Jul 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Ars Technica has amended its user agreement, replacing a key section on content licensing. The new terms grant the publisher a perpetual, royalty-free license to use user-generated content for service promotion. This article explains the changes and their implications for readers and contributors. View more
Jun 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum OpenClaw has released native mobile apps for iOS and Android, turning your smartphone into a remote control for a private AI agent running on your own computer. The apps pair via QR code and enable chat, voice, and device integration while keeping all data under your control. Early reviews praise the iOS version for polish, though the Android app still feels rough. View more
Jun 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google has launched 'Take notes for me' for Gemini, enabling automatic transcription, summarization, and action item extraction in Google Meet. However, the feature is locked behind the $19.99/month Gemini Pro subscription or eligible Workspace plans. Participants are notified when note-taking is active, and notes save as Google Docs. This places AI meeting assistants behind a paywall, but for frequent users, it could be a valuable productivity tool. View more
Jun 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple's new Extend tool in iOS 27 uses AI to expand photos beyond their original frame. Our hands-on test shows impressive results on landscapes and portraits, but occasional artifacts on complex scenes. The feature, integrated into the Crop tool, generates content in 10-15 seconds and works best on simple compositions. View more
Jun 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum OpenAI has officially announced its most advanced AI models yet, the GPT-5.6 family, including Sol, Terra, and Luna. However, access is initially limited to a small group of trusted partners approved by the U.S. government due to national security reviews. The models boast improvements in coding, reasoning, and autonomous tasks, but their rollout highlights growing geopolitical tensions around frontier AI. View more
Jun 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Rakuten Kobo has switched on its StoryGraph integration, announced last month. Users can now automatically sync their reading progress, current reads, and finished books between Kobo devices and the StoryGraph platform. The feature supports both eBooks and audiobooks, and is easily enabled through account settings. View more
Jun 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google has removed the paywall on Gemini’s personalized AI image generation, making it free for eligible US users. The feature taps into Personal Intelligence and the Nano Banana model to create images based on your linked apps, including Google Photos. This allows for more relevant and customized visuals, from dream living rooms to vacation ideas. View more
Jun 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum OpenClaw has released official companion apps for Android and iOS, allowing users to chat with their self-hosted AI assistant from their phones. The app supports voice mode, push notifications, and automation approvals. However, early adopters are criticizing the app's design, pairing process, and overall polish, calling it unfinished and buggy. OpenClaw developers need to address these issues to improve the user experience. View more
Jun 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Qualcomm has confirmed the dates for its annual Snapdragon Summit, scheduled for September 22-24 in Hawaii. The event is expected to showcase the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro, marking a shift to 2nm fabrication. However, rumors of increasing component costs could impact smartphone pricing. Android Authority will provide firsthand coverage. View more
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