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Artificial intelligence

Anthropic rolls out Claude Managed Agents

fromwww.businessinsider.com

15 hours ago

How OpenAI's Codex figured out how to use Adobe software

AI agents are evolving to autonomously navigate and operate software, exemplified by Codex automating photo denoising in Adobe Lightroom.

fromDevOps.com

Google's Scion Gives Developers a Smarter Way to Run AI Agents in Parallel - DevOps.com

Scion is an experimental orchestration testbed for managing concurrent AI agents, preventing conflicts and enhancing collaboration.

fromInfoWorld

Anthropic rolls out Claude Managed Agents

Claude Managed Agents offers a comprehensive suite of APIs for building and hosting AI agents on the Claude Platform.

more#ai-agents

Privacy professionals

20 hours ago

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.

Digital life

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Google's new AI app is a glimpse of the future

Offline AI tools like Google's AI Edge Eloquent provide essential functionality for users with limited connectivity.

UX design

Your Voice Wearable and Robot Hear the Words Mute People Can't Say - Yanko Design

Your Voice transforms attempted speech into audible communication for those with speech impairments, enhancing accessibility and immediacy.

Node JS

fromRaymondcamden

Testing OCR with Chrome Built-in AI

Chrome's built-in AI can perform OCR on images, enabling text extraction and bounding box identification.

AI Mode in Google Search now helps you book restaurants in the UK

Users can describe their restaurant needs, such as 'find a table for two at a dog-friendly Italian restaurant in Shoreditch for Saturday at 7PM.'

London food

Browser Extensions Are the New AI Consumption Channel That No One Is Talking About

AI browser extensions pose significant security risks, often overlooked, with vulnerabilities and access that can compromise enterprise networks.

Did Anthropic just soft-launch the scariest AI model yet?

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model shows potential for dangerous cyber exploits, raising concerns about its misuse in the wrong hands.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

Browser Extensions Are the New AI Consumption Channel That No One Is Talking About

AI browser extensions pose significant security risks, often overlooked, with vulnerabilities and access that can compromise enterprise networks.

Did Anthropic just soft-launch the scariest AI model yet?

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model shows potential for dangerous cyber exploits, raising concerns about its misuse in the wrong hands.

Google Brings NotebookLM to Gemini for Easy Project Organization

Google enhances Gemini with notebooks, creating centralized project hubs that integrate chats, documents, and instructions for improved productivity.

fromBusiness Matters

Google takes on Opentable with AI that books your dinner in seconds

Google has launched an AI tool for restaurant bookings, allowing users to secure tables directly from the search bar.

Google quietly releases free offline AI dictation app for iPhone | TNW

Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free, offline voice dictation app that transcribes speech in real time and polishes text without internet access.

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.

Google's 'live' AI search assistant can handle conversations in dozens more languages

Google expands Search Live, allowing voice and camera searches in over 200 countries with a new AI model for improved responses.

Google Testing Jumping To AI Mode Directly From AIOs ON DESKTOP

Google is testing AI Mode functionality on desktop, allowing direct access from the 'Show more' button, similar to mobile experience.

Roam Research

Google Brings NotebookLM to Gemini for Easy Project Organization

Google enhances Gemini with notebooks, creating centralized project hubs that integrate chats, documents, and instructions for improved productivity.

fromBusiness Matters

Google takes on Opentable with AI that books your dinner in seconds

Google has launched an AI tool for restaurant bookings, allowing users to secure tables directly from the search bar.

Google quietly releases free offline AI dictation app for iPhone | TNW

Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free, offline voice dictation app that transcribes speech in real time and polishes text without internet access.

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.

Google's 'live' AI search assistant can handle conversations in dozens more languages

Google expands Search Live, allowing voice and camera searches in over 200 countries with a new AI model for improved responses.

Google Testing Jumping To AI Mode Directly From AIOs ON DESKTOP

Google is testing AI Mode functionality on desktop, allowing direct access from the 'Show more' button, similar to mobile experience.

7 Rules for Creating an Effective Claude Code Skill

Effective Claude Code skills improve performance and save tokens by being focused and well-framed.

fromGeeky Gadgets

How Claude's Computer Use Update Unlocks Full Desktop Automations

Claude Code now enables direct GUI interaction for automation, enhancing productivity in tasks like application testing and workflow optimization.

Agile

fromMedium

7 Rules for Creating an Effective Claude Code Skill

Effective Claude Code skills improve performance and save tokens by being focused and well-framed.

fromGeeky Gadgets

Intellectual property law

How Claude's Computer Use Update Unlocks Full Desktop Automations

Claude Code now enables direct GUI interaction for automation, enhancing productivity in tasks like application testing and workflow optimization.

more#claude-code

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Your AI Is Saving You Time: So What?

