You can now walk through AI versions of real places with Google’s Project Genie

Google’s experimental Project Genie is no longer building worlds from imagination alone. With Street View now in the mix, the line between real places and AI-generated realities is starting to blur in fascinating ways.

Shimul Sood     May 19

Google wants to reinvent your TV remote with Gemini and pointer controls

Google is reshaping the future of TVs with Gemini-powered discovery and a brand-new way to navigate apps. The biggest change, however, may not be on the screen at all — but in your remote.

Shimul Sood     May 19

Google’s Gemini might be testing weekly limits, and free users won’t love it

Google may be quietly testing stricter usage limits inside Gemini, and it could change how “free” AI tools actually feel going forward. A newly spotted screenshot hints at a future where unlimited chatbot access might finally come with strings attached.

Shimul Sood     May 18

Scientists just broke a wireless speed record that could shape the future of 6G

Scientists hit 112Gbps over a 560GHz wireless link, showing how microcomb-driven terahertz technology could help future 6G networks move data faster behind the scenes.

Paulo Vargas     May 18

Google Gemini’s new thinking level lets you dial up the brainpower

Google’s Gemini app may soon let users control how deeply the AI “thinks” before responding. New third-party integrations also appear to be on the way ahead of I/O 2026.

Shimul Sood     May 18

Japan built robot wolves to thwart bear attack, and they’re flying off the shelves

Japan’s bizarre “Monster Wolf” robot deterrents are seeing soaring demand as the country struggles with record bear sightings and attacks.

Varun Mirchandani     May 17

OpenAI is giving ChatGPT Plus subcription to a whole country

OpenAI has partnered with Malta to provide nationwide access to ChatGPT Plus, marking one of the company’s most ambitious government AI rollouts yet.

Varun Mirchandani     May 17

Kenya tells Microsoft that $1 billion AI data center would gulp half the country’s electricity

Kenya has reportedly raised concerns over Microsoft’s planned $1 billion AI data center, warning that the project could consume a massive chunk of the country’s electricity supply.

Varun Mirchandani     May 17

Amazon employees are doing fake tasks because they’re forced to use more AI and show it

Amazon employees are reportedly using AI for unnecessary tasks to inflate internal usage metrics as companies continue aggressively pushing workplace AI adoption.

Varun Mirchandani     May 17

Gemini Intelligence has strict requirements, and your phone may not qualify

Google’s Gemini Intelligence sounds like the next big leap for Android AI, but there’s a surprising catch hiding behind the hype. Even some recent flagship phones may not make the cut.

Shimul Sood     May 16

Asus ROG and Xreal just built the AR glasses gamers have been waiting for, at a price that stings

The ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses are now available to preorder at Best Buy for $849, with Xreal's own store opening May 17 and worldwide shipping from June 1.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 15

Gemini is about to get wings on your phone with agentic skills

A new leak suggests Google may be preparing a more powerful version of Gemini that can manage inbox clutter, generate meeting briefs, and even create custom AI skills.

Shimul Sood     May 15

AI shouldn’t make decisions for you, but this one will tell when you’re making a bad one

A new AI tool from Cornell researchers helps you make better decisions by spotting contradictions between your stated values and actual choices.

M. Priyadarshini     May 15

Ultra-thin transparent solar cells promise invisible charging for wearables, cars, and homes

NTU researchers have developed ultra-thin transparent solar cells that could turn windows, car glass, and wearables into clean power sources without changing how they look.

S. Kumar Manglam     May 15

Edge browser on mobile gets a huge upgrade that makes it a worthy pick over Chrome

Microsoft Edge is bringing Copilot tab reasoning, Journeys, Voice, and Vision to mobile, giving smartphone users a real reason to try it before Chrome’s Gemini upgrade arrives.

S. Kumar Manglam     May 14

After flubbing with Siri, Apple plans to host AI agents on the App Store

Developers won't commit to Siri integration over fee fears, and Apple hasn't figured out how to let AI agents into the App Store without breaking its own rules.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 14

EV batteries just need some AI top-up nudge, and they get a big 23% life boost, finds research

Researchers have developed an AI-powered charging system that speeds up EV charging while actively protecting battery health, potentially extending battery life by nearly 23%.

Rachit Agarwal     May 14

Alexa for Shopping is a chatty new AI assistant with some cool tricks to make you spend at Amazon

After years of using Alexa to answer questions, control smart homes, play music, and handle everyday tasks, Amazon has found a more obvious job for it. Alexa is becoming your personal shopper, meant to help you find what you need faster and get it into your cart with fewer second thoughts. Amazon is rolling out […]

S. Kumar Manglam     May 13

This see-through smart ring translates sign language and almost works like magic

Researchers in South Korea have developed a ring-based sign language translator that works wirelessly and can recognize ASL and ISL words with roughly 88% accuracy.

