OpenAI has begun previewing a new tool called Operator that can navigate within a web browser. According to a blog post published Thursday, the software is powered by what the company calls a Computer-Using Agent. “CUA is trained to intera…
Perplexity announced Thursday that it is beginning to roll out an agentic AI for Android devices, called Perplexity Assistant, which will be able to independently take multi-step actions on behalf of its user.
“We are excited to launc…
During today’s Xbox Developer Direct, Koei Tecmo, Team Ninja, and Platinum Games revealed Ninja Gaiden 4, the next entry in the long-dormant action franchise. Additionally, a remaster of one of the series’ most beloved entries was announce…
OpenAI unveiled Operator, its first AI agent, for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the US.
It can autonomously complete tasks like booking reservations or buying groceries.
The agent is powered by a new model…
'Extremely convenient and amazingly clear': The 10th-generation powerhouse features a larger screen and faster processor for work and play.
I tend to hold onto my tech for a while. Some might say too long. I'm still lamenting getting ri…
Threads is adding a new feature that lets users get a little more creative in remixing posts from other people. The app now has a “markup” tool that allows users to scribble on top of posts they want to reshare, Adam Mosseri shared in a …
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25, setting a new standard as a true AI companion with our most natural and context-aware mobile experiences ever created.
Introducing multimoda…
Tensions are reportedly brewing in the "American Idol" universe following the show's new judge Carrie Underwood's performance at President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Underwood performed an a cappella rendition of "America the Beautifu…
Earlier this week, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared the company’s newest reasoning model, o3, ready for public consumption after it passed its external safety testing and announced that it would soon be arriving as both an API and Chat…
Apple Intelligence is, without a doubt, the biggest advancement Apple has made in years — so it’s surprising that the next iPad might not have those features. The iPad 11 could ship with the older T8120 processor, and that likely means it …
Last year Samsung embraced artificial intelligence with its suite of Galaxy AI features. And while the new S25 Ultra is a bit faster, a little curvier and has a slightly bigger display than before, it’s clear the company’s primary focus wa…
Launching today, the new RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is an ultra-wide full frame lens that’s small yet powerfully creative. Thanks to an ultra-wide 16-28mm range and a fast f/2.8 aperture, plus 5.5-stops of optical image stabilisation [1]…
Samsung held its annual Galaxy Unpacked event today, where Android Central took a first look at the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Aside from these new phones, Samsung announced a host of AI features, a new chipset at t…
It was all about the Galaxy S25 during Samsung's January Unpacked event.
That's no surprise since this is always the season for new Galaxy devices, but just because the phone fanfare was expected doesn't mean there wasn't any novelty.
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Apple has released the iOS 18.3 Release Candidate (RC) to developers and its public beta community members. This indicates that the final update will likely be available to users with the best iPhones on Monday, January 27.
While this u…
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's HTC said on Thursday it will sell part of its unit for extended reality (XR) headsets and glasses to Google for $250 million and transfer some of its employees to the U.S. company.
The transaction is exp…
JUBA (Reuters) -South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for a minimum of 30 days after videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan's El Gezira state triggered riots and de…
The TikTok ban may have lasted only a few hours (at least for now), but Meta is still trying to capitalize on its rival’s tenuous future. Meta has rolled out a new “breakthrough bonus program” that offers up to $5,000 to creators who are…
OpenAI’s latest reasoning model, o3 mini, is now official, with the company’s CEO, Sam Altman having recently shared details about the technology on X. He noted the model should be ready for rollout in a couple weeks with availability fo…
It seems Apple is finally ready for a design refresh after recycling the same aesthetics that it introduced with the iPhone 11 series. Interestingly, it won’t be a flagship phone that sets the ball rolling, but a highly-anticipated mid-tie…
(Reuters) -Google is making a fresh investment of more than $1 billion into AI startup Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
This comes after Reuters and other media reported earlier in January that Anthropic was neari…
Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, has announced the biggest ever update for iPhone. The new update now offers the entire might of Truecaller’s spam and scam blocking abilities to iPhone users everywhere! It now has th…
Transit app Moovit has partnered with the travel marketplace Distribusion Technologies to let users plan and book long-distance trips throughout Europe. The app now includes a ticketing system that works in 40 European countries.
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The iOS 19 Camera app is rumored to be getting a redesign
It could be a sign of a wider visual revamp for iOS 19
The updated look may have been inspired by Apple visionOS
The Camera app is …
Thirty-five years ago, as December 1989 turned into January 1990, the then-largest ever cybercrime investigation was launched in response to the world's first known example of ransomware. This first ransomware payload was secreted on a 5.2…
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Qualcomm quietly announced a binned version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip with seven cores.
