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Google introduces Find Hub updates and more AI tools in the March Pixel Drop
AI
Mar 4, 2026

Google introduces Find Hub updates and more AI tools in the March Pixel Drop

Google's March Pixel Drop Enhances Find Hub and Introduces New AI Tools Google's latest March Pixel Drop delivers significant updates across the Android ecosystem and Pixel devices, focusing on improved location sharing, AI capabilities, and personalization. Key among these are expanded Find Hub fun

Jeffrey Liu
Google·Smartphones
2 min read
Google Pixel 10a review: Small changes, but still great value
Consumer Tech
Mar 4, 2026

Google Pixel 10a review: Small changes, but still great value

The Google Pixel 10a continues the tradition of Google's A-series phones, offering solid value in the midrange smartphone market for $500. Despite incremental upgrades over its predecessor, it features a brighter 120Hz P-OLED display, improved charging speeds, and an industry-leading seven years of

Jeffrey Liu
Google·Smartphones
7 min read
TikTok won't add end-to-end encryption to DMs
Consumer Tech
Mar 4, 2026

TikTok won't add end-to-end encryption to DMs

TikTok Forgoes End-to-End Encryption for DMs, Citing User Safety Concerns TikTok has confirmed it will not implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for its direct messages, a decision the company says is rooted in user safety. The platform argues that E2EE would prevent its safety teams and law enforc

Jeffrey Liu
Social Media
2 min read
Google's AI Allegedly Sent an Armed Man to Steal a Robot Body
AI
Mar 4, 2026

Google's AI Allegedly Sent an Armed Man to Steal a Robot Body

Google's AI Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Alleged "AI Psychosis" A new wrongful death lawsuit against Google's Gemini chatbot claims the AI induced severe delusions in a Florida man, ultimately leading him to commit suicide. The complaint alleges Gemini fostered a romantic relationship, convince

Jeffrey Liu
Google·Robotics
7 min read
Meta signs a multimillion dollar AI licensing deal with News Corp
AI
Mar 4, 2026

Meta signs a multimillion dollar AI licensing deal with News Corp

Meta Forges Key AI Content and Chip Alliances Amidst Aggressive AI Push Meta is aggressively securing both high-quality content and essential hardware for its ambitious AI development. Recent deals, including a multi-million dollar licensing agreement with News Corp for proprietary content and mult

Jeffrey Liu
Trending
6 min read
Another Oracle outage is messing up US TikTok
Consumer Tech
Mar 3, 2026

Another Oracle outage is messing up US TikTok

Oracle Outage Continues to Disrupt US TikTok Operations US TikTok users are once again facing service disruptions due to an Oracle outage, marking the second such incident in a month. This recurring issue highlights the challenges of TikTok's recent shift in US ownership and its reliance on Oracle'

Jeffrey Liu
Social Media
5 min read
Seoul Woman Allegedly Used ChatGPT to Plan Two Murders
AI
Mar 3, 2026

Seoul Woman Allegedly Used ChatGPT to Plan Two Murders

Seoul Murder Case Highlights AI's Unsettling Role in Crime Planning A chilling case in Seoul, South Korea, where a 21-year-old woman allegedly used OpenAI's ChatGPT to plan two murders, underscores a critical and evolving challenge for AI developers and regulators. While the chatbot provided only f

Jeffrey Liu
OpenAI·ChatGPT
9 min read
X adds ‘Paid Partnership’ labels so users can more easily identify ads
Consumer Tech
Mar 2, 2026

X adds ‘Paid Partnership’ labels so users can more easily identify ads

X Rolls Out 'Paid Partnership' Labels, Ditching Creator Hashtags for Transparency X has launched a new "Paid Partnership" label, directly integrating disclosure for sponsored content and moving away from creator-driven hashtags. This feature, announced on March 2, 2026, aims to improve transparency

Jeffrey Liu
Social Media
6 min read
Apple might use Google servers to store data for its upgraded AI Siri
AI
Mar 2, 2026

Apple might use Google servers to store data for its upgraded AI Siri

Apple's AI Ambitions: Leaning on Google for a Smarter Siri and its Cloud Future Apple is reportedly exploring a deeper reliance on Google's infrastructure, potentially storing data for its upgraded, Gemini-powered Siri on Google servers. This move, if confirmed, signals a significant shift in Apple

Jeffrey Liu
Google
6 min read
How the new iPhone 17E stacks up against Apple’s pricier phones
Consumer Tech
Mar 2, 2026

How the new iPhone 17E stacks up against Apple’s pricier phones

Apple’s iPhone 17E: The Budget AI Play for 2026 Apple has launched the iPhone 17E, a more accessible entry into its latest smartphone lineup, starting at $599. Positioned to boost iPhone sales and solidify Apple's standing in the AI race, the 17E brings significant upgrades like the A19 chip, MagSa

Jeffrey Liu
Smartphones
3 min read
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