Apple's newly redesigned Siri, powered by artificial intelligence, is now available for anyone to try on their iPhone through a free test version called iOS 27 public beta. This matters because Siri has gotten smarter and can now understand what you're doing on your phone better, which could make your daily tasks like sending messages or finding information easier and faster. You can sign up to try this beta version on Apple's website, though keep in mind it's still being tested so you might occasionally encounter glitches or unexpected behavior.
Grok Build, an AI coding tool, was automatically sending users' entire computer code projects to cloud storage without asking permission—including files the tool was supposed to skip and even passwords that had been deleted. For anyone using this tool, this was risky because sensitive work information and security details could have been exposed or stored longer than necessary. Worth knowing: if you or someone you know uses AI coding assistants, it's worth asking the company directly what data gets saved and where, or switching to tools with clearer privacy policies.
# What Your Roku TV Can Do Without Internet
Your Roku TV can still show you live broadcast television and play movies or shows from USB drives even when your internet is down, so you won't be completely stuck during an outage. This matters because many of us rely on our televisions for entertainment and news, and knowing your set has backup options gives you peace of mind when connectivity fails. Worth knowing: keep a USB drive handy with some downloaded movies or shows on it, and remember that your TV antenna (if connected) will keep working perfectly fine without any internet at all.
Researchers have created a special ink that you can paint directly onto your skin like a temporary tattoo, and once it dries, it becomes a working sensor that can monitor your health. Unlike earlier e-tattoos that struggled on curved or hairy skin, this painted version works better across larger areas and different body parts, making it more practical for everyday health tracking. You can watch for these colorful health-monitoring tattoos to appear in consumer products within the next few years, especially for people wanting to track heart rhythms, body temperature, or other vital signs at home.
Google Images is celebrating its 25th birthday by getting smarter about showing you pictures it thinks you'll actually want to see, rather than just matching your search words. For those of us who spend time searching for recipes, travel inspiration, or hobby ideas, this means fewer irrelevant results cluttering up the page and more pictures that match what we're genuinely looking for. You can test this yourself next time you search for something like "garden ideas" or "hairstyles" — notice whether the results feel more personalized to your style than they used to.
Google is redesigning its Images homepage to show you personalized photo recommendations right away, rather than just a blank search box—think of it like walking into a gallery that's been curated just for your interests. This means you'll have a more engaging way to discover photos and inspiration without having to type anything in first, similar to how Pinterest works. Worth knowing: when you visit Google Images, you'll see this new layout automatically, and Google will use what it knows about your interests to choose which photos appear for you.
Google Images now shows you a personalized gallery of pictures based on what you like and what you've looked at before, similar to how Pinterest organizes inspiration boards. This makes it easier to stumble upon photos and ideas you might actually enjoy rather than just searching for specific things. Worth knowing: you can turn off this personalization in your settings if you'd prefer Google Images to work the old way, showing only results for what you actually search for.
Spotify is testing a new chatbot feature that lets you talk to the app—either by typing or speaking—to discover and play music, audiobooks, and podcasts based on what you ask for. Instead of scrolling through menus, you can simply say something like "play jazz from the '60s" or "find me a podcast about gardening," and the chatbot understands your taste from your listening history. Worth knowing: this feature is currently only available to Premium subscribers on the mobile app, so check your Spotify home screen to see if you have access to try it.
# Multi-Monitor Setup: A Simple Productivity Boost
Having two screens instead of one lets you see more information at once—like keeping an email open on one screen while working on a document on the other—without constantly switching between windows. For anyone who works with information, manages finances, or enjoys keeping multiple things visible (like following news while video chatting), this genuinely saves time and reduces frustration. You can start small by connecting an old monitor you might have lying around, or ask a tech-savvy friend or store staff to help you set up a second display, which often costs less than you'd expect.
The RingConn 3 is a smart ring that looks elegant like regular jewelry, but it doesn't track your fitness or detect headaches as well as it promises. If you're thinking about spending money on a wearable ring mainly for health monitoring, you'd get better results from a traditional smartwatch or fitness band. Worth knowing: before buying any new gadget advertised for health features, check independent reviews and compare it to established options like Apple Watch or Fitbit to see if it actually delivers what matters to you.
Spotify is giving Premium members a new AI chat tool that lets you have a conversation with the app to find music, podcasts, and audiobooks tailored to what you're in the mood for. Instead of scrolling through endless playlists or searching by artist name, you can simply tell the AI what you want—like "something upbeat for my morning walk"—and it suggests what to listen to. Worth knowing: this feature is rolling out gradually to Premium subscribers, so check your app over the coming weeks to see if it's available to you yet.
Superhuman, a popular email app, has released a new AI feature that writes email replies for you—and our testing shows it does a pretty good job, often needing almost no fixes before you send. If you spend hours every week answering emails, this kind of tool could save you real time and mental energy, especially for routine messages. You can try similar features in Gmail or Outlook's reply suggestions, or ask yourself whether letting AI draft your emails feels right for your personal communication style.
