Google Photos now lets you describe how to transform images into video

Google is giving Photos users more control over the app’s generative AI photo-to-video feature. Google Photos now supports text prompts for video generation, according to the update announcement on Monday,…

All rise for JudgeGPT | The Verge

Bridget McCormack is used to correcting judges’ work. As the former chief justice on the Michigan Supreme Court, it was her job to review complaints about how judges at the…

Roland’s TR-1000 Rhythm Creator is the ultimate drum machine

It took way too long, but Roland finally caved and gave the people what they want: a proper analog successor to the iconic TR-808 drum machine. The 808’s sound, especially…

Xbox Cloud Gaming’s new design teases the future of Xbox console UI

Microsoft has started testing a refreshed web experience for Xbox Cloud Gaming that looks even more console-like. Xbox Insiders can now try out the preview UI, which includes updated navigation…

Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp will test premium subscriptions

Meta is gearing up to trial new premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp in the coming months that will allow users to access expanded AI capabilities and additional features.…

All the ways TikTok is broken: here’s what’s real and what’s not

While social media rumors have suggested the errors are examples of censorship, more than a day after the issues began, TikTok USDS says the problems are the result of a…

X faces EU investigation over Grok’s sexualized deepfakes

X is facing an investigation from the European Commission over the sexualized deepfakes generated by its Grok AI chatbot. In its announcement, the Commission says it will evaluate whether X…

TikTokers are heading to UpScrolled following US takeover

TikTok’s takeover in the US has prompted users to join an alternative social platform called UpScrolled. The app, which is available on Android and iOS, currently holds the 12th spot…

Apple’s luxe AirPods Max have dropped to one of their lowest prices ever

If you prefer over-ear headphones to earbuds and own an iPhone or another Apple device, the AirPods Max with USB-C are worth a look, especially now that you can buy…

OpenAI’s president is a Trump mega-donor

OpenAI’s co-founder and longtime president, Greg Brockman, didn’t just make a run-of-the-mill donation to the main pro-Trump super PAC — together, he and his wife Anna’s September 2025 donations equaled…