Waze rolls out new AI features including Motorcycle and 'Less Chatty' modes

Waze gets motorbike mode, personalised nav, and less chatty mode

Waze is getting a slew of AI-powered features, including personalised navigation, motorbike mode, and minimised alerts over audio.

Windows now shows which apps used on-device AI, and I'd check it right now

Who's using AI behind your back?

CaoCao Mobility’s RoboX plan targets autonomous driving’s next phase

Smart driving, customized vehicles, and AI-powered operations must work together to make driverless mobility commercially viable.

There are 3 telltale signs that you used AI to make your app, and they aren’t pretty

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Tools like Lovable and Replit have made coding vastly accessible to non-technical builders. But in a sea of cookie-cutter vibe-coded apps, it’s getting harder to stand out. Here are three signs that your app looks AI-coded, and how you can fix it. If you’ve noticed that websites have started to converge []

Driving Automation Moves Mainstream as Level 2+ Systems Head for 77% of New Cars by 2031

Driving automation is moving rapidly into the mainstream, with Level 2 systems forecast to feature in 77 of new cars sold worldwide by 2031 and Level 2+ adoption also accelerating. The post Driving Automation Moves Mainstream as Level 2+ Systems Head for 77 of New Cars by 2031 appeared first on IoT Business News.

Yeasound RIC800 Hearing Aids Review: Good Audio, Glitchy App

With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, it’s a shame these aids don't come with a better app.

Coval raises $28M to stress-test AI voice agents

Coval has raised 28m to test AI voice agents before they reach real callers. Its founder built the same kind of safety checks for Waymo’s self-driving cars, and thinks voice needs them just as badly. An AI voice agent can sound flawless in a demo and fall apart on a real call. It trips over [] This story continues at The Next Web

Software-hardware loop fuelling all new AI super cycle

Software-hardware loop fuelling all new AI super cycle

The Best-Sounding Wireless Earbuds I've Tested

If you're looking for an elevated sound experience, these are CNET's current picks, including a few budget options, for earbuds that deliver the best sound quality.

Designing For Distressed Users: Why Mental Health Apps Shouldn’t Follow Every UI Fashion

Many UI trends are designed to capture attention and signal innovation, but those goals often conflict with the needs of mental health apps: reducing cognitive strain, fostering trust, and providing a sense of refuge. Kat Homan introduces an evaluation framework that helps designers assess whether trendy visual and interaction patterns support or undermine the unique goals of mental health experiences.

Autonomous Agentic Workflow Platforms: A Comparative Analysis

The adoption of AI co-pilots and virtual assistants has been quick. Businesses embraced them. AI tools, like chat assistants and coding copilots, promised faster work. They helped with smarter decisions and boosted efficiency. But there was one catch: humans still had to drive the process. That is now beginning to change. A new generation of [] The post Autonomous Agentic Workflow Platforms: A Comparative Analysis appeared first on Fingent - Trusted AI Software Development Partner for Business Growth.

Hidden car features you might have

These five built-in technologies make driving safer, easier and more comfortable, and your car might have them

Almost Half Of All LinkedIn Posts Are Now AI-Written Research Shows

When everyone's using AI to sound smarter, everyone's starting to sound the same.

BMW's New iX3 offers first taste of Neue Klasse future

BMW has unveiled the New iX3 SUV, the first vehicle built on its Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform, marking the beginning of the software-defined vehicle era. Replacing the fragmented electronic architectures of conventional vehicles, the new platform unifies critical functions through centralized computing, improving performance, agility and efficiency. The latest iX3 is the first of more than 40 new and face-lifted BMW models set to launch across gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid and fully

Meta patented a wearable that listens all day to guess your feelings

Meta has patented a wearable that listens to you all day and guesses how you feel. As 404 Media reports, the device would continuously record audio and surroundings, then use AI to read your emotional state from sighs, laughter and other vocal cues, ostensibly to fine-tune workout suggestions. — Read the rest The post Meta patented a wearable that listens all day to guess your feelings appeared first on Boing Boing.

This free iPhone app uses soothing haptics to help you calm down

A new wellness app called Vän turns gentle phone vibrations into calming sensations, with with no account, subscription, or data collection involved.

3 Reasons SoundHound AI Stock Could Keep Climbing

The company's bold bet is that voice assistants can become digital agents to do real-world tasks, a shift that could determine whether this speculative AI stock has much more room to run.

Avatr got a green light for L3 ADAS testing and submitted for Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Changan’s high-end brand Avatr obtained an L3 autonomous driving test license, aiming at the commercialization of intelligent driving. The post Avatr got a green light for L3 ADAS testing and submitted for Hong Kong Stock Exchange appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

EA Gives Update on the Future of the Need for Speed Series

Electronic Arts, aka EA, has given an update on the future of the Need for Speed series, and it’s not an update fans of the racing game series are going to want to hear. We last saw Need for Speed in 2022 when the series’ developer, Criterion Games, released Need for Speed Unbound. Unfortunately, it []

The Best Tech to Level Up Summer 2026

Stay cool and enjoy the long, sunny days ahead with these gadgets to upgrade your life this summer and beyond.

I tested the new Claude Desktop on Linux - here's how it compares to rival apps

Claude Code finally has an official Linux desktop app. It's a great option, but trying to use local AI is where things get tricky.

Your AI Strategy Will Be Obsolete Soon. That’s Actually a Good Thing

AI tools will change quickly. The key is building adaptable skills and experimenting early rather than betting on specific platforms.

Broadcom: Elite AI Execution Meets A Potential First-Wave Top

Broadcom: Elite AI Execution Meets A Potential First-Wave Top

AI Is Moving up the Software Lifecycle: From Code Review to PRD Governance

Technology companies are extending AI beyond code generation into earlier stages of the software lifecycle, including PRD validation, design inputs, and code review. Initiatives from Uber, DoorDash, and Cloudflare highlight a shift toward AI-driven governance layers that evaluate engineering artifacts before implementation while preserving human oversight across the development pipeline. By Leela Kumili

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – July 2026 round-up

If you’re looking for new games to play on your smartphone then July has an intriguing crop of detective games, auto battlers, and an accomplished Advance Wars clone.

EA Exec Believes GenAI Can Help Developers Make Games Faster: ‘I Think There’s A Real Rise Of Creativity’

President of Enterprise Development Laura Miele sees the potential

Over 2,000 procedures available: Artificial intelligence to simplify searches on Guichet.lu

From Monday, 6 July, a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence will assist users with procedures on Guichet.lu, making the site easier to navigate.

10 Video Games Where Audio Design Matters More Than Visual Graphics Quality

Sound design is a crucial element to a gaming experience, but which games made sound the entire point?

Flexible working a sound business strategy, not just perk

Flexible working a sound business strategy, not just perk

Telehealth for Mental Health Is Now Mainstream, but AI Note-Taking Tools Show Major Quality Gaps

Mental health telehealth is booming in 2026, but AI scribes used in virtual visits show quality gaps versus human notes. No regulatory standards exist yet. Here's what patients should know.