Everyday AI · Page 11
the assistants, apps and tricks changing how ordinary people work, learn and live
What kids actually think about AI (it's not what adults expected)
A new survey and dozens of conversations with 10-to-18-year-olds reveal a generation that is cautious, opinionated, and far less dazzled by artificial intelligence than the headlines suggest.
Mesh, the AI contact manager owned by Automattic, is now on Android
The personal CRM that helps you stay in touch with your network has arrived on Android phones and tablets, with an AI search tool and home screen widgets included.
This AI Ring Wants to Catch Your Best Ideas Before You Forget Them
A startup called Sandbar is betting a voice-enabled smart ring can do what AI lapel pins and pendants never quite managed. Here is what it actually does, and why that matters for anyone who has ever lost a great thought in the shower.
Roku now has a 24/7 channel that plays nothing but AI-generated slop
Fairground TV streams endless AI content around the clock. If you've ever wanted to watch weightless, uncanny footage with no plot, no real people, and no lip-sync, your ship has come in.
Google's Made by Google 2026 Event: Pixel 11, a Tracking Tag, and New AI Features
Google unveiled its Pixel 11 phone lineup, the Pixel Watch 5, and a Pixel Tag tracker to rival Apple's AirTag, all woven through with new Gemini AI features.
AI Reporters Are Actually Breaking News Now (Sort Of)
Two solo operators are running newsrooms staffed entirely by AI agents. One of them beat WIRED to a cybersecurity scoop by three hours. Here is what that looks like up close.
A Researcher Says Virality Is Lying to You About What's Actually Trending
NYU cyber-ethnographer Ruby Thelot argues the internet has splintered into isolated bubbles where engineered viral moments rack up millions of views without touching real culture. His book lands this autumn.
Google's Pixel 11 Launch Is August 12: What to Expect Before the Cameras Even Turn On
New phones, a foldable, a smartwatch and a possible item tracker are all coming, but Google may reveal everything eight hours before its celebrity-hosted show begins.
Apple Is Building a Tool to Prove Your iPhone Photo Is Real, Not AI-Generated
A feature spotted in the latest iOS 27 test build would let iPhone owners get an official stamp on their photos confirming exactly when and where the shot was taken.
She Has Only Ever Said 'I Love You' to an AI: Inside China's AI Companion Boom
A new documentary follows three Chinese women who have built deep emotional bonds with AI 'boyfriends'. Their stories raise quiet, serious questions about loneliness, connection, and what we want from relationships.
Why Your Amazon Order Emails Suddenly Say 'Beauty Item' Instead of What You Actually Bought
Amazon stripped the product details out of its order confirmation emails this summer. The reason is less about tidying up your inbox and more about keeping Google's AI shopping tools at arm's length.
Spotify Will Flag AI-Generated Artists and Keep Their Music Out of Your Recommendations
Starting next month, a new badge will appear on artist profiles where the identity is AI-generated rather than a real person. Their music will also stop appearing in Spotify's playlists and suggestions unless you choose to follow them yourself.
You Can Build an AI Agent at Work This Week. Here's How.
No code required. Microsoft's Copilot lets anyone create a software assistant that monitors inboxes, writes reports and routes messages, automatically.
People Are Pushing Back Against AI They Never Asked For, and It Is Working
From deepfake opt-outs to data centre protests, ordinary people are fed up with generative AI being forced into daily life. Companies are starting to listen.
Ford Adds a Free AI Assistant to Its App for 8 Million Owners
Got a Ford or Lincoln? A new chatbot already knows your truck's towing limit, your fuel level, and what your owner's manual says. Here is what it does and what it costs.