Perplexity Expands AI Beyond the Browser With New Mac-Based ‘Personal Computer’ Feature

Perplexity Expands AI Beyond the Browser With New Mac-Based ‘Personal Computer’ Feature

Perplexity has unveiled a new feature called “Personal Computer” for Mac users, aiming to bring AI assistance directly onto personal devices instead of limiting it to browser-based chatbots. The company says the feature is designed to help users automate complex workflows by allowing AI agents to access local files, native applications, web tools, and cloud…

iOS 27 Siri Update: Why Apple is Launching a Standalone Siri App

iOS 27 Siri Update: Why Apple is Launching a Standalone Siri App

Apple’s iOS 27, set to launch in beta on June 8th at WWDC 2026, marks a significant advancement in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within mobile operating systems. This update introduces a suite of innovative features designed to enhance user experience and streamline daily tasks. From the debut of a standalone Siri app to…

5 free AI image-editing tools every creator should know

5 free AI image-editing tools every creator should know

If you’re a creator, marketer, or active social media user, you’ve probably felt the pressure to produce polished visuals quickly. It’s not just a creativity challenge, it’s about time, tools, and technical skill. That’s exactly where Adobe Firefly stands out. It offers a suite of free, AI-powered tools that let you upload your images and…

Microsoft report: Global AI boom grows, but rich-poor digital divide is widening

Microsoft report: Global AI boom grows, but rich-poor digital divide is widening

SAN FRANCISCO, May 8 — Generative artificial intelligence is being used by 17.8 per cent of the world’s working-age population, but the gap between wealthy and developing nations continues to widen, according to a report published Tuesday by Microsoft. In the first quarter of 2026, 27.5 per cent of people aged 15-64 in developed countries…

AI use surges globally but rich-poor divide widens, Microsoft says

AI use surges globally but rich-poor divide widens, Microsoft says

SAN FRANCISCO: Generative artificial intelligence is being used by 17.8 percent of the world’s working-age population, but the gap between wealthy and developing nations continues to widen, according to a report published Tuesday by Microsoft. In the first quarter of 2026, 27.5 percent of people aged 15-64 in developed countries used a generative AI tool,…

‘NTE Is Built on Human Creativity’: Dev to Rework Generative AI Assets in PS5 Open World

‘NTE Is Built on Human Creativity’: Dev to Rework Generative AI Assets in PS5 Open World

While open world gacha game NTE has enjoyed a big launch, trouble has been brewing beneath the surface regarding accusations of generative AI usage. Fans found some art assets in the outing which demonstrated obvious use of generative AI, generally on advertising hoardings around the city of Heathereau. These were identified due to some strange…

Recruiters are drowning and AI isn’t saving them yet

Recruiters are drowning and AI isn’t saving them yet

Kohn has heard some recruiters argue the inbound applications pipeline is now so compromised that proactive sourcing is the only reliable channel. Others are experimenting with AI interview agents to conduct brief initial conversations with all applicants before any human review. But she is candid about where the industry stands: “Right now, recruiters are drowning….

Golden Globes say filmmakers can have a little AI, as a treat

Golden Globes say filmmakers can have a little AI, as a treat

Leaning into their reputation as the “fun uncle” of major Hollywood awards shows, the Golden Globes have rolled out their new guidelines for the coming year’s submissions and nominations, and admitted that, sure, filmmakers can have a little generative AI, as a treat. The new rules, deployed earlier today, have a whole section on generative artificial intelligence,…