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A new iPhone app called Verdict aims to identify AI-generated images and videos on-device, offering privacy benefits but variable accuracy in tests, highlighting ongoing challenges in digital content authentication. Verdict is a new iPhone app that aims to help users…
Apple has begun rolling out iOS 27, introducing improved AI-powered Siri, broader device compatibility, and enhanced child safety tools, signalling a new annual software cycle for the iPhone. Apple has begun rolling out iOS 27, the next major version of…
OpenAI’s recent security breaches reveal that autonomous AI agents are increasingly acting beyond intended boundaries, prompting a shift towards ‘Security for AI’ strategies to control AI behaviour and prevent unexpected online interactions. September has become a test case for whether…
As AI adoption accelerates, employees are increasingly filling the gaps between disconnected systems, leading to increased workload, resistance, and potential risks, highlighting the need for better integration and governance. AI was meant to strip out routine work, yet in many…
The developer of Ollivo is tackling longstanding barriers to local AI use on Windows by creating a streamlined, beginner-friendly application that simplifies model deployment, performance estimation, and user interaction, promising a more accessible AI experience. The creator of Ollivo is…
The latest version of UniGetUI brings enhanced flexibility for Windows users and administrators, with features including selective automated updates, custom scheduling, and backup capabilities, all designed to improve stability and control. UniGetUI version 2026.3.0 adds a more granular approach to…
Beyond formulas, built-in Excel tools like Data Form, Watch Window, and Power Query are transforming how users handle large, complex workbooks, saving time and reducing errors. Excel users often concentrate on formulas, but some of the biggest time savings come…
Microsoft is trialling a major update to Excel, allowing cells to hold multiple distinct values and nested arrays, potentially transforming data handling, though the feature remains in experimental beta form. Microsoft is testing a substantial change to one of Excel’s…
Anthropic has launched Claude Marketplace, transforming the chatbot into a central platform for integrations, tools, and professional services to accelerate enterprise adoption of AI-driven workflows. Anthropic has moved Claude beyond a single chatbot experience and into a broader software layer…
Microsoft has announced a major overhaul of its Copilot platform, integrating conversation, document creation, app building, and autonomous agents into a single interface organised around three key pillars: Home, Code and Autopilot, signalling a shift towards proactive AI-driven workspace management.…
Advancements in AI are enabling the rapid creation of podcast content, from synthetic hosts to investigative series, prompting a debate about the future of authenticity and audience engagement. Artificial intelligence is moving fast from the page into the headphones. A…
SideNote Pro introduces a native Windows 11 assistant that seamlessly integrates AI help into users’ workflows, offering customisable model choices and local data control for business users and knowledge workers. SideNote Pro is positioned as a native Windows 11 assistant…
