Microsoft has begun addressing a long-standing issue with Windows Dark Mode. Since its introduction in Windows 10 in 2016, Dark Mode has faced criticism for its lack of polish across the operating system. This is because File Explorer and some dialog boxes remain in a light theme, creating an inconsistent user experience. A change has been detected in the recent Windows 11 Preview Build (26100.5061). […]
Grammarly has unveiled a new document-based interface and specialized AI tools, offering a comprehensive writing experience for students and professionals alike. Built on the block-first interface of Coda, a productivity startup acquired last year, the revamp offers a document-writing environment that allows for inserting tables and list headings and applying various formatting. The most notable change is the integrated AI assistant in the sidebar. This assistant goes beyond simple proofreading to summarizing […]
There's a lot of interest surrounding the next-generation image generation model, "Nano Banana." The name recently appeared on Reddit's AI model evaluation platform, LMArena, sparking speculation about the unidentified model. While the official source or developer has not been confirmed, the industry believes it's likely a private Google project, given the similarity in the texture and overwhelming quality of the generated images. Furthermore, Google internally uses fruit-named codenames […]
LinkedIn has partnered with puzzle master Nikori and world champion Thomas Snyder to launch "Mini Sudoku." This game shrinks the traditional 9x9 Sudoku puzzle to a 6x6 grid, designed to be solved in an average of 2-3 minutes. This new game is LinkedIn's sixth and is available only on the latest version of the app. Nikori, the puzzle publisher that established the name and rules of "Sudoku" in 1984 and spread it across Japan and the world, has been losing its name in the process of international expansion.
Elon Musk has threatened legal action against Apple on behalf of his AI startup xAI. He claims Apple violated antitrust laws by favoring OpenAI in its App Store rankings. Musk wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that "Apple is preventing any AI company other than OpenAI from reaching the #1 spot on the App Store. This is a clear antitrust violation and I will be filing a lawsuit immediately." This statement comes after xAI's AI app, Grok, was released for free on the US App Store.
Kakao announced that it will be holding a user-participatory donation campaign, "Taegeukgi Challenge in KakaoTalk," to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule until August 17th. For this campaign, Kakao will donate 815 won for each user who participates in one of four missions offered on the KakaoTalk Together platform. All donations will be used to improve the living conditions of descendants of independence activists through Korea Habitat. Participation missions include completing the Chunshik Liberation Day cake puzzle, taking a patriotism test, and adding a Taegeukgi sticker to Chunshik's KakaoTalk profile.
Instagram has launched a new feature called "Instagram Maps." This feature allows users to share their recent activity with friends and explore location-based content. It's available in the US first and will soon expand globally. The map can be accessed at the top of direct messages (DMs), and users can also leave short messages called "notes" on the map. Location sharing is off by default and requires user consent to enable. Locations are not real-time, but are instead displayed in the app.
Kakao will be revamping KakaoTalk from a messenger-centric platform to a "social + content" platform starting in September. The core of this change is a restructuring of the Friends and Open Chat tabs, a strategy aimed at simultaneously increasing user retention time and advertising revenue. During the company's second-quarter earnings call on the 7th, Kakao CEO Jeong Shin-ah announced, "We will evolve KakaoTalk into a platform that encompasses both content exploration and relationship-based social features." The Friends tab will shift from its previous focus on the friends list to a "daily feed" […]
OpenAI has unveiled its next-generation AI model, "GPT-5," a major upgrade to ChatGPT. This version combines the rapid response of the existing GPT series with the deep analytical capabilities of advanced inference models, enabling it to perform a wider range of tasks with greater sophistication. The most significant change is the introduction of an "integrated system." GPT-5 analyzes users' questions and situations in real time, automatically distinguishing between cases requiring immediate answers and those requiring deeper thinking. This […]
Google DeepMind has unveiled Genie 3, the world's first real-time, interactive, general-purpose world model. It generates 3D virtual worlds in real time using only text prompts, allowing users to manipulate the environment or train AI agents. Genie 3 can generate consistent 3D environments for several minutes at 24 frames per second and 720p resolution. Compared to Genie 2, which was only capable of short simulations of about 10 to 20 seconds, […]
Samsung Pay is now available in the Coinbase app. It will be rolled out as a payment method and deposit option in phases, initially for users in the US and Canada. Samsung Wallet integrates Samsung Pass and Samsung Pay into a single service, offering mobile payments, split payments, P2P transfers, cryptocurrency asset management, and other digital features essential for everyday life, including digital ID, membership cards, and digital keys. Security powered by Samsung Knox […]
ElevenLabs, a unicorn company in the AI voice technology field, has launched a new music-generating AI model, "Eleven Music," expanding its reach beyond its existing voice synthesis-focused business into the music market. Users can input phrases like "Make some smooth jazz music with powerful lyrics from the '60s perfect for a Friday afternoon," and the AI will generate a complete song, complete with vocals and accompaniment, within minutes. This model is intended for commercial use […]
