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YouTube Music is testing AI-generated backgrounds for lyric cards

YouTube Music is now adding support for sharing song lyrics with AI-generated backgrounds for both free and Premium users.

Android Central · Jan 6

How AI Literacy Tools Are Empowering Students to Write More Authentically in 2026

The classroom has transformed. Walk into any university library today and you'll see students collaborating with artificial intelligence as naturally as they once consulted encyclopedias or grammar handbooks. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini—these names have become as familiar to students as Google or Wikipedia. Yet this technological revolution brings a profound challenge:…

inkl · Jan 6

The Microsoft Office app was rebranded to Microsoft 365 Copilot a year ago — why is the news trending now?

A year-old Microsoft 365 Copilot rebrand is suddenly trending as new posts spread outdated information, revealing growing frustration with Microsoft’s AI push.

Windows Central · Jan 6

CES 2026: Google and Samsung's AI TV Push — A Quiet Power Play in Millions of Homes

Tech giants Samsung and Google introduce AI TV at CES 2026, suggesting a quiet power play in millions of homes across the globe.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

OpenAI's rumored acquisition plans for Pinterest provoke fury among some users

A speculative report suggesting OpenAI might acquire Pinterest ignited a consumer backlash among Pinterest users.

TechRadar · Jan 6

Google Pixels have a bunch of features, but these 5 are indispensable

Google has always been generous with ingenious software on its phones, but here are the five Pixel features you need to know about if you don't already.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 6

CES 2026: Tamagotchi-Clone, Sweekar, Does More Than Give People a Virtual Pet

Sweekar debuted at CES 2026 as a Tamagotchi-inspired device that offers far more than a virtual pet, blending nostalgia with modern tech.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

Microsoft’s latest ad proves even its own marketing team won't use Edge — it features Chrome

Microsoft's "Home of Gaming" ad accidentally highlights Google Chrome on the taskbar, proving even their own marketing can't stick to Microsoft Edge.

Windows Central · Jan 5

How Google AI Is Helping Reddit Crush TikTok to Reach 60% of UK Internet

Google's AI-powered search is quietly changing social media in the UK, helping Reddit surge past TikTok to reach nearly 60% of internet users. Here is what changed and why it matters.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

The S&P 500's Top-Performing Sectors: 3 Lead the Pack in 2025

The S&P 500 put up a strong performance in 2025. These sectors delivered the highest returns, all benefiting from the year's most prevalent investment theme.

MarketBeat · Jan 5