AI's integration into patent work has shifted from skepticism to acceptance, prompting a need to measure its true value beyond just efficiency.

"Jarvis Approaching": Google's Sundar Pichai Signals an Agentic, Multi-Threaded Future for Search

If I fast-forward, a lot of what are just information-seeking queries will be agentic in Search. You'll be completing tasks. You'll have many threads running.

Podcast

AWS launches Agent Registry for managing AI agents

AWS introduces the Agent Registry to centralize AI agent management and reduce chaos in organizations deploying numerous agents.

DevOps

fromTheregister

AWS: Agents shouldn't be secret, so we built a registry

AWS Agent Registry enhances visibility and control over AI agents in corporate environments.

DevOps

fromTechzine Global

AWS launches Agent Registry for managing AI agents

AWS introduces the Agent Registry to centralize AI agent management and reduce chaos in organizations deploying numerous agents.

DevOps

fromTheregister

AWS: Agents shouldn't be secret, so we built a registry

AWS Agent Registry enhances visibility and control over AI agents in corporate environments.

Google Photos Adds One-Tap 'AI Enhance' Tool, Video Speed Controls

Google introduces an 'AI Enhance' button in Photos for easy image improvement and adds video playback speed controls for Android users.

fromZDNET

I found Android Auto's hidden shortcut that automates any task in your car - and it's brilliant

Android Auto's Custom Assistant allows users to automate tasks with preset actions, enhancing convenience while driving.

#artificial-intelligence

Data science

fromMarTech

How to make AI work with context instead of prompts | MarTech

AI struggles to operate reliably in enterprises due to its context-blind nature, leading to failures in scaling despite initial successes.

fromApp Developer Magazine

AI is becoming more widespread in collaboration tools

AI is becoming integral to enterprise collaboration, enhancing workflows and communication across various organizational levels.

Data science

fromMarTech

How to make AI work with context instead of prompts | MarTech

AI struggles to operate reliably in enterprises due to its context-blind nature, leading to failures in scaling despite initial successes.

fromApp Developer Magazine

more#artificial-intelligence

AI is becoming more widespread in collaboration tools

AI is becoming integral to enterprise collaboration, enhancing workflows and communication across various organizational levels.

Google quietly releases an offline-first AI dictation app on iOS | TechCrunch

Google released an offline-first dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent for iOS, featuring advanced speech recognition and text editing capabilities.

Social media marketing

X is rolling out automatic translation and photo editing powered by Grok | TechCrunch

X introduces automatic translation and a new photo editor powered by Grok models to enhance user experience.

Typography

fromOK Magazine

AI Writing Tools: How They Work, Where They Help, and What to Watch For

AI writing tools have become essential for various professionals, enhancing productivity and creativity in content creation.

E-Commerce

fromMashable India

Google Expands AI Shopping in India With Gemini, Search, and Circle to Search Updates

Google has launched AI-powered shopping features in India to enhance product discovery and streamline the online shopping experience.

#ai

fromThe Nation

US politics

Adventures With AI

fromEntrepreneur

Marketing tech

This AI Agent 'Lives in Your Texts' and Just Wants You to Have Fun

Roam Research

Google bakes NotebookLM, its research tool, into Gemini

fromwww.npr.org

Artificial intelligence

Building AI bots becomes the latest viral craze in China

Software development

Z.ai unveils GLM-5.1, enabling AI coding agents to run autonomously for hours

Poke makes AI agents as easy as sending a text | TechCrunch

Poke is an AI agent that automates tasks via messaging platforms, enhancing personal productivity and convenience.

US politics

fromThe Nation

Adventures With AI

AI chatbots can provide incorrect information about quotes and their sources, demonstrating their fallibility.

fromEntrepreneur

This AI Agent 'Lives in Your Texts' and Just Wants You to Have Fun

The Nudge is an AI agent that plans and books activities based on user preferences.

Roam Research

Google bakes NotebookLM, its research tool, into Gemini

Google has integrated NotebookLM into the Gemini app, allowing users to create notebooks and utilize various sources for information retrieval.

fromwww.npr.org

Building AI bots becomes the latest viral craze in China

OpenClaw AI bots, known as little lobsters, are gaining popularity in China for their ability to perform tasks like managing schedules and answering emails.

Z.ai unveils GLM-5.1, enabling AI coding agents to run autonomously for hours

Z.ai launched GLM-5.1, an open-source coding model designed for long-duration software tasks with sustained performance over hundreds of iterations.

Poke makes AI agents as easy as sending a text | TechCrunch

Poke is an AI agent that automates tasks via messaging platforms, enhancing personal productivity and convenience.

