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WhatsApp now lets you record voice messages with a single click
WhatsApp now lets you record voice messages with a single click

WhatsApp's latest feature is currently available to a few beta testers, with plans for broader launch soon

Google Chrome brings AI tools for improved user privacy against online scams
Google Chrome brings AI tools for improved user privacy against online scams

Chrome on Android will now feature AI-centric notification alerts

ChatGPT integrates GitHub connector to analyse codebases
ChatGPT integrates GitHub connector to analyse codebases

OpenAI’s GitHub connector indicates a wider strategy to integrate generative AI into real-world softwares

Nvidia to launch downgraded H20 AI chip for China: Report
Nvidia to launch downgraded H20 AI chip for China: Report

Nvidia has redesigned the chip to minimise its features to meet new US technical limits

Kosmos 482: Soviet spacecraft set to re-enter Earth after 50 years in space
Kosmos 482: Soviet spacecraft set to re-enter Earth after 50 years in space

The spacecraft failed to complete its mission to Venus and got struck in Earth's orbit for more than 50 years

Microsoft bans DeepSeek app for employees for propoganda and data risks
Microsoft bans DeepSeek app for employees for propoganda and data risks

This significant move indicates the Microsoft's strategic transition towards stricter AI governance

Meta makes key changes to Threads for better user experience
Meta makes key changes to Threads for better user experience

Threads has rolled out major changes for users to keep track of their account restrictions

Anthropic introduces API for AI-powered web search
Anthropic introduces API for AI-powered web search

Anthropic's latest API is currently available for $10 per 1,000 searches

Samsung to launch first Android 16 beta soon: Report
Samsung to launch first Android 16 beta soon: Report

Android 16 beta program will be selective and will be launched to specific devices in certain regions first

Google Maps receives ability to scan Your iPhone screenshots for places
Google Maps receives ability to scan Your iPhone screenshots for places

Google Maps can now scan your images for text mentioning a place name, instead of searching location data

Mistral Medium 3 multimodal AI model unveiled with advanced capabilities
Mistral Medium 3 multimodal AI model unveiled with advanced capabilities

Mistral Medium 3 AI model surpasses Llama 4 Maverick, GPT-4o, and more on multiple benchmarks

Meta to bring ‘Facial Recognition’ support for smart glasses: Report
Meta to bring ‘Facial Recognition’ support for smart glasses: Report

New feature is said to be developed on Live AI functionality offered by Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses

Mark Zuckerberg’s AI ad tool receives backlash over user experience
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI ad tool receives backlash over user experience

Meta's proposed AI ad tool would use data to deliver strategic targeting

OpenAI appoints Fidji Simo, Instacart CEO as head of applications
OpenAI appoints Fidji Simo, Instacart CEO as head of applications

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo has been given a huge responsibility a year after joining OpenAI board

Samsung reveals launch date for Galaxy S25 Edge: All you need to know
Samsung reveals launch date for Galaxy S25 Edge: All you need to know

Galaxy S25 Edge is likely to ship with Android 15-based One UI 7 and feature AMOLED screen

Apple to add AI search options on Safari: Report
Apple to add AI search options on Safari: Report

Apple is 'actively looking at' enhancing Safari by including its AI-powered search tools

Amazon to launch on an AI code generation tool 'Kiro': Report
Amazon to launch on an AI code generation tool 'Kiro': Report

Kiro can perform a variety of tasks such as writing code, generating technical design documents, and more

Spotify’s provides users more control over their listening experience
Spotify’s provides users more control over their listening experience

Spotify has revamped the Spotify Queue for Premium subscribers, ensuring a seamless user experience

When is the full moon? May's Flower Moon to illuminate skies soon in Kentucky
When is the full moon? May's Flower Moon to illuminate skies soon in Kentucky

Moonrise for the Louisville area is likely to occur at 9:11 p.m. Monday, May 12

Google updates Gemini 2.5 Pro with enhanced coding capabilities
Google updates Gemini 2.5 Pro with enhanced coding capabilities

Gemini 2.5 Pro can create interactive web app based on single YouTube video

Netflix rolls out vertical video feed for mobile users
Netflix rolls out vertical video feed for mobile users

Netflix's new test aims to reach wider audience beyond just comedy fans

X services partially restored in Pakistan
X services partially restored in Pakistan

Pakistani users can now access the Elon Musk-owned social media platform without a VPN

WhatsApp introduces private message summarisation for chats
WhatsApp introduces private message summarisation for chats

With WhatsApp's new feature, message content will be handled within fully secured environment

Google iOS app announces AI-powered feature for easier reading
Google iOS app announces AI-powered feature for easier reading

Google’s aim behind this feature is to make it simple for users to understand complex topics

WhatsApp introduces 'Add Yours' sticker for interactive status chains
WhatsApp introduces 'Add Yours' sticker for interactive status chains

WhatsApp latest feature allows others to respond by creating their own status with a similar sticker

Spotify now displays how many times users listened to podcast episodes
Spotify now displays how many times users listened to podcast episodes

The latest feature is accessible for creators on Spotify for Creators and Megaphone

Google leaks Material 3 design ahead of I/O event 2025
Google leaks Material 3 design ahead of I/O event 2025

Google is said to make product more usable by highlighting what works in user interface (UI)

OpenAI calls off plans for-profit transition, keeps nonprofit status
OpenAI calls off plans for-profit transition, keeps nonprofit status

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the termination of the for-profit transition in a message to staff

Gemini AI now supports multi-file uploads with single prompt
Gemini AI now supports multi-file uploads with single prompt

New capability makes it simple to ask Gemini queries about multiple documents at same time

YouTube tests discounted premium plan for two persons
YouTube tests discounted premium plan for two persons

New plan would allow YouTube to increase its subscriber numbers and potentially earn more revenue