This week’s tech roundup packs some big stories: OpenAI is preparing a legal challenge against Apple over their ChatGPT deal, Tilda has introduced AI-driven website block generation, and Forza Horizon 6 leaked online days before its release. Plus, Realme adds Yandex’s voice assistant to its flagship phones, WhatsApp preps a private AI chat, and Samsung teases new smart glasses ahead of Fold8. Here’s what happened and why it matters.
OpenAI ramps up legal threat against Apple over ChatGPT partnership
OpenAI’s cooperation with Apple Intelligence, announced in summer 2024, has fallen far short of expectations. Instead of gaining a flood of new ChatGPT subscribers or deeper iOS integration, OpenAI is reportedly preparing formal contract violation notices-and possibly tougher legal moves if the situation doesn’t improve.
From the start, Apple wasn’t exclusive to OpenAI-it’s also testing Claude from Anthropic and Google’s Gemini AI internally. Another sore point: Apple’s notorious 30% cut of subscription revenue on iOS is eating into the income OpenAI expected from iPhone users. The timing is awkward for Apple, with WWDC 2026 around the corner in June. Instead of showcasing AI triumphs, Apple faces a public dispute with arguably the most recognizable AI brand.
Realme integrates Yandex’s Alice assistant into 16 Pro lineup
Realme’s new 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ models now ship with Yandex’s voice assistant ”Alice” as a full system-level option alongside Google Assistant. On the 16 Pro+, ”Alice” can be activated by voice even from a locked screen thanks to a dedicated DSP chip, while on the 16 Pro it’s triggered by holding the power button.
For Yandex, this is a rare win to be integrated at the system level alongside Google Mobile Services on Android-a crucial distinction from European markets where local ecosystems struggle. For Realme, it’s a strong selling point tailored to the Russian market where domestic AI assistants still enjoy solid traction.
WhatsApp launches private AI chat powered by Meta, erasing all history
WhatsApp is gearing up to launch a dedicated chat mode that lets users interact with Meta’s AI without saving any conversation history. According to Meta, chat data will vanish after the dialogue ends and won’t be accessible even to Meta itself. The feature aims to provide privacy for sensitive queries-you ask, close the chat, and leave no trace.
The rollout is expected in early 2026. The real test will be the privacy details-if the chat data is truly isolated from user profiling and model training, this could be one of the most transparent privacy modes in consumer AI. If ”private” simply means no local chat history but data is still logged on servers, critics won’t be impressed.
Samsung to unveil Galaxy Glasses smart eyewear alongside Fold8 on July 22
Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event will introduce Galaxy Glasses, a new smart eyewear concept aimed squarely at competing with Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Featuring Android XR OS, Google Gemini AI, cameras, microphones, and speakers-but notably no built-in display-these glasses prioritize battery life, light weight, and price over flashy AR projection. The design partnership is with Korean fashion brand Gentle Monster.
Alongside the glasses, Samsung will reveal the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 foldables. This July event is also a strategic play to capture attention before Apple’s expected iPhone 18 launch in September and before rumors of Apple’s first foldable start dominating headlines.
Ugreen launches AP16 portable monitor with 2.5K resolution and 165Hz refresh rate
Ugreen’s new AP16 monitor offers a rare combo for portable displays: 16-inch IPS panel from BOE, 2560×1600 resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, and excellent color accuracy with ΔE<2. While many portable monitors max out at 60Hz Full HD, the AP16 targets users needing higher performance on the go. It’s housed in a metal chassis just 6.5mm thick and weighs 928 grams.
Connectivity includes two USB-C ports, a Mini HDMI, and USB-C pass-through charging. It supports MacBook, iPad, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and other portable PCs. The magnetic stand is sold separately-users should beware of leaving it behind. The AP16 is already on sale in China.
Tilda launches AI-powered Vibe Blocks to build websites by dialogue
Tilda’s new ”Vibe Blocks” feature lets users describe the desired web block in natural language, and AI handles the layout, code generation, and styling to produce a ready-to-use page element. The AI automatically matches the site’s existing fonts, colors, and spacing, keeping the design cohesive.
Tilda claims tasks that previously took 3-5 hours now complete within minutes. The feature is available on all plans, albeit with monthly usage limits.
Perseverance rover reaches ancient Martian rocks after marathon drive
On its 1797th day on Mars, NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a selfie near the western rim of Jezero Crater-the farthest point from its landing site since February 2021. The highlight isn’t just the distance but what lies beneath the wheels: magmatic rocks around Lac de Charmes that may predate the impact that formed Jezero.
If confirmed, this makes Perseverance the first rover to analyze some of the oldest accessible Martian crust in history-volcanic minerals suited for dating and breccia structures that could shed light on asteroid impacts around 3.9 billion years ago. This research shifts focus from simply finding water to understanding Mars’s primordial crust formation.
Dyson’s new air purifier uses camera to target airflow toward people
The Dyson Find+Follow Purifier Cool leverages an onboard camera to detect where people are in the room and directs airflow accordingly. If multiple individuals are present, it automatically adjusts the coverage area. Crucially, video data stays local and is deleted immediately-no footage is sent to servers.
Beyond the AI targeting, the unit filters particles down to 0.3 microns, volatile organic compounds, and nitrogen dioxide. It shows real-time air quality on the display and is controllable via the MyDyson app. The price in the US is $895.
Forza Horizon 6 leaks online nine days ahead of official release
Game developer Playground Games accidentally uploaded an unencrypted 155 GB release version of Forza Horizon 6 to a public Steam branch. Without Denuvo DRM protection, Steam’s built-in security proved insufficient-leading to torrents circulating almost immediately.
Forza Horizon 6 officially launches May 19 on PC and Xbox Series, with Game Pass availability and a later PS5 release. It features an open-world Japan, over 550 cars, and dynamic seasons including cherry blossom time. Premium edition owners who paid $100 get early access from May 15-roughly the same time torrents hit public trackers.
*Meta, owner of WhatsApp and Ray-Ban Meta, is designated an extremist organization in Russia, where its activities are banned.
Unlike many AI stories dominated by hype, this week reveals the uneven reality: corporate partnerships struggle to find common ground, promising AI features require hard scrutiny on privacy, and leaks continue to undercut official launches. Keep an eye on OpenAI’s next moves with Apple-will they escalate or negotiate? Also, Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses could shake up wearable tech by ditching displays in favor of practicality, marking an interesting design direction to watch.