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 shows off Android audio glasses designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker

Google has finally given us first look at Android XR audio glasses, powered by Gemini and coming out later this year.

Nadeem Sarwar     May 19

Chuwi’s UniBook is a $449 laptop chasing the MacBook Neo’s crown with substance

Chuwi’s UniBook pairs Intel’s new Wildcat Lake Core 3 chip with a 14-inch 100% sRGB display, generous ports, and an estimated $449 price.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 19

Android Halo could be the missing link between Android and AI agents

Google’s new Android Halo feature hints at a future where AI quietly works alongside you instead of demanding constant attention. The most interesting part is how little it tries to get in your way.

Shimul Sood     May 19

The Design Trade-Offs Shaping Modern UV Printing Systems

UV printing systems are built around different trade-offs between flexibility, stability, maintenance, and long-term reliability. Here’s how closed and open ink systems approach those challenges differently.

DT Staff     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 Omni is an all-purpose content generator that wants to replace your entire studio

Google's Gemini Omni is a multimodal AI model that generates and edits video from any input, text, images, audio, or existing footage, with conversational editing and physics awareness built in.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 19

Google Search will now tell you if an image is AI-generated and talk about it in detail

Google is expanding its SynthID technology into Search, Chrome, and Android to help users identify AI-generated or AI-edited images more easily.

Moinak Pal     May 19

Gemini 3.5 Flash is Google’s new default AI model, and it’s built to act, not just answer

Google today announced Gemini 3.5 Flash, its most capable Flash-series model to date. The company says it outperforms Gemini 3.1 Pro on coding and agentic benchmarks and runs at four times the speed of comparable frontier models.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 19

Google’s new Gemini Spark AI agent can run your errands while you run your life

Google's Gemini Spark is a new AI agent that handles multi-step tasks in the background, works across Google's apps, and keeps going even after you close your laptop.

Rachit Agarwal     May 19

Microsoft confirms new Surface laptops with Snapdragon X2 chips are coming later this year

Microsoft confirmed Snapdragon X2 Surface Laptop and Surface Pro models, arriving later this year with up to 80% faster AI inferencing and Snapdragon X2 Plus/Elite chips.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 19

Sony launches 1000X Collexion headphones, and they keep it classy at a sweet price tag

Sony's new 1000X THE COLLEXION noise-cancelling headphones inherit the same audio DNA as the WH-1000XM6 headphones, but in a more stylish package and an eye-watering asking price.

Nadeem Sarwar     May 19

The Marshall Milton ANC cost $229, last 80 hours, and have a replaceable battery

Marshall launched the Milton ANC at $229, with an on-ear headphone with adaptive ANC, 80 hours battery life, LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C wired audio, and a replaceable battery.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 19

Microsoft’s new Surface PCs are getting smarter, pricier, and weirdly good at keeping secrets

Microsoft has just announced its latest generation of Surface series notebooks that are aimed straight at businesses. The new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for Business models get Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors, on-device AI support, improved security, and a lot more to make them business-friendly. What does it offer, and how hefty […]

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 19

Apple unveils new AI-powered accessibility features across iPhone, Mac, and Vision Pro

Apple has announced new AI-powered accessibility features including smarter VoiceOver tools, automatic subtitles, improved reading assistance, and eye-controlled wheelchair support for Vision Pro.

Moinak Pal     May 19

EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Noir showrunner Oren Uziel on creating Nicolas Cage’s dark new Spider-Man series

Spider-Noir showrunner Oren Uziel reveals how the new Spider-Man series transforms the web-slinger into a dark 1930s detective, blending classic film noir, comic book action, and one of Nicolas Cage’s most unique performances yet.

Anthony Orlando     May 19

X limits how much you can post and reply on the site for free. You must give money to Musk

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, appears to have introduced stricter posting limits for users without paid verification, adding another reason for people to subscribe to X Premium. According to updated information on X’s Help Center and multiple user reports online, unverified accounts are now limited to 50 original posts and 200 replies per […]

Moinak Pal     May 19

Motorola Edge 70 leak shows a phone that goes all gold and glittery

Leaked Motorola Edge 2026 renders show a champagne gold finish, textured rear panel, slim bezels, flat display, and a large triple-camera module.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 19

Fortnite is back on the App Store worldwide as Epic and Apple’s battle enters its final phase

Fortnite is returning to Apple’s App Store worldwide as Epic Games continues its legal and regulatory fight against Apple’s app store restrictions.

Moinak Pal     May 19

AI is raising hell for Linux managers buried under a flood of dupe bug reports

Linus Torvalds says duplicate AI-assisted bug reports are turning Linux security work into a triage headache, showing how AI can create maintenance problems even when it finds real issues.

