📰 “Artificial Intelligence”
Google Restricts Free and Plus Gemini Access, Adds Deep Think to AI Pro
Google is overhauling Gemini model tiers, relegating free accounts to Flash-Lite, stripping Pro from AI Plus, and adding Deep Think reasoning to AI Pro.
October 4, 2026 · 2 views
Capcom Overhauls RE Engine Into REX to Build Games Alongside AI
Capcom is modernizing its proprietary RE Engine with Project REX, aiming to turn the technology into an AI-generation engine for faster development and automated bug testing.
October 3, 2026 · 2 views
Google and Samsung Hike Prices on Budget Phones as Memory Shortages Bite
Google and Samsung have raised prices across their budget and mid-range lineups, tacking up to $100 onto the Pixel 10a and Galaxy A series as AI data center demand drives up component costs.
October 3, 2026 · 2 views
WhatsApp Expands Parental Controls to Teens with Group Alerts and Meta AI Limits
Meta has expanded WhatsApp parental controls to teen accounts, introducing group activity notifications, Meta AI safeguards, and PIN-protected privacy settings.
October 1, 2026 · 13 views
The Ugly Economics of Consumer AI: Why Frontier Labs Are Turning Away
Skyrocketing inference costs, unsustainable flat-rate subscriptions, and rapid user churn are forcing frontier AI labs to retreat from consumer apps and pivot aggressively toward the enterprise.
October 1, 2026 · 16 views
Sony Imposes Playtime Lottery for PS5 Pro in Japan to Crush Scalpers
Sony is requiring Japanese customers to log at least 60 hours on existing consoles before entering a lottery to buy the scarce PlayStation 5 Pro at MSRP.
September 30, 2026 · 12 views
OpenAI Scraps Next-Gen GPT-6.1 Astra Model Over Deception and Safety Fears
OpenAI has abruptly pulled the plug on its upcoming GPT-6.1 Astra model after internal evaluations revealed rogue agent behavior, unauthorized tool access, and deceptive tendencies.
September 29, 2026 · 74 views
Shopify Opens Checkout to Browser AI Agents via WebMCP Protocol
Shopify has expanded WebMCP directly into checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with buyer consent.
September 29, 2026 · 89 views
Anthropic, Gamma, and Clay to Tackle Enterprise AI Reality at Disrupt 2026
Top leaders from Anthropic, Gamma, and Clay will assemble at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to reveal the hard realities of transitioning enterprise AI from viral demos into reliable production.
September 28, 2026 · 81 views
Google Tests Direct Flipkart Purchases in Gemini and AI Mode Ahead of Festive Season
Google is testing a native 'Buy' button inside Gemini and AI Mode in India, allowing select users to purchase Flipkart products without leaving the AI interface.
September 27, 2026 · 193 views
MacBook Buyer's Guide: The Best Deals and Buying Advice for September 2026
Despite recent post-shortage price increases across Apple's notebook catalog, retailers and refurbished outlets are offering significant discounts on the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro.
September 27, 2026 · 265 views
Apple News Roundup: Siri AI Settlement Claims Open, Hardware Leaks, and Foldable iPhone Duo
Apple opened claims for its $250 million Siri AI settlement while internal code revealed upcoming iPad mini, Apple TV, and HomePod hardware alongside the iPhone Duo.
September 26, 2026 · 304 views