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Google Contacts just got its Material 3 glow-up. Rounded containers, pill-shaped action buttons, and a cleaner bottom bar make the app look and feel sharper. Not the flashiest update, but it makes scrolling and tapping through your contacts smoother.
A top psychiatrist warns of a disturbing trend: some AI users are losing touch with reality, mistaking chatbots for real people. Dr. Keith Sakata says human relationships act like an immune system for the mind—keeping you grounded and breaking the cycle of harmful AI dependence. Even tech giants like Meta face criticism for weak safeguards, especially for minors.
CoreWeave’s IPO honeymoon is over — with 84% of its shares freed from lockup, big banks are unloading millions in block sales. NVIDIA added to its stake, but earnings show the company barely covers its interest costs. Backlog growth slowed, debt looms, and even potential semiconductor tariffs are on the horizon.
Google is revamping its Phone app with fullscreen calling cards, letting you swap the tiny profile pic for a big, bold image of your choice. You can add a photo from your gallery or Google Photos, adjust it, and even customize fonts and colors. Spotted in the latest beta, this is part of Google’s ongoing push to make the Phone app more fun and personal.
Google Messages just got a major upgrade — you can now delete sent texts from both phones using RCS. A 15-minute window gives you the chance to undo slip-ups, finally putting it on par with WhatsApp and iMessage. Screenshots still survive, but at least awkward late-night texts can vanish.
A 60-year-old man ended up in the hospital after replacing table salt with sodium bromide — on ChatGPT’s advice. He developed paranoia and psychosis before doctors diagnosed bromide poisoning. The case shows how risky it is to use AI for medical guidance, and why chatbots can’t replace real doctors.
Apple’s iOS 26 update makes your iPhone feel faster without touching the hardware. The trick? Shorter, smoother animations that shave about 150ms off transitions, creating the illusion of a speed boost. Android fans have seen this before, but Apple’s polished take might win over even the skeptics.
Google Messages now has a built-in feature that automatically detects and blurs nude images before you see or send them. It all happens on-device, so nothing gets sent to Google’s servers. Adults can turn it on in settings, while teens and kids get stricter defaults. Could be a solid safety net for younger users, though some might find the warnings annoying in adult chats.
Google Photos might soon tell you if a picture or video was created or tweaked with AI. A hidden ‘threepio’ feature in the latest app version suggests new labels for media origins, from AI-made to untouched camera shots. Powered by Content Credentials, it could make spotting deepfakes and heavy edits way easier—perfect for news, schools, and online selling.
Solos just leveled up its AirGo smart glasses by adding the Ally app from Envision. Now they can read books, menus, and signs out loud, recognize faces and places, answer your questions, and even remember context for later. Plus, all users get a free month of Ally Pro. Stylish, smart, and privacy-friendly — Solos might be the smartest specs out there right now.