Paulo Vargas     May 19

Spooked by the MacBook Neo, Asus shows off affordable Intel Wildcat Lake laptops

Asus’ new Intel Wildcat Lake Vivobooks are putting early pressure on the MacBook Neo, with aggressive China pricing, practical ports, and a faster 16-inch display option leading the attack.

Paulo Vargas     May 19

Intel reveals Project Firefly to make cheap Wildcat Lake laptops that rival MacBook Neo

Intel is trying to make budget Windows laptops look a lot less bargain-bin. Project Firefly, launched in China alongside Intel’s Wildcat Lake laptop chips, gives PC makers a common hardware playbook for thinner, cleaner, lower-cost systems that can take a more direct swing at MacBook Neo. The promise is simple, fewer compromises where budget laptops […]

Paulo Vargas     May 19

The RAM crisis is about to get uglier, and your new gadgets could pay for it

A new forecast says Nvidia’s Rubin AI platform could consume over 6 billion GB of LPDDR memory in 2027, tightening gadget supply chains.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 19

LG just announced a 1000Hz gaming monitor that could give you a real edge in FPS games

LG has unveiled the UltraGear 25G590B, the world's first Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate. Built for competitive FPS gaming, the 24.5-inch display delivers 1000Hz natively at FHD resolution.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 19

Alexa+ can now AI podcasts on any topic, if you don’t like human podcasts

Alexa+ can now create custom podcast-style episodes in minutes, using AI host voices and information from news publishers and other sources.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 19

I’m not convinced Googlebook will be Google’s next big thing, or if it even deserves it

Google's Googlebook is an ambitious AI laptop with the right instincts, but unanswered questions about pricing, silicon fragmentation, and real-world performance make it a very expensive bet.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 19

Apple is selling you defective chips, and you’re happily buying them

Apple’s cheaper devices may be powered by chips that didn’t meet the highest performance target, but the strategy is less shady than it sounds and much more clever than most buyers realize.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 19

Open-source GIMP reskin gives it a familiar Photoshop look without the hefty fee

PhotoGIMP gives GIMP 3.0 a Photoshop-style layout, familiar keyboard shortcuts, and cleaner workspace tweaks for users moving away from Adobe’s editor.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 18

Google I/O 2026: What to expect from Gemini, Android 17, and more

Google I/O 2026 is expected to focus heavily on Gemini AI, Android 17, smart devices, and Google’s broader push toward an AI-first ecosystem.

Moinak Pal     May 18

This 100W INIU Cougar P63 Could Replace Your Bulky Charger for Travel, Work, and Gaming 

Between the fast-switching demands of remote work, frequent travel, and gaming, battery anxiety has become harder to ignore. To tackle that issue, the INIU Cougar P63 introduces a fresh approach with its compact 100W 25,000mAh power bank, delivering seamless charging for laptops, creator gear, and gaming devices without feeling like another bulky charging brick in your bag.

Krittika Owary     May 18

Apple Watch could soon enable a new blood pressure sensing feature

Apple Watch already warns users about possible hypertension, but Apple may be preparing a more advanced blood pressure feature for its next high-end model.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 18

PlayStation Plus is getting more expensive right before everyone comes back

Sony’s latest PS Plus hike targets monthly and three-month subscribers, right before GTA 6 is expected to bring a wave of players back to online multiplayer.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 18

Sony no longer wants “PlayStation exclusive” games to get a PC launch

Sony is reportedly scaling back PC releases for major single-player PlayStation games, signaling a major shift in strategy after years of PC expansion.

Varun Mirchandani     May 18

Apple’s iOS 27 could bring AI writing tools, smarter Siri, and custom wallpapers

Apple’s iOS 27 may introduce AI writing tools, smarter Siri integrations, natural-language shortcuts, and AI-generated wallpapers as the company expands its AI ecosystem.

Moinak Pal     May 18

iOS 27 could fix a huge frustration with the Shortcuts app and I can’t wait for it

Apple is prepping a major overhaul for the Shortcuts app in IOS 27. Thanks to AI, users will finally be able to create multi-step shortcuts by simply describing it to an AI in natural language.

Nadeem Sarwar     May 18

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could finally fix the biggest problem with foldables

A new Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak suggests Samsung may finally improve foldable battery life alongside thinner designs and upgraded cameras.

Moinak Pal     May 18

Revopoint POP 4 launches on Kickstarter: the first AI-powered 3D scanner with photoreal 3D Gaussian Splatting export

Revopoint POP 4 3D scanner launches on Kickstarter with hybrid blue laser and infrared scanning, AI-powered 3DGS capture, all-weather outdoor operation up to 100,000 lux, and wireless workflows.

DT Staff     May 18

Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo Delivers Flagship Features Without the Flagship Price

The Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo brings flagship-level suction, CarpetFocus technology, and low-maintenance cleaning into a more accessible price range, making it a strong upgrade for modern homes.

DT Staff     May 18