Stories by Nehal Malik

Google is continuing its push to transform Search into a more conversational, AI-driven experience. In a new blog post today, the company announced two major updates to AI Overviews that aim to make Search feel more fluid, flexible, and capable of handling complex questions. “Our vision for Search is to make it effortless to explore,...

WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy feature designed for users who need an extra layer of protection against sophisticated digital threats. Announced today in a blog post, the new feature is called Strict Account Settings and is being described as a lockdown-style option that pushes account privacy to its most restrictive limits. “At WhatsApp,...

Apple has officially unveiled its 2026 Black Unity Apple Watch band, continuing its annual tradition of releasing a special-edition accessory in honour of Black History Month. Announced today via a press release, the new band is called the Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop and focuses on the theme of connection — both cultural and community-driven....

Apple has officially unveiled AirTag 2, a long-overdue refresh to its popular item tracker that focuses on what matters most: making lost things easier to find from farther away. Announced today in an Apple press release, the new AirTag keeps the same familiar design and price, while delivering meaningful upgrades under the hood. The biggest...

Apple’s annual New Year tradition for Apple Watch users is back, and the 2026 edition adds a new twist. Apple has officially launched its Ring in the New Year limited-edition Activity award, giving users fresh motivation to stay active right from the start of January. "To kick off the new year, Apple Watch users can...

Apple is kicking off 2026 with a major refresh to Apple Fitness+, rolling out new workout programs, Artist Spotlight sessions, and Time to Walk episodes designed to help users stick with their fitness goals well beyond January. “Apple Watch is the ultimate fitness and health companion to support users in reaching and maintaining their goals...

Apple’s ambitious push into spatial computing appears to be losing steam, with new reporting suggesting the refreshed Vision Pro is struggling to gain traction with consumers. According to a report from the Financial Times, Apple has significantly scaled back both production and marketing of the Vision Pro headset following weak sales. Apple’s manufacturing partner, Luxshare,...

Apple is once again leaning into the strength of its iPhone camera, sharing a new “Shot on iPhone” ad that puts the spotlight squarely on the iPhone 17 Pro’s upgraded zoom capabilities. In a new video titled Detectives 8x Zoom, Apple shows off the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max’s 8x optical-quality zoom...

A growing number of iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max owners are reporting an unusual speaker issue that seems to appear only when their device is charging. According to multiple complaints on Reddit, Apple's Support Community, and other forums, some users are hearing a faint static, hissing, or crackling noise coming from their...

Apple is already setting the tone for the year ahead, and this time it’s Apple Fitness+ that’s getting the spotlight. In a new teaser shared on Instagram, Apple is hinting that “something big” is coming to Apple Fitness+ in 2026, sparking plenty of speculation about what the company has planned for its fitness and wellness...

iRobot has quietly expanded Matter support across more of its Roomba lineup, bringing Apple HomeKit compatibility to additional robot vacuums through a new firmware update. The update was first spotted by users on Reddit, who reported that multiple Roomba models now work with Apple Home through the Matter smart home standard (via 9to5Mac). With the...

OpenAI and SoftBank have officially closed one of the largest private technology investment deals in history, with the Japanese conglomerate completing its full $40 billion USD (about $55 billion CAD) commitment to the ChatGPT maker. The news was first reported by CNBC, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, SoftBank sent a...