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Airbnb's Brian Chesky Reportedly Plans a New AI Lab

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky reportedly plans to back a new AI lab focused on AI models, user interaction and design. Here is what is known, what remains unclear, and why the move matters for travel, hosts, guests and AI competition.

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Filtr Brings App-Wide Ad Blocking to iPhone, iPad and Mac

Filtr, a new paid add-on for Wipr 2, uses Apple's URL filters in iOS, iPadOS and macOS 26 to block many ads and trackers beyond Safari. Here is how it works, what it costs, what it cannot block, and what privacy-minded Apple users should know.

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OpenAI Rolls Out Dreaming Memory Upgrade for ChatGPT

OpenAI is rolling out a more capable ChatGPT memory system called Dreaming, starting with Plus and Pro users in the US. Here is what changed, who gets it first, what privacy controls matter, and what users should check before relying on it.

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Airbnb's Brian Chesky Reportedly Plans a New AI Lab

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky reportedly plans to back a new AI lab focused on AI models, user interaction and design. Here is what is known, what remains unclear, and why the move matters for travel, hosts, guests and AI competition.

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Illustration of Filtr blocking advertising and tracking requests across iPhone, iPad and Mac apps Privacy Check

Filtr Brings App-Wide Ad Blocking to iPhone, iPad and Mac

Filtr, a new paid add-on for Wipr 2, uses Apple's URL filters in iOS, iPadOS and macOS 26 to block many ads and trackers beyond Safari. Here is how it works, what it costs, what it cannot block, and what privacy-minded Apple users should know.

Review settings that quietly expose personal data.
Illustration of ChatGPT Dreaming synthesizing user context into a fresher memory summary with privacy controls AI Watch

OpenAI Rolls Out Dreaming Memory Upgrade for ChatGPT

OpenAI is rolling out a more capable ChatGPT memory system called Dreaming, starting with Plus and Pro users in the US. Here is what changed, who gets it first, what privacy controls matter, and what users should check before relying on it.

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Suno Raises Over $400M as AI Music Copyright Lawsuits Continue

Suno has raised over $400 million at a $5.4 billion valuation while copyright lawsuits from major music companies remain active. Here is what is confirmed, what is still unresolved, and what creators, users and investors should watch.

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4-Tap Scam Alert: How Summer Travelers Are Being Targeted Scam Alert

4-Tap Scam Alert: How Summer Travelers Are Being Targeted

A new summer travel warning describes a four-step scam pattern: scan, click, enter payment details and approve. Here is what is confirmed, why QR codes and fake booking messages are risky, and how travelers can protect themselves.

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AI Voice Cloning Scams Are Rising: How to Protect Yourself Scam Alert

AI Voice Cloning Scams Are Rising: How to Protect Yourself

CNN's latest report on AI voice cloning scams highlights a growing fraud risk: criminals can mimic loved ones, spoof caller ID and create panic. Here is what is confirmed and how families and businesses can verify calls safely.

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Illustration of a travel-focused AI lab connecting model research, design, customer support and trip planning AI Watch

Airbnb's Brian Chesky Reportedly Plans a New AI Lab

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky reportedly plans to back a new AI lab focused on AI models, user interaction and design. Here is what is known, what remains unclear, and why the move matters for travel, hosts, guests and AI competition.

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Illustration of ChatGPT Dreaming synthesizing user context into a fresher memory summary with privacy controls AI Watch

OpenAI Rolls Out Dreaming Memory Upgrade for ChatGPT

OpenAI is rolling out a more capable ChatGPT memory system called Dreaming, starting with Plus and Pro users in the US. Here is what changed, who gets it first, what privacy controls matter, and what users should check before relying on it.

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