Perplexity has launched its Comet AI browser on Android, bringing voice interaction, summarization tools and an assistant driven workflow to phones at a time when mobile browsing habits dominate daily use.
Hostinger has launched Hostinger Mail, an email service built around generative AI tools that write replies, summarise long threads, and personalise communication. The company claims the system can cut inbox time by at least an hour a day while keeping user data private.
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview build introduces an opt-in feature called ‘Ask Copilot,’ integrating AI assistance directly into the taskbar search box. The feature aims to blend AI interaction with traditional search while maintaining privacy safeguards and giving users the choice to enable or ignore it.
China has launched what it calls the first commercial underwater data center, a 226 million dollar project in Shanghai that combines deep sea cooling with offshore wind power. Developers claim it will reach 24 megawatts of capacity and could guide the future of large scale AI infrastructure if long term results hold.
Google Maps has refined its Android Auto layout with a cleaner centered navigation banner and is experimenting with a battery-saving mode that uses a black and white interface to extend phone life during navigation.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to launch in late February 2026, slightly later than usual, while the company’s long-awaited tri-fold phone edges closer to its global debut after clearing regulatory steps and appearing publicly at a showcase in South Korea.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT went down for thousands of free users on October 30, showing “Error in message stream” alerts across desktop and mobile. The company identified the cause within an hour, rolled out a fix, and confirmed full restoration shortly after.
Reports suggest Microsoft may release two big Windows 11 updates in 2026. The first, expected early in the year, could be exclusive to new Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops, with a wider rollout later under version 26H2.
