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Neuralink Sees Surge in Interest: 10,000 Join Waitlist for Brain Implant Trials

Neuralink, the brain-computer interface startup co-founded by Elon Musk, has reportedly attracted a waiting list of around 10,000 people eager to have its N1 implant surgically placed in their skulls. According to company president and co-founder Dongjin (DJ) Seo, Neuralink has so far implanted the device in 12 clinical trial participants and plans to increase Read More →
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Smarter AI Use Starts With You

Whether we embrace it or not, artificial intelligence is now a permanent fixture in our lives. You’ve likely come across both enthusiastic praise about AI’s revolutionary potential and deep concerns about its role in replacing human jobs. As with many things, the reality lies somewhere in between these extremes. AI, like any tool, is shaped Read More →
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The Rising Need for AI Detectors in Modern Communication

In an age where artificial intelligence is becoming more accessible and advanced, we are witnessing an explosion in AI-generated content across various platforms. From blog posts and news articles to essays and social media updates, it is becoming harder to distinguish between what was written by a human and what was generated by a machine. Read More →
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OpenAI Partners With Apple Supplier Luxshare to Develop First AI Consumer Device

OpenAI is moving closer to launching its first consumer hardware product, with reports indicating the company has struck a deal with Luxshare, a major Apple device assembler, to manufacture upcoming AI-powered devices. The move follows OpenAI’s $6.5 billion acquisition of Jony Ive’s io Products startup earlier this year. According to The Information, prototypes currently under Read More →
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Google Launches Gemini Nano Banana: 7 Creative AI Photo Editing Features You Must Try

Google has introduced powerful AI-driven photo editing tools with its new Gemini Nano Banana update, offering users a fun and interactive way to transform their photos. This generative AI app unlocks personalized creativity, making photo customization faster, smarter, and more engaging. After testing Gemini Nano Banana, we discovered several innovative features that allow users to Read More →
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Generative AI Is Managing Employees—But Are Managers Trained to Use It?

A growing number of U.S. workplace managers are turning to generative AI tools—such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini—to help make high-stakes personnel decisions, including promotions, raises, terminations, and layoffs, according to a new survey conducted by Resume Builder in late June. The survey, which included 1,342 U.S.-based managers aged 25 or older Read More →
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FaceTime in iOS 26 to Auto-Pause Video Calls If Nudity Is Detected

Apple is currently testing a new safety feature in iOS 26 that automatically pauses FaceTime video calls when nudity is detected. First discovered in the iOS 26 developer preview, the feature has sparked curiosity—and confusion—among some iPhone users. When the system believes nudity is visible during a FaceTime call, it displays a message saying: “Audio Read More →
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Agentic AI Explained: The Future of Hands-Off Automation

Imagine having an AI that could not only schedule your meetings but also run parts of your small business—without needing constant instructions. That’s the vision behind the latest trend in artificial intelligence known as agentic AI. Unlike traditional AI that responds to user prompts, agentic AI is designed to operate more independently, performing tasks with Read More →
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Acer Enters the AI Wearables Arena

At Computex 2025, Acer unveiled its move into the wearable tech space with a pair of AI-enabled earbuds and a new health-focused smart ring — both developed by its lifestyle tech division, Acer Gear. The Acer AI TransBuds are designed to handle real-time translation across up to 15 different languages. What sets them apart is Read More →
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Hayao Miyazaki’s Stance on AI vs. OpenAI’s Ghibli-Inspired Image Generator

Legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has long been critical of generative AI, famously condemning it as “an insult to life itself” back in 2016. Nearly a decade later, OpenAI has introduced a ChatGPT image generator that allows users to create Ghibli-style illustrations—despite Miyazaki’s well-documented disapproval. A Popular but Controversial Feature The tool Read More →
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Windows App: Microsoft’s Cloud-Driven Vision for Operating Systems

Microsoft’s recent initiative aims to integrate Windows into this cloud-centric strategy with the introduction of a new application known as Windows App. Building on its extensive experience in cloud-based services, particularly with Xbox, Microsoft is now applying the same approach to its primary operating system. The preview version of the Windows App is currently available Read More →
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Microsoft Welcomes xAI’s Grok Models to Azure, Signaling a Broader AI Strategy

Microsoft’s deep partnership with OpenAI is well-established — from incorporating GPT models into its Copilot assistant to pouring billions into the AI company led by Sam Altman. So it raised eyebrows when another player entered the spotlight during Microsoft’s Build 2025 developer conference. Buried in the ninth section of Microsoft’s publicly available Book of News Read More →
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Telegram Partners With Elon Musk’s xAI to Integrate Grok AI

Telegram is gearing up for a major artificial intelligence boost through a new partnership with xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company. The integration will bring xAI’s chatbot, Grok, into Telegram, offering users a wide range of AI-powered features. Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov announced the collaboration via Musk’s platform X, noting, “This summer, Telegram users Read More →

Google Replaces ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ Button With AI Mode for Some Users

Google is shifting gears on its homepage, giving its iconic “I’m Feeling Lucky” button less visibility in favor of a new AI-driven experience. The tech giant recently broadened the rollout of AI Mode, a feature that enhances search with more conversational, AI-generated responses. As highlighted by Search Engine Roundtable, this experimental tool has now made Read More →
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Using AI Keyboards to Enhance Your Writing on Mobile Devices

When drafting an email, text message, or document on your phone, finding the right words can sometimes be a challenge. While you could switch apps to get assistance from AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT, there’s an easier way—using an AI-enhanced keyboard. Third-party keyboards such as Wordtune, Microsoft SwiftKey, and Grammarly incorporate artificial intelligence Read More →
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Enhance Your Virtual Meetings With AI-Powered Tools

Remote work has become a long-term reality, making video meetings a standard practice for many businesses. While back-to-back virtual meetings can be exhausting, artificial intelligence (AI) tools offer solutions to enhance productivity. These tools help you prepare for discussions, engage participants, and extract key takeaways effortlessly. After testing various AI-powered features, we’ve compiled a list Read More →
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OpenAI Responds to Criticism Over ChatGPT’s Overly Agreeable Personality

AI platforms like Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and others are evolving rapidly, receiving frequent updates to enhance their features and user experience. However, not all recent changes have been well received. OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, is now revisiting some updates after noticing they affected the assistant’s personality in a negative way. On Sunday, OpenAI CEO Read More →
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Google Expands AI Mode to More Users in the U.S.

Google is rolling out its experimental AI Mode—first introduced in March—to a wider audience, opening access to millions of Labs users in the United States. AI Mode is Google’s latest move to stay competitive in the evolving landscape of AI-powered chatbots with search functionality. Unlike the AI Overview feature launched in May (which drew criticism Read More →