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If you're looking for quick, ready-to-post AI video, YouTube might have just launched the perfect solution. While YouTube's Shorts section hasn't gained too much traction in its quest to compete with TikTok as the go-to short-form video platform, its new AI background generator might actually be worth checking out.

AI excels at summing up a large amount of data quickly. Feed it a ton of text, and it can let you know what it's about in mere seconds. If you're a fan of Claude AI, you'll be happy to know that you can now give it your Google Docs files and let it create a quick summary so you don't have to read it all.

If you're a Windows Insider in the Dev channel, you can now try Microsoft's controversial Recall feature. As the name suggests, this AI-powered feature helps you recall what you were doing on your PC at any moment in the past by taking screenshots every few seconds.

Spotify is expanding its audiobook portfolio after striking a deal with Bloomsbury, a global publishing house with offices in the U. S., U. K., Australia, and India. This will add over 1,000 new titles to its library, giving subscribers more listening choices.

Scammers are targeting you right now with fake Black Friday deals. But with almost every online retailer offering discounts before the holidays, how can you spot when something is a scam, and what about when products are real but the offer isnt as good as it appears?

Smart TVs are the centerpiece of most modern living rooms. But like all tech, they dont last forever. Over time, you might notice your once-reliable TV struggling to keep up with newer content, apps, or features. If you're debating whether it's time to make the leap to a newer model, here are some clear signs that your trusty TV might be due for retirement.