WhatsApp says forcing blue Meta AI circle on everyone is a ‘good thing’ despite fierce backlash

WhatsApp has defended the rollout of its new Meta AI assistant, which has appeared as a permanent blue ring in the app for more users. [...]

Silicon Valley billionaires literally want the impossible

Ars chats with physicist and science journalist Adam Becker about his new book, More Everything Forever. [...]

Gmail on Android tablets and foldables now has an adjustable layout

Android tablet or foldable owners can now adjust the divider between Gmail's message list and conversation views. 9to5Google spotted the change, which arrived in version 2025.04.13.x of Gmail for [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, April 26

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 26. [...]

Trump online store: 2028 campaign hats, branded USB drives and a skincare line

As controversy bubbles around Trump's new 2028 campaign hat, the president's official store has even more hidden gems to offer. [...]

Why I recommend this Windows laptop to creatives and professionals - even if it's meant for gamers

The MSI Raider 18 HX sets a new standard for gaming laptops, combining top-tier performance, advanced cooling, and a stunning 4K display. [...]

Bytedance's DreamActor-M1 lets users control AI video faces and bodies with uncanny precision

Bytedance has unveiled DreamActor-M1, a new AI system that gives users precise control over facial expressions and body movements in generated videos.<br /> The article Bytedance's DreamAct [...]

Apple, I'm (Sky) Blue About Your iPhone 17 Air Color

Commentary: The rumored new hue of the iPhone 17 Air is more sky blah than sky blue. [...]

Being nice to ChatGPT, breaking up Google, and the new space race: Tech news roundup

Being polite to your AI assistant could cost millions of dollars.Read more... [...]