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The publisher’s move follows significant workforce reductions and game cancellations, while Australian courts continue to grapple with Apple’s developer terms.

The tech giant’s new tools, including Hypothesis Generation and Computational Discovery, are rolling out via Google Labs and Cloud partnerships, though their experimental status means real-world efficacy remains unverified.

Sundar Pichai describes the current phase as one of "hyper progress," as Google integrates AI agents across core services and reduces its premium subscription costs.

Google expands its SynthID technology beyond its own ecosystem, with Nvidia and OpenAI integrating the watermark into their AI outputs, while detection tools roll out across Chrome and Pixel devices.

New research published in Nature on Tuesday details how two distinct artificial intelligence systems have successfully generated hypotheses for existing drug candidates, highlighting both the potential and the limitations of automated scientific discovery.

Lawmakers criticise the Department of Justice’s deal as insufficient, while California officials signal a broader breakup of the entertainment giant may be underway.

Vox Media’s The Verge highlights a broad range of deals on televisions, noise-canceling earbuds, portable speakers, and travel gadgets, noting that some retailers are participating in the sales event despite not traditionally running their own promotions.

A jury has rejected Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, citing a weak case and the statute of limitations, while testimony revealed Musk had previously utilised OpenAI researchers for Tesla without reimbursement.

The tech giant’s latest artificial intelligence release targets complex agentic workflows, offering significantly faster output speeds and lower costs for enterprise partners.

The latest operating system release, announced at I/O 2026, integrates Google’s AI strategy into the wrist, allowing for task automation and real-time data displays previously exclusive to smartphones.

Governor Tim Walz signs legislation targeting platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, but US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sued to block enforcement ahead of August 1 start date.

The Silicon Valley giant introduces a digital clone capability for its Flow software, allowing creators to insert AI-generated versions of themselves into videos without filming.

The tech giant unveiled its latest hardware strategy at Google I/O, marking a distinct shift from its earlier visual-focused attempts and positioning the audio-only models as the first step in a broader mixed-reality roadmap.

Employees at the social media giant are rapidly utilising annual benefits and audio credits ahead of mass layoffs, while remaining staff face mandatory transfers to artificial intelligence teams.

Google’s latest release prioritises speed and cost-efficiency for coding and agent workflows, introducing Gemini 3.5 Flash, a 24/7 Spark agent for subscribers, and an Omni model designed to replace its Veo video generator.

The revised charter, which sought to broaden membership eligibility to include individuals without public health expertise, was pulled following a federal court injunction that nullified the committee’s recent votes.

The reversal follows significant backlash from creators and mid-funding suspensions imposed by payment partner Stripe, highlighting the ongoing friction between creative platforms and global financial compliance structures.

From the default model powering Google Search to a $100 monthly AI tier and Samsung-backed smart glasses, the Mountain View conference signals a deepening integration of artificial intelligence into consumer and enterprise workflows.

Forza Horizon 6 is now available for Ultimate and PC subscribers, while Remnant II and Luna Abyss follow later this month.

The tech giants showcased reference models featuring Gemini AI integration, spatial audio, and mixed-reality interfaces, underscoring the competitive landscape in the augmented reality sector.

The chief executive of Google DeepMind has criticised the use of artificial intelligence to justify staff reductions, suggesting such narratives may serve ulterior motives such as capital raising.

At its annual developer conference, Google announced the Gemini 3.5 model family, a new Omni series for multi-modal video, and updated smart glasses from Xreal, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster.

Announced at the Google I/O conference, the partnership leverages Nvidia’s Drive AGX Orin platform and Android Automotive to allow the Gemini assistant to access vehicle cameras for real-world situational awareness.

As Google unveils its latest generative AI tool at the I/O developer conference, the company signals a strategic pivot from conversational chatbots to agentic systems capable of executing complex, multi-hour tasks with minimal human intervention.

The tech giant’s latest move aims to enhance spatial continuity for agents, but the model remains an experimental tool lacking physics awareness and photorealistic quality.

The search giant has opened registration for its 2026 developer conference, promising insights into artificial intelligence and new innovations, though specific dates remain unconfirmed.

The new shape and enhanced durability features will be available for free download on the Xbox Design Lab on Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

Google is integrating 'Live', a set of conversational AI capabilities directly into Gmail, Docs, and Keep, targeting AI Pro and Ultra subscribers this summer.

The US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has unveiled legislation imposing a $130 federal registration fee on electric vehicles, rising to $150 by 2035, while critics warn the measure penalises drivers amid slowing adoption rates.

Scheduled for release in the second half of 2026, the new display aims to capture the twitch-based reflex gaming market, though pricing remains unconfirmed.

The new 1000X The Collexion utilises stainless steel and vegan leather, but comes with a higher price tag and reduced battery life compared to the WH-1000XM6.

Google’s Shoreline Amphitheatre event on 19 May 2026 centres on the Gemini model’s positioning against rivals OpenAI and Anthropic, with hardware announcements excluded from the keynote scope.

The Virtual OS Museum provides a Linux virtual machine containing over 1,700 pre-configured operating systems and applications, addressing long-standing barriers in software preservation.

The 10th-anniversary edition of Sony’s flagship headphones prioritises aesthetics over core functionality, according to a new assessment from Engadget.

The new iOS and Android app converts user photos into wacky minigames, with Nintendo confirming data remains local to devices.

The Redmond tech giant has released three new enterprise-focused machines featuring Core Ultra Series 3 processors, marking a significant shift in pricing strategy for corporate buyers.

The South Korean tech giant has released six new monitors for 2026, headlined by a 32-inch Odyssey G8 capable of 6K resolution at 165Hz, with pre-orders now open across the portfolio.

The move follows a similar initiative for music artists, as the streaming giant seeks to distinguish human-made audio from synthetic material across its library of over 7 million titles.

The all-stock transaction would create the largest US utility by market value, though consumer advocates and analysts question the long-term benefits for ratepayers and the environment.

The Light Phone III is now available for immediate purchase through Noble Mobile, requiring a two-year contract at $50 per month. The carrier rebates $1 for every gigabyte of data used below a 20GB monthly limit, marking the first time the device ships without upfront hardware costs.

Anthropic appoints Andrej Karpathy to head a team focused on accelerating pre-training research using Claude, signalling a strategic shift towards AI-assisted development over raw compute.

A letter from ex-OpenAI employees and safety nonprofits highlights unpriced regulatory and litigation risks associated with Elon Musk’s AI lab, xAI, ahead of the company’s reported $75 billion initial public offering.

While major tech firms have pledged compliance, critics warn the legislation may be weaponised for political censorship and over-moderation

New features include AI-generated subtitling, enhanced VoiceOver descriptions, and Vision Pro integration with wheelchair drive systems, with full rollout expected later this year.