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The European Commission has issued binding measures under the Digital Markets Act requiring Google to open key Android features to competing AI assistants. This decision, adopted on July 16, 2026, aims to level the playing field for services like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude, and Perplexity against Google’s Gemini.

Moonshot AI launches Kimi K3, a 2.8-trillion parameter open-weight reasoning model. Discover its hybrid attention architecture, pricing, and hardware realities.

On July 15, 2026, Mira Murati’s startup, Thinking Machines Lab, launched Inkling—a 975B parameter (41B active) open-weights model under Apache 2.0. This multimodal Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) accepts text, audio, and images to output text/code. With a 1M-token context window, it balances speed and depth via adjustable reasoning and is built for local fine-tuning and agentic workflows.

Are you still treating AI like a basic search bar? The landscape has shifted. Today, the ultimate showdown isn't between search engines—it is between Perplexity's instant answer engine and Genspark's autonomous "AI employee" workspace. One delivers lightning-fast, perfectly cited facts in seconds. The other literally operates your desktop, builds complete slide decks, and finishes your work while you sleep. Click to see which AI deserves a spot on your desktop.

Snap, YouTube, and TikTok have agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a Kentucky school district, marking the first resolution among over 1,200 similar cases from schools across the country. The suit claims social media has damaged student well-being and strained school resources, with Meta still set to face trial.

AI chatbots are quietly transforming the fast-food drive-thru, but the impact goes far beyond just taking your order. As chains experiment with automation, customers deal with glitches—and companies face new tech and trust challenges. The trend, though bumpy, shows no sign of slowing as AI weaves deeper into restaurant operations.

ElliQ, the companion robot developed for seniors, offers more than just reminders and digital interactions. Its ability to emotionally connect and encourage activities like exercise played a meaningful role in one user's experience caring for a loved one with Parkinson's disease.

Fujifilm’s X Half, a fun digital camera inspired by half-frame film models, is now available with a $300 discount, bringing its price to $549.99 until June 28th. This playful camera is ideal for creative snapshots and comes with several unique features despite its simplicity.

Oddity, directed by Damian McCarthy, is a chilling horror film set in the haunting Irish countryside. Utilizing a minimal budget to maximum effect, the film delivers relentless tension, eerie cursed objects, and a terrifying golem that lingers long after the credits roll.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced a chilly reception at the University of Arizona's commencement, as students booed his optimistic remarks about AI. Graduates' concerns reflect growing skepticism around artificial intelligence and its impact on the job market and society.

Apple is introducing an autodeleting chat option for Siri, emphasizing privacy as a key feature. Users will be able to select how long their Siri chat history is saved, setting it apart from other AI assistants.

Microsoft is removing Together Mode from Teams, opting to streamline meetings and concentrate on improving video quality and performance. The phased update will also eliminate Together Mode's custom scenes and seat features.