The 2026 Super Bowl ads marked a surge in artificial intelligence use, with brands employing AI both to craft commercials and to market AI products. Vodka maker Svedka debuted what it called the first primarily AI‑generated national spot, while Anthropic launched a cheeky ad poking fun at OpenAI’s ad plans. Meta highlighted AI‑powered glasses, Amazon introduced Alexa+, Ring promoted its AI pet‑reunion feature, and Google showcased a new image‑generation model. Other companies such as Ramp, Rippling, Hims & Hers, Wix and Squarespace also leveraged AI themes, sparking conversation about the technology’s role in creative work. Read more →

Apple’s latest iPhone series— including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air — now starts at 256GB of storage, doubling the base capacity that has been standard since the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13. The change ends a four‑year run of a 128GB baseline, aligning the entry‑level models with the storage levels previously reserved for Pro‑Max variants. The upgrade aims to address everyday users’ complaints about running out of space, especially as camera capabilities and media consumption grow. Early reactions note the practical benefit while acknowledging the higher price point for larger storage tiers. Read more →

Google's Gemini iOS app has risen to the No. 1 spot among free iPhone apps, propelled by the launch of its new AI image model, Nano Banana (officially 2.5 Flash Image). Users praised the model’s ability to edit photos and add elements seamlessly, generating over 200 million AI images and attracting more than 10 million new sign‑ups. The surge underscores growing consumer interest in standalone AI products and positions Gemini as a strong challenger to industry leader ChatGPT. Read more →

Amazon has sent invitations for a high‑profile hardware launch slated for September 30 in New York City. The teaser hints at new Echo speakers, a refreshed Kindle line, updated Echo Buds, and possible additions to the Fire TV and Echo Auto families. Attendees can expect a showcase of devices that integrate the latest Alexa+ features and other upgrades across Amazon’s consumer tech ecosystem. Read more →

Kayak has launched a beta AI assistant, Kayak.ai, that lets travelers plan and book trips through conversational prompts. The tool pulls live data from hundreds of providers, offering real‑time pricing, personalized itineraries, and features like cheapest‑time searches and delay alerts. Designed for tech‑savvy travelers, it integrates with existing Kayak accounts and promises a faster, smarter travel planning experience. Read more →

Apple’s latest iPhone series— including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air — now starts at 256GB of storage, doubling the base capacity that has been standard since the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13. The change ends a four‑year run of a 128GB baseline, aligning the entry‑level models with the storage levels previously reserved for Pro‑Max variants. The upgrade aims to address everyday users’ complaints about running out of space, especially as camera capabilities and media consumption grow. Early reactions note the practical benefit while acknowledging the higher price point for larger storage tiers. Read more →

Apple’s latest iPhone series— including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air — now starts at 256GB of storage, doubling the base capacity that has been standard since the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13. The change ends a four‑year run of a 128GB baseline, aligning the entry‑level models with the storage levels previously reserved for Pro‑Max variants. The upgrade aims to address everyday users’ complaints about running out of space, especially as camera capabilities and media consumption grow. Early reactions note the practical benefit while acknowledging the higher price point for larger storage tiers. Read more →

Google's Gemini iOS app has risen to the No. 1 spot among free iPhone apps, propelled by the launch of its new AI image model, Nano Banana (officially 2.5 Flash Image). Users praised the model’s ability to edit photos and add elements seamlessly, generating over 200 million AI images and attracting more than 10 million new sign‑ups. The surge underscores growing consumer interest in standalone AI products and positions Gemini as a strong challenger to industry leader ChatGPT. Read more →

Google's Gemini iOS app has risen to the No. 1 spot among free iPhone apps, propelled by the launch of its new AI image model, Nano Banana (officially 2.5 Flash Image). Users praised the model’s ability to edit photos and add elements seamlessly, generating over 200 million AI images and attracting more than 10 million new sign‑ups. The surge underscores growing consumer interest in standalone AI products and positions Gemini as a strong challenger to industry leader ChatGPT. Read more →

