Google is introducing AI-powered EV features in Google Maps that improve trip planning and charging guidance for electric vehicles using Android Auto. The update brings battery prediction, charging stop recommendations, and ETA adjustments to more than 350 EV models across multiple brands in the U.S., aiming to simplify navigation and reduce range anxiety. Continue reading “Google Maps adds AI-powered battery predictions, smart charging, and trip planning for 350+ Android Auto EVs”
Meta is testing a new paid subscription on Instagram called Instagram Plus. The feature was first highlighted by Matt Navarra, a social media consultant, who posted about it on Threads. The subscription is currently in the testing phase and focuses on adding new tools, controls, and insights to Instagram Stories. Continue reading “Meta testing Instagram Plus with Story customization and engagement tools”
Samsung Electronics has launched Samsung Browser for Windows, extending its mobile browser to PC. The browser introduces cross-device continuity along with agentic AI features aimed at simplifying browsing and information access. Continue reading “Samsung Browser for Windows with cross-device sync and agentic AI launched”
YouTube has announced a significant expansion to its Shopping affiliate program, substantially lowering the barrier to entry for content creators. The platform is now opening the program to a wider range of participants within the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Continue reading “YouTube expands shopping affiliate program to creators with 500 subscribers”
WhatsApp is rolling out new features focused on chat management, device switching, and usability improvements. The update introduces storage cleanup tools, iPhone-to-Android chat transfer, and dual account support on iOS, along with sticker suggestions, Meta AI photo editing, and AI Writing Help. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out chat management tools, dual account support on iOS, cross-device transfer and more”
Google is introducing new switching tools for consumer accounts that allow users to bring their memories, context, and chat history from other AI applications into Gemini. The update is designed to help users avoid starting from scratch when moving to a new assistant, while enabling Gemini to understand prior preferences and conversations from the beginning. Continue reading “Google Gemini gets memory import and chat history transfer tools”
Google has introduced Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, a real-time audio and voice AI model designed to enable faster, more natural conversational experiences. The model enhances latency, reliability, and dialogue quality for developers, enterprises, and everyday users, supporting the next generation of voice-first and multimodal AI applications. Continue reading “Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Flash Live for real-time voice AI conversations, expands Search Live globally”
Apple is reportedly preparing a significant change to its voice assistant by opening Apple Inc.’s Siri to third-party artificial intelligence assistants. The development is expected to be part of the upcoming iOS 27 update and is aimed at strengthening Apple’s position in the AI space, according to a report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. Continue reading “Apple reportedly plans to open Siri to third-party AI assistants with iOS 27”
Edits, the photo and video editing application developed by Instagram, has rolled out a new custom font for its users. The font’s design is directly inspired by the visual styling of the film Dhurandhar – The Revenge. Continue reading “Instagram Edits app gets Dhurandhar-inspired font”
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with YouTube to enhance the visibility of India’s traditional folk and tribal music worldwide. The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, and Smt. Gunjan Soni, Managing Director – India, YouTube. Continue reading “Government and YouTube sign MoU to promote Indian folk and tribal music globally”
Google has expanded its AI music offerings with Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro, now accessible through the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, and multiple Google products. These models provide high-fidelity, structurally coherent music generation for developers, creators, and organizations, supporting both professional-grade compositions and rapid prototyping. Continue reading “Google expands AI music tools with Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro”
ZEE5 has announced the introduction of five curated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus India after launching on LG Smart TVs. This partnership allows Samsung Smart TV users to access a selection of ZEE5’s genre-specific entertainment without a subscription fee, marking a further step in the platform’s strategy to expand its presence on connected televisions. Continue reading “ZEE5 FAST channels launched on Samsung Smart TVs in India”
OpenAI has announced that it is discontinuing its AI video generator Sora, just months after launching its standalone app. The platform gained traction after the release of Sora 2, quickly reaching the top position on app store rankings and drawing attention for generating hyper-realistic AI videos shared through a social feed. Continue reading “OpenAI is shutting down Sora video creation platform months after launch”
Google TV is getting smarter with the rollout of new Gemini features that make exploring content on your big screen easier and more interactive. Continue reading “Gemini for Google TV adds richer visuals, deep dives, and sports briefs”
Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce advertising within its Maps app, as part of a broader effort to grow its services revenue. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the company could announce the move as early as this month. Notably, dynamic ads for Apple Podcasts were announced last month. Continue reading “Apple Maps could get ads as services revenue push grows: Report”
