OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Pulse, a new feature designed to shift the chatbot experience from reactive to proactive. Instead of waiting for user prompts, Pulse anticipates daily needs and delivers personalized summaries directly to mobile devices. This marks a significant change in how users interact with AI assistants, aiming to provide practical support integrated into…
Google has introduced Mixboard, an experimental tool available through Google Labs, aimed at enhancing visual brainstorming and moodboard creation with the help of artificial intelligence. Currently in public beta and limited to users in the United States, the platform functions just like Pinterest, as a digital canvas for exploring and organizing design-related ideas. Mixboard is…
YouTube Music has begun rolling out a redesigned media player interface for both Android and iOS devices. The update reflects Google’s broader effort to modernize the app’s appearance with a more minimalist layout and visual elements inspired by the Material 3 Expressive design language. Early reports of the redesign were highlighted by 9to5Google, showing a…
Google has introduced a new subscription tier for its Gemini AI service, aiming to make advanced AI tools more accessible in emerging markets. Currently available only in Indonesia, the plan is called Google AI Plus and is priced at IDR 75,000 per month (around $4.50). To encourage adoption, Google is running a six-month promotional period…
Ecovacs has unveiled its latest flagship robot vacuum, the Deebot X11 Omnicycle, at IFA 2025 in Berlin. The company will also showcase the device at the Showstoppers press event, highlighting a mix of hardware and AI-driven improvements designed to enable more autonomous and uninterrupted home cleaning. Fast Charging and Longer Cleaning Cycles One of the…
Acer, widely recognized for its products in display technology, laptops, and Chromebooks, has made an unexpected entry into the Google TV box market with the release of its new Acer 4K UHD Google TV Box. This device has recently appeared for pre-order in South Africa, marking the brand’s first foray into this segment and signaling…
Google’s official Calculator app has received a significant update with version 9.0, adopting the new Material 3 Expressive design language. This visual style has already been rolled out to several core Android 16 apps, including Chrome, Gmail, Google Messages, and Files. The update aligns the Calculator with Google’s latest design standards, focusing on clarity, modern…
Google has officially launched the Pixel 10 lineup, which includes four models: Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Unlike previous years, this generation focuses less on groundbreaking design changes and more on hardware refinements, software optimization, and extended durability, all shipping with Android 16 and seven years…
Google Photos is reportedly testing a new feature aimed at improving transparency by identifying whether photos and videos were created or edited using artificial intelligence (AI). This addition, discovered in version 7.41 of the app by Android Authority, is internally referred to as “threepio.” Its primary purpose is to introduce a “How it was made”…
Google has reportedly selected a dessert-themed codename for its upcoming Android 17 operating system, continuing a long-standing tradition of assigning confectionery names to its Android versions, according to informant Mishaal Rahman. The chosen name for Android 17 is “Cinnamon Bun”. While Google officially stopped using dessert names publicly after Android 9 (“Pie”), the company has…
