Google Messages is rolling out a new batch of features for Android. Like other Google apps, Messages A/B tests many features, so it can take a while for new functionality to reach stable builds. Based on reports, Google announcements, and devices we've checked, here is the current state of what's ne...
OpenAI has acquired NextSlide, a presentation startup that turns prompts, notes, documents, or research into polished, editable presentations. The NextSlide team is now working on ChatGPT, according to the company’s announcement. In a note on the NextSlide website, founder Ahmed Beshry described the...
Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices as soon as Monday, August 10, according to a new rumor. The claim comes from Weibo leaker "Fixed Focus Digital," who said in a post yesterday that rumors are circulating about an iPhone 17 price change taking effect on August 10. What the leaker said Fixed Focus Di...
Anthropic has updated Claude Code so separate coding sessions can message each other directly, removing the need to manually copy context between Terminal windows. The feature shipped in Claude Code version 2.1.224, released Friday for macOS and Linux. How the new messaging tools work Two new tools ...
OpenAI Pauses Astra Model Work After Security Review OpenAI announced on Friday that it has suspended work on some aspects of its upcoming Astra model. The decision follows an internal review that found significant advancements in agentic coding and cybersecurity—enough to raise serious concerns abo...
I spent two months testing the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, and it quickly became clear that this device is made for a very specific kind of note-taker and reader. It's pretty and lightweight, but its hefty price tag and large size mean it isn't something most people need. That said, if you've been wait...
X, the social media platform now owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is retiring its Revenue Sharing program in favor of a new initiative called Original Content Rewards, a shift designed to prioritize original posts over content that simply aggregates or re-shares material from elsewhere. The company said...
Amazon is planning a data center in Pecos County, Texas, that would be powered by an on-site natural gas power plant. According to The New York Times, the facility could become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States. The plant is permitted to release 33 million tons of carbon d...
After 326 days, iOS 26 has received its first jailbreak, thanks to the developers behind the popular Dopamine jailbreak. Lars Fröder, better known as opa334, today released Dopamine 3.0. The update adds support for iOS 26.0 and iOS 26.0.1 on devices with A12 or A13 chips. Another major addition in t...
OpenAI is working on a feature that would let users export custom stickers created in ChatGPT directly into WhatsApp. The announcement doesn't include a release date or more detailed information about how the export would work. If the feature launches, it could make it easier to create personalized ...
Claude Code sessions can now talk to each other on macOS and Linux. Users running the latest version of Claude Code can have their sessions message each other to share findings, ask questions, and coordinate work. This feature is available now. Make sure you are on the latest Claude Code release on ...
WhatsApp is bringing its dedicated parental controls section to iPhone, making the feature easier for parents to find and set up. The update is designed to help parents manage their children's WhatsApp accounts more easily. With a dedicated section, the controls become more visible and accessible, s...
