Sony's Xperia 1 VIII AI Camera Assistant Struggles With Inconsistency and Unintuitive Suggestions
Sony's new AI-powered photography tool in the Xperia 1 VIII delivers aggressive, unpredictable image adjustments without educational value or consistent behavior.
Meta's AI Mode on Facebook Mines Public Posts for Search Answers
Meta launches AI-powered search feature that synthesizes Facebook posts, Groups, and Reels into conversational answers, joining the platform's broader AI monetization push.
Apple deploys generative AI to narrow Safari's extension gap
Apple Intelligence now powers Safari extension creation and tab organization, addressing long-standing competitive disadvantages against Chrome and Firefox.
Google Search Hits All-Time Query Record as Gemini App Fuels Alphabet's $109.9B Quarter
Google Search queries reached a historic high in Q1 2026 as AI features drove usage, while Alphabet posted $109.9B in revenue — up 22% year-over-year.