Apple secretly develops internal ChatGPT rival called 'Veritas' to test revolutionary AI features for Siri's massive overhaul, scheduled to launch March 2026 with capabilities including AI-powered personal data search and in-app photo editing through new 'Linwood' system combining Apple's language models with third-party AI technology.
FTC secures historic $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon for allegedly enrolling millions in Prime subscriptions without consent, requiring $1 billion penalty, $1.5 billion in refunds to 35 million customers, and mandatory implementation of clear cancellation processes.
Google launches Search Live nationwide, enabling users to have voice conversations with AI while sharing real-time camera feeds for instant visual assistance with travel, hobbies, troubleshooting, education, and entertainment needs.
Google rolls out Search Live nationwide, allowing US users to have real-time AI conversations using voice commands and camera through a new 'Live' button in their mobile apps, instantly answering questions while providing relevant web links for tasks like cooking tutorials or device setup.
Uber rolls out prepaid ride passes offering 5-20% discounts on popular routes in 75 cities and expands its $2.99 monthly price-lock feature nationwide, targeting frequent commuters with savings and predictable pricing to boost customer loyalty.
WhatsApp launches built-in text translation feature for iPhone and Android users, supporting multiple languages including English, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic, allowing instant message translation in chats and groups by simply long-pressing messages.
Microsoft launches Windows AI Labs, a new pilot program that rapidly tests experimental AI features across Windows applications starting with Microsoft Paint, aiming to validate innovative AI capabilities through direct user feedback on usability and market demand.
Apple launches MCP (Model Context Protocol) support in new developer betas, allowing AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude to directly control iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps autonomously without requiring custom developer integrations.
Facebook Dating introduces AI-powered 'dating assistant' and 'Meet Cute' features that automatically generate personalized matches and provide dating advice to eliminate endless swiping, as hundreds of thousands create profiles monthly with matches surging 10% annually.
OpenAI raids Apple's talent pool and supply chain, poaching veterans and courting manufacturers to build AI hardware like speakers and wearables, posing a direct threat to Apple's hardware business by late 2026.