Google introduces new usage limits for Gemini: Here’s all you need to know

Ayush Chourasia — Fri, 22 May 2026 09:08:31 +0000

Gemini now has a weekly limit!

Soundcore announces 2 earbuds that lean into AI for better call quality and smart feature performance

Bethany Allard — Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000

The earbuds are the first Soundcore products to feature the new Anker THUS AI chip.

Soundcore announced two new pairs of earbuds during its Anker Day event on May 21: the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max.

The earbuds are the first Soundcore products …

California's Gavin Newsom tries to save workers from AI with executive order

Rebecca Ruiz — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:13:34 +0000

The move follows massive layoffs at California-based Meta.

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday addressing the imminent "disruptions" of artificial intelligence on jobs.

The Democratic governor and widely-rumored 2028 presidential contender directed the state to explore a number of measures to prevent nightmare scenarios for workers affected by AI job loss.

The

Xiaomi 17 Max launched with 200MP camera and 8,000mAh battery: Check Price, specs and features

Ayush Chourasia — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:10:34 +0000

The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

Scam alert: An official Microsoft email is being used for phishing links

Matt Binder — Thu, 21 May 2026 17:53:48 +0000

You can't even trust official Microsoft emails now.

If you've ever received an email from "msonlineservicesteam@microsoftonline.com," you'll know that this is an official email address used by Microsoft.

However, users should be aware that emails from this official Microsoft address may be scam messages.

Scammers have figured out how to weaponize this legitimate Microsoft email address in …

Google, Meta, TikTok face EU complaints over financial scam protections

Chase Dibenedetto — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:26:14 +0000

The complaint could lead to hefty fines under the Digital Services Act.

Tech giants Google, Meta, and TikTok are facing European scrutiny for their alleged role in a growing number of financial scams targeting users.

The three companies are accused of failing to proactively remove fraudulent ads from their platforms and notify users in …

New Microsoft Defender exploits discovered. How to protect yourself

Alex Perry — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:55:20 +0000

It doesn't require a lot of effort.

Microsoft has identified some nasty exploits that could affect your Windows machine if you let them.

Bleeping Computer reported on the exploits, which are specific vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, the built-in anti-malware software in Windows. The company has detailed reports on its security website for

Tesla says its Full Self-Driving package is now available in China

Stan Schroeder — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:39 +0000

Catching up with the local competitors.

Tesla has brought its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite of driver assistance features to China – or it's at least close to doing so.

The company announced the news in a tweet on Thursday, listing all of the countries where FSD is currently available. Besides China, also …

If you want a Motorola foldable, it's the Razr Ultra or bust

Timothy Beck Werth — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

I tested Motorola's flagship foldable for the second year in a row.

If 2025 was the year of the ultra-thin phone, then 2026 is the year of the foldable phone. And the new Motorola Razr line arrives with a big head start. Motorola has been making flip-style foldables since 2020, and it also has the first foldables on the …

Nvidia bets big on Vera CPU built for Agentic AI, unlocks $200 Billion market

Ayush Chourasia — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:39:47 +0000

Nvidia already sold $20 billion worth of Vera CPUs in 2026.

NVIDIA reports huge Q1 earnings due to AI boom despite struggles in China

Amanda Yeo — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:01:55 +0000

CEO Jensen Huang has said the company went from 95 percent market share in China to zero.

NVIDIA has released its Q1 earnings for the 2027 financial year, revealing that it's profited handsomely from the current AI boom despite losing its Chinese market share. The company reported $81.6 billion in revenue during Q1, primarily attributable to heightened demand for their AI chips.

This is …

Mark Zuckerberg tells Meta staff no more company-wide layoffs in 2026, after firing 8000 employees

Ayush Chourasia — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:31:34 +0000

The possibility of team-specific layoffs is still open.

Google Gemini is making its way into your car.

Mashable ME — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:14:22 +0000

Google wants Gemini riding shotgun in your car.

Generative AI was everywhere at Google I/O 2026, but who is it for?

Mashable ME — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:29:54 +0000

Google’s AI vision is getting bigger—and harder to ignore.

We still don't have a price or release date on Android XR Glasses

Mashable ME — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:12:31 +0000

Google showed the future, but left key details out.