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others | TechCrunch

OpenAI's ChatGPT allows app integrations for personalized experiences, enabling users to connect accounts like Spotify and Angi for tailored assistance.

fromMail Online

16 hours ago

Americans 'creeped out' as ChatGPT starts inserting Arabic words

A recent surge in AI responses in Arabic has confused US ChatGPT users, attributed to the model's token-based processing.

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on CarPlay for voice-based interactions with iOS 26.4 and the latest app version.

Web design

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others | TechCrunch

OpenAI's ChatGPT allows app integrations for personalized experiences, enabling users to connect accounts like Spotify and Angi for tailored assistance.

fromMail Online

16 hours ago

Americans 'creeped out' as ChatGPT starts inserting Arabic words

A recent surge in AI responses in Arabic has confused US ChatGPT users, attributed to the model's token-based processing.

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on CarPlay for voice-based interactions with iOS 26.4 and the latest app version.

more#chatgpt

OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay

OpenAI's chatbot can't control car functions. If you want to adjust the cabin temperature or skip tracks, you'll still need Siri for those tasks.

Apple

#genai

Privacy professionals

fromPsychology Today

Chatbots Can Talk, but Parents Can Connect

GenAI policy and regulatory safeguards for teens are critical but lag behind the rapid development of technology.

This problem might not need a solution: customer-service bots that code for free

GenAI can enhance customer service by addressing complex dietary needs, but its tendency to hallucinate poses significant risks for direct interactions.

Privacy professionals

fromPsychology Today

Chatbots Can Talk, but Parents Can Connect

GenAI policy and regulatory safeguards for teens are critical but lag behind the rapid development of technology.

This problem might not need a solution: customer-service bots that code for free

GenAI can enhance customer service by addressing complex dietary needs, but its tendency to hallucinate poses significant risks for direct interactions.

I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

Gemini is now integrated into Android Auto, providing answers to both simple and complex queries effectively.

You can now 'conversationally' order Grubhub and Uber Eats with Alexa Plus

Amazon introduces a conversational food ordering feature for Grubhub and Uber Eats through Alexa, enhancing user experience and interaction.

Podcast

6 days ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos aimed to create a voice computer, leading to the development of the Echo speaker and Alexa voice assistant despite numerous challenges.

Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem

Amazon is reportedly developing a smartphone called 'Transformer' to integrate with Alexa and enhance user interaction with its services.

Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa

Amazon plans to re-enter the smartphone market with a new device codenamed 'Transformer' focusing on AI and easier access to its services.

Amazon is making an Alexa phone

Amazon is developing a new smartphone, code-named 'Transformer', focused on integrating Alexa and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says | TechCrunch

Amazon is developing a new smartphone codenamed 'Transformer' with a focus on AI and integration with its services.

Dining

You can now 'conversationally' order Grubhub and Uber Eats with Alexa Plus

Amazon introduces a conversational food ordering feature for Grubhub and Uber Eats through Alexa, enhancing user experience and interaction.

Podcast

6 days ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos aimed to create a voice computer, leading to the development of the Echo speaker and Alexa voice assistant despite numerous challenges.

Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem

Amazon is reportedly developing a smartphone called 'Transformer' to integrate with Alexa and enhance user interaction with its services.

Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa

Amazon plans to re-enter the smartphone market with a new device codenamed 'Transformer' focusing on AI and easier access to its services.

Amazon is making an Alexa phone

Amazon is developing a new smartphone, code-named 'Transformer', focused on integrating Alexa and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says | TechCrunch

Amazon is developing a new smartphone codenamed 'Transformer' with a focus on AI and integration with its services.

WhatsApp adds a better, native interface for CarPlay

Meta has improved WhatsApp for CarPlay with a native interface and enhanced features for user accessibility.

Podcast

3 AI tools that make keeping up with the news easier

Huxe is a personalized audio app that generates custom podcasts based on user interests, calendar, and email.

fromInfoQ

State of Play: AI Coding Assistants

Context engineering has evolved significantly in AI coding, focusing on curating information for better results with coding agents.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Alright mate?': Amazon pins UK hopes on AI upgrade of Alexa

We've eliminated the need for that Alexa-speak, such as 'turn on bedroom lamp two', you can just speak naturally. Alexa+ knows you, your home, your family. And is available anywhere, any time, as life does not happen in a chat box.

