Anthropic has expanded Claude's memory feature to all users, allowing the AI assistant to retain details across conversations without a subscription. The upgrade lets the model recall preferences, ongoing projects, and prior inputs, reducing the need for repeated explanations. Users can pause or delete memories at any time. The move positions Claude alongside competitors like ChatGPT and Gemini, which also offer memory and personalization, and follows recent free releases of file creation, Connectors, and customizable Skills. The enhancement has contributed to Claude’s rise in the U.S. App Store’s free charts. Read more →

Anthropic faced a large‑scale disruption affecting Claude.ai and Claude Code, with thousands of users unable to log in. The company said the issue was tied to login/logout paths and that the Claude API remained functional while a fix was being implemented. The outage occurred as the Claude app surged to the top of the App Store, overtaking ChatGPT, and as the company faced scrutiny from the U.S. government over its AI safeguards for defense use. Read more →

Google announced a new version of its Nano Banana AI image service that promises better text rendering, real‑time web knowledge, and higher visual fidelity. At the same time, the mechanical‑keyboard community is shifting from loud clicky switches to quieter “thock” sounds achieved with damping foams and lubricated linear switches. Lenovo is reportedly planning a Legion Go handheld that can transform into a Windows tablet with a foldable screen, while Apple has sent invitations for a multi‑day launch event that may showcase new MacBooks and an iPhone 17e. These developments highlight a wave of innovation across hardware and AI software. Read more →

Anthropic has introduced Remote Control for Claude Code, allowing developers to monitor and steer coding tasks from a mobile device. The feature creates a temporary link that mirrors the local session on a phone or web interface, while keeping all files and execution on the original machine. Security relies on one‑time access tokens that expire when the session ends. Remote Control is currently available as a research preview for Claude Max subscribers, with broader rollout planned for other plans. Read more →