Demis Hassabis said this might be the ‘foothills of the singularity.’ What?
Demis Hassabis said this might be the 'foothills of the singularity.' What? Welcome to a “profound moment for humanity,” according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, who closed out Google I/O’s keynote presentation on Tuesday, saying: Google’s cutting-edge research and products will help unlock AGI’s incredible potential for the benefit of the entire world. When […]
The future of Google is a search box that does everything
The future of Google is a search box that does everything Last year, after watching Google’s I/O keynote, I wrote that it felt like Google’s future was Google googling. After watching this year’s I/O keynote on Tuesday, I don’t think Google just wants to google for you – I think it wants to do everything […]
Ugreen’s new soccer ball-shaped tracker has up to 7 years of battery life
Ugreen's new soccer ball-shaped tracker has up to 7 years of battery life The FineTrack 2 isn’t as discreet as an AirTag. | Image: Ugreen Ugreen has announced a new Apple Find My-compatible tracker with a novel design that limits where you can hide it, but greatly benefits battery life. Inspired by “major football tournaments” […]
Gemini will use Volvo’s external cameras to interpret parking signs
Gemini will use Volvo's external cameras to interpret parking signs Gemini is gaining the power of sight and mobility. Today at the I/O conference, Google and Volvo announced that the AI-powered assistant will be able to access external cameras in the upcoming EX60 SUV to help explain and interpret its surroundings to vehicle owners. The […]
The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026
The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026 Google CEO Sundar Pichai on stage at I/O 2026. | Screenshot: YouTube Google’s I/O 2026 keynote today was once again full of AI-related announcements including a new family of Gemini 3.5 AI models, new features for Search and Gmail, and updates about its Project Aura smart glasses. […]
An AI announcer mispronounced and skipped names during a graduation
An AI announcer mispronounced and skipped names during a graduation Glendale Community College president Tiffany Hernandez apologized for the mistakes and eventually offered many students a do-over. | Screenshot: YouTube The use of AI-powered tools to announce students as they walk on stage during graduation and commencement ceremonies has grown in popularity over the past […]
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 with Intel chips
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 with Intel chips The new Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 models. | Image: Microsoft Almost exactly two years ago, Microsoft introduced Arm-powered versions of the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, with Intel models not ready until more than six months later. This […]
Marshall brings ANC back to its smaller on-ear wireless headphones
Marshall brings ANC back to its smaller on-ear wireless headphones Marshall’s latest headphones carry forward the brand’s distinctive textured leather finish. | Image: Marshall Marshall’s first headphones with active noise canceling were the Marshall Mid A.N.C. first launched in 2018. Its current lineup only offers noise canceling on its larger over-ear Monitor III A.N.C. headphones, […]
Xbox fans want exclusives, more backward compatibility, and free online multiplayer
Xbox fans want exclusives, more backward compatibility, and free online multiplayer Microsoft launched a new Xbox Player Voice portal yesterday, aiming to collect feedback from fans and “make it more visible.” It certainly hasn’t taken long for Xbox fans to make their feedback very clear. The most upvoted feedback on Xbox Player Voice demands exclusive […]
LG will release the first 1000Hz, 1080p gaming monitor this year
LG will release the first 1000Hz, 1080p gaming monitor this year If you just can’t choose between refresh rate and resolution, LG’s next gaming monitor could solve your problem, as the UltraGear 25G590B monitor is the first one announced that will be capable of a native 1000Hz refresh rate at 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. So […]