YouTube rolled out features for creators to spot and remove videos made with AI that mimic their voice or appearance without permission. The update targets deepfakes and helps protect the YouTube Partner Program from misuse of synthetic media.
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a groundbreaking AI browser that automates web tasks and generates custom content on the fly. Built on the ChatGPT model, it aims to simplify browsing by handling research, shopping, and navigation with natural language commands.
Google’s New York Chelsea office closed temporarily after a bedbug outbreak, with employees working from home until the building was declared pest-free—a rare “bug” for the tech giant.
iOS 26.1 beta 4 finally lets iPhone users tint Liquid Glass for better readability and disable lock screen camera swipe—two of the most requested features this year.
Swiss start-up FinalSpark is pioneering living computers using brain organoids — clusters of neurons grown from human cells — to perform tasks. These bioprocessors promise ultra-efficient computation and insights into neurological diseases, while ethical safeguards ensure consciousness is not possible.
The PRIMA AI eye implant has restored reading ability for blind patients with geographic atrophy from dry AMD. Using augmented-reality glasses and AI, patients can once again see letters, numbers, and words, improving independence and quality of life.
Muji has halted Japanese online sales after a ransomware attack on supplier Askul disrupted logistics—posing risks of data compromise and highlighting supply chain cyber vulnerabilities.
SpaceX launched its 10,000th Starlink satellite, boosting the constellation to serve over 7 million users with faster, more reliable broadband in remote areas. The network now includes direct-to-cell tech for mobile coverage, marking a leap in satellite internet accessibility.
