Samsung squeezed the Galaxy S24's August ... Samsung squeezed the Galaxy S24's August security patch in on the last day The update landed in Europe on August 31 — the final hour of the month — fixing 58 vulnerabilities with no new features attached. yesterday
Google Maps renamed Lake Ontario for ... Google Maps renamed Lake Ontario for US users — here's what everyone else sees Trump signed an executive order on August 27 renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Google updated its maps within days. Apple Maps and Waze still show the original name. yesterday
Apple TV+ raises its price again ... Apple TV+ raises its price again — now $14.99 a month The streaming service has hiked its price four times since launching at $4.99 in 2019. Here's what you'll pay and when the change kicks in. Aug. 30, 2026, 2:17 a.m.
OpenAI cuts off Cursor's access to ... OpenAI cuts off Cursor's access to its models after SpaceX acquisition The November 12 deadline leaves developers relying on GPT models scrambling—but only about 5% of Cursor users are affected, and alternatives are already in place. Aug. 30, 2026, 1:07 a.m.
Best QR Code Generators for Modern ... Best QR Code Generators for Modern Tech and Digital Workflows QR codes now sit inside broader digital workflows that connect physical assets with apps, websites, analytics, and automated systems. For teams building repeatable campaigns, a template QR code can provide a consistent visual starting point while leaving room for different destinat... Aug. 28, 2026, 12:02 p.m.
Instagram's First Draft cuts the tedious ... Instagram's First Draft cuts the tedious part out of editing Reels A new tool trims pauses and assembles your clips into an editable Reel in under 10 seconds — but it's iOS-only for now, and Meta insists it's not AI. Aug. 26, 2026, 1:54 a.m.
ChatGPT can now read and send ... ChatGPT can now read and send your iMessages on Mac OpenAI's new Apple Messages plugin lets the AI search your inbox, draft replies, and send texts — but it needs deep system access to do it. Aug. 22, 2026, 12:21 a.m.
Apple Music is making AI track ... Apple Music is making AI track labels mandatory by end of 2026 One-third of new uploads are AI-generated, but they account for just 0.5% of streams — Apple now wants listeners to know which is which. Aug. 21, 2026, 7:56 p.m.
Google gives you more control over ... Google gives you more control over Search, Discover, and News feeds Three new personalization features let you pick your sources, filter your Discover feed by topic, and customize daily audio briefings on Android. Aug. 21, 2026, 3:05 p.m.
ChatGPT can now read and send ... ChatGPT can now read and send your iMessages — but it needs a lot of trust first OpenAI's new Apple Messages plugin for Mac lets ChatGPT search, draft, and send messages on your behalf — arriving just as Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft. Aug. 21, 2026, 12:14 a.m.
Android 17 will kill memory-hogging apps ... Android 17 will kill memory-hogging apps — here's what changes Google is enforcing strict per-app RAM limits in Android 17, with a two-stage system that compresses then kills processes that go too far. Aug. 20, 2026, 6:51 p.m.
Meta AI gets a dedicated Mac ... Meta AI gets a dedicated Mac app with screen sharing and business tools Meta's new Mac app targets creators and small business owners on Facebook and Instagram — but the most useful features sit behind a paid subscription. Aug. 20, 2026, 10:06 a.m.
Reddit tests audio and video versions ... Reddit tests audio and video versions of text posts to compete with TikTok The platform is experimenting with text-to-speech narration and video formats for posts — the same format third-party creators have been monetizing on YouTube for years. Aug. 18, 2026, 1:58 a.m.
Discord doubles free upload limit to ... Discord doubles free upload limit to 20MB — but Telegram still laps it at 2GB Discord's free tier now allows 20MB file uploads, up from 10MB, with a smarter mobile check to boot. It's a welcome fix, but the gap with Telegram remains enormous. Aug. 14, 2026, 5:21 p.m.
Apple patents a smarter notification system ... Apple patents a smarter notification system that watches what you're doing A new Apple patent describes an AI-driven system that monitors real-time activity through the camera, touchscreen, and sensors to decide when — and whether — to interrupt you. Aug. 13, 2026, 7:25 p.m.
Claude Cowork now runs in a ... Claude Cowork now runs in a Chrome side panel — with full session sync Anthropic's latest update ends the isolation of browser-based Claude sessions, letting Max and Team subscribers pick up tasks seamlessly across devices. Aug. 13, 2026, 9:37 a.m.
Zoom had a zero-click bug that ... Zoom had a zero-click bug that let attackers hijack your device mid-call A flaw in Zoom's screen-sharing annotation tool allowed full remote takeover with no warning and no user action required — and a working exploit was built in under 24 hours using AI. Aug. 12, 2026, 9:08 a.m.
YouTube Premium Lite is rolling out ... YouTube Premium Lite is rolling out worldwide — but it still won't be fully ad-free The cheaper YouTube subscription tier is expanding to 60+ countries, but music, Shorts, and background play come with caveats. Aug. 11, 2026, 2:46 p.m.
Epic Games Wins: Aptoide Games Launches ... Epic Games Wins: Aptoide Games Launches as First Third-Party Store on Google Play in the U.S. Unfortunately, the new store is currently available only in the USA Aug. 11, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
SwitchBot's kata AI Assistant lets you ... SwitchBot's kata AI Assistant lets you control your smart home by just describing what you want The new in-app assistant uses a large language model to interpret plain-language requests, build automations, and troubleshoot devices — no menu-diving required. Aug. 10, 2026, 6:06 p.m.
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