Amazon has sent invitations for a high‑profile hardware launch slated for September 30 in New York City. The teaser hints at new Echo speakers, a refreshed Kindle line, updated Echo Buds, and possible additions to the Fire TV and Echo Auto families. Attendees can expect a showcase of devices that integrate the latest Alexa+ features and other upgrades across Amazon’s consumer tech ecosystem. Read more →

Amazon has sent invitations for a high‑profile hardware launch slated for September 30 in New York City. The teaser hints at new Echo speakers, a refreshed Kindle line, updated Echo Buds, and possible additions to the Fire TV and Echo Auto families. Attendees can expect a showcase of devices that integrate the latest Alexa+ features and other upgrades across Amazon’s consumer tech ecosystem. Read more →

Kayak has launched a beta AI assistant, Kayak.ai, that lets travelers plan and book trips through conversational prompts. The tool pulls live data from hundreds of providers, offering real‑time pricing, personalized itineraries, and features like cheapest‑time searches and delay alerts. Designed for tech‑savvy travelers, it integrates with existing Kayak accounts and promises a faster, smarter travel planning experience. Read more →

Kayak has launched a beta AI assistant, Kayak.ai, that lets travelers plan and book trips through conversational prompts. The tool pulls live data from hundreds of providers, offering real‑time pricing, personalized itineraries, and features like cheapest‑time searches and delay alerts. Designed for tech‑savvy travelers, it integrates with existing Kayak accounts and promises a faster, smarter travel planning experience. Read more →

Apple’s latest iPhone series— including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air — now starts at 256GB of storage, doubling the base capacity that has been standard since the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13. The change ends a four‑year run of a 128GB baseline, aligning the entry‑level models with the storage levels previously reserved for Pro‑Max variants. The upgrade aims to address everyday users’ complaints about running out of space, especially as camera capabilities and media consumption grow. Early reactions note the practical benefit while acknowledging the higher price point for larger storage tiers. Read more →

Google's Gemini iOS app has risen to the No. 1 spot among free iPhone apps, propelled by the launch of its new AI image model, Nano Banana (officially 2.5 Flash Image). Users praised the model’s ability to edit photos and add elements seamlessly, generating over 200 million AI images and attracting more than 10 million new sign‑ups. The surge underscores growing consumer interest in standalone AI products and positions Gemini as a strong challenger to industry leader ChatGPT. Read more →

Amazon has sent invitations for a high‑profile hardware launch slated for September 30 in New York City. The teaser hints at new Echo speakers, a refreshed Kindle line, updated Echo Buds, and possible additions to the Fire TV and Echo Auto families. Attendees can expect a showcase of devices that integrate the latest Alexa+ features and other upgrades across Amazon’s consumer tech ecosystem. Read more →

Kayak has launched a beta AI assistant, Kayak.ai, that lets travelers plan and book trips through conversational prompts. The tool pulls live data from hundreds of providers, offering real‑time pricing, personalized itineraries, and features like cheapest‑time searches and delay alerts. Designed for tech‑savvy travelers, it integrates with existing Kayak accounts and promises a faster, smarter travel planning experience. Read more →

Kayak has launched a beta AI assistant, Kayak.ai, that lets travelers plan and book trips through conversational prompts. The tool pulls live data from hundreds of providers, offering real‑time pricing, personalized itineraries, and features like cheapest‑time searches and delay alerts. Designed for tech‑savvy travelers, it integrates with existing Kayak accounts and promises a faster, smarter travel planning experience. Read more →

Amazon has sent invitations for a high‑profile hardware launch slated for September 30 in New York City. The teaser hints at new Echo speakers, a refreshed Kindle line, updated Echo Buds, and possible additions to the Fire TV and Echo Auto families. Attendees can expect a showcase of devices that integrate the latest Alexa+ features and other upgrades across Amazon’s consumer tech ecosystem. Read more →

Google's Gemini iOS app has risen to the No. 1 spot among free iPhone apps, propelled by the launch of its new AI image model, Nano Banana (officially 2.5 Flash Image). Users praised the model’s ability to edit photos and add elements seamlessly, generating over 200 million AI images and attracting more than 10 million new sign‑ups. The surge underscores growing consumer interest in standalone AI products and positions Gemini as a strong challenger to industry leader ChatGPT. Read more →