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 See It, Search It - Google Lens now lets you search inside YouTube Shorts This new feature allows you to pinpoint video locations by simply circling landmarks within the YouTube app. Currently, it's exclusive to beta users. Image: YouTube Google's powerful search capabilities are continually expanding, now reaching deeper into new mediums. The tech giant is introducing a groundbreaking way to search for elements you spot within YouTube Shorts videos, seamlessly powered by Google Lens. This innovative feature is currently rolling out to select beta users. In a recent official announcement on its support page , Google confirmed that Google Lens integration is making its way to YouTube Shorts for beta users in the coming weeks. This anticipated feature empowers you to effortlessly identify landmarks, objects, or even pinpoint the filming location directly from YouTube short videos. This represents a significant advancement for anyone who has ever wondered about the precise settin...

 Breaking: Apple is going to rebrands all operating systems to Year-Based naming  The upcoming iOS 18 is expected to be rebranded as iOS 26, alongside iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 for other Apple operating systems. Illustration: Tech Bird After years of an incremental approach to its operating system nomenclature, Apple is reportedly poised to drastically shift its OS branding with a new year-based naming convention. This strategic move aims to align the company’s diverse software platforms more intuitively with their release year, making it easier for users to track and identify the latest versions. We anticipate the first real-world implementation of this new strategy at the upcoming Apple WWDC 2025 event, scheduled for June 9. According to renowned Apple insider Mark Gurman, reporting for Bloomberg today , this exciting update indicates that upcoming operating systems, such as the widely anticipated iOS 18, will likely be rebranded as iOS 26. Sh...

Samsung One UI 8 beta arrives on Galaxy S25 - First look at new AI features & Android 16 The One UI 8 beta surprisingly ditches the Galaxy S25 Edge for now, but the stable version will be introduced with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 7. Improved Quick Share and Reminder app layouts in the One UI 8 beta update. Image: Samsung The wait is over! Samsung has officially launched its One UI 8 beta program for flagship devices, including the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra owners. This beta program offers an exclusive first look at Samsung's advanced, AI-powered mobile operating system. This significant Samsung OS upgrade, built on Google's Android 16, is initially available to users in select regions, including the US, UK, Germany, and South Korea. Samsung has officially announced the One UI 8 beta update – Samsung's customized version of Android 16 – for Galaxy S25 users. Interestingly, the newly introduced Galaxy S25 Edge is not included in this initial beta ph...

 WhatsApp for iPad: The official app is finally here after 15 years! This initial release of WhatsApp for iPad significantly enhances multitasking, leveraging built-in iPadOS features, and is now globally available. Image: WhatsApp Hey, iPad users! The global social messaging platform, WhatsApp, has truly listened. After an astounding 15 years, your most anticipated demand has finally been fulfilled: a dedicated WhatsApp native app for the iPad is now officially available. You can effortlessly download the app from the App Store , just as you would for your iPhone, opening up a whole new realm of tablet messaging convenience. A New Era of Communication: Ditching WhatsApp Web for a Native Experience This past Monday, WhatsApp made a monumental announcement via its official blog , confirming the launch of its new iPad application. Users can now access WhatsApp directly from their iPad, thanks to this new dedicated native app. This marks a massive sigh of relief for countless users wh...

 Is X down? Users report widespread issues as platform returns after major outage Although X has largely recovered, a number of users are still reporting persistent page loading problems. Across the globe, X (formerly Twitter) users have been experiencing a significant outage since yesterday. While there was a huge spike in outage reports in the early morning, recent data suggests that users are now gradually regaining access to their accounts and resuming their social media activity. Major internet trackers Downdetector are also confirming that thousands of users initially reported experiencing problems. This marks the second service disruption for X users within the past week. It's crucial to understand that this isn't a country-level restriction or a localized internet disruption; leading internet monitoring service NetBlocks has confirmed it as a major worldwide outage. Users have reported various issues, including posts not loading and difficulties logging in or regainin...

