Author: Rajesh Namase

Google is officially rolling out Gemini for Home, replacing Google Assistant across smart home devices with a more powerful, conversational AI experience. TLDR: What Happened? At Google I/O 2025 and further detailed this week, Google announced Gemini for Home, its new AI platform for smart home devices. It marks a major shift away from Google Assistant, promising a more natural, intuitive experience across devices, including speakers, displays, cameras, and apps. Welcome to the Gemini era of Google Home, powered by our most capable AI yet. Today we’re introducing:✨ The next generation of Gemini-powered Nest Cams and Doorbell — and the…

PayPal is integrating its Honey browser extension with ChatGPT and other AI tools to make online shopping faster, smarter, and more personalized. TLDR: What Happened? PayPal has updated its Honey browser extension to integrate directly with ChatGPT and other AI platforms. This new feature allows AI chatbot users to view real-time pricing, exclusive offers, and product recommendations from Honey without leaving their AI conversation. The rollout is aimed at solving the long-standing gap between product discovery and purchase that plagues AI-driven shopping. Old Playbook: Searching all over the internet for the best price and coupon code New Playbook: Using PayPal…

NordVPN has reversed its decision to shut down Meshnet, keeping the peer-to-peer encrypted networking feature live after significant user backlash. TLDR: What Happened? NordVPN had originally announced plans to discontinue its Meshnet feature, a secure file-sharing and networking tool, by the end of 2025. The company pointed to low usage numbers and the high cost of maintaining the service as key reasons for the shutdown. However, user feedback flooded in across Reddit, social media, support tickets, and blog comments, expressing disappointment and urging NordVPN to reconsider. Faced with this overwhelming response, the company decided to cancel the shutdown and instead…

OpenAI is quietly rolling out a new system that automatically shifts ChatGPT to a more advanced safety model when it detects emotionally sensitive or potentially harmful conversations. TLDR: What Happened? OpenAI began testing its new safety routing system for ChatGPT over the weekend. This system automatically redirects conversations to a safer, more cautious version of the GPT-5 model when it detects emotionally charged or risky content. Alongside this, OpenAI has also rolled out parental controls to help families manage their teenagers’ interactions with the chatbot. 1/ We’ve started testing a new safety routing system in ChatGPT.As we previously mentioned, when…

Apple is entering one of its boldest hardware refresh cycles yet, preparing to mass produce its next-generation M5 MacBook lineup alongside new Studio Displays, possibly featuring Mini-LED technology. TLDR: What Happened? According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and multiple industry insiders, Apple is preparing for mass production of M5-powered MacBooks and upgraded Studio Displays. The timeline points to a possible product announcement in late 2025, followed by full availability in early 2026. Codenames like J714, J716, J813, and J815 indicate both MacBook Air and Pro variants are in the pipeline. Also in Power On: Apple is nearing mass production of its…

Microsoft has officially released its final non-security update for Windows 10, marking the beginning of the end for one of its most widely used operating systems. TLDR: What Happened? Microsoft has pushed out the KB5066198 update for Windows 10 22H2, bringing the OS to Build 19045.6396. This is the final non-security cumulative preview update before Windows 10 reaches its official end-of-support date on October 14, 2025. The update mainly targets bug fixes and performance tweaks, without adding any new features. The September 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 10, version 22H2.https://t.co/BtGfUzi8dz(🧵1/5) pic.twitter.com/HlX5CA2wxl— Windows Update (@WindowsUpdate) September 25,…

President Trump has officially signed off on a $14 billion deal that will spin off TikTok’s U.S. operations into a new, American-controlled entity, with key investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, and other global firms. TLDR: What Happened? President Donald Trump signed an executive order confirming the approval of a long-awaited restructuring of TikTok’s U.S. operations. The move follows a 2024 law requiring TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest control or face a ban in the U.S. Trump declared the agreement meets all legal and national security requirements. The spin-off will create a standalone U.S.-based TikTok entity worth an estimated $14…

