Tiktok Adds Voice Notes, Photos, And Video Sharing In Dms

TikTok wants to offer more than just short-form videos where you scroll infinitely. The popular social media app now offers new ways to interact with your friends and family. TikTok gets a DM feature that allows users to send voice notes and up to nine pictures or videos, the company told TechCrunch . This is a neat addition to hang out with your friends. Recently, music streaming platform Spotify also added the DM feature ....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 405 words · Rodger Herbert

Tiktok To Remain In The Us After Deal Is Reached

The Trump administration has announced that a deal has been reached to keep TikTok operational in the United States. This agreement follows a years-long effort to address national security concerns related to the app ‘s Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The framework for the deal was reached during recent trade talks in Madrid between U.S. and Chinese officials. According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the final details are set to be ironed out....

January 1, 2026 · 3 min · 429 words · Anthony Oconnell

Update: Android Headlines' Ultimate Google Pixel 10 & Pixel 10 Pro Xl Giveaway

Update: 11/04/2025 🎊 Google Pixel 10 Giveaway – Winners Selected! We’re excited to announce that we’ve selected TWO winners for our Google Pixel 10 Giveaway! The Winners are Joe Groff from Pennsylvania and Adam Miller of Colorado! Thank you to everyone who entered! We had an incredible response to this giveaway, and we appreciate your continued support of Android Headlines. 🎁 Coming Soon: Our BIGGEST Giveaway of the Year! Don’t go anywhere!...

January 1, 2026 · 4 min · 728 words · George Wilcher

Waze’s New Conversational Reporting Lets You Talk Your Way Through Traffic

It might seem odd that Google owns both Google Maps and Waze, which are both navigational apps . However, they both serve slightly different purposes. Waze seems mostly aimed at users who are driving. Plus, it comes with pretty neat reporting tools that lets other Waze users know about accidents, police roadblocks, and more. Now, Waze has started to roll out its Conversational Reporting feature. Waze rolls out Conversational Reporting This isn’t a new feature per se....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 366 words · Fern Simpson

We're Falling In Love With Chatbots, And They're Counting On It

A 14-year-old boy in Florida spent his final months in an intense emotional relationship with an AI chatbot he named Daenerys Targaryen. The chatbot engaged with him over personal topics and conversations, responding in ways that felt empathetic. The AI’s responses included simulated expressions of affection. According to his family’s lawsuit, some chatbot responses appeared to encourage his distress. His mother is now suing Character.AI , and she’s not alone. Across the country, families are waking up to a disturbing reality....

January 1, 2026 · 9 min · 1729 words · Ruth Hamilton

What Is Free Ad

Lately, FAST Channels, or Free Ad-Supported TV Channels , have been taking over the streaming industry. But what exactly are they? It’s pretty straightforward; they are streaming channels that are free and have ads. But in this article, we’re going to go over everything you need to know. FAST TV has grown significantly in popularity as an alternative to paid streaming services, especially as subscription fatigue has set in with consumers facing multiple paid streaming options....

January 1, 2026 · 7 min · 1389 words · Krystal Short

Windows 11 Boot Issues Tied To Bad December Update

Windows 11 has had its fair share of issues over the years, but one that has more recently popped up is an issue that was preventing PCs from being able to boot up. This is obviously a big problem if you rely on your PC for work, but it can be frustrating even if it’s merely for casual or recreational use. So, naturally, users end up concerned or worried when things like this happen....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 366 words · Aleida Owen

Youtube On Desktop Just Lost One Of Its More Powerful Search Features

YouTube users are running into a strange bug today that sort of breaks one of the platform’s best features, which is the ability to search for content and then filter it to narrow down results. It’s a pretty common feature that’s available on all sorts of websites and not just YouTube. That being said, given the amount of content on YouTube, especially for popular topics, the filters feel like a necessity....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 323 words · Patricia Miller

Youtube Starts Rolling Out 'recap,' Its Personalized Year-in

If you ever wondered what 2025 was like with YouTube , soon you’ll be able to see it, thanks to “Recap.” It is YouTube’s version of the popular Spotify Wrapped, which is due to drop this month. The platform today announced that it has started rolling out “Recap” for users in North America, and plans to roll it out to more regions later this week. YouTube Recap includes your interests, watching/listening habits & more As YouTube notes, you can find your “Recap” on the platform’s homepage ....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 321 words · Betty Craddock

20+ Best Amazon Prime Day Deals

So without further ado, here are the best deals. XREAL ONE– $499 Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm)– $279 While Apple has now released the Series 11, the Series 10 is still a very good watch and getting many of the features introduced with Series 10. And now it’s just $279 to start. Roborock Qrevo Series– $399 The Qrevo Series is a really impressive value-oriented robot vacuum, with impressive 8,000Pa suction power, and anti-tangle brushes....

