Category Virtual Assistants

Updates on virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and their AI advancements.

Apple Tightens Mac Full Disk Access Rules as AI Agents Raise Privacy Risks

Apple is tightening Mac full disk access rules as AI agents raise privacy risks, requiring more explicit user consent before broad system access.

Apple is tightening macOS privacy controls for Full Disk Access as AI agents raise new risks around messages, files and browsing history.

A patched ChatGPT Mac flaw could have exposed chats and browser sessions, highlighting the security risks of powerful AI desktop apps.

Guided Vision brings real-time camera help to Gemini Live on Android, helping users read text, identify objects and ask follow-up questions.

Shopify launches Canvas, an AI store builder that lets merchants create storefronts by chatting with Sidekick and editing in real time.

Brian Chesky says AI agents need richer interfaces, interoperability and their own operating system to work for Airbnb and consumer travel.

Legato launches AI hearing glasses for $999, aiming to make hearing support more discreet, comfortable and accessible.

Meta denies Muse read private messages without permission, but the AI privacy dispute is fueling fresh doubts about its consumer AI trust.

DoorDash is testing AI ordering in Apple Messages, letting users text food requests and build carts with local recommendations.

Meta Muse AI is expanding into business tools, smart glasses and a new Charm device — but early security concerns are already mounting.