Apps & Software

Google Unveils Free AI Coding Assistant with Generous Usage Limits

Image Credits:Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty ImagesOn Tuesday, Google introduced a free version of its AI-powered coding assistant, Gemini Code Assist for Individuals. The company also unveiled Gemini Code Assist for GitHub, an AI-driven review tool designed to detect bugs and suggest fixes directly within GitHub.Gemini Code Assist for Individuals allows developers to interact...

Perplexity Hints at the Launch of a New Web Browser, Comet

Image Credits:David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty ImagesAI-driven search engine Perplexity has announced plans to develop its own web browser. On Monday, the company shared a signup list for the upcoming browser in a post on X, though it has yet to be released. Details on its launch timeline and design remain unknown, but its...

Instagram’s Latest ad Format Allows Creators to Earn Money by Sharing Testimonials in Comments

Credit: PixabayInstagram is rolling out a new way for creators to earn money by promoting products through brand collaborations. On Thursday, Meta introduced "Testimonials" as part of its Partnership Ads, enabling creators to receive payment for written endorsements in the form of comments on a brand’s posts and ads, including Feed posts and Reels.This...

iOS 18.4 will introduce Apple Intelligence-Powered Priority Notifications

Image Credits:AppleApple has rolled out the first developer beta of iOS 18.4, introducing “Priority Notifications,” a feature powered by Apple Intelligence to streamline alerts. This update prioritizes critical notifications while reducing the clutter of less important ones.The new system organizes priority notifications into a dedicated section on the Lock Screen. While Apple Intelligence determines...

Yope is Attracting Gen Z and VCs with its Instagram-Inspired Private Group App

Image Credits:YopePhoto and video apps with social features targeting young adults are everywhere, making those that gain traction among 18–twentysomethings especially appealing to investors seeking the next Instagram or TikTok.Yope, a photo-sharing app for private groups, is the latest standout. It has grown 30x in the past six months, reaching 2.2 million monthly active...

Grok 3 Reportedly Briefly Restricted Unflattering Mentions of Trump and Musk

Image Credits:SOPA Images / Getty ImagesWhen Elon Musk introduced Grok 3 in a livestream last Monday, he described it as a “maximally truth-seeking AI.” However, the model briefly appeared to censor unflattering information about both former President Donald Trump and Musk himself.Users Report Grok 3 Was Instructed to Exclude Trump and Musk in Misinformation...

A Feature-Rich E Ink Smartphone is Here, Designed as a More Eye-Friendly Option for Avid Doomscrollers

The HiBreak Pro sports a 6-inch ePaper display with fast refresh tech, low-power processing, GPT assistance and dual camerasBigmeThese days, many of us spend a significant amount of time staring at compact screens, which can strain our eyes. Last year, Bigme introduced a more eye-friendly option with its HiBreak E Ink smartphone, and now,...

Looking Glass Holographic Displays Can Now Play Videos Directly From your iPhone

You can show off Cinematic Mode videos from your camera roll in 3D holograms via a Looking Glass display, straight from your iPhoneLooking GlassLooking Glass, known for its unique screens that showcase 3D holograms without the need for a headset or glasses, has introduced iOS support. This update allows users to view Cinematic Mode...

DeepSeek Is Making Waves Worldwide—Here’s Why

Credit: AIThe Chinese AI company DeepSeek has made a major impact on the tech industry by launching highly efficient AI models that rival advanced offerings from US firms like OpenAI and Anthropic.Established in 2023, DeepSeek has reached its milestones using significantly less funding and computing power than its rivals.Last week, the company unveiled its...

Step Right for a Latte: The Future of App Control May be in Your Feet

New tech allows apps to be controlled by 'foot gestures' made while walkingDepositphotos/DALL-EScientists have created a proof-of-concept technology enabling users to perform everyday smartphone tasks—like playing music, answering calls, or ordering food—using subtle, socially acceptable foot gestures while walking.Walking is a big part of our daily routines, whether it’s heading to work, running errands,...