Microsoft has confirmed it will offer free extended security updates for Windows 10 users across the European Economic Area, following regulatory pressure and consumer pushback. TLDR: What Happened? Microsoft initially planned to restrict free access to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates by requiring users to enable Windows Backup, sign in with a Microsoft account, or redeem Microsoft Rewards points. But following legal and consumer pressure from advocacy groups like Euroconsumers, the company has backtracked at least in the European Economic Area. This means users in the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein can now receive critical security updates for an extra…

Spotify is tightening its AI rules but still leaving room for artists to innovate with AI-generated music. TLDR: What Happened? Spotify has announced a set of updated policies aimed at managing the rise of AI-generated music. These new rules focus on encouraging transparency from creators, removing spam content, and protecting artists from unauthorized voice cloning and profile mismatches. The updates follow growing concerns from the music industry and listeners about AI abuse on streaming platforms. Spotify has removed 75 million “spammy” songs as it seeks to moderate “bad actors” flooding AI-generated music on its platform. https://t.co/5iUK8zH91j— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR)…

Microsoft has developed a groundbreaking microfluidics cooling system that could change how AI chips are cooled, using designs inspired by nature and optimized by artificial intelligence. TLDR: What Happened? Microsoft unveiled a new microfluidics-based chip cooling system designed to handle the intense heat generated by next-generation AI workloads. This innovation uses bio-inspired microchannels and AI-driven customization to push coolant directly into the silicon chips, offering significant gains in heat removal and energy efficiency. A Nature-Inspired Leap in Cooling Tech As AI workloads continue to grow in complexity and intensity, traditional cooling systems like cold plates are hitting their limits. Microsoft’s…

WhatsApp’s new Message Translations feature is now live, helping users break language barriers and communicate more freely across the world. TLDR: What Happened? WhatsApp has officially launched a feature that many global users have been waiting for. With Message Translations, users can now translate messages instantly inside the app, making it easier to chat with people who speak different languages. The feature is rolling out gradually to both Android and iPhone users, starting with support for select languages and expanding soon. we made it happen 😌You can now translate messages right in your chats and they are translated on your…

Google is transforming the Play Store into a personalized hub with powerful AI tools, a gamer-focused experience, and a fresh new design. TLDR: What Happened? Google has announced a major redesign of the Play Store, putting personalization, AI assistance, and gaming features front and center. The changes are designed to make the Play Store more than just a place to download apps. It’s now aiming to become a daily destination for Android users. A Smarter, More Personalized App Store The centerpiece of the redesign is the new “You” tab, a personalized dashboard that combines your Play Points, subscriptions, app activity,…

Perplexity has launched a powerful new AI tool called Email Assistant, promising to help users take control of their Gmail and Outlook inboxes with smart automation, natural language interaction, and personalized support. TLDR: What Happened? Perplexity introduced a new feature called Email Assistant, a productivity-focused AI that integrates with Gmail and Outlook accounts to help users better manage their emails. It is part of the Perplexity Max plan and aims to turn the inbox into an efficient workspace rather than a digital mess. This follows the success of Comet and Comet Max, Perplexity’s earlier AI assistants, which reportedly helped users…

Samsung has started rolling out its much-awaited One UI 8 stable update based on Android 16, bringing fresh features and system enhancements to its flagship Galaxy S24 lineup and foldable devices in South Korea. TLDR: What Happened? Samsung has officially launched the One UI 8 stable update, based on Android 16, for its latest Galaxy S24 series and foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. The update, currently rolling out in South Korea, is available first to users who were part of the beta testing program. A wider release is expected to follow soon. Galaxy S24 series…

Samsung is now placing advertisements on its Family Hub refrigerators in the US, marking a controversial shift for its high-end smart appliances. TLDR: What Happened? Samsung has quietly launched a pilot program that displays promotions and curated advertisements on the idle Cover Screens of its Family Hub smart refrigerators. The update began rolling out across the US earlier this week and brings along new Terms of Service and a Privacy Notice, reflecting the changes in how the fridge interfaces will now be used. Samsung Adds Ads to Your Fridge Screens The new feature is part of Samsung’s broader “screens everywhere”…