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Apple plans to turn Siri into a full-fledged AI chatbot later this year, as it scrambles to catch up with rivals like OpenAI and Google after years of falling behind in generative AI. The move follows reports that Apple plans to power Siri’s AI overhaul using Google’s Gemini technology. The overhaul would fundamentally change how Siri works. Internally codenamed Campos, the new Siri is expected to replace the current interface entirely and behave more like a conversational chatbot. Users would still summon it the same way, by saying “Hey Siri” or holding the side button, but the experience would feel…

Adobe Acrobat now has a new set of AI-powered features that can transform documents into presentations and even audio podcasts, making it easier to consume and repurpose information. These tools build on Acrobat’s existing AI Assistant, which was already capable of answering questions about documents, but now goes further by reshaping content into new formats. For users handling reports, research papers, or long PDFs, a new AI capability called ‘Generate’ can turn dense text into content that’s easier to scan, share, or listen to. Turning documents into podcasts and presentations One of the most eye-catching additions is the ability to…

If you thought rising RAM prices were tough on your wallet, storage might be the next tech category to feel the pinch. According to a recent report from Chosun Biz, major flash memory producers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are planning cuts to their NAND production in 2026, even as demand for storage continues to grow, particularly from AI and data center customers. That shift has sparked concern that SSD prices, already trending upward, could climb even further this year. NAND flash memory is a core ingredient in solid-state drives, USB flash drives, and other storage products. As such, tighter…

After years of limited gaming support on Windows 11 ARM devices, Microsoft has officially expanded the Xbox app to be fully available on all ARM-based Windows 11 PCs. That means laptops and tablets powered by ARM chips can now dive into much of the Xbox PC experience with native support for hundreds of titles from the Xbox PC app catalog. The announcement comes as part of Microsoft’s January 2026 Xbox update, which also includes several other improvements, like a game-save sync indicator and broader cloud support. But the most significant change for ARM users is straightforward: you can now download,…

The excitement is building as NASA works toward launching its first crewed lunar flight in more than five decades. The Artemis II mission, which will take four astronauts on a 10-day voyage around the moon, could lift off as early as February 6. NASA has just released a cinematic trailer for the highly anticipated mission. You can watch it via the player embedded at the top of this page. “We will see things that no human has ever seen … pushing ourselves to explore is core to who we are … it’s part of being a human,” one of the…

Gamers and display enthusiasts can finally take the next step toward ultra-fast visuals. The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W is now available for preorder, bringing one of the most talked-about gaming monitors of 2025 into the real world. The new ROG Swift OLED monitor was first teased last year and has since become something of a legend in enthusiast circles for its combination of Tandem OLED technology and astonishing refresh rates. At its core, this 27-inch QHD gaming monitor uses LG’s latest Tandem OLED panel, which unlocks a native 540Hz refresh rate at its 2560×1440 resolution. However, a special dual-mode…

Apple appears to be working on a new kind of wearable that goes well beyond fitness bands and smartwatches: an AI-powered pin. As reported by The Information, the AirTag-sized circular device could be equipped with cameras, microphones, and a speaker built into a thin aluminum-and-glass housing. If it sees the light of day, it would most likely run the new Siri chatbot that Apple is expected to unveil with iOS 27. According to the details shared so far, the wearable is still in the very early stages of development. In fact, Apple could launch it or even cancel it, depending…

Gemini can now help students prepare for the SAT with free, full-length mock tests, giving test-takers a way to practice without paying for expensive prep courses or tutoring. Announced at the BETT 2026 education conference, the update enables students to take on-demand SAT practice exams directly within Gemini. While other AI assistants can generate practice questions, they do not truly replicate standardized tests. What sets Google’s Gemini apart is that its mock exams are not just randomly generated questions, but structured to mirror the real SAT experience. SAT mock tests expand Gemini’s learning tools Google says the tests are built…

I remember unboxing my first 144Hz IPS panel five years ago and thinking we had peaked. I was wrong. After spending the last month staring at the latest crop of 240Hz OLEDs, going back to a standard backlit LCD feels like looking at a game through a screen door. Quick links AOC – 27” QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (~$400) LG – UltraGear 32″ Dual Mode OLED (~$1,000) Samsung – 49″ Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SD) (~$1,000) The new visual baseline We have officially crossed the threshold where “perfect pixels” are no longer just for the rich enthusiast. The 2025/2026 panel price crash…

I just opened ChatGPT, asked it to find me podcasts similar to Urdunama, and it created an entire personalized playlist for me. Interestingly, I didn’t have to open the Spotify app. I didn’t go through the algorithmic recommendations pool, either. And yet, the podcasts recommended by ChatGPT were eerily to my liking.  It’s an experience that will likely keep you from going back to the traditional methods of podcast discovery, and it seems it’s a hit with average podcast listeners, as well. Spotify tells me that a staggering 80% share of recommendations is being routed through the conversational AI experience. …