What's New

Meta Platforms is set to launch a standalone AI chatbot application in the second quarter of 2025, aiming to compete directly with existing services like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini.

OpenAI has expanded its AI-powered video generation tool, Sora, to users in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland. Previously, Sora was unavailable in these regions due to regulatory and copyright concerns.

Apple has announced a series of new child safety features aimed at enhancing parental control and protecting children's privacy on its platforms. One of the key features is the introduction of an age assurance system that allows parents to share their children's age ranges with app developers without disclosing exact birthdates or sensitive personal information.

Microsoft has launched a native Copilot app for macOS, providing Mac users with direct access to its AI assistant. This standalone application allows users to upload images and generate text or visuals through Copilot's interface. The macOS version includes a dark mode and offers quick activation via the Command + Space shortcut, mirroring the functionality found in the Windows counterpart.

Meta Platforms has terminated approximately 20 employees for leaking confidential information, as confirmed by spokesperson Dave Arnold. This action follows a series of internal disclosures that have surfaced in the media, revealing unannounced product plans and details from internal meetings led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

When Google released the October 2024 security update for Android, it made no mention of a new app that it integrated in the update. Android System SafetyCore was suddenly installed and users did not know what it did. It is probably the secrecy around this app that is worrying many Android users currently.

LibreOffice is a popular open source Office suite that is used by millions of users as an alternative to Microsoft Office. We have followed LibreOffice for almost 15 years here on this blog.

The FDA has officially granted Google clearance for a groundbreaking feature on its Pixel Watch 3: Loss of Pulse Detection. This innovative safety feature could save the life of the wearer if it detects that their pulse has stopped.

The recent controversy surrounding the UK Government's demand to Apple to create a backdoor in iOS is being investigated by the Trump administration.

Amazon has officially launched Alexa Plus, a cutting-edge voice assistant powered by

Mozilla has updated the Terms of Use for Firefox, alongside an update to its Privacy Notice.

OpenAI has expanded access to ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode, allowing free users to experience the feature with certain limitations.

Google has announced the global launch of a free version of its AI-powered coding tool, Gemini Code Assist, aimed at individual developers including students, freelancers, hobbyists, and startups. This move is designed to make advanced coding assistance more accessible, enabling users to generate and complete code blocks across various programming languages without incurring costs.

Security researchers have discovered that thousands of GitHub repositories, which were once publicly accessible but have since been made private, remain accessible through AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot. This issue highlights the persistent nature of data exposure on the internet, where information, even if briefly public, can be retained and utilized by generative AI systems long after it has been restricted.

While Google is ending support for classic extensions for more users of its Chrome web browser, several browser makers have pledged continued support for Manifest V2 extensions.