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Microsoft just shipped its own AI models, and they’re coming for OpenAI and Google. The company has publicly released three proprietary models: MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1, and MAI-Image-2. The models are available via the Microsoft Foundry platform and the MAI Playground.  We’re bringing our growing MAI model family to every developer in Foundry, including …· MAI-Transcribe-1, most accurate transcription model in world across 25 languages· MAI-Voice-1, natural, expressive speech generation· MAI-Image-2, our most capable image model yetStart… pic.twitter.com/p0DZZcAUZ4— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) April 2, 2026 So, what can Microsoft’s AI models actually do? The trio covers a variety of use cases: listening, speaking,…

Remember those moments when a tech giant throws a curveball, only for the underdog to dodge it with style? That’s exactly what just went down with Anything. For those of you unaware, it’s an AI-powered app builder that lets users whip up mobile and web apps using simple text prompts. Last week, Apple yanked the app from the App Store, citing its usual guideline around code execution and keeping apps “self-contained.” The move felt like part of a broader side-eye toward so-called “vibe coding” tools, where building software is starting to feel as casual as texting a friend. Apple pulled…

Google Meet is now available on Apple CarPlay. If you spend a lot of time commuting, this Google Meet feature will make it easier to join meetings on the go, as you can now join meetings directly from your car’s dashboard without picking up your phone. How does it work? It’s pretty straightforward. Connect your iPhone to a CarPlay-compatible vehicle via Bluetooth or a USB cable, open the Meet app on your CarPlay display, and you’re in. Your upcoming meetings are displayed right on the screen, and you can join one with a single tap. Since you’re driving, Meet keeps…

I’m not usually someone who gets overly excited about Android skins, but One UI 8.5 genuinely deserves some credit. Samsung has always been strong on customization, and this update takes things a step further in a way that actually feels useful. There are already plenty of ways to tweak how your phone looks and behaves, but now Samsung is refining the experience where it matters most. The Quick Panel, which you probably swipe down dozens of times a day, is getting even more customization options.  What’s new? Samsung is clearly leaning deeper into personalization with the latest QuickStar update. The…

A war halfway around the world is about to make your Amazon orders more expensive. Amazon has announced a 3.5% “fuel and logistics-related surcharge” on seller fees. It applies to third-party sellers who use Amazon’s fulfillment services in the US and Canada. According to CNBC, the surcharge kicks in on April 17, and while it’s technically a fee on sellers, not shoppers. But there’s a very good chance you’ll end up paying for it anyway. Why oil prices are surging and how the Iran war is driving this Oil prices have been climbing due to the ongoing conflict involving the…

Your next Android flagship may get a big Gemini Nano 4 boost, and Google’s already laying the groundwork. In a new developer preview, it’s pushing a faster, more efficient AI model that will power upcoming phones later this year. The idea’s simple. Build apps now using the new Gemma 4 model, and that same code will carry over to supported devices when they arrive. It gives developers a head start while Google fine-tunes performance for real hardware. This matters because AI’s becoming central to flagship phones. These models run locally instead of relying on the cloud, which means quicker responses…

Honor, one of the fastest growing smartphone brands, has officially started teasing its next smartphone lineup, and if the teaser images are anything to go by, the upcoming series appears to be a compelling package. While Honor hasn’t confirmed the name, all signs point to this being the Honor 600 Series, the next step in its N Series lineup. The teasers highlight five key pillars: an ultra-thin design for comfortable handling and portability, long-lasting endurance for all-day use, improved night photography for clearer low-light shots, a flagship-level chip for faster performance, and advanced AI-powered imaging for enhanced photo quality. What…

Your chatbot doesn’t have feelings, but it may act like it does in ways that matter. New research into Claude AI emotions suggests these internal signals aren’t just surface-level quirks, they can influence how the model responds to you. Anthropic says its Claude model contains patterns that function like simplified versions of emotions such as happiness, fear, and sadness. These aren’t lived experiences, but recurring activity inside the system that activates when it processes certain inputs. Those signals don’t stay in the background. Tests show they can affect tone, effort, and even decision-making, meaning your chatbot’s apparent “mood” can quietly…

Can’t make it to Coachella? Fortunately, YouTube has you covered from your couch. Starting April 10 at 4pm PDT, YouTube will livestream both weekends of Coachella 2026 for free, and this year’s setup is the most ambitious one yet. Seven stages will be streamed simultaneously, and the platform is also introducing a new vertical feed shot entirely on Pixel phones, adding a different way to experience the festival. How YouTube is upgrading your Coachella 2026 experience The biggest upgrade is 4K streaming, available for the first time across three stages – the main Coachella Stage, the Outdoor Theatre, and Sahara.…

If you are hoping AI can rescue your dating life, Rhik Samadder’s latest experiment is probably the reality check you need. In his latest first-person piece, Samadder decided to let AI take the lead on his love life as part of a broader six-week experiment. This had him hand pieces of his daily routine over to AI chatbots, including writing his dating profile, helping with messages, choosing his outfit, and even feeding him conversation prompts during an actual date. And the result was less romantic breakthrough and more social car crash. How bad could it be? The first warning sign…