Instagram locks out developers of third-party consumer apps
Meta has made a major move that’s leaving many developers and users frustrated. As of December 4, 2024, the Instagram Basic Display API has been officially retired, cutting off access…
Google Wallet can now hold your US passport
You can use digital passports to move through certain TSA checkpoints. Traveling just became a lot more convenient. Google Wallet, known for securely storing payment methods and loyalty cards, now…
Google Photos launches a ‘2024 Recap’ for a look back at this year’s memories
As we wrap up another year, digital platforms are rolling out their signature annual reviews to help users look back at the moments that defined their year. Spotify Wrapped might…
If you can make this AI bot fall in love, you could win thousands of dollars
What if you could convince an AI bot to fall in love with you? It sounds like the premise of a sci-fi novel, but it’s the basis of an ambitious…
Sundar Pichai says Google Search will ‘change profoundly’ in 2025
He also welcomed any side-by-side comparison to Microsoft’s AI tech, saying ‘they’re using someone else’s models.’ Google Search, the crown jewel of the internet, is about to undergo a massive…
Google’s latest feature drop includes new Gemini extensions and accessibility features
Google has kicked off December with a jam-packed feature drop, delivering exciting updates for Pixel and Android users alike. From new Gemini extensions to accessibility enhancements, the latest rollout introduces…
Google says its new AI models can identify emotions — and that has experts worried
Google has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence innovation, the PaliGemma 2 model family, which introduces a controversial feature: the ability to “identify” emotions in images. This cutting-edge technology, announced on…
OpenAI is charging $200 a month for an exclusive version of its o1 ‘reasoning’ model
The startup’s ‘12 days of ship-mas’ have kicked off. OpenAI is taking its AI-powered assistant, ChatGPT, to the next level with a bold new offering and significant upgrades. The company…
OpenAI is partnering with defense tech company Anduril
The companies will work together to integrate OpenAI’s tech into Anduril’s counterdrone systems software. OpenAI, the cutting-edge AI model maker that once described its mission as "saving the world," has…
US officials recommend encrypted messaging to evade hackers in telecom networks
FBI and CISA officials said Tuesday that attackers connected to Chinese group Salt Typhoon could still have access to US telecommunication networks. In an urgent bid to counter the lingering…
