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Google rolls out its always-on Gemini Spark AI assistant in Singapore, allowing users to automate tasks seamlessly across Google Workspace apps, even when devices are closed or locked. Google is rolling out Gemini Spark in Singapore, extending the company’s push…
Linux has achieved a record 10.65% market share in North America, signalling a significant shift as users seek alternatives to Windows due to technical and security concerns, aided by increasing hardware options and user-friendly distributions. Linux’s long, quiet rise on…
Black woman-owned platform FairRide AI seeks to empower drivers with quick, transparent repair estimates by analysing market data and breaking down costs, addressing longstanding uncertainty in vehicle repair pricing. Car repair bills are often hard to judge before a driver…
Nexus 5 proves to be a swift, dependable choice for producers seeking polished sounds quickly, overshadowing deeper sound design tools with its optimisation and preset-focused workflow. After eight weeks with Nexus 5, the clearest conclusion is that it is built…
Vital continues to dominate as the free synthesiser of choice in 2026, with new insights into optimising its powerful engine for professional sound design and mixing workflows. Vital has become one of the default answers for producers looking for a…
As enterprises rapidly deploy AI agents like Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini, Menlo Security introduces MARS, a cloud-based runtime to safeguard against hidden prompt injections and web-based attacks, addressing the security gaps in autonomous AI adoption. Enterprises are rolling out…
A groundbreaking experiment reveals that how questions are posed to AI models can have a greater impact on recommended products than the models themselves, reshaping how market visibility is measured. A detailed experiment in AI-driven software discovery suggests that the…
Early indicators of unauthorised activity on Windows PCs, such as unfamiliar processes or configuration changes, can help users detect potential security threats before they escalate, with tools like Task Manager and lightweight monitoring systems playing a key role. A Windows…
The Chinese input method market is entering a new era as AI-native products like WeChat’s Qianwen and Doubao integrate more deeply into user workflows, shifting from simple typing tools to expression and action platforms, amid evolving competition and privacy concerns.…
Google has enhanced its on-device AI capabilities for Android apps through the expansion of Gemini Nano and ML Kit’s GenAI APIs, enabling more practical, data-secure local AI functions for developers amid broader industry adoption. Android’s on-device artificial intelligence story has…
Microsoft has introduced Agent Plugins 1.0, an open specification that standardises packaging for AI skills, enhancing interoperability across multiple AI tools and fostering broader industry support. Microsoft has moved its VS Code agent plugin format closer to a broader industry…
With a growing array of online writing platforms, authors and teams face tough choices as tools prioritise different workflows, whether for collaboration, focus, or document management, shaping the future of digital writing. Online document editors have moved from convenience to…
