📰 “Productivity”
How to Automate Daily Tasks with Google Gemini Spark: The Complete Guide
Google's Gemini Spark transforms the standard chatbot into a persistent 24/7 AI agent that automates Workspace workflows, schedules errands, and runs in the background.
October 13, 2026 · 2 views
Sigil Wen Launches Underdog, a Privacy-First On-Device AI Assistant
Backed by a16z and Silicon Valley luminaries, Conway Research debuts Underdog, an on-device personal AI built to challenge cloud giants with zero data leakage.
October 7, 2026 · 152 views
Apple Tightens macOS Privacy Over AI Agents, Swaps Broken iPhone 18 Pro Max Models
Apple is overhauling macOS Full Disk Access to curb invasive AI agents while initiating hardware replacements for cellular-bricked iPhone 18 Pro Max units on AT&T.
October 6, 2026 · 127 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 · 115 views
OpenAI Unveils Dots to Rival Meta’s Muse, but Can Paid Agents Beat Free?
At DevDay 2026, OpenAI launched Dots, always-on AI agents running on GPT-6 Astra that execute tasks 24/7 from their own virtual computers.
October 1, 2026 · 215 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 · 208 views
Is the Google Pixel 8 Still Worth Buying in 2026? A Refurbished Value Analysis
With steep discounts on the refurbished market and software updates guaranteed through 2030, the Google Pixel 8 makes a compelling budget flagship case.
September 29, 2026 · 467 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 · 402 views
Boox Opens Preorders for Picco, an Ultra-Pocketable $99 E-Reader
Boox has officially opened preorders for the Picco, a tiny 3.97-inch e-reader designed to snap onto your smartphone and curb doomscrolling.
September 28, 2026 · 383 views
Should You Ditch Your Tablet for a Foldable Phone? Here is the Real-World Trade-Off
With foldable screens now matching the size of compact tablets, consolidating down to a single device is tempting, but battery life and high price tags remain major hurdles.
September 28, 2026 · 531 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 · 563 views
Middle Schoolers Turned NPR's Spotify Podcast Comments Into a Secret Group Chat
When NPR producers thought rogue bots had overrun their podcast comment section, a Gen Z staffer solved the mystery: middle schoolers were using it as an unmonitored group chat.
September 27, 2026 · 548 views