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Contrary to earlier predictions that artificial intelligence would reduce reliance on mobile apps, new data suggests the opposite is happening. The app ecosystem is seeing a sharp rise in activity, with AI playing a key role in driving a new wave of app development. According to a Tom’s Guide report quoting market intelligence firm Appfigures, global app releases grew by 60 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026 across both Apple’s App Store and Google Play. The growth is even more pronounced on iOS, where app launches increased by 80 percent during the same period. Early data for April…
Google just made one of Gemini’s most useful features available to everyone. The Notebooks feature, initially rolled out to paid AI subscribers earlier this month, is now available to all free users on the web. If you use Gemini regularly, this is a pretty big deal. Notebooks in @GeminiApp are now available to Free users on web! Access your personal, unshared notebooks directly in Gemini *and* use your chats with Gemini as sources in new or existing unshared notebooks.Let us know what you think! https://t.co/BT8B3gktPR— NotebookLM (@NotebookLM) April 17, 2026 What is Gemini’s Notebooks feature and what can you do…
The original Galaxy Z TriFold barely spent enough time in the market to warm pockets before Samsung pulled the plug on it. The company launched the phone on January 30, 2026, as the world’s first mass-market triple-fold smartphone sold in the United States, but it was discontinued just three months later. However, Samsung hasn’t given up on the concept yet, as it’s already engineering a sequel and starting from the hinge. Why is the hinge such a big deal? Supply chain sources now indicate that Samsung is developing an entirely new hinge solution to make the TriFold 2 meaningfully slimmer.…
A new iPhone app called Gigs is aiming to change how music fans remember live events by turning scattered concert memories into a structured, searchable archive. Developed by indie creator Hidde van der Ploeg, the app uses artificial intelligence to organise past concert experiences into a personalised digital timeline. The idea is simple: instead of letting ticket stubs, screenshots, and photos sit forgotten across devices, Gigs brings them together into one place – complete with details, stats, and memories tied to each event. Turning Memories Into Data And Experiences Gigs allows users to import information from multiple sources, including tickets,…
Apple leaks are usually about cameras or performance, but this time, it’s the color that’s stealing the spotlight. And honestly, it’s giving… Kindle energy? Because if the latest reports are accurate, the iPhone 18 Pro might finally ditch flashy tones for something a lot more classy and familiar. iPhone 18 Pro’s new “Dark Cherry” color is the main attraction According to a report from Macworld, Apple is working on a new signature color called Dark Cherry for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Think of it as a deep, wine-like red, which is far more subtle than last year’s loud Cosmic…
A growing wave of online voices warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence—often dubbed “AI doom influencers” – is reshaping how the public and policymakers view the technology. According to a report by The Washington Post, these influencers, including researchers, tech leaders, and content creators, are increasingly highlighting worst-case scenarios, from mass job loss to existential risks posed by advanced AI systems. While critics argue that some of this messaging borders on alarmism, the conversation is no longer confined to speculation. Real-world developments in AI are beginning to mirror some of the concerns being raised, blurring the line between hype…
Now that we’re past March, Prime Video has plenty of new, must-see movies for us to stream this April. One of the platform’s biggest new originals is Chris Hemsworth’s thrilling action movie, Crime 101. The Prime Video vault is also loaded with hit films from the past year, including Sinners, Novocaine, and The Naked Gun. Explore this guide for some of our top Prime Video recommendations. We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on HBO Max, and the best movies on Disney+. Crime 101 (2026)…
AI is already changing how the world works, but it’s also quietly making one of our biggest environmental problems even worse. And no, this isn’t about energy consumption this time. It’s about the hardware. Because every smarter AI model comes with a physical cost. AI is about to supercharge the e-waste problem According to a study published in Nature Computational Science (via Rest of World), the rapid rise of AI could add between 1.2 to 5 million metric tons of e-waste by 2030. The reason is pretty simple. AI relies on high-performance hardware like GPUs and specialized servers, and these…
Online dating is already a trust minefield, and now Tinder wants to add an eyeball scan to the mix. The popular dating app has announced a global partnership with World, the biometric identity company founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman. To prove you are a real human on Tinder, you will soon have the option to get your eyes scanned by a physical orb device. What is World ID and how does Tinder’s human verification work? World is a company built around the idea that proving your humanity online will become increasingly important as AI bots multiply and outnumber real people…
Motorola is not the name I expect to see on a genuinely good laptop. A stylish phone? Sure. A foldable with some personality? Absolutely. But a thin-and-light notebook that actually feels well judged on both design and value was a genuine surprise. And yet, the Moto Book 60 Pro is one of the more quietly impressive laptops in its segment. With the broader laptop market being in a mess, Motorola’s laptops feel refreshing. It is capable, attractive, and still approachable at a time when pricing elsewhere has become increasingly rough. The design still does the “wait, Motorola made this?” thing…