For years, using an advanced AI like ChatGPT has been a mostly solitary affair—you asked a question, and the model delivered an answer just for you. But collaboration often requires more than a single opinion. Now, OpenAI is changing the dynamic by piloting a feature that brings ChatGPT directly into a shared space with friends, family, or colleagues. Think of it as turning your digital whiteboard into a brainstorming session where the AI is an active, context-aware participant....

Google’s streaming platform, YouTube, is getting a major overhaul. This follows an announcement made last week. The redesign is hitting the app’s menu system and UI icons, including the top and bottom bars. The icons are now bolder and more rounded, helping with the visibility. Among the multiple tweaks, the major redesign comes to the YouTube video player, which is now reportedly rolling out for Android and iOS. YouTube for Android and iOS gets a major video player redesign The YouTube video player redesign, as spotted by 9to5Google, features a completely new look, with softer UI elements and almost transparent icons and buttons....

Following a number of newer OnePlus flagships, the OnePlus 11 is now getting the OxygenOS 16 update as well. The rollout has started in India, as it did for other devices. It will roll out to other markets soon, though, if it hasn’t already. The update is marked as CPH2447_16.0.1.300(EX01), and even though that number may be a bit different in other markets, the changelog itself likely will not. There are a ton of changes listed here....

Ever since the rise of smartphones, mobile gaming has been steadily replacing land-based gaming because of its convenience and accessibility. Players now enjoy a wide variety of games from their mobile phone, although players use a variety of devices for their unique advantages, research shows that about 70% of the mobile gaming market is dominated by Android users . In this context, let’s explore what Android is doing right to capture such a large share and separate themselves from competitors....

Apple hasn’t yet launched the iPhone 17 series devices, and rumors regarding the iPhone 18 have already started swirling on the web. Just a couple of days ago, a sketchy rumor on Weibo claimed that Apple could remove the Camera Control functionality on the iPhone 18 series . However, another Weibo tipster has refuted the earlier rumors. The source suggests that Apple is simplifying the Camera Control key for the iPhone 18 instead of abandoning it....

The iPhone 17 series is just a day away from hitting store shelves. This year, even the base model should be of great interest thanks to the inclusion of the 120Hz ProMotion display. This narrows the gap between the Pro models. Early reports indicate that there’s a weird camera glitch with the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro in certain scenarios. However, Apple promises a fix is on its way....

When it comes to gaming laptops, ASUS is easily among the cream of the crop once you start reaching its upper echelon of flagship models, and the 2025 ROG Strix G18 is no exception. While I haven’t tried every single gaming laptop that ASUS offers, and there are surely a few that surpass the model I have been testing, I can say with confidence that this laptop ripped through any task I gave it....

In the list below, you’ll find some of the best OnePlus 15 cases and accessories currently available in the market. OnePlus has a couple of official OnePlus 15 cases and accessories worth mentioning, while we’ve also included some third-party options as well, just to cover our bases. These accessories range from affordable and thin, to rugged and… well, different. Read on if you’re interested. Best Official OnePlus 15 Case Best Aramid Fiber Case Best Ultra-Thin OnePlus 15 Case Best Budget OnePlus 15 Case Best Rugged OnePlus 15 Case Best Clear OnePlus 15 Case Best Grip OnePlus 15 Case Best OnePlus 15 Card Holder Best OnePlus 15 Wireless Charger Best Official OnePlus 15 Case If you’re looking for a great official case for the OnePlus 15 , the Sandstone Magnetic Case seems to be the most popular one....

California has officially opened a legal front against Elon Musk’s AI company , xAI, following reports that its chatbot, Grok , has been used to generate nonconsensual sexually explicit images. Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading the investigation, with Governor Gavin Newsom providing support. It marks the first significant U.S. government action targeting the platform over the creation of deepfake imagery involving women and minors. Elon Musk’s xAI under investigation for generating nonconsensual AI deepfakes The probe centers on allegations that Grok’s image generation tools allow users to take existing photos of people and digitally alter them into suggestive or explicit situations without their consent....

