Google is building a native app lock directly into Android 17. Fresh leaks show it will hide the contents of notifications from locked apps. This could finally standardize a key privacy feature across Android.
Alphabet Inc. has overtaken Apple in market capitalization, fueled by AI optimism. Meanwhile, CES 2025 was dominated by Chinese humanoid robotics startups showcasing their rapid progress.
Apple is exploring a major change to how AirPods detect taps and swipes. Instead of separate touch sensors, a new patent application details using the existing RF antenna to sense gestures by measuring impedance changes. This could make future earbuds more responsive and leave more room for other co
Researchers have engineered a new type of antibody with four prongs instead of two, designed to better activate the immune system’s T cells against cancer. By clustering receptors called CD27, the antibodies mimic a stronger natural signal, showing promise in lab tests with mice and human cells.
OpenAI is launching a dedicated service called ChatGPT Health for medical questions. It promises conversations won’t be used to train its models and allows data imports from apps like Apple Health. The move comes as over 230 million people already ask ChatGPT health questions weekly.
OpenAI is launching a dedicated ChatGPT Health tab for medical inquiries. The move centralizes health data but occurs in a regulatory gray zone with no HIPAA protections. Past incidents show the potential for harmful AI advice.
Elon Musk’s legal battle against OpenAI is moving forward. A judge ruled there’s enough evidence for a jury to decide if the AI giant violated its founding promises by becoming a for-profit entity.
LinkedIn has rolled out its AI-powered Hiring Pro tool to all English-speaking markets, claiming it can save small businesses more than six hours a week in recruitment. The tool aims to shift hiring to a more skills-based approach, but the real challenge might be changing employer mindsets.
A new report reveals Virginia’s tax breaks for datacenters doubled in a year, costing the state $1.6 billion. A watchdog group argues the incentives are on autopilot and should be eliminated as public opposition grows.
ASUS has expanded its mini PC lineup at CES 2026 with four new models. The headliner is the NUC 16 Pro, featuring Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake Core Ultra X9 CPU with a 50 TOPS NPU.