 Beyond Vision Pro: Apple's lightweight smart glasses arriving in 2026? Apple's smart glasses are expected in late 2026, with plans also including cameras for future Apple Watches and AirPods. Illustration: Tech Bird The frontier of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding, with tech innovators now integrating advanced AI capabilities into everyday objects like eyewear. Apple, a leading name in technology, is reportedly developing a groundbreaking pair of lightweight smart glasses, poised to redefine wearable technology. These rumored glasses are expected to feature integrated cameras, microphones, and speakers, signaling Apple's ambitious entry into this evolving space. Sources suggest the Cupertino-based giant aims to debut this innovative product in late 2026. A recent report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman provides further insights, indicating Apple's strategic move into the burgeoning AI smart glasses market by late next year. This highly anticipated dev...

 Is your content AI-Generated? Google's SynthID Detector has the answer This new tool will detect AI-generated content across all media types produced by Google AI tools, utilizing an innovative invisible watermark. Illustration: Tech Bird The race against deepfakes and digital misinformation has just seen a significant stride forward. In the rapidly evolving AI landscape, major players are now taking proactive steps to ensure digital transparency. Google, at its much-anticipated Google I/O 2025 event , unveiled a groundbreaking new tool designed to answer a crucial question: is your content AI-generated? This innovative solution, aptly named Google's SynthID Detector, is currently rolling out to early testers on a waitlist, signaling a new era of trust in online media. At Google I/O 2025, while a plethora of advanced AI features were introduced, the company underscored its commitment not just to innovation, but also to responsibility. Google demonstrated a clear focus on prote...

 Is Claude 4 the best AI for coding yet? Anthropic's new models show incredible reasoning Anthropic claims its new Claude 4 Sonnet and Opus models can operate autonomously for seven hours. Image: Anthropic The world of Artificial Intelligence is evolving at a breathtaking pace, continuously introducing innovations that redefine its very landscape. Following the recent array of AI features unveiled by Google, Anthropic, a significant contender in the AI news arena, has now introduced its masterclass models: Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4. These are not merely incremental updates; they represent a substantial leap forward, especially in two critical domains that truly define the future of AI: coding AI and sophisticated AI reasoning. The compelling question on every developer's and researcher's mind remains: Is Claude 4 the best AI for coding yet? Anthropic's bold claims and initial benchmarks certainly offer a strong indication. This article will thoroughly explore wh...

 Google I/O 2025: Virtual AI now lets you ‘Try On’ clothes before you buy In addition to the new "Try it on" feature, Google also introduced a new way to find products using the new "AI Mode". Image: Google Have you ever felt the frustration of uncertainty when online shopping, constantly guessing whether that selected suit, those chic glasses, or a specific pair of shoes will genuinely flatter you? The days of such guesswork are rapidly becoming a relic of the past, as Google has arrived to revolutionize your digital shopping experience. The recent Google I/O 2025 event, while now concluded, unveiled a cornucopia of groundbreaking AI feature models. Among these, a truly transformative AI-powered innovation, the Virtual Try-On, has been introduced, designed to let you effortlessly try on clothes on your body without any need for physical interaction. This week, Google debuted this innovative Virtual Try-On feature, further pushing the boundaries of artificial intel...

Is Flow the Future? Google introduces new AI video maker to take on industry leaders Google's new AI video maker, Flow, directly challenges Sora and Adobe Firefly's dominance with its unique image-to-video feature, along with a prompt. Image: Google The AI filmmaking industry is poised for a significant transformation, with a major competitor stepping into the arena. At Google I/O 2025 , Google unveiled its new AI video maker called 'Flow', which promises to revolutionize the way we approach editing and creating AI-generated videos. This innovative tool, capable of incorporating images alongside text prompts, presents a formidable challenge to the dominance of existing platforms like Sora , Adobe Firefly , and others. Google I/O 2025 has truly cemented its reputation as a powerhouse for AI innovations. Following the impressive reveal of Imagen 4 (Google's image generation model now capable of correct spelling), the spotlight has firmly shifted to video generation. ...