Rachit Agarwal     May 13

The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else

Google announced Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, Android 17 updates, and a redesigned Android Auto at The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026. Missed the event? Here’s everything that landed.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 12

Google is redefining the cursor for computers, and it’s AI-charged future looks ridiculous

Google is giving the mouse pointer a Gemini-powered upgrade on Googlebook, allowing users to point, speak, and get help across the desktop without writing detailed prompts.

S. Kumar Manglam     May 12

Google’s next Chrome update is a big deal for Android users

Chrome on Android is getting a major AI upgrade with Gemini at its core, turning the browser into a more helpful assistant that can understand pages, handle tasks, and simplify how you use the web.

Shimul Sood     May 12

6 things Gemini Intelligence is about to do across your Android devices

Google is bringing these Gemini features to Android, expanding it across apps and devices to automate everyday tasks, simplify browsing, and make your phone feel more helpful while keeping you in control.

Shimul Sood     May 12

Rice grain-sized sensor could give robots a delicate touch and keep them from breaking stuff

Researchers have built a force sensor the size of a grain of rice that lets robots feel pressure and twisting forces using light, and it's already finding hidden tumors in tissue during early tests.

Shimul Sood     May 9

Meta’s own employees are having a hard time digesting AI. Who would’ve thought?

Meta is tracking employee keystrokes, tying AI usage to performance reviews, and laying off thousands — all at once — and somehow seems surprised that morale is in freefall.

Shimul Sood     May 9

Sci-fi got the gadgets right, but the vibes wrong

Sci-fi promised holograms, floating interfaces, and magic computers. Consumer tech delivered phones, video calls, smart speakers, and the boring version that actually ships.

Paulo Vargas     May 9

Google’s Gemini Intelligence leak has me excited, but please not that name

Google may be preparing a deeper Gemini-powered AI layer that connects more closely with your apps, photos, emails, and everyday phone tasks.

S. Kumar Manglam     May 8

Meta wants an AI agent to go Instagram shopping for you and pull the whole agent stunt

Meta is reportedly building AI tools that can complete everyday tasks, including an Instagram shopping assistant planned for late 2026.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 8

Korea welcomes robotic buddhist monk at a real monastery. It’s a sign of things to come.

South Korea’s largest Buddhist order has introduced Gabi, a humanoid robot monk, raising fresh questions about how AI and robotics may fit into spiritual life.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 8

This new OpenAI voice update makes Siri and Alexa look like they need to go back to school

OpenAI launched three new audio models that can reason, translate across 70+ languages, and transcribe speech in real time, making voice a genuinely useful interface for developers.

Rachit Agarwal     May 7

ChatGPT now lets you name someone to check in if things get dark

ChatGPT can now alert someone you trust if things get serious. It is a simple feature, but it might be one of the most human things OpenAI has ever built into its chatbot.

S. Kumar Manglam     May 7

Perplexity’s AI answering engine is not coming to Snapchat, after all

Snapchat has walked away from its Perplexity AI search plan, raising fresh questions about how much AI users actually want inside social apps.

S. Kumar Manglam     May 7

Even brief AI use could hurt your ability to think, a new study finds

A new study from researchers at MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Oxford, and UCLA found that even brief AI use can hurt your ability to problem-solve once the tool is taken away.

Rachit Agarwal     May 7

Character.AI is being sued for allegedly letting a chatbot play doctor in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has sued Character.AI after investigators say a chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist and offered medical guidance to users.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 6

LG’s next-gen Tandem OLED display tech is fixing some long-standing consumer problems

LG Display's third-gen Tandem OLED doubles panel lifespan, cuts power consumption by 18%, and hits 1,200 nits peak brightness.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 6

You can now trust Perplexity with medical tips, or at least a tad more than ChatGPT or Gemini

Perplexity launches Premium Health Sources, bringing trusted medical journals and clinical data into AI responses to improve accuracy and credibility.

Varun Mirchandani     May 5

Amazon’s Alexa+ just moved into your Bose speaker, if you’re willing to pay the rent

Amazon's Alexa+ has officially landed on Bose speakers in the U.S., making Bose the first non-Amazon hardware brand to carry the AI assistant.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 5

Harvard launched an open-source wallet that stores biometric data on your phone instead of servers

arvard's open-source Keyring wallet stores biometric identity data on your phone instead of corporate servers, letting you verify who you are online without exposing your personal information.

M. Priyadarshini     May 4