# Photoshop's New Markup Feature
Adobe has added a simple drawing tool to Photoshop that lets you sketch directly on images to show the AI what changes you want made—like circling a person's face to enlarge it or drawing arrows to point out what needs fixing. For people who find Photoshop intimidating, this is a game-changer because you can now communicate your editing ideas visually instead of hunting through menus and buttons. You can try this yourself the next time you want to edit a photo—just mark up what you'd like adjusted, and the AI will understand your intent without needing technical know-how.
# Plaud's AI Earbuds: Talking to Your Phone Without a Phone
A company called Plaud has made earbuds with their own built-in phone number and internet connection, so you can have conversations with AI assistants directly without needing to carry your phone around. This is handy if you're someone who likes hands-free help—imagine asking questions or getting information just by speaking into your earbuds, whether you're out for a walk or doing chores around the house. Worth knowing: these earbuds cost about $250, so they're a pricey experiment—you might want to read some user reviews first to see if they actually work smoothly before deciding if they're right for you.
# Plaud One Earbuds: Recording Everything You Hear
Plaud has created earbuds that automatically record and transcribe conversations, meetings, and phone calls so you never have to take notes again. For anyone juggling work, family decisions, or medical appointments, this means you can focus on listening while the earbuds capture every word and even summarize what was said later. You can ask your doctor or financial advisor about their recording policies before using these, since many professionals need permission before being recorded.
# Android System Intelligence Explained
Google Pixel phones use a hidden feature called Android System Intelligence that learns your habits and preferences to make your phone work better for you — things like predicting which apps you'll use next or suggesting replies to messages. Turning it off won't break your phone, but you'll lose conveniences like smart suggestions and faster performance, a bit like choosing not to use your phone's autocorrect. Worth knowing: you can turn it off in your phone's settings if you prefer privacy over convenience, but most people benefit from leaving it on since Google has built privacy protections into how it works.
People using AI chatbots like ChatGPT are increasingly believing these tools have helped them make major discoveries—from medical breakthroughs to new inventions—even when that may not be the full story. This matters because over a billion people now rely on chatbots for information and advice, so understanding what they can and can't really do becomes important for all of us. Worth knowing: when you use a chatbot for health advice or important decisions, it's smart to double-check the information with a qualified professional rather than trusting it completely on its own.
Moderna and Merck have created a personalized cancer vaccine that uses artificial intelligence to design the genetic instructions for each patient's unique tumor, and early results show it works better than standard treatments alone. For people with advanced melanoma or other cancers, this could mean a treatment tailored specifically to their own cancer cells rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Worth knowing: if this vaccine gets approved, ask your doctor whether you might be eligible for it, since it represents a genuinely new way of fighting cancer that wasn't possible even a few years ago.
London surgeons recently used artificial intelligence during brain surgery to help them safely remove a tumour while protecting the patient's vision—the first time this combination has been successfully done. The AI system watched the live camera feed from inside the patient's head and highlighted which parts of the brain were critical to avoid, giving the surgeon real-time guidance during this delicate operation. Worth knowing: if you or a loved one ever needs brain surgery, ask your doctor whether AI-assisted options are available, as this technology could make complex procedures safer and more precise.
Google's AI assistant keeps changing its name and confusing people about what it actually does—a problem that affects many AI tools right now, which aren't doing a good job of explaining themselves simply. When you're trying a new AI tool, you shouldn't need to understand how it was built or what's "under the hood"; you just want to know whether it can help you write an email or answer a question. Worth knowing: if an AI app's marketing materials or prompts feel unnecessarily complicated, that's a sign the company hasn't made it easy enough for regular people to use—so don't feel bad if you find it confusing.
Google has created a new AI tool called Gemini 3.5 Transcribe that listens to your voice and turns it into written text—automatically cleaning up the "ums," pauses, and stumbles that naturally happen when we speak. If you've ever tried dictating messages or notes on your phone, you'll appreciate that this technology is significantly faster and makes fewer mistakes than what came before, meaning less time spent correcting errors. You can start noticing this improvement if you have a recent Google Pixel phone, and it will gradually roll out to other Google devices, so keep an eye out for the feature in your phone's keyboard or voice settings.
Boston Scientific, a major maker of medical devices, was hit by a cyberattack that disrupted its computer systems and stopped it from shipping products, with no clear date for getting back to normal. If you use any of their devices—like pacemakers or stents—this matters because delays in ordering replacements or repairs could affect your healthcare, and several other big medical companies have faced similar attacks this year. Worth knowing: if you depend on a Boston Scientific device, contact your doctor's office now to check if your prescription or replacement is stuck in the backlog, rather than waiting to find out later.
# GlucoFM: Foundation Model for Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence system called GlucoFM that learns from continuous glucose monitoring data to predict blood sugar patterns and spot potential problems before they happen. For people managing diabetes, this means their wearable glucose sensors could become smarter helpers that give earlier warnings about dangerous blood sugar swings, rather than just reporting what's happening right now. Worth knowing: if you or a family member uses a continuous glucose monitor, ask your doctor whether AI-enhanced predictions might soon be available on your device—it's an area moving quickly toward real-world use.
Google has created a new tool that listens to your voice and writes down what you say, while also smoothing out the "um"s and "ah"s that naturally happen when we speak. It works in over 85 languages and understands technical terms across different fields, so it captures what you actually mean rather than every filler word. You can try this feature if you use Google's Gemini service—it's handy for recording interviews, meetings, or your own thoughts without having to edit out all those natural speech hesitations later.
