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WhatsApp now lets people without an account join your calls from a browser. Here’s how it works and how to keep the link safe.
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Google Play Personal Apps Let You Build Android Apps With AI Studio, No Developer Account
Google now lets US users build a private Android app in AI Studio and install it on their own phone, with no developer account or fee.
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Claude Voting Information Is Coming for the Midterms: What You Can Ask and When
Anthropic is adding official polling-place, ID, and election-night results data to Claude. Here is what changes in your chats.
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Android Auto 18 Beta Is Out: Cielo Redesign, Gemini and Work Profile Clues
The Android Auto 18 beta is live. Most big changes are still hidden in code, so here is what is real and what is not.
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Tesla Robotaxi School Zones: NHTSA Weighs a Probe Into Speeding Claims
A petition says Tesla robotaxis speed in school zones. NHTSA is deciding whether to open a full investigation. Here is what we know.
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Xbox Labs Explained: Why Microsoft Is Betting on AI Game Mods and Ports
Microsoft just created Xbox Labs to study the AI-built game mod and port boom. Here’s what’s confirmed and what isn’t.
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Pixel Connectivity Diagnostics May Fix Your Wi-Fi and Calls: What Android 17 Beta Shows
Google is testing tools that check Wi-Fi, calls and mobile data on Pixels. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and what to try today.
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Shopify AI Agents Can Now Shop for You: What to Set Before You Connect One
Shopify just opened its 1 billion-item catalog to any AI agent. Here’s how to link one, and the approval and budget settings to check first.
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OpenAI Lawsuit: Eight States Say ChatGPT Isn’t Safe for Kids, and What Parents Can Do Now
Eight US states sued OpenAI on October 14 over ChatGPT’s safety claims. Here’s what’s alleged, what isn’t proven, and the settings parents can check tonight.

