Tech

Apple has increased prices for most of its Mac and iPad lineup as soaring memory costs linked to the AI boom continue to impact the tech industry.Although iPhone prices remain unchanged for now, the company says higher costs could eventually affect more products.

Deezer has introduced Remix Lab, a new feature that allows fans to create official remixes of songs with artist approval.Every remix is licensed, artists get paid for streams, and the platform continues to distance itself from AI-generated music.

Facebook is testing a new AI-driven companion app that helps creators understand their audience, improve content performance, and manage engagement more efficiently.The move is part of Meta's broader strategy to keep creators active on Facebook as competition from TikTok and YouTube continues to intensify.

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit that accused Spotify of allowing billions of fake streams on its platform, including alleged fraudulent plays linked to major artists like Drake.The court ruled that the plaintiff failed to provide enough evidence showing how the alleged activity directly caused financial harm.

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly backing a new Meta project focused on prediction markets and forecasting future events.The experimental app could become Meta’s answer to platforms like Polymarket as competition in the space continues to grow.

Instagram is expanding its TV app with longer videos, episodic series, and live content.The move positions the platform as a competitor to traditional streaming services like Netflix.

Apple’s iOS 27 update is bringing AI into everyday iPhone apps, not just Siri.From bill splitting to smarter calls and organized browsing, the system works quietly in the background.

Apple’s iOS 27 brings a wide range of everyday upgrades across core apps, focusing on smarter sharing, better AI tools, and improved personalization.The update enhances everything from navigation and payments to music, podcasts, and health features.

Telegram has lost its legal challenge against India’s temporary ban on the messaging platform.The court ruled the government acted legally in restricting access during a major exam fraud investigation.

Google has officially released Android 17 alongside Wear OS 7, introducing new AI features and system upgrades.The update focuses on Gemini integration, multitasking improvements, and expanded Pixel capabilities.

Threads has now reached 500 million monthly active users, marking a major milestone in its push to rival X.The platform is also introducing new tools that let users personalize feeds and engage more deeply in communities.

ChatGPT is still the most used AI assistant in the world, but it has dropped below 50% market share for the first time.Rivals like Google Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude are rapidly gaining ground as users switch between platforms more freely.

Google Earth has made its flight simulator available directly in web browsers for the first time.The feature lets users fly over real-world locations using simple keyboard and mouse controls.

Facebook is introducing a new “AI Mode” that turns public posts into instant answers for user questions.The feature summarizes content from across Meta’s platforms, including Groups and Reels, for faster search results.

Bluesky has launched group chats to help users interact in smaller, more private spaces within the app.The feature is part of a wider push to shift the platform toward community-based social networking.