 Breakthrough in AI - Google's new image AI 'Imagen 4' finally spells correctly The impressive accuracy of text generated by Imagen 4, unveiled at Google I/O 2025, marks a significant breakthrough. This comic, generated by Google's Imagen 4, demonstrates the AI's improved text rendering capabilities Image: Google At Google I/O 2025, which just concluded, Google unveiled such a moment: Imagen 4, its latest image generation AI model. This isn't just an incremental upgrade; it promises not only stunning visuals but, critically, superior typography and accurate spelling. This significant advancement in AI development is poised to redefine how we approach digital content creation. For years, a persistent hurdle in AI-generated imagery has been the uncanny, often comical, misspellings and garbled text. We've all seen the memes – signs with nonsensical words or logos with a jumble of letters. This limitation has historically confined image AI to purely visual appli...

Finally! Spotify iPhone App now lets you directly buy audiobooks Spotify's iPhone app enables US users to directly purchase audiobooks, eliminating external redirects. Image: Spotify After a significant delay, Spotify has finally rolled out a highly anticipated feature for its iPhone users in the United States. The leading music streaming platform now allows you to directly purchase your favorite audiobooks within the app with just a few simple taps. Previously, iPhone users were unable to complete these transactions directly in-app due to prevailing App Store restrictions. This past Monday, Spotify officially unveiled a major update for its iPhone app , specifically benefiting US users. This update enables a seamless experience for buying audiobooks without ever needing to leave the application. This represents a monumental development for iOS enthusiasts, especially considering past limitations. Previously, Spotify would notify users via email about charges and provide an externa...

 See the red border around the profile pic? Bluesky's new 'Live' feature debuts with NBA The 'Live' feature is currently in its testing phase and is exclusive to NBA sports within Bluesky. Image: Umit Solmaz / Pixabay Have you spotted a new Red Border encircling the NBA profile picture on Bluesky? The platform is rolling out an exciting new "Live" feature, initially allowing you to watch live broadcasts of NBA games without leaving the Bluesky platform. This highly anticipated feature is currently in its testing phase. Today, Bluesky officially announced the beta testing of its new "Live" feature , designed to enable sports organizations to broadcast their content directly on the platform. A Bluesky team member recently shared information about two upcoming Game 7 matchups scheduled for TODAY, May 19, 2025, at 3:30 pm ET. Bluesky's COO, Rose Wang, explained, " If you click their profile picture when there’s a red border with a “live” cal...

 OpenAI Launches Codex in ChatGPT: The Future of AI-Powered Coding OpenAI has integrated its sophisticated AI coding agent, Codex, into ChatGPT, with initial availability limited to premium subscription tiers. Illustration: Tech Bird The world of artificial intelligence is on the cusp of a groundbreaking evolution in software development. The leading innovator in this dynamic arena, OpenAI , has once again unveiled a game-changing tool – Codex, poised to redefine the coding landscape. Unlike conventional incremental improvements offered by competitors, this new AI-powered coding feature promises a significant leap forward, transforming natural language instructions into clean and precise code. In a recent announcement on its official blog , OpenAI unveiled Codex, its most advanced AI coding agent yet, seamlessly integrated into the popular ChatGPT platform. This innovative tool promises to be more than just a code suggestion engine; it acts as an intelligent coding partner, underst...

 TikTok introduces AI prompt for instant Photo-to-Video transformation Now you can easily transform your static pictures into animated videos with TikTok AI Alive. Illustration: TechBird Ever wish your still photos could tell a more dynamic story on TikTok ? Well, get ready! The immensely popular short-form video platform has recently unveiled an innovative "AI Alive" feature, allowing you to effortlessly transform static photos into engaging TikTok Stories videos. This exciting new capability is currently being offered to users worldwide. Today, the undisputed giant of short-form video, TikTok, has introduced a groundbreaking feature dubbed "AI Alive." This clever tool empowers you to easily convert your static photographs into captivating videos specifically for your Stories. When you access this feature, you'll encounter a prompt that guides the video generation process. Based on your instructions, the AI will generate a short video ready to be shared directl...