Apple transforms Siri into a conversational AI chatbot
Apple unveiled an overhauled, AI-powered Siri at WWDC 2026, transforming the assistant into a conversational chatbot to compete with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
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1161 storiesApple rebuilds search foundation to fix Mail and Photos discovery
Apple has rebuilt the search foundation for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, while introducing a new ranking system that should improve email discovery in the Mail app.
Apple updates Liquid Glass design with new user controls
Apple is updating its Liquid Glass design with new customization settings, a move that may address user readability concerns following the feature's initial launch.
Amazon adds AI-powered merchandise design to its shopping app
Amazon has launched a new feature allowing U.S. users to design custom merchandise using AI prompts directly within its shopping app.
Apple unveils major AI-focused overhaul for Siri at WWDC 2026
Apple kicks off WWDC 2026 with an AI-focused overhaul of Siri, integrating Google’s Gemini technology and planning new agent-based features across its core applications.
Notion restores Anthropic access after service disruption
Notion temporarily disabled its Anthropic integration following degraded performance in specific models, highlighting the reliance of productivity software on third-party AI infrastructure.
A new wave of niche social apps challenges Big Tech dominance
A growing number of startups are building smaller, more personal social networking experiences to compete with Big Tech giants for users abroad and at home.
Filtr launches as a device-level ad blocker for Apple devices
Filtr is a new device-level ad blocker for Apple products that uses iOS 26 and macOS 26 URL filters to block ads within apps, though it does not always succeed.
Poke becomes first AI agent on Apple Messages for Business
Poke has become the first AI agent approved for Apple’s Messages for Business platform, as the startup reaches a $300 million valuation.
Meta launches AI creator assistant on Facebook
Meta is launching an AI creator assistant on Facebook in select markets to provide personalized recommendations and help creators boost engagement against rival platforms.
Cash App launches $25 NFC-powered payment wand
Cash App is launching a $25 NFC-powered wand for tap-to-pay transactions, a move ostensibly designed to make payments more social and accessible for Gen Z users.
Intelligence agencies warn of spies using LinkedIn to target workers
A joint advisory from the FBI, MI5, and other Five Eyes nations warns that Chinese spies are using LinkedIn to purportedly lure Western workers into sharing sensitive information.
Meta spins off VR fitness app Supernatural into independent company
Meta is spinning off its VR fitness game, Supernatural, into a new independent company called Supernatural Health, reversing its previous decision to halt content updates.
Substack launches Reply Rules to automate comment moderation
Substack has launched "Reply Rules," an automated moderation feature for English-language publications that may reduce the need for creators to manually sift through comments.
Google Labs launches Dreambeans for daily AI-curated suggestions
Google Labs has launched Dreambeans, an AI-powered app for U.S. subscribers that curates a limited daily feed of lifestyle suggestions based on personal Google data.
Ultrahuman reports data breach affecting small subset of users
India-based Ultrahuman confirmed hackers accessed wellness data for about 0.1% of its users after stealing an employee's credentials via a malware-infected laptop.
Meta’s AI support chatbot exploited to hijack Instagram accounts
Meta is notifying users after hackers exploited its AI support chatbot to hijack Instagram accounts, a campaign that appears to have continued despite company claims of resolution.
Amazon adds AI-generated product images to search results
Amazon is introducing AI-generated product images to its shopping app, a move intended to assist search discovery but which critics argue is potentially misleading to consumers.
TikTok launches stand-alone app for cultural events
TikTok has launched "TikTok Pro Events," a new U.S. stand-alone app designed to engage users around cultural milestones like the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Wander Console offers a new way to explore the indie web
Wander Console is an open-source, self-hosted tool that allows users to discover indie websites, with over 60 adopters recommending more than 1,500 sites so far.