Arsenal

Apple is opening up Siri to more third party AI chatbots, new rumor claims

Apple plans significant changes to Siri in iOS 27, allowing third-party AI services to integrate and respond to queries.

fromwww.bbc.com

Apple

Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri

fromAxios

Apple

Gemini will power Apple's Siri

Apple

Apple's Siri AI will be powered by Gemini

Mobile UX

Apple officially chooses Google's Gemini to power its revamped AI-infused Siri

Apple

The Morning After: Apple will use Gemini to power Siri AI

Apple is opening up Siri to more third party AI chatbots, new rumor claims

Apple plans significant changes to Siri in iOS 27, allowing third-party AI services to integrate and respond to queries.

fromwww.bbc.com

Apple

Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri

fromAxios

Apple

Gemini will power Apple's Siri

Apple

Apple's Siri AI will be powered by Gemini

Mobile UX

Apple officially chooses Google's Gemini to power its revamped AI-infused Siri

Apple

The Morning After: Apple will use Gemini to power Siri AI

Alexa+ can now swear, thanks to a new personality style

Amazon introduced a 'sassy' personality option for Alexa+ that uses censored profanity, playful sarcasm, and witty comebacks while maintaining safety guardrails against harmful content.

Apple will reportedly allow other AI chatbots to plug into Siri

iOS 27 will allow users to choose AI chatbots to link with Siri.

Apple's New Siri With ChatGPT-Like Features Could Be Coming Soon

Apple is rebooting Siri with a dedicated app and button, enhancing its AI capabilities to function like a traditional chatbot.

How AI is transforming hospitality operations while preserving human experience

Hospitality is evolving from manual processes to AI-driven operations, enhancing efficiency while maintaining human interaction.

fromwww.nytimes.com

1 month ago

A.I. Is Giving You a Personalized Internet, but You Have No Say in It

Google and Meta are implementing AI tools without user consent, leading to a personalized internet experience with limited user control.

Slack's biggest AI update turns Slackbot into a desktop agent | TNW

Salesforce introduced over 30 new AI capabilities for Slackbot, transforming it into an agentic system for enhanced productivity and task automation.

fromwww.bbc.com

Amazon's Alexa has had an AI upgrade. Now she's got more to say

Amazon is launching Alexa+, an AI-powered upgrade to Echo smart speakers in the UK that makes the digital assistant more conversational, proactive, and capable of following conversation threads.

fromSocial Media Explorer

1 month ago

Voice Control Basics: Making Your Smart Home Work With A Single Command - Social Media Explorer

Intent-based voice control uses LLMs and contextual signals to understand natural language and trigger smart-home and small-business actions seamlessly.

fromThe Drum

Getting the first word in voice search

Voice search usage is growing, creating brand opportunities while requiring optimisation for accuracy, shopping trust, and adaptation to screenless interactions.

fromZDNET

12+ powerful Alexa commands you should start using at home (no subscriptions required)

Amazon Alexa transforms home automation by managing lighting and routines through Echo devices, occupancy sensors, smart switches, and customizable voice-triggered actions.

Google Home finally adds support for buttons

Google Home now supports programmable smart buttons as automation starters, enabling physical button presses to trigger automations and control devices.

Apple's Siri future is hybrid, integrated - and already here

Apple will power a much smarter Siri via a hybrid model using on-device processing and Google's Gemini through Private Cloud Compute while enforcing privacy controls.

#alexa

Gadgets

Amazon Expands Alexa+ AI Assistant to All US Users After Yearlong Rollout - TechRepublic

Mobile UX

Amazon's Alexa+ AI chatbot is now available to everyone in the US, with a catch

Gadgets

Amazon Expands Alexa+ AI Assistant to All US Users After Yearlong Rollout - TechRepublic

Mobile UX

Amazon's Alexa+ AI chatbot is now available to everyone in the US, with a catch

more#alexa

Apple Intelligence & Siri Officially To Be Powered By Google Gemini

Joint Statement: Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year. After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google's Al technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users.

Apple

A brand new Android voice typing supertool

Typeless transforms Android dictation into a powerful, accurate alternative to typing, significantly improving voice input and complementing Gboard.

Engadget Podcast: Why did Apple choose Gemini for next-gen Siri?

Apple will power its next-generation Siri using Google's Gemini foundation models while industry focus shifts toward AI hardware, subscriptions, and AI-driven developer tools.

1 month ago

Google and Samsung just launched the AI features Apple couldn't with Siri

Google announced Gemini will perform multi-step phone tasks like food ordering and ride-hailing on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26, positioning itself as an agentic AI assistant ahead of Apple's delayed similar features.

Apple is working to make CarPlay compatible with AI chatbots like ChatGPT | TechCrunch

Apple is preparing CarPlay support for third-party AI chatbot apps, potentially integrating chatbots like Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT into vehicles.

fromZDNET

Can Google save Apple AI? Gemini to power a new, personalized Siri

Google's Gemini will power Apple's Siri backend to deliver a more advanced, personalized Siri while Apple maintains local models and Private Cloud Compute for on-device privacy.

fromSocial Media Examiner