December 31, 2025 · 10 min · 2092 words · Mona Conrad

Amazon Fire Tv: The Ultimate Guide To Everything You Need To Know

But the real question is, what is Fire TV? Is it better than Android TV , Apple TV, Roku, and the other platforms out there? How can I get it on my TV? We’re going to answer that and a whole lot more in this edition of “Everything You Need To Know!” What is Fire TV? What is Fire OS? What Fire TV devices are available? Can I get Fire TV built into my TV?...

December 31, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · James Mccloud

Android 16 Has Finally Trickled Down To Motorola's Two

Android 16 is making its way to the Motorola Razr 2024 this week, and while it’s probably not the last device on Motorola’s list to get the update, it wasn’t exactly one of the first devices, either. Android 16 brings forward several enhancements, like one-tap connection for Wi-Fi and hotspots, a more streamlined access menu for Do Not Disturb, Driving, and Bedtime Mode, better support for low-energy audio hearing aids, and many more things....

December 31, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Michelle Cruz

Android Users Report Spotify Crashes—spotify Confirms The Issue

Many Android users are reporting that the Spotify app on their phones is not working as it should. Some users have reported freezing issues, while other says that the app crashes completely. These issues have made it difficult for users to enjoy uninterrupted music or listen to podcasts. Spotify has reportedly acknowledged the freezing and crashing issues on Android and is investigating the cause. Spotify confirms its Android apps’ freezing and crashing issue The crashing and freezing issue of Spotify seems to be mainly affecting Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices....

December 31, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Edward Stewart

Anthbot’s New Robot Mowers Aim To Do Lawn Care The “right” Way

ANTHBOT decided to announce its new lawn mowers at CES 2026 , the ANTHBOT N series, to be exact. These are robotic mowers, and they come in two variants. The ANTHBOT N8 and ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR variants. ANTHBOT N8 series lawn mowers can take care of your lawn all year The company says that these lawn mowers offer a modular cutting system designed for real seasonal needs. They use a Cyclone System, which utilizes airflow generated by the spinning blades to lift grass clippings and guide them directly into a 23-liter collection bag....

December 31, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Jessica Moyes

Apple Iphone 17 Specs

The vanilla Apple iPhone 17 was announced today , along with three of its siblings. The iPhone 17 is the most affordable member of the family, and we’re here to take a closer look at its specs. Here are the Apple iPhone 17 specs… the ones we know of As per usual, Apple did not publish every single tidbit, so we’ll talk about the specs that we know of at this point in time....

December 31, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Kimberly Motley

Apple Nears Prompt Ai Acquisition, Beating Elon Musk’s Xai

Apple Intelligence is honestly a joke when you compare it against the competition. Its features are extremely basic, and sometimes it even gets it wrong. At this point, Apple is lagging terribly behind the rest. However, given Apple’s vast resources, it looks like the company could be buying its way back to the top. According to a recent CNBC report , Apple is nearing a deal to acquire an AI company, potentially beating out Elon Musk....

December 31, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Howard Mccurdy

Apple Product Plans Stolen After Major Cyberattack On Key Supplier Luxshare

Like many companies, Apple is pretty secretive about its plans for the future. The company usually only announces new products when they’re good and ready, and not before. But that hasn’t stopped the leakers. Unfortunately for Apple, there’s a good chance those leakers now have even more information. This is no thanks to a recent Luxshare cyberattack, which resulted in Apple product plans being stolen . Apple product plans stolen in cyberattack According to a recent report , it appears that Apple supplier Luxshare fell victim to a major cyberattack last month....

December 31, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Robert Robinson

Apple Researchers Outline A New Method For More Natural Sounding Conversations With Siri

Apple is working day and night to improve its digital assistant, Siri, as a new report reveals the company is working on faster and more natural-sounding conversations . A study showcases how changes to speech generation could reduce response delays and improve clarity. The internal research work highlights the tech giant’s intent to strengthen its artificial intelligence stack while gradually reducing reliance on external models for core voice assistant experiences....

December 31, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Mark Watkins

Apple Unveils Airpods Pro 3, With 2x Better Noise Cancellation

Apple has just officially announced the AirPods Pro 3 , the latest generation of its pro-model true wireless earbuds, complete with improved noise cancellation, several new features, and an overhauled design to promote better comfort. The AirPods Pro series has always centered around active noise cancellation as one of the key features, often touting its ANC as some of if not the best ANC for earbuds on the market. Apple is once again claiming that its AirPods Pro 3 will offer the best ANC....

December 31, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Tammy Newcombe

Belkin Introduces A Range Of New Chargers And Earbuds At Ifa 2025

Belkin has expanded its range of smartphone chargers and audio devices at the IFA 2025 tradeshow in Berlin. The brand has introduced three new charging solutions , including the Qi2-enabled Belkin UltraCharge Magnetic Charger 25W. In addition, Belkin has added four new devices to its audio accessories portfolio at the event. Belkin’s new solutions offer up to 75W fast charging Talking about Belkin’s new UltraCharge Magnetic Charger 25 , the Qi2 wireless accessory looks like a puck and has a ring grip....

December 31, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Norma Lopez