AI image generators have gone from being futuristic novelties to essential creative tools, shaping everything from professional design to casual content creation. With just a single prompt, anyone can now produce stunning visuals—whether that’s a realistic photograph, a dreamy painting, or a wild sci-fi concept. But with so many services flooding the market in 2025, how do you know which one is right for you? Over the past several months, CNET reviewers put some of the biggest names in AI image generation to the test, creating hundreds of images across different styles and u ... Read More

Apple is taking a significant step forward in its health and fitness strategy with the introduction of Workout Buddy, a new AI-powered feature in watchOS 26. While not a full-fledged coach yet, Workout Buddy signals Apple’s evolving vision for intelligent, personalized fitness tools powered by Apple Intelligence. And this could be just the start. Announced at WWDC 2025 and now available in the public beta of watchOS 26, Workout Buddy uses real-time AI to deliver dynamic, context-aware encouragement during workouts. Unlike traditional training apps that offer fixed coaching scripts ... Read More

The creators of Proton Mail, Proton VPN, and Proton Pass have officially entered the generative AI race with a powerful statement: Privacy is not optional. Today, Swiss-based company Proton launched Lumo, an open-source, privacy-first AI assistant built as a direct and secure alternative to mainstream AI chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude. At its core, Lumo is designed to protect user data — not harvest it. Unlike many other generative AI models that continuously train on user interactions, Proton says Lumo’s architectur ... Read More

In a major policy push to position the U.S. as the global leader in artificial intelligence, President Donald Trump on Wednesday revealed his administration's comprehensive AI Action Plan, focused on accelerating AI infrastructure development by cutting regulations and pushing for a massive tech build-out — including chip factories, fossil-fuel-powered data centers, and relaxed environmental oversight. Announced at a summit co-hosted by the Hill and Valley Forum and the All-In Podcast, the plan outlines sweeping proposals, some already backed by three executive orders signed b ... Read More

In its continued effort to make social media a safer space for younger users, Meta has announced a new wave of safety features targeting teen accounts on Instagram, with plans to potentially expand them to Facebook Messenger in the future. According to a detailed blog post released by Meta, these updates focus primarily on improving direct message (DM) safety. Now, when teens receive messages from unfamiliar accounts, Instagram will display contextual details like when the account was created, along with clear safety tips and quick options to block or report the user. This aims to help ... Read More

After years of speculation, it seems the foldable iPhone is finally moving from rumor to reality. According to multiple new reports, Apple is preparing to launch its first-ever foldable iPhone in 2026 — and in a surprising twist, it may rely on none other than Samsung to make it happen. What We Know So Far A new report from a leading Korean news outlet, coupled with analysis from respected Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, points to Apple partnering with Samsung Display to develop the foldable iPhone's screen. Specifically, Samsung is expected to supply an advanced ... Read More