News YouTube Expands the News Viewing Experience with New Features In addition to the news watch page, YouTube is launching the Shorts Innovation Program for News. This initiative will offer financial grants and specialist support to news organizations looking to enhance their short-form video capabilities.
News Google Introduces "About this Image" Tool to Verify Image Origins The "About this image" feature offers insights into the origins of an image, including metadata when available, along with details on how the image has been described by news outlets and fact-checking websites over time.
News Xiaomi Unveils HyperOS, a Game-Changing OS to Replace MIUI HyperOS's key features include compatibility with over 200 device categories, support for RAM from 64 KB to 24 GB, and consumption of just 8.75 GB of storage space. Tests show it's faster and more power-efficient than its predecessors.
News Google Unveils New Accessibility Features for Maps, Search, and More These updates reflect Google's ongoing commitment to creating inclusive products for individuals with disabilities. The company continues to prioritize accessibility and aims to improve the daily lives of users facing various accessibility challenges.
News Microsoft Launches a Bounty Program for Finding Vulnerabilities in Its AI-Powered Bing Researchers can analyze AI-powered Bing experiences on Bing.com, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Start, and Skype. Vulnerabilities must be "critical" or "important," reproducible in the latest product version, and have clear steps for replication.
News Google's AI-Powered Search Now Generates Images and Drafts This new image generation capability is also available directly within Google Images, where users can see a prompt box while browsing image search results. With the power of AI, you can refine your search results and bring your creative ideas to life.
News Samsung Launches Galaxy SmartTag 2 with Enhanced Tracking and Durability While the SmartTag 2 brings significant improvements to Samsung's tracking ecosystem, users should consider their device compatibility before making a purchase, as it currently relies on Samsung devices for tracking and network support.
News Google Implements New Gmail Security Measures to Combat Spam These measures emphasize the importance of email security. While Google's AI defenses already block the majority of spam, phishing attempts, and malware, evolving threats necessitate continuous improvements.
News Microsoft Introduces Instant Games on Windows 11 Additionally, Microsoft plans to revamp the Microsoft Store's functionality later this month. Users will gain the ability to select the drives and folders where they want to install games, allowing for better organization of their game library.
News Vivaldi Browser Is Finally Coming to iPhones and iPads Traditionally, browsers on iOS are built on the WebKit engine, necessitating Vivaldi's iOS version to be developed from the ground up. This resulted in a delayed release compared to its Android counterpart, which has been available since 2018.
News OpenAI's ChatGPT Now Accepts Voice and Image Prompts OpenAI's ChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot, is expanding its capabilities to accept voice and image prompts in addition to text-based queries. While previously reliant on text inputs, this enhancement allows users to engage with the chatbot in more intuitive ways.
News Reddit Introduces a Money-Making Contributor Program Critics argue that this move could change Reddit's culture, where users traditionally shared content voluntarily. Reddit is also streamlining its gold system, allowing users to buy gold through a simplified process.
News Google Podcasts to Merge Into YouTube Music in 2024 To facilitate the migration, Google plans to provide users with tools to transfer their subscriptions to YouTube Music and even offer the ability to add podcast RSS feeds to their YouTube Music library.
News OpenAI Releases DALL-E 3 That Seamlessly Integrates with ChatGPT DALL-E 3 now seamlessly collaborates with ChatGPT, making it significantly more user-friendly. Users can leverage ChatGPT to create prompts for DALL-E 3 without the need for intricate descriptions.
News Fujifilm Introduces A New Compact Camera Called Instax Pal While the Instax Pal may not boast the advanced features found in more professional cameras, it's perfect for capturing moments on the go. This palm-sized device comes in a range of vibrant colors to match various lifestyles and preferences.
News Microsoft Unveils Major Windows 11 Update with AI Features Microsoft has announced its latest update for Windows 11, which will start rolling out on September 26th. This update brings several significant improvements, including an AI-powered assistant, enhanced file management, and revamped applications.
News Apple Unveils iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10 iOS 17 brings a slew of enhancements to phone calls. The new Contact Posters feature lets you personalize calls with photos and fonts that fill your screen. Live Voicemail displays real-time message transcripts.
News Windows 11 Updates Introduce Text Copying from Screenshots and Background Blur Microsoft has released updates for its Snipping Tool and Photo apps for Windows 11, introducing features like text copying from images and background blurring in photos. These updates are currently available to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels.
News Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 9 with New Exciting Features The display shines with a maximum brightness of 2000 nits and a minimum of 1 nit, reducing eye strain in low-light conditions. Thanks to a more energy-efficient chip, the Series 9 still boasts an impressive 18-hour battery life.
News Microsoft Paint Gets Major Update with Layer and Transparency Support This update enhances the versatility of Paint, making it a valuable tool for creating layered compositions and complex digital artwork. While currently available to Windows Insiders, it's expected to roll out to all Windows users after thorough testing.
News Spotify Introduces Showcase to Let Artists Promote Their Music Spotify acknowledges that promoting music is crucial, especially during the first month after a new track or album's release when up to 75% of annual streams occur. Showcase provides a direct route to these potential listeners.
News Google Unveils a Paid AI Tool for Enhanced Productivity in Google Workspace Duet AI, which is currently exclusive to Google Workspace for businesses, offers real-time note-taking and generates meeting summaries. Users can also employ the "Attend for Me" feature, enabling the AI to join meetings on their behalf.
News OpenAI to Host its First Developer Conference on November 6 While the highly anticipated GPT-5 might not make an appearance, attendees might gain insights into OpenAI's plans for Global Illumination, which it acquired in August. Additionally, updates on GPT-4's image understanding capabilities could be on the agenda.
News YouTube Launches a New Gaming Experiment with Playables Playables will have a dedicated section on YouTube's homepage, accessible from both desktop and mobile devices. While the initial rollout is limited to a select group of users, it signals YouTube's interest in integrating gaming into its platform.
News Meta Considers Offering Paid Ad-Free Versions of Facebook and Instagram in Europe Those who opt for the paid subscriptions would experience Facebook and Instagram without advertisements. This move aims to address privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny from EU authorities.