Offering the same clock speeds as the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite, this new variant has one less p…
The Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) has been hotly anticipated by many who want a 16-inch drawing tablet but with added resolution. Thankfully, the Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) is now here, boasting a number of key features – yes, including a QHD display – t…
The Qi2 wireless charging spec was originally announced back in early 2023. However, Android phone makers haven’t exactly been rushing to add Qi2 support to their latest devices since then. That’s made finding a compatible handset rather…
Apple delivered a notable upgrade to the Mail app a few weeks ago, introducing intelligent categories to keep the inbox uncluttered and make discovery of relevant content easier. The trick, however, was limited to the mobile platform, and …
As concerns about the use of AI in cyberattacks increase, companies worldwide are racing to bolster their cybersecurity strategies, according to a Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) survey. In a new study the cybersecurity company rev…
Bluesky experienced explosive growth last year, particularly toward the end, necessitating that the platform ramp up its moderation efforts. In its recently released moderation report for 2024, Bluesky said it grew by about 23 million us…
Elon Musk's X is introducing a dedicated video tab for users in the US.
The new feature comes amid the turmoil surrounding the ban on rival platform TikTok.
TikTok briefly ceased its US operations…
Instagram announced a new video-editing app called Edits as TikTok and CapCut face US restrictions.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the tool, which will be released on March 13, on Sunday.
Edits w…
You may know that it's possible to use a Raspberry Pi as a USB HID, but you can take this a step further by integrating that functionality with WiFI. Maker and developer The Feral Engineer has taken this idea a step further by using a Rasp…
The short-form video app TikTok may go dark for American users this week, but it may not be the only platform made unavailable in the U.S.
TikTok could be banned in the U.S. if the platform's Chinese parent company ByteDance does not se…
We’ve almost certainly gotten our first look at the official Samsung Galaxy S25 renders, even if they weren’t shared by an official source. Reliable tipster Evan Blass sent these renders out through his mailing list, and appear as of…
(This Jan. 16 story has been corrected to show that it is Apple's worst performance in China for smartphone sales since 2016, not Apple's worst smartphone sales performance in China since 2016, in paragraphs 2, 5)
Apple was dethroned …
Let's be honest: AirPods cost a pretty penny. Whether you received them as a generous gift from yourself or from someone else, they deserve a little TLC, which includes cleaning them. And that's not just to keep them in working order — the…
A much-awaited feature is coming to the Pokémon TCG Pocket app sometime this month: Trading. In the game, which The Pokémon Company brought to mobile late last year, players can collect cards by opening digital booster packs. They can th…
Temperature is a crucial aspect of grilling. Whether you’re searing steaks and burgers or slow smoking brisket, you need an accurate reading of both your grill’s heat levels and the internal temperature of your food. There are tons of opti…
Did Santa bring you an Apple AirTag for Christmas? You must have been a good boy or girl, because those little trackers are pretty sweet. Once paired with your iPhone, they can help you find a misplaced keychain, an escapee dog, a rerouted…
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WhatsApp announces some new and upcoming features for its Android and iOS platforms.
The messaging service brings video call effects for traditional photo and video sharing within the chats.
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Africa in the cross hairs of global malware actors with eight countries ranking in the top 20 most attacked from AI-powered ransomware groups as well as ongoing threats from FakeUpdates and AgentTesla
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Google is partnering with The Associated Press to bring real-time information from the news agency to its Gemini app, the search giant announced on Wednesday. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The deal builds on an…
With a TikTok ban seemingly imminent, TikTok users have spent the last few days fleeing to Chinese social media app “RedNote,” trying to learn Mandarin, and bidding heartfelt farewells to their “Chinese spy.” But it’s looking increasingl…
The long wait is finally over. In a YouTube video with little fanfare, Nintendo officially introduced the long-awaited Switch 2. The first true next-gen follow-up to the original Switch includes backwards-compatibility for owners of exis…
Microsoft will begin offering access to AI agents — specialized generative models that can operate independently and automate repetitive daily tasks — to enterprise users. The new program is called Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and offers “pa…
Samsung is expected to unveil its Galaxy S25 series next week. Honor beat it to the punch, however, by announcing the worldwide launch of its Magic 7 Pro phone, which will succeed the 2024 Magic 6 Pro.
Originally launched last year in C…
Sony has announced PS Plus Extra and Premium games lineup for January 2025, which will go live next Tuesday, January 21. Headlining this month’s Extra catalog refresh are God of War Ragnarok and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased H…
Xbox has announced a few more sustainability efforts, including an expansion of its repairability program. You'll be able to buy official replacement parts for Xbox Series X/S systems from the Microsoft Store and iFixit so you can repair…