Google has launched its AI mode—a question-and-answer-style search feature—for users in India today. The company noted that the tool is still experimental, and users must opt in through Search Labs to access it. Currently, the feature supports queries in English, and Google has not confirmed if or when local language support will be added. Ask […]
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With the release of iOS 26 Beta 2 on Monday, Apple has addressed one of the most noticeable flaws in Liquid Glass — its controversial new interface design for iPhone, iPad, and other devices — first unveiled at WWDC 2025 earlier this month. This revamped UI brings a more modern aesthetic to the operating system,
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Starting ads on WhatsApp signals a major change for a messaging app that has long set itself apart from traditional social media. When Meta (then just Facebook) acquired WhatsApp in 2014 for US$19 billion, the app followed a unique, straightforward model: users paid a modest annual fee of US$1 (£0.69) for a clean, ad-free interface.
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Leaked code indicates that xAI is working on a sophisticated file editor for Grok with spreadsheet capabilities, highlighting its effort to rival OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft by integrating AI copilots into productivity software. “You can chat with Grok and get help while editing files!” wrote reverse engineer Nima Owji, who uncovered the leak. TechCrunch has
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Aflac, one of the largest U.S. insurance firms, revealed that hackers accessed an undetermined amount of customer personal data during a cyberattack earlier this month. In a mandatory filing with the U.S. In a Friday filing with the SEC, Aflac said it detected unauthorized access on June 12 and quickly contained the breach. The extent
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Although LinkedIn users have generally embraced AI, one feature hasn’t caught on as much as expected: AI-generated suggestions for refining posts, says CEO Ryan Roslansky. “It hasn’t caught on like I expected,” he told Bloomberg. Roslansky suggested the reason is that posting on LinkedIn carries more weight—“this is your resume online.” Users risk real consequences
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Tesla has officially begun offering driverless rides in Model Y SUVs in Austin, marking a major milestone a decade after CEO Elon Musk first pledged to launch autonomous ride services—many of which failed to materialize until now. This limited rollout will serve as the first significant test of Musk’s strategy to achieve full autonomy using
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Top architects have completed a new Sydney airport with sustainable features and a sculpted ceiling that casts calming, dappled light inside. COX Architecture, Zaha Hadid Architects, Multiplex, and Woods Bagot teamed up to design Western Sydney International Airport. Although their roles remain unclear, the sleek wood-and-glass exterior echoes Woods Bagot’s style more than Zaha Hadid’s
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One of SpaceX’s Starship launch vehicles exploded during a test late Wednesday night in Texas, as the company was preparing for its tenth test flight of the powerful rocket system. SpaceX Confirms Safety of Personnel, Cause of Explosion Still Unknown In a statement on X, SpaceX confirmed that “all personnel are safe and accounted for,”
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Your underarm sweat itself isn’t what causes the odor—it’s the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released when bacteria break down the fatty acids in your sweat. A new device claims to eliminate this odor without relying on traditional deodorants by using plasma to kill the odor-causing bacteria. Named PlaDeo (short for plasma deodorant), the device was
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