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Google Brings Ads to AI-Powered Search Results
Big Tech

Google Brings Ads to AI-Powered Search Results

Google will place advertisements within its AI Mode search experience. The move marks a major monetization shift for generative search.

May 21, 20262 min read
OpenClaw AI Agent Steps Into the Physical World With a Robot Body
AI / Machine Learning

OpenClaw AI Agent Steps Into the Physical World With a Robot Body

An AI coding agent named OpenClaw has been given a physical robot body, demonstrating how AI models can simplify robot building and deployment.

May 20, 20262 min read
Maka Kids Raises $3M for Streaming App That Prioritizes Child Development Over Engagement
Startups / Funding

Maka Kids Raises $3M for Streaming App That Prioritizes Child Development Over Engagement

Maka Kids raised $3 million in seed funding for its streaming app designed for children ages zero to six. The platform focuses on well-being and healthy development rather than engagement metrics.

May 21, 20263 min read
European police shut down VPN used by cybercriminals
Tech Policy & Regulation

European police shut down VPN used by cybercriminals

Europol and Eurojust led a multinational operation to take down 'First VPN,' a service accused of helping ransomware and fraud attackers evade detection.

May 21, 20262 min read
Google's Prototype AI Glasses Put Gemini in Your Line of Sight
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Google's Prototype AI Glasses Put Gemini in Your Line of Sight

Google's prototype Android XR glasses overlay Gemini-powered information like translation and navigation into your view. The device shows real promise but still feels like a work in progress.

May 22, 20262 min read
Pope Francis unveils 'Magnifica Humanitas' to protect human dignity in AI development
Tech Policy & Regulation

Pope Francis unveils 'Magnifica Humanitas' to protect human dignity in AI development

Pope Francis launches an academic foundation called 'Magnifica Humanitas' to ensure AI development respects human dignity and moral values.

May 22, 20262 min read
AI Bots Fool Nearly Half of Participants in New Online Test
AI / Machine Learning

AI Bots Fool Nearly Half of Participants in New Online Test

Surfshark's experiment reveals 47% of people can't tell AI bots from humans online. The test challenges users to identify bots in simulated social interactions.

May 25, 20262 min read
Vertu Launches Foldable Phone With Dedicated AI Agent
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Vertu Launches Foldable Phone With Dedicated AI Agent

Luxury phone maker Vertu returns with the AlphaFold foldable and its new Hermes AI assistant for wealthy buyers.

May 28, 20262 min read
eBay Rejects GameStop Takeover Bid, Calls Offer 'Not Credible'
Big Tech

eBay Rejects GameStop Takeover Bid, Calls Offer 'Not Credible'

eBay dismissed GameStop's $4.5 billion acquisition offer as 'not credible,' setting up a potential hostile takeover battle.

May 28, 20263 min read
Boston and Bermuda: A New Tech Hub Connection Emerges
Startups / Funding

Boston and Bermuda: A New Tech Hub Connection Emerges

A growing link between Boston and Bermuda is creating a new pathway for tech talent and investment, reshaping regional economic dynamics.

May 28, 20263 min read
SSD Prices Surge Nationwide but SanDisk Deal Bucks the Trend
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

SSD Prices Surge Nationwide but SanDisk Deal Bucks the Trend

The 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive drops $1,000 at Best Buy amid rising SSD costs. The deal offers a rare window for high-capacity storage buyers.

May 28, 20262 min read
Microsoft warns of GPU mining malware spread via SEO poisoning and AI chatbots
CyberSecurity

Microsoft warns of GPU mining malware spread via SEO poisoning and AI chatbots

Microsoft uncovered a cryptojacking campaign targeting gamers and high-end PC users. Malware disguised as popular utilities like HWMonitor is spread through SEO poisoning and AI chatbot recommendations.

May 29, 20263 min read
Your Router's Guest Network Is a Security Tool Most People Ignore
CyberSecurity

Your Router's Guest Network Is a Security Tool Most People Ignore

The guest network on your Wi-Fi router offers more than visitor access. It can protect smart home devices and improve overall network security.

May 31, 20262 min read
Accenture Acquires Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 Billion
Startups / Funding

Accenture Acquires Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 Billion

Accenture bought Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 billion. The deal adds widely used consumer tools to its portfolio.

May 31, 20262 min read
Google Deploys AI for New Search Ad Formats
Big Tech

Google Deploys AI for New Search Ad Formats

Google announced AI-powered ad formats for search at I/O. The move uses generative AI to create more dynamic ads, impacting advertisers and users.

May 20, 20263 min read
Google's Android XR Smart Glasses Face High Stakes but Offer Real Advantages
Big Tech

Google's Android XR Smart Glasses Face High Stakes but Offer Real Advantages

Google's Android XR platform is nearing reality with smart glasses that leverage Android integration. The company must overcome past failures and strong competition from Apple and Meta.

May 20, 20263 min read
Amazon and Spotify Take Opposite Paths on AI Podcast Content
Big Tech

Amazon and Spotify Take Opposite Paths on AI Podcast Content

Amazon's Alexa+ now generates AI news podcasts while Spotify launches a system to verify human-made shows.

May 21, 20262 min read
AI-Driven Cyber Discovery Pushes UK Banks Toward Systemic Risk
Tech Policy & Regulation

AI-Driven Cyber Discovery Pushes UK Banks Toward Systemic Risk

UK banks face new systemic cyber risks as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, threatening financial stability.

May 21, 20263 min read
Google’s Gemini Voice Push Redefines How We Talk to AI
AI / Machine Learning

Google’s Gemini Voice Push Redefines How We Talk to AI

Google is leaning into voice interaction with Gemini, encouraging users to speak naturally. The shift capitalizes on voice dictation’s popularity and aims to make AI conversations feel human.

May 21, 20263 min read
Google to Pay $135 Million Over Android Data Tracking
Tech Policy & Regulation

Google to Pay $135 Million Over Android Data Tracking

Google will pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it tracked Android users without consent. Millions of users who had an Android phone after 2017 may be eligible for up to $100.

May 21, 20262 min read