Santa Claus has a new helper: Artificial intelligence

The race is already on to find the perfect gifts for family and friends, but this year, Santa has a special helper: AI. It turns out, artificial intelligence is the new way to spread holiday cheer.

Officials: Don't worry about new iPhone feature

There's been concern about a new iPhone feature that allows contact information exchange by linking phones. Some feared it could facilitate data theft, but this isn't entirely the case. The feature, called NameDrop in the latest iOS 17 update, facilitates sharing only personal contact info when iPhones are touched. Contrary to panic, it doesn't download photos or all contacts. Law enforcement is aiming to reassure the public about the safety of this feature, with agencies like Longwood using it to inform their communities.

Apple agrees to improve texting between iPhones and Androids

But are the green bubbles going away? Here's what to know about Apple's decision to adopt the RCS messaging standard that will bring a wider range of iMessage-style features to chats between iPhone and Android users.