2025-01-24

I tried Perplexity's assistant, and only one thing stops it from being my default phone AI

There's a new option to replace your Google Assistant, and it does almost everything right. [...]

2025-01-24

Meta begins a ‘small test’ of ads on Threads

In its year-and-a-half of existence, one of the things that’s set Threads apart from Meta’s other apps is that the service has been entirely free of the advertising that fills up just about every [...]

2025-01-24

Researchers optimize simulations of molecules on quantum computers

A new approach to simulating the electrons of small molecules like catalysts. [...]

2025-01-24

Google Home users can ask Gemini to control their smart homes now - how it works

Rolling out to all users this week, the new integration lets you ask the AI bot to turn lights on or off or control other smart devices. [...]

2025-01-24

The Microsoft 365 Copilot launch was a total disaster

At the start of the New Year, with no warning, Microsoft gives its flagship productivity app a name change and a huge price increase. Why would the company make this mess? Turns out, Copilot explains [...]

2025-01-23

Everything announced at the Xbox Developer Direct showcase

Xbox hosted its Developer Direct showcase today, detailing progress on three games we knew about and one totally new title, Ninja Gaiden 4. If you couldn't tune in, here's what you missed:&l [...]

2025-01-23

I’ve used an iPhone for 15 years, but Samsung Galaxy S25’s new AI briefing feature makes me want to give Android a try

Samsung Galaxy S25's Now Brief feature is the perfect glimpse at an AI personal assistant that actually makes sense. [...]

2025-01-23

OpenAI’s new Operator is a step into AI’s agentic future

The tool perceives a user’s computer screen and completes multistep tasks. [...]

2025-01-23

Palworld developer Pocketpair has opened up a publishing division

Pocketpair, the company behind the mega-hit game Palworld, just announced a publishing venture. This new division will provide devs with all the support they need “without overstepping.” It also p [...]