchat’s new Location Sharing feature
Popular social media app Snapchat announced that location sharing is coming to Family Center, an in-app hub offering parental tools and resources. With more than …
ChatGPT’s Operator AI agent is the game-changer I’m waiting for, and it’s coming in 2025
As we near ChatGPT’s second anniversary, we’re expecting some sort of new feature announcement from OpenAI. It can’t be Advanced Voice Mode, which already launched …
Google Gemini AI app for iPhone now available to download worldwide
iPhone users in some markets discovered a standalone Google Gemini app for iPhone a few days ago. The app wasn’t available in most markets, as …