In a sea of OnePlus 15 rumors, leaks, and officially confirmed information, the phone’s launch date just surfaced as well . OnePlus itself seemingly teased the launch date of the phone in one of its official images. Did the OnePlus 15’s launch date just got confirmed by the company?! The company showed off the front side of the phone via its official Weibo channel recently. You can see that image below....

Listen, we’re still living in a world where 4K TVs and displays rule the mainstream. It might be a few more years before we start seriously considering higher resolutions as the new standard. But in case you’d like to futureproof yourself, then maybe the new Dreame Leaptic Cube action camera could be for you. Dreame Leaptic Cube stuffs 8K into a compact action camera Perhaps one of the most standout features of the Dreame Leaptic Cube is its ability to shoot video in 8K resolution ....

This is the upcoming OnePlus Turbo while will be making its way to India fairly soon. This device is using the codename ‘Prado’ and has some pretty beastly specs, particularly for a mid-range device. OnePlus actually announced the Turbo series last week, however it may only carry that name in China and be released as a Nord in other parts of the world. OnePlus China President, Li Jie Louis announced the Turbo series on Weibo and said they would offer “frighteningly strong” performance, battery life, and gaming capabilities compared to others in its price range....

When you think of ByteDance , TikTok comes to mind. It is, after all, one of the company’s most popular products. However, it looks like the company could be expanding its product offerings. The Information reports that TikTok owner ByteDance is apparently looking to build its own mixed reality headset . TikTok owner gets into mixed reality We can’t say we’re too surprised that TikTok owner ByteDance wants to get into mixed reality....

If the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is sitting slightly outside your budget, don’t worry. Samsung is expected to launch the FE version of its flagship phone, which will come with a more affordable price tag. But the question is, when? Turns out, the Galaxy S25 FE could launch earlier than expected . Galaxy S25 FE launch coming earlier than expected During Samsung’s Q2 2025 earnings call , Daniel Araujo, VP of Samsung’s Mobile Experience division, revealed that the Galaxy S25 FE could see an earlier launch....

It’s time for another durability test, this time around it’s the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 ’s turn. Zack from JerryRigEverything YouTube channel managed to get his hands on the device, which means it’s torture time, basically. He tested the phone’s durability in a series of tests , as per usual. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 durability test has been published not long ago too, in case you’re interested in checking it out....

CES 2026 is becoming a venue for all kinds of tech , be it smart rings, AR Glasses, TVs, Qi2 wireless power banks, and so much more. We’re not complaining, though. GE Lighting is joining the party with its new smart shades. These are pretty affordable, too, at least for motorized shades. They come with a screw-free installation process and are Matter compatible. The built-in battery is claimed to last up to six months on a single charge....

If you’ve ever built your own PC , chances are you might be familiar with Gigabyte. The brand is mostly known for its GPUs, motherboards, and gaming monitors. This is why it doesn’t come as a surprise that at CES 2026 , Gigabyte has taken the wraps off new computing hardware. But it doesn’t stop there, the company is also hopping on the AI bandwagon with some new products and a plan to get on board the AI gravy train....

The global wrist-worn device market has shipped over 150 million units during the first three quarters of the year 2025. This category combines smartwatches and fitness trackers. As per IDC’s latest report , this represents a 10% increase over the same period last year. Huawei has been the leader for the past 9 months, while Xiaomi was the fastest-growing smartwatch maker among the top 5 during the first three quarters of 2025....

Google and Anthropic are both companies that have placed some big bets on the AI space, and now the two are working together through a partnership for a new cloud deal. Both companies officially announced the new partnership this week, and it has the potential to be a big money maker for Google. Google already makes a substantial amount of money from its cloud services, ad business, and other avenues, but this is shaping up to be what is likely an easy win for the search company....

It’s been a massive year for artificial intelligence, and Google is finally seeing its aggressive bets pay off. During Alphabet’s latest earnings call, the company shared a milestone that few expected to see so soon: the Google Gemini app has officially surpassed 750 million monthly active users this 2026. This jump is significant. Just last quarter, the platform sat at 650 million users, meaning it added 100 million people to its ecosystem in a matter of months....