Disney Plus is trialing a new AI-powered search feature. The test generates a customized row of shows designed to help you find something to watch. By offering a personalized selection of titles, the feature aims to make content discovery easier for viewers.

OpenAI pauses Astra development OpenAI has put the brakes on Astra, an in-development AI model, because the company says the model may have “critical” cybersecurity capabilities. According to OpenAI, Astra could be too powerful in the cybersecurity domain, which is why the company decided to pause t...

Restart, a gaming site sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its entire editorial staff, according to the site's former editor-in-chief. The former editor-in-chief said the "entire editorial team" has been cut. The news was reported by Jay Peters.

Apple has removed Telegram from the App Store over an instance of illegal content, while allowing X to remain despite a flurry of nonconsensual deepfakes. The move raises a recurring question: why does Apple keep banning Telegram, but never X? Telegram pulled over illegal content Apple yanked Telegr...

OpenAI has just made a big move for free users: free ChatGPT users now get unlimited text chats and access to the new GPT-5.6 Luna model. This update replaces the older GPT-5.5 Instant and brings a more capable assistant to everyone at no cost. If you use ChatGPT without paying, this is a game-chang...

Google Maps can now order your dinner, thanks to a new agentic feature in the Gemini-powered Ask Maps assistant. This update takes hands-free help to the next level, letting you complete multi-step tasks like picking up a meal on your way home with simple voice commands. What Is Ask Maps? Ask Maps i...

The original iPhone loses its last cellular network as T-Mobile kills 2G service, marking the end of an era for Apple's groundbreaking first smartphone. As of Monday, August 3, 2026, T-Mobile has officially retired its 2G GSM network, meaning all three major U.S. carriers have now ended 2G support. ...

Google Maps' Ask Maps feature is getting a major AI upgrade. Now, you can order food, book hotels, and find event tickets directly through the app. Even better, it can personalize your results using information from your Gmail and Calendar. What is Ask Maps? Ask Maps is a smart assistant inside Goog...

Vector AI is the advanced behavioral intelligence system behind Spotify’s recommendation engine. Built by Sidd Motwani, Ian Anderson, and Shivaditya Sinha, this technology predicts what users want next—not just what they’ve already done. Today, Vector AI powers about 90% of Spotify’s recommendations...

Vector AI is the advanced behavioral intelligence system behind Spotify’s recommendation engine. Built by Sidd Motwani, Ian Anderson, and Shivaditya Sinha, this technology predicts what users want next—not just what they’ve already done. Today, Vector AI powers about 90% of Spotify’s recommendations...

Suno, the leading platform for AI-generated music, has rolled out new features to label AI-created tracks, restrict downloads, and strengthen community rules against copycat songs. These updates arrive as Suno confronts legal challenges from major record labels and artist groups. What's New in Suno'...

eBay is betting big on live shopping after reporting a record quarter. The online marketplace announced that its eBay Live platform saw gross merchandise volume (GMV) jump eight times year-over-year, as more shoppers tune in for interactive, real-time buying experiences. With competition heating up ...