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Android Auto is now one (screen) size fits all
This week at I/O, Google rolled out a series of major updates for Android Auto that include better sizing for unconventionally shaped screens, video s…
Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook
Google is announcing a new line of laptops coming in the fall called Googlebooks. Details are sparse for now, as the tease is just a small part of var…
The 9 biggest new features in Android 17
Would it shock you to hear that Android 17 is filled with new AI-enabled features, like improved dictation and vibe-coded widgets? Fortunately, that's…
Gemini’s biggest new features are all about controlling your phone
It is, once again, Gemini season. Google is announcing a host of new Gemini features during its pre-I/O Android showcase, many of which aim to help us…
Google announces upcoming security tools for Android, including enhanced protection against banking scam calls
The Live Threat Detection feature is also getting a major upgrade.
Googlebooks are the Android-based evolution of the Chromebook
Google's only giving us a tease of what it has planned for its new laptop lineup.
Instagram's in-app camera will support Ultra HDR and Night Sight on Android
Meta is also finally delivering an Instagram app for Android tablets.
Gemini in Chrome arrives on Android devices in June
A device with at least 4GB of RAM is required to use the software.
Gemini Intelligence brings app automation to Android
It will arrive on Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones first.
Android 17 includes better iOS file sharing and a forced break for addictive apps
Google is also launching 3D Emoji.
Android Auto is getting a big makeover for 2026
Upgrades include a revamped UI, support for widgets, immersive 3D maps and more.
Panasonic’s new Lumix L10 is a compact camera with a focus on photography
Panasonic has announced a new addition to its Lumix camera line with a compact body and fixed lens that's targeted at photographers instead of creator…
Scientists Think Africa May Be Cracking Along a New Tectonic Plate Boundary
If the rift keeps growing larger, the African continent could end up splitting in half, researchers say.
‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker Wants to Push the Boundaries of Horror Itself
io9 spoke with the filmmaker about the film's origins, its franchise potential, his 'Texas Chainsaw' vision, and much more.
Nintendo just announced a $500 Switch 2 bundle that includes a first-party game
The console price shoots up in September, so this might be a good way to save some cash.
Parents say ChatGPT got their son killed with bad advice on party drugs
The family of a 19-year-old college student is suing OpenAI over claims that his conversations with ChatGPT led to an accidental overdose. In the laws…
Android Show 2026: all the news and announcements
Google I/O is just a week away, and that means it’s time for another Android Show event to unpack all the Android ecosystem highlights Google has in s…
Georgia Data Center Secretly Guzzled 30 Million Gallons of Water Before Paying a Dime
Local residents complained of low water pressure. When the county utility investigated, it realized a data center had been draining the water system f…
Ford Launches Energy Subsidiary to Build Data Center-Scale Batteries at Kentucky Plant
The automaker's new Ford Energy unit says it will build shipping-container-sized batteries for utilities, data centers and large industry customers in…
Sam Altman takes the stand in trial against Elon Musk
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has begun his testimony against Elon Musk in a high-profile jury trial in a California federal courtroom. Altman, alongside Open…
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns to Prime Video in November
Season three of Amazon's Lord of the Rings show skips forward several years from the second season finale.
What to Watch Before 'The Mandalorian and Grogu': TV Shows and Movies With Critical Star Wars Backstory
From recent releases like The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka to older shows like Star Wars: The Clone Wars, there are a lot of stories to catch up on.
Is Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Really a Cybersecurity Risk?
Anthropic said that Claude Mythos was too dangerous to release to the public. That claim has reopened an old debate over cybersecurity.
George Clooney, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep back new ‘Human Consent Standard’ for AI licensing
Hollywood actors and producers are standing behind a new AI licensing standard that will tell AI systems whether they'll need to pay to use a person's…
Rivian’s AI-powered voice assistant is ready to roll
Rivian's AI-powered voice assistant is rolling out today to the company's vehicle fleet. The assistant will be available through a software update to …
Narwal’s Next Robot Vacuum Promises Luxury Features at a Midrange Price
The Freo Z10 Turbo comes with a self-cleaning, self-emptying dock for less than $1,000.
The Ending of ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Was Changed Late in the Game
The final moments of the film were crafted later in the process to leave audiences with a few specific thoughts.
China Sought Access to Anthropic’s Newest A.I. The Answer Was No.
The latest artificial intelligence models from Anthropic and OpenAI are extending the United States’ lead over China and intensifying the rivalry betw…
EBay Rejects GameStop’s $55 Billion Takeover Bid
The online marketplace called the cash-and-stock proposal “neither credible nor attractive.”
Best AI Image Generators of 2026
We reviewed and ranked the best AI programs to create images. Here's what made the cut.
Alan Wake comes to horror game Phasmophobia
This is a free update on all platforms.