OpenAI IPO will happen ASAP, say insiders

Chris Taylor — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:48:15 +0000

After Musk's lawsuit fails, Sam Altman can cash in.

Sam Altman's OpenAI may be losing money to the tune of $1 billion a month. It may be struggling to convert more than 5% of ChatGPT users to paid customers. And it may be losing ground to rivals like Anthropic …

Tech editors dig into what Google kept quiet about at I/O 2026

Mashable ME — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:45:31 +0000

Not every big question got answered at Google I/O.

Here's how Google Search is changing forever

Chance Townsend — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:08:04 +0000

Google has fundamentally altered how we search the internet.

At last year's Google I/O event, we (and most outlets) modestly declared that the Google Search we had known for the past 20 years was dead. Fast forward a year, and it's still really, really dead. Not to beat on a dead horse or anything, but with I/O …

Kobo integrates Storygraph on its e-readers, another move to close the gap with Amazon

Samantha Mangino — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:03:47 +0000

No need to manually track your progress — your Kobo e-reader will do it for you.

If you want an e-reader but don't want anything to do with Amazon, the alternative is a Rakuten Kobo e-reader. Kobos are speedy, easy-to-use, and a great value, but now, they're teaming up with another bookish company for the ultimate reading integration. The Storygraph, a platform …

Everything announced at Google I/O 2026 in 13 minutes

Mashable ME — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:52:09 +0000

Gemini and Android XR took center stage at Google I/O.

Google I/O 2026: The good, the bad, and the mind-blowing

Mashable ME — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:43:12 +0000

Gemini, XR glasses, and Google’s biggest AI push yet.

Google’s Project Aura is a wild pair of supercharged Xreal glasses

Mashable ME — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:03:48 +0000

Google’s next-gen smart glasses push things further.

Project Aura: Everything to know about Xreal's Android XR glasses

Alex Perry — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:18:40 +0000

What's up with these new Xreal glasses?

Google's annual I/O showcase focused heavily on AI news, but the event also contained some exciting developments in the XR glasses front.

Namely, Xreal used the event as a way to show off Project Aura, an ambitious new pair of XR glasses that were originally

Google I/O: Every new feature coming to Chrome, including two AI detection tools

Haley Henschel — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:58:10 +0000

One of them is available to try today.

At its annual Google I/O developers conference on Tuesday, Google announced several new features that will work with Chrome. They include two tools that make it easier to identify AI-generated content and deepfakes right in the world's most popular web browser.

First up, Google is adding its …

Apple Sports App expands to 90 new countries ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026; UAE on the list

Ayush Chourasia — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:43:10 +0000

Apple Sports users can access Apple News with just one tap within the app.

WhatsApp is testing messages that self-destruct after you read them

Stan Schroeder — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:25:06 +0000

Cue "Mission Impossible" theme song.

WhatsApp is working on a new feature: Messages that disappear after you read them.

This is according to WABetaInfo, which found the feature in the latest WhatsApp for iOS beta, version 26.19.10.72.

According to the WhatsApp beta screenshot posted by the outlet, the feature will …

Meta drops 4AM horror mail to cut 8,000 jobs amid AI push

Ayush Chourasia — Wed, 20 May 2026 11:37:48 +0000

7000 workers will be reassigned into new AI-native teams.

Child safety organizations accuse Roblox of violating FTC rules

Chase Dibenedetto — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The gaming platform faces continued child safety accusations.

Online safety organizations have filed a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), asking the agency to formally assess Roblox's alleged risks to children.

The Request for Investigation, submitted by child safety nonprofit Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), argues that Roblox's design features …

Mark Zuckerberg's viral audio clip suggests Meta tracked "Really Smart" Staff to train AI before layoffs

Ayush Chourasia — Wed, 20 May 2026 08:30:42 +0000

Fresh wave of layoffs at Meta affected nearly 8000 employees.

Someone drove a Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to test 'Wade Mode.' It didn't end well.

Stan Schroeder — Wed, 20 May 2026 07:12:52 +0000

To cross that lake, you need a boat registration, and an actual boat.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says a lot of silly things.

