Author: TechBrunch

Google Chrome is trying to make your browsing experience more convenient by giving you access to your tab groups and recently opened tabs across all your devices. The company is adding tab groups to iOS devices. In the Chrome app, you can long-press a tab from the tab switcher view to create a new tab group or add it to an existing one. You can also assign a color code to a tab group. Chrome first introduced tab grouping on desktop in 2020 and then added it to Android. It's worth noting that Safari already has the tab groups feature,…

Google co-founder and former Alphabet president Sergey Brin said he's never seen anything more exciting than recent advances in AI and he works at Google “almost every day” because he doesn't want to miss out on them. Brin revealed the information during an interview at the All In Summit in Los Angeles this week. Multiple media outlets reported last year that Brin had returned to Google headquarters to work on various AI projects, but this is the first time he has commented publicly about his return. “AI is a big and rapidly evolving field,” Brin said of AI, adding that…

A group of Democratic senators is calling on the FTC and Department of Justice to investigate whether AI tools that summarize and repeat online content, such as news and recipes, constitute anticompetitive behavior. In a letter to government agencies, senators led by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) explained their position that the latest AI features are leaving creators and publishers down. At a time when news organizations are experiencing unprecedented consolidation and layoffs, “major online platforms like Google and Meta generate billions of dollars in advertising revenue annually from news and original content created by others. New generative AI capabilities threaten…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects more than 366 million adults worldwide, according to a 2020 study, but there are few alternatives for those suffering from the disorder other than treatment with stimulant medications like Adderall or Ritalin. Therapy, education, and lifestyle changes are also typically recommended, but these methods can also be difficult. Sydney-based company Neurode has come up with a novel way to offer some relief to ADHD sufferers: a wearable headband that can track and treat ADHD symptoms – all you have to do is wear it for 20 minutes a day. The headband delivers mild electrical…

Bumble is investing more in AI and new features to stay relevant as dating behavior shifts among younger users. At Goldman Sachs' annual tech conference on Monday, Bumble CEO Rhydian Jones revealed details about the app's upcoming AI features, including photo selection tools and features to help with conversations and profile creation. Jones previously teased these features during Bumble's most recent earnings call. On a conference call with investors, she said: “We're also introducing new AI-powered features, including AI-assisted photo selection to ease the profile creation process and conversation support to help customers feel confident and present their best version…

The iPhone maker's iOS 18 will bring a new set of AI features called “Apple Intelligence” that lays the foundation for new ways to use apps. Currently, the outdated App Store model is under constant regulatory attack. Meanwhile, users can accomplish many tasks by simply asking AI assistants like ChatGPT fairly simple questions. Proponents believe that AI could become the preferred way to find answers, be more productive at work, and even test our creativity. So what does that mean for the world of apps and the growing services revenue they bring in for Apple (more than $6 billion last…

Is the grass greener on the other side? I'm not sure, but the sky is definitely bluer. Nearly two years after Elon Musk acquired Twitter (now X), people have started launching alternative platforms. Mastodon, Post, Pebble (now defunct), Spill, etc. have been suggested as alternatives, but few have achieved the growth rate that Bluesky has, except for Meta's Threads. After being invite-only for almost a year, Bluesky opened up to the public in February 2024, gaining roughly 800,000 new users in a single day. As of September 2024, Bluesky has over 9 million users, due to an influx of users…

Drybaby is a modern dating app designed for singles who are sober or looking to cut down on their drinking. The app comes at a time when 41% of Americans are cutting down on alcohol as part of the so-called “sober curious” movement, and Gen Z is particularly interested in the movement, with 61% planning to cut down on alcohol, according to a recent survey commissioned by NCSolutions. Drybaby also taps into the growing trend of in-person dating experiences, fostering a sense of community by socializing without alcohol. A key feature is its community section, which serves as a hub…

Google’s trying to make waves with Gemini, its flagship suite of generative AI models, apps, and services. But what’s Gemini? How can you use it? And how does it stack up to other generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Meta’s Llama, and Microsoft’s Copilot? To make it easier to keep up with the latest Gemini developments, we’ve put together this handy guide, which we’ll keep updated as new Gemini models, features, and news about Google’s plans for Gemini are released. What is Gemini? Gemini is Google’s long-promised, next-gen generative AI model family. Developed by Google’s AI research labs DeepMind and Google…

A cyber attack that hit Transport for London (TfL), the government body that runs the UK capital's transport system, is now entering its second week. While the transport system continues to operate and is not affected by the cyber incident, some of TfL's online and digital customer services remain offline. In a short update to its cyber incident page, TfL said it was continuing to respond to an “ongoing” incident. The update removed previous language that “there is no evidence that customer data has been compromised,” replacing it with “The security of our systems and customer data is extremely important…