According to a statement provided to 9to5Google and reported by Android Police, Google has confirmed that Pixel phone prices will increase, citing increases in RAM and storage costs that are impacting the industry. The confirmation came from Shakeel Barkat, Google’s vice president of devices and services, who said the company would be “adjusting” pricing across […]

According to Meta’s announcement and Lifehacker’s report, Meta is adding a free verification feature called Facebook Verified that lets users earn a white check mark by uploading selfie videos. The purpose of the badge is to indicate a real person behind an account and will appear on profiles and on Marketplace, Dating, and Groups. Facebook

OpenAI is launching Health in ChatGPIT for US users, enabling connections to Apple Health and supported medical records so ChatGPT can reference health information during conversations. According to OpenAI, connected medical records, Apple Health data, and related conversations are not used for model training or advertising. The feature is now available to logged-in US users

The European Commission has fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for violating the EU’s Digital Markets Act. According to the Commission’s decision, published on July 23, 2026, Google supported its services in Google Search and limited how app developers could direct users to low-cost purchasing options outside Google Play. The fines include €460 million for