AI could bring us a smarter home — if we can trust it
…Chatbots in smart home apps, like Govee’s AI Lighting Bot, make it easier to access features. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Govee-AI-at-CES…
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Facebook launches a ‘Plus’ subscription that gives you extra features
…See a mini preview of stories without showing up as a viewer. (Posters are notified that this feature exists) WhatsApp Plus adds features like the ability to pin up to 20 additional…
Google Meet will take AI notes for in-person meetings too
Google’s AI meeting notetaker is no longer limited to Google Meets — Gemini can also generate summaries and transcripts of in-person meetings now, as well as meetings on Zoom and Microsoft…
Firefox is working on a rounded redesign with easy-to-find controls for privacy and AI
…https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-21-at-2.41.36PM.png?quality=90&strip=all] Firefox’s AI features and models aren’t…
Canva’s new editing tool adds layers to AI-generated designs
Canva introduced a new feature that separates flat image files and AI-generated visuals into layered, fully editable designs. The Magic Layers tool is launching in public beta today in the US…
Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart
…also believes Apple will avoid using customer recordings to train AI models. Other hardware and software privacy features are also reportedly in the works. It’s also possible that Apple could eventually…
‘Zoomsday’ hack uncovered using fewer than 20 AI prompts
…flaw using “fewer than 20 prompts on publicly available AI models,” as reported earlier by Wired. The exploit involved Zoom’s annotation feature, which allows users to draw on their screen while…
Meta is making its AI chatbot more like an assistant
Meta is upgrading its AI chatbot with new productivity features in a bid to compete with rivals like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude. The update will allow Meta AI to tap into your…
Smart rings are looking like my kind of AI gadget
…to start a chat with an AI assistant, to take notes, and to dictate text. Right now, most of those things happen in the Stream companion app. But that’s not the…
Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter
…The company launched many AI features, including Personal Intelligence for Gemini, task automation using Gemini on the Samsung S26 and Pixel 10 series phones, an “auto-browse” feature that lets Chrome perform…