Aug 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google Health's latest update introduces a 'No Coach insights' toggle for the Today tab. Premium subscribers can now remove Gemini-powered Health Coach guidance from the home screen while still accessing the feature elsewhere. The change addresses user feedback about questionably accurate insights cluttering the app. View more
Aug 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google has introduced a new Media Watermark setting in Gemini, allowing users to remove visible watermarks from AI-generated images, videos, and music. The option appears in Settings and is rolling out over the next few days. While visible watermarks can be disabled, invisible SynthID and C2PA metadata remain embedded. View more
Aug 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Pixel Journal is rolling out several quality-of-life improvements, including customizable reminders, new media layouts, and a safer deletion flow with undo support. The app is also expanding its Health Connect integration to include sleep data for personalized writing prompts. Additionally, code strings reveal an upcoming AI-powered Auto format feature that could clean up journal entries in Simple or Expressive modes. These changes suggest Google is actively refining its Pixel-exclusive journaling app. View more
Aug 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum OpenAI is rolling out Computer History, a new ChatGPT feature that records your activity across apps and websites to build memories and timelines. This opt-in tool aims to provide personalized interactions but raises privacy concerns. Available for Mac users on Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans. The feature will not be available in all regions. View more
Aug 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The US government is preparing to allow private cybersecurity firms to conduct offensive hacking operations against foreign criminal groups. A new presidential memorandum sets up a federal program with oversight from the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security. Participating companies may need to post at least $1 million in escrow. The policy marks a major shift from the previous stance that private firms could only defend, not attack. View more
Aug 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum French robotics startup Genesis AI has introduced GENE-26.5, its first foundation model, alongside a human-like robotic hand built in-house. The hand can handle complex tasks such as cooking, playing piano, and solving a Rubik's Cube. The company recently closed a $105 million seed round and plans to expand from hand hardware to a full-body general-purpose robot. View more
Aug 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Anthropic has submitted confidential paperwork to the SEC for an initial public offering, positioning itself for what could be a landmark year for tech flotations. The AI company, founded in 2021, has seen revenue soar on the strength of its Claude models, particularly among programmers. A recent funding round valued Anthropic at $965bn, surpassing OpenAI's $852bn valuation. Analysts caution, however, that broader AI adoption may still be years away. View more
Aug 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum DeepSeek's first external funding round could value the Chinese AI startup at $45 billion, with the state-backed Big Fund in talks to lead. Tencent and Alibaba are reportedly considering participation. The valuation has surged from an initial $10 billion target, reflecting intense investor interest in frontier AI models and China's push for self-reliance. View more
Aug 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup backed by hedge fund High-Flyer, has begun its first external funding round. The company plans to sell no more than 3% of its equity, primarily to state-backed and industrial investors. The move is designed to give employees clarity on stock-option value and curb poaching by better-funded rivals. Reports suggest the startup could be valued at more than $100 billion. View more
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