We all have them: thousands of photos sitting in our phones, from family vacations and milestones to random everyday moments. But how often do they leave the screen and turn into something tangible? For many, creating a photobook feels like a daunting, time-consuming task that gets pushed further down the to-do list. That’s where Mixbook steps in. Founded in 2006, Mixbook has long been a popular platform for creating custom photo books, calendars, and cards. Now, it’s using artificial intelligence to reimagine how we preserve memories — and it could change the way we t ... Read More

OpenAI’s GPT-5 has finally arrived, and with it comes a feature that’s sparking curiosity — and a bit of debate. The advanced voice mode lets users literally talk to ChatGPT in real time, with the AI responding in natural, human-like voices. It’s designed to feel less like you’re chatting with a machine and more like you’re talking to a friend, customer service rep, or even a quirky roommate. I tested this new feature to see how it compared to traditional text-based ChatGPT — and whether speaking to AI really changes the experience. Spoiler: it ... Read More

As classrooms across the globe reopen this fall, students and teachers alike are facing a powerful shift: artificial intelligence is no longer an occasional tool, but a daily companion in learning. From drafting essays with ChatGPT to fine-tuning grammar through Grammarly, AI has quickly moved from novelty to necessity. But as its influence grows, so do the questions around how much is too much — and whether students are losing the ability to think for themselves. Schools Caught in the Middle of an AI Surge A recent survey by the American School District Panel highlights the s ... Read More

AI search startup Perplexity is pushing boundaries in its bid to challenge Google, not only in search but also in browsing. After a bold $34.5 billion offer to acquire Chrome, the company is now drawing attention with its own AI-powered web browser, Comet — and early users say it could be a glimpse into the future of the internet. Built on Chromium, the same open-source platform behind Chrome, Edge, and Opera, Comet offers a familiar browsing experience but swaps Google’s search dominance for Perplexity’s AI-driven answer engine. The result is a browser designed to do ... Read More

The wait for Apple’s iPhone 17 series may soon be over. As September draws near, leaks and reports are pointing toward an early September launch, with the highly anticipated event rumored to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. If accurate, preorders would open on Sept. 12, followed by an official release on Sept. 19 — continuing Apple’s tradition of aligning major product launches with the fall shopping season. Apple’s September Pattern: A Nearly Unbroken Tradition For more than a decade, Apple has followed a predictable September timeline for its flagship ... Read More

Google is taking a big leap in transforming search as we know it. The company announced on Thursday that its conversational AI Mode is gaining a host of new agentic capabilities, allowing it to go beyond delivering search results and actually perform tasks on behalf of users. Alongside this upgrade, Google is also expanding AI Mode’s availability to 180 new countries and territories worldwide, making it one of its largest global AI rollouts to date. From Search to Action AI Mode was initially introduced as a smarter way to search, automatically running multiple background quer ... Read More