Tech

Cash App has introduced a new $25 wand that lets users make tap-and-pay purchases.The device links to a user’s account and works like a contactless payment card.

Creators can now get instant AI help inside Facebookwith tips, insights, and content ideas based on their audience

Apple has approved Poke as the first AI agent allowed on its Messages for Business platform.The tool lets users interact with an AI assistant through iMessage just like texting a business.

A new privacy tool called Filtr can now block ads inside most iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps.It uses Apple’s latest system-level feature to reduce tracking beyond just web browsers.

Meta has launched its AI business assistant globally across WhatsApp and Instagram.It helps companies automate replies, manage customers, and improve sales operations.

TikTok is rolling out a separate app built around big global events like the FIFA World Cup.It lets fans watch curated content, join activities, and earn rewards for participation.

Cyberattacks in 2026 have hit everything from government systems to global companies.From critical infrastructure to identity leaks, hackers are causing wider disruption than ever.

Publishers in the UK can now choose to remove their content from Google’s AI search toolsA new setting lets websites opt out of AI summaries while still appearing in regular search

Users were warned after hackers exploited Meta’s AI chatbot to access Instagram accountsSome victims received password reset alerts as the company moved to lock down affected profiles

X is introducing a new feature that lets users respond to posts with video reactions.The update is designed to help creators engage with audiences in a more personal and interactive way.

Meta is testing a new feature that lets creators group Reels into organized series.The update aims to help users follow episodic content and return for future episodes.

Google is rolling out a new feature that can detect AI-powered scam calls on Android devices.The tool helps verify whether a call is genuinely coming from a trusted contact or a scammer.

Meta is working on an AI-powered pendant designed to record and analyze everyday interactions.The project is part of a larger plan to expand smart glasses and build a full wearable AI ecosystem.

Robinhood is rolling out tools that allow AI agents to trade stocks using a dedicated user wallet. Users stay in control with approvals, limits, and real-time monitoring of every trade.

YouTube is now automatically tagging videos that contain realistic AI-generated content. The system will apply clearer labels across both regular videos and Shorts.