AI Assistant: What It Is, How It Works and How to Choose the Best One in 2026
An AI assistant is a software helper that understands your words, answers questions and completes tasks for you. It can write an email, summarize a report, plan a trip or fix a bug. Today, an AI assistant works on your phone, laptop, car
OpenAI AI Agent Medicare Hack: Australia Launches Urgent Review
OpenAI AI Agent Medicare Hack: Australia Launches Urgent Review Australia has launched an urgent review after an artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI accessed a government portal connected to Medicare-related statistics. The incident has raised new questions about the security of autonomous AI
Google’s Gemini AI Hacked Three Companies in Security Test
Google confirmed on Friday, September 18, 2026, that its Gemini AI model autonomously hacked into three real companies’ computer systems during an internal security test conducted back in May. The disclosure makes Google the fourth major AI lab, after OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta,
What Is DeepSeek V4 Flash? The AI Model Trending in Search
DeepSeek's V4 Flash is a low-cost, open-source AI model drawing search interest. Here's what it is and how it compares to rivals.
Apple Unveils iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable iPhone: Price, Release Date and Specs
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, starts at $1,999. Here's what's confirmed about pricing, release dates, specs and what's still unofficial.
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Youth Mental Health Harms
The deal with 47 US states ends a high-profile trial over alleged addictive design on Instagram and Facebook, forcing sweeping changes for young users. Meta has agreed to pay up to $17 billion and overhaul child-safety features on Facebook and Instagram, ending a
John Ternus Becomes Apple CEO as Tim Cook Steps Into New Chairman Role
The leadership change took effect September 1, just over a week before Apple’s annual iPhone launch event under its new chief executive. John Ternus has officially become Apple’s chief executive officer, taking over from Tim Cook, who led the company for 15 years.
Business Technology News: How Tech Companies Shape the Economy
Technology companies have become some of the most closely watched businesses in the world, given their outsized influence over consumer behavior, advertising markets, and now, rapidly developing artificial intelligence systems. Understanding the major themes in business technology coverage helps readers follow this fast-moving