• Anthropic revises Claude’s ‘Constitution,’ and hints at chatbot consciousness

    January 22, 2026

    On Wednesday, Anthropic released a revised version of Claude’s Constitution, a living document that provides a “holistic” explanation of the “context in which Claude operates and the kind of entity we would like Claude to be.” The document was released in conjunction with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos. For years, Anthropic has sought to distinguish itself from its competitors via what it calls “Constitutional AI,” a system whereby its chatbot, Claude, is trained using a specific set of ethical principles rather than human feedback. Anthropic first published those principles — Claude’s Constitution —…

  • X is also launching Bluesky-like starter packs

    January 22, 2026

    X is rolling out a new feature called “Starterpacks” to all users in the coming weeks, the company’s head of product has announced. It’s made up of compilations of accounts new users can follow based on their interests. If that sounds familiar, it’s because Bluesky launched a very similar feature that’s also called “starter packs” back in 2024. Bluesky allows ordinary users to curate their own packs as long as each one doesn’t exceed 50 accounts. They can then share those lists broadly on the platform or directly with new users via QR code. X, on the other hand, compiled…

  • Apple plans to make Siri an AI chatbot, report says

    January 22, 2026

    Apple’s long-awaited Siri revamp could turn the smart assistant into a chatbot more akin to ChatGPT, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. His sources say that the Siri chatbot, which would be integrated into iOS 27, could be the focal point of Apple’s WWDC presentation in June. The Siri chatbot, internally codenamed “Campos,” will work with both voice and text inputs. Apple senior vice president Craig Federighi had previously stated that he didn’t want Siri to be a chatbot, and rather, that he wanted Apple’s AI options to be “integrated so it’s there within reach whenever you need…

  • 2026 Fiat Scudo price and specs: Italian brand back to take on Toyota HiAce again

    January 22, 2026

    Fiat gets by in Australia with just two models – three if you count leftover stock of the now-axed petrol-powered 500 – but now it’s finally getting another vehicle. Sitting under the Fiat Professional banner and slotting in below the full-size Ducato van, the 2026 Fiat Scudo is a mid-size van aimed directly at the top-selling Toyota HiAce, as well as the Hyundai Staria Load and Ford Transit Custom. It’s due in local showrooms from February, priced from $48,490 before on-road costs. And if it looks familiar, that’s because it is: the ‘new’ Fiat Scudo is a Peugeot Expert by…

  • Amazon is adding AI-powered assistant to One Medical

    January 22, 2026

    Amazon an AI-powered assistant to One Medical, the tech-forward primary care provider it . Dubbed ‘Health AI,’ Amazon says the tool “provides 24/7 personalized health guidance based on your medical records.” The company says Health AI can explain lab results, help manage medications, and book appointments for patients. Amazon also says it can “analyze images” but doesn’t specify whether this means medical imaging or user uploaded photos. While the company specifically says the tool “complements, but does not replace,” a patient’s healthcare provider, it also vaguely says the AI can “answer general and complex health questions” while “considering your unique…

  • Todoist’s app now lets you add tasks to your to-do list by speaking to its AI

    January 22, 2026

    Maybe you don’t need an AI smart ring to keep up with your to-dos. Doist, the company behind Todoist, a popular to-do list app that works across multiple devices, is launching its new AI-powered, “voice-to-tasks” feature: Todoist Ramble. The feature allows you to describe your tasks using natural language. True to its name, Ramble can take your meandering, unstructured speech and turn it into organized tasks. The app will also capture other details you mention, like project deadlines, priorities, duration, and assignees. Image Credits:Todoist The idea is that people often think of things they need to do while on the…

  • 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander the latest model to get a black edition

    January 22, 2026

    ‘Black packs’ are a dime a dozen nowadays, between GWM’s Vantas, Hyundai’s Black Inks, and Ford and Mitsubishi’s aptly named Black Editions. Now, Mitsubishi has launched another Black Edition bringing more kit and, yes, various items finished in black. The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Black Edition is priced at $47,990 before on-road costs, and will arrive in local dealerships in February. It’s not the only addition to the retail range, with the previously fleet-only front-wheel drive ES 5+2 (as seven-seat Outlanders are known) now available to private buyers, priced at $42,540 before on-roads. CarExpert can save you thousands on a…

  • Chery C5: GWM Haval Jolion, Hyundai Kona rival getting hybrid option in Australia

    January 22, 2026

    The hybrid Chery C5 SHS-H small crossover SUV has been launched overseas as a competitor to the GWM Haval Jolion, and it’s headed to Australia. While the hybrid SUV has been introduced in the UK as the Omoda 5, Chery Australia has said it will be sold here as part of parent company Chery’s model lineup instead, arriving in mid-2026. Officially badged SHS-H – for Super Hybrid System Hybrid – it will sit alongside petrol-powered C5 models sold in Australia, which are currently offered in two grades priced at $29,990 drive-away and $34,990 drive-away respectively. Petrol models use a 108kW/210Nm…

  • For All Mankind returns on March 27 for a fifth season

    January 22, 2026

    Apple TV+ has become one of the best streaming services for sci-fi, with hits like Pluribus, Severance, Foundation and many more. There are so many shows that it’s easy to forget the one that started it all. For All Mankind was the platform’s very first attempt at sci-fi and it’s finally coming back after two years for season five on March 27. The next season will run for ten episodes on a weekly basis. It concludes on May 29, with new installments dropping each Friday. What follows are some slight spoilers for the show, so read with caution. The streamer…

  • X copies Bluesky with a ‘Starterpacks’ feature that helps you find who to follow

    January 22, 2026

    Bluesky’s “Starter Packs,” the curated lists of suggested users to follow, have proven a popular way to help people connect with others on the social network — so popular, in fact, that X is now copying the feature. On Wednesday, X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, announced in a post that the Elon Musk-owned app will soon introduce its own version of these lists, which it’s calling “Starterpacks.” (How original!) The idea behind the new feature is to help users find accounts that match their interests across a range of categories, including News, Politics, Fashion, Technology, Business & Finance, Health…