The European Commission today officially ordered Google to grant third-party AI services the same access to Android device features as Gemini. The EU’s Digital Markets Act requires software companies like Apple and Google to grant equal interoperability to third-party apps and services, and the EC enforces it. DMA interoperability rules explain why Siri AI will…
One features an optical illusion parody of “They Live.” Meta Amid a growing backlash against Meta’s smart glasses, a group of activists have taken over two London bus stops with fake adverts for the product, including one that uses clever optical illusions to transform Kylie Jenner’s face into a dystopian PSA about surveillance….
Build begins limited alpha testing later this month. Roblox Roblox has announced plans for its next chapter by allowing players to create their own games and interactive experiences. A new feature called Build will use AI tools to develop an interactive experience based on natural language prompts. Build will be a mobile-first system,…
ERIK Miheyeu/Shutterstock Google Maps is a useful application to install on iPhone and Android phones, and it is one of the most important navigation applications in the world. However, if you’re planning a vacation or business trip to China, be aware that you’ll need to get your…
Blue Blue/Shutterstock From design changes to a fully customizable multi-view, big changes are coming to YouTube TV in 2026. Now, thanks to a partnership with Allen Media Group – an entertainment company owned by media mogul and producer Byron Allen – YouTube TV is adding…
Isidora Jakovljevic/Getty Images Burner phones are a great way to quickly and temporarily access mobile networks without disclosing personally identifiable information. You can walk into a convenience store, pick up a cheap phone, set it up in minutes, and have full access to texts and calls to…
Google is expanding AI mode in search, allowing users to connect apps to improve search results and “do more.” Instacart, YouTube Music, and Canva can be connected, and Google explains how the integrations can help: Instacart – If you use AI mode to help you plan a shopping list, ingredients can be added directly to…
Following another round of mass layoffs and upheaval at Xbox Studios, Communications Workers of America has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Microsoft with the National Labor Relations Board. The CWA accuses Microsoft of bad faith bargaining, coercive actions, contract repudiation and failure to provide notice to employees, according to the charge posted on…
Melanie Torres/Shutterstock Battery life is an essential part of any device, and the type of charging technology built into it can mean the difference between fast charging or slow charging. Some newer devices, like last year’s iPhone 17 series, have fast charging, meaning they can…
Online gaming platform Roblox today announced the addition of a new building tool that will allow iPhone and iPad users to create games using AI. With the mobile-first build option, Roblox users can write a text prompt and have the AI turn it into a base game. A single prompt will create a starting point…