For example, he said that Tesla's steel-plated, but not fully steel-ball-resistant Cybertruck is "apocalypse-level safe." He also said that "Cybertruck will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a …

Every new tool and AI model from Google I/O you can try for free

Alex Perry — Tue, 19 May 2026 22:37:42 +0000

Spoiler: It's a short list this year.

Google just announced a smorgasbord of new AI tools for productivity and creativity at its Google I/O keynote on Tuesday, but not many of them are available for free right now.

I/O was huge for Gemini superusers, as the flashiest new features are all rolling out to …

Everything announced at the Google I/O 2026 keynote: AI, more AI, and smart glasses

Chance Townsend — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:15:08 +0000

Welcome to the agentic era.

Google's I/O 2026 developer conference has finally wrapped, and the keynote was, truthfully, a bit of a snooze for non-developers. The headline Gemini news amounted to a half-step update in Gemini 3.5 Flash, with the word "agentic" getting a full workout.

Google is "building a …

Apple's AI-powered accessibility upgrades include eye-controlled wheelchairs

Chase Dibenedetto — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:14:17 +0000

And something new for Apple Vision Pro users.

Apple Intelligence is coming to the company's industry-leading accessibility tools, including upgraded vision, captioning, and mobility features now enhanced with machine learning.

In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which falls on May 21, the tech giant announced a suite of new AI-powered capabilities for the …

Google Pics is a new Workspace tool that sounds like a big Canva competitor

Samantha Mangino — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:10:44 +0000

Suz Chambers, Director of Google Creative Lab, presented the new tool at Google I/O 2026.

Google wants to be your one and only workspace. Gmail and Drive can replace Outlook, Word, and Excel. Chat could replace Slack. But can the new Google Pics mean trouble for Canva?

At Google I/O, AI was front and center, and the basis for new features coming …

Google wants to give you an AI-driven 'Daily Brief'

Chris Taylor — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:27:37 +0000

Would you sign up for a summary of your day?

Google offered plenty of in-the-weeds AI agent announcements at Google I/O on Tuesday. But here's one agentic feature tailored to the average user: a Daily Brief.

The opt-in service, available from today for Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers in the U.S., sorts your day out …

YouTube: 2 new announcements from Google I/O

Chase Dibenedetto — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:19:17 +0000

YouTube Shorts creators may be excited.

Word of the day: Tokenmaxxing. That's how Google CEO Sundar Pichai introduced this year's Google I/O conference, a reference to the sheer mass of AI processing (we're talking quadrillions, folks) happening around the world.

It's a fact: Google has made a full pivot to AI. And depending …

Gemini Spark is Google's answer to OpenClaw. 3 reasons why it might be better.

Timothy Beck Werth — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:10:52 +0000

Google is finally releasing a personal AI agent of its own.

OpenClaw started a mini-revolution in the AI world by showing what was possible with AI agents, and at Google I/O 2026, the company finally unveiled its own AI agent.

At its annual developers conference, Google introduced Gemini Spark, a personal AI agent that can …

Google and Samsung unveil the first Android XR smart glasses. We still don't have a name or price.

Timothy Beck Werth — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:04:03 +0000

Billed as "intelligent eyewear," the upcoming smart glasses are expected to arrive later this year.

We've been waiting awhile for an update on the first smart glasses built for Google's Android XR platform, and at Google I/O 2026, we finally got a first look.

Google and Samsung pulled back the curtain on a new pair of glasses, coming this fall and featuring two …

At Google I/O, three new features coming to Google Workspace: Voice capabilities, Google Pics, and AI Inbox

Samantha Mangino — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:58:27 +0000

Search your email without typing a thing

At Google I/O, three new features are coming to Google Workspace. According to Google, over 900 million people use Gemini, and now that AI is being further integrated into Workspace apps.

At a glance, new features coming to Workplace include Gmail Live, Docs Live, Google Pics, and AI Inbox. …

Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash model. How to try it for free now.

Timothy Beck Werth — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:52:21 +0000

You can start using the newest Gemini model right away.

Google just unveiled a new family of models for Gemini at its annual Google I/O developers conference: Gemini 3.5.

The first model will be Gemini 3.5 Flash, a new AI model that's available now at no cost to billions of people around the world.

In the keynote …

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