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Meta and Google fund US kids' groups, as critics warn of social media risk

Backed by tens of millions of dollars from the tech giants, these organizations delivered lessons about personal responsibility to hundreds of thousands of children and parents

AI-driven memory inflation pushes India's budget smartphones out of reach

Rising DRAM and NAND costs, driven by AI data centre demand, and supply disruptions are pushing smartphone prices higher and shrinking India's entry-level market, say industry executives and analysts

Microsoft Edge rolls out Copilot AI update on desktop, mobile: What's new

Microsoft Edge adds new AI tools such as tab comparison, podcast mode, Journeys, and Writing Assistant to desktop and mobile through deeper Copilot integration

After unveiling Googlebook, Google confirms long-term ChromeOS support

Google has clarified that Chromebook users will continue receiving long-term ChromeOS updates despite the company's new AI-focused Googlebook plans

Gemini Intelligence may debut first on upcoming Galaxy foldables: Details

Google's Gemini Intelligence could debut first on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 with One UI 9.0, before rolling out to Pixel phones and other Android devices later this summer

Apple sides with Google in opposing EU plans to open Android to AI rivals

Apple has reportedly criticised the EU's proposed Android AI interoperability rules, warning that the measures could create privacy, security, and device safety risks

Amazon combines Rufus, Alexa+ to bring agentic AI-led shopping experience

Amazon's new shopping assistant can answer product questions, compare items, track prices, and automate purchases across apps, website, and Echo devices

X's History tab now stores bookmarks, likes, videos and articles together

X's new History tab brings bookmarks, liked posts, watched videos, and articles into one place, making it easier for users to revisit content later

Instagram's 'Instants' lets you share Snapchat-style disappearing photos

Instagram adds Instants, a new feature for sending disappearing photos to friends, and is also testing a separate Instants app in select countries

Meta brings incognito chat mode to WhatsApp, Meta AI app: How it works

Meta is bringing a new Incognito Chat feature to WhatsApp and the Meta AI app, promising temporary AI chats that even the company cannot access

AI travel bots gain traction as users seek faster itinerary planning

Ixigo, MakeMyTrip and Yatra are strengthening multilingual AI assistants as travellers increasingly prefer conversational and intent-driven travel planning experiences

Meta AI gets Gemini Live-like conversational feature, live visual feed

Meta AI's new capabilities allow the chatbot to hold real-time contextual conversations with the user and take live camera feed as input, similar to what Google offers with its Gemini Live interface

Android Auto to get a boost with immersive navigation, Gemini Intelligence

Google is bringing a redesigned Android Auto interface, immersive Maps navigation, Gemini AI features, full HD video playback, and Dolby Atmos support to supported vehicles later this year

Googlebook platform combines Android and ChromeOS with Gemini at centre

Google has introduced Googlebook, a new AI-focused laptop category that combines Gemini Intelligence, Android integration, ChromeOS features, and cross-device workflows into one experience

With iOS 27, Apple could let iPhone users fully customise the Camera app

Apple is reportedly preparing major iOS 27 upgrades, including a customisable Camera app, chatbot-style Siri, AI-powered search, and redesigned system apps

Android 17 widgets vs Nothing Essential apps: What are the key differences

Google's Gemini-powered "Create My Widget" expands custom widgets beyond phones and adds deeper system integration, while Nothing's Essential apps remain more limited in scope and functionality

Google previews Android 17 features ahead of I/O: Check what's coming

Google's Android 17 update brings Gemini-powered AI features, smarter sharing tools, redesigned Android Auto, encrypted RCS chats, and new creator-focused upgrades across phones, cars, watches,

Google to make you wait for 10-seconds before opening any distracting apps

Google's new Pause Point feature on Android will force users to wait 10 seconds before opening distracting apps, aiming to reduce doomscrolling habits

Decoding Gemini Intelligence: How automated workflows will change Android

Google's Gemini Intelligence signals a major shift in how smartphones may work in the future, moving Android beyond chatbots toward AI systems that can actively complete tasks across apps

Is AI changing how humans write, communicate, and express online?

As AI-generated writing floods the web, researchers say humans may now be subconsciously adapting to machine-like language patterns online