China is moving beyond super-apps to embrace AI agents that do it all for you

Alibaba’s Qwen and Tencent’s WeChat are pushing China’s app economy toward AI agents that can order food, book travel, shop, pay, and move through services from a chat prompt.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

You can literally save the planet by being less polite to AI bots like ChatGPT and Gemini

A new UN report reveals that keeping your AI prompts short and concise could save enough electricity to power millions of homes. Here's why your words literally matter.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Samsung Health’s biggest update yet will turn your Galaxy Watch into a health coach

Samsung Health is getting a major update that turns your Galaxy Watch into a proactive health coach, turning complex biometric data into simple, actionable guidance you can actually use.

Wearables     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Nintendo is redesigning the Switch 2 so you can replace the battery yourself

Nintendo has confirmed it's preparing an EU-specific version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, driven by a regulation that takes effect in February 2027.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Microsoft is killing Office 2019 for Mac, and your only way out is to pay up

Office 2019 for Mac is about to enter read-only mode, meaning you can view documents but not edit or save them. Microsoft won't fix it, and the only real way out is to pay for a newer version.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Google Photos on Android finally gives your custom stickers a home

Google Photos on Android is rolling out a dedicated Stickers folder in the Collections tab, automatically saving every custom sticker you create. The update brings the Android app to feature parity with iOS, which received the folder in January.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Google wants to kill your expensive voice transcription subscription

Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free dictation app for Mac that transcribes and polishes your speech on-device, no subscription, no cloud, and no privacy concerns.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Leaked Pixel 11 wallpapers hint at what color options you’ll likely get to choose from

Leaked wallpapers for the Pixel 11 lineup reveal a more muted color direction for Google's next smartphone lineup, with soft greens, beiges, and pinks replacing the bolder tones of recent years.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Google’s new AI app wants to replace endless scrolling with stories about your own life

Google’s Dreambeans is an experimental AI app that processes your Gmail, Calendar, Photos, YouTube, and Search data overnight to deliver 10 to 14 personalized lifestyle stories.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Apple reportedly slashes its Vision roadmap for smart glasses, and Meta’s lead matters more than ever

Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple's incoming CEO John Ternus signed off on cutting Apple's Vision product roadmap from seven devices to two.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Netflix announces a new adult animated workplace comedy from the minds behind Common Side Effects and Scavengers Reign

Joe Bennett and Ted Travelstead, the creative team behind Scavengers Reign and Common Side Effects, are bringing a new adult animated workplace comedy called Dealies to Netflix.

Entertainment     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Got a missed call from an unknown number? Malwarebytes’ new free tool will tell you if it’s a scam

Malwarebytes has launched Scam Number Check, a free reverse phone lookup tool requiring no sign-in that identifies whether a phone number is safe or a known scam.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Amazon’s latest visual search update brings Lens Live and Circle to Search feature to your app

Amazon has rolled out eight new visual search features including Lens Live, Circle to Search, Visual Suggestions, and real-time AI-generated images in the search bar, with all features available on iOS and Android

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Amazon app now takes you shopping straight from the iPhone’s lock screen

Amazon has added six new visual search features to its shopping app, including an Amazon Lens lock screen widget for iPhone.

Emerging Tech     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Amazon’s new search feature will now catfish you with AI-generated product images

Amazon has updated its search bar to generate AI product images in real time as you type, while also adding a Shop by Style feature with shoppable AI outfit collages.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Tesla Solar Panels Are Designed for the Way Modern Homes Use Energy  

Discover how Tesla Solar Panels are redefining residential energy with sleek low-profile design, Powerwall integration, app-based controls, reliable real-world performance, and up to $1,000 back through Tesla’s limited-time rebate offer.

Branded Content     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

SnapGo Air 10000mAh: The Slimmest Qi2.2 Magnetic Power Bank to Slash Your Slow Charging Worries 

Say goodbye to bulky, brick-like power banks and switch to the SnapGo Air for rapid charging in around 33 minutes, keeping you moving all day with seamless magnetic convenience. By eliminating the need for cables and clutter, it delivers reliable power that fits naturally into your routine without interrupting your plans or adding unnecessary hassle.

Branded Content     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Google wants you to 3D-print your own Fitbit Air bands

Google is opening up the Fitbit Air ecosystem in a surprising way, giving creators the tools needed to design and even 3D-print their own custom bands.

Wearables     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Marvel’s Wolverine shows off fittingly gory gameplay as it eyes September 15 release

Insomniac’s Wolverine game looks gory, fast, and brutal, with Logan healing through aggression and tearing through Reavers ahead of its September 15 launch.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will make a splash early next year on the PlayStation 5

Lara Croft's first adventure is getting a massive Unreal Engine 5 makeover, and the changes go far beyond prettier graphics.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Google Photos will turn your pictures into a digital wardrobe that you can mix-and-match

Google Photos is getting a new AI-powered feature that could change the way you plan outfits using photos you already have.

Entertainment     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Control Resonant lands in September with a new hero to drive the sibling arc

Control Resonant launches September 24 on PS5 with Dylan Faden as its playable hero, pushing Remedy’s sequel toward a riskier sibling story instead of a simple return to Jesse’s perspective.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Google Play Books is getting an AI reading companion that remembers where you left off

The next time you lose track of a book, Google Play Books may have a surprisingly helpful solution waiting for you.

Entertainment     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Google says Nest cameras can now identify and track your furry friends at home

Google's Pet Memory lets supported Nest cameras identify pets by name, but Ring's Search Party backlash shows why AI pet recognition already carries privacy baggage.

Smart Home     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

Google is adding some of Android’s best safety features to kids’ phones

Android is getting a meaningful safety upgrade aimed at younger users, and it could become one of the platform's most useful additions yet.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

God of War Laufey puts Kratos’ wife in action mode around dead deities and it’s coming soon

God of War Laufey puts Faye in the lead, sending Kratos’ wife into an afterlife realm filled with dead gods, faster combat, and one risky question for the series.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     12 hours ago

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