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The new toggle in Security and Privacy settings covers streams, clips, and chat logs, though safety tools remain active

The Pixel 11, Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold models are now available for preorder, with shipments commencing on 20 August 2026 and introductory gift card deals running through the end of the month.

The new toggle in Security and Privacy settings prevents content use for generative AI, though other AI-supported features remain active.

The spinout of Thrive Capital raises capital at a $12 billion valuation, backed by SoftBank and D1 Capital Partners, to deploy artificial intelligence in accounting, IT, and complex regulatory workflows.

Leading researchers argue that while open-weight models pose risks, their permanence necessitates a nuanced regulatory framework to ensure American competitiveness against China and prevent a few tech giants from controlling the industry.

With the smartphone market reaching maturity, an Engadget writer argues that distinctive aesthetics are becoming more compelling than technical specifications for the upcoming autumn hardware season.

While organisations rush to implement agentic AI, only 45 per cent of enterprise data is currently accessible to these systems, with legacy infrastructure preventing speed and trust in decision-making for most companies.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ordered prediction market Kalshi to continue operations in New York, clashing with state officials who argue the platform is an unlicensed gambling operation evading tax revenue.

The Pixel 11 series replaces the Pixel 10 lineup, introducing the Tensor G6 chip, doubled base storage, and enhanced Gemini Intelligence capabilities, with prices now starting at $899.

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency plans to spend up to $20 million on specialized gloves that deliver electric shocks to force compliance, drawing sharp criticism from civil liberties groups.

New Android release includes deep integration with Beeper messaging, early access to network navigation tools, and a free tier for up to 1,000 contacts

Uber Freight is assessing a breach attributed to the Helix group, which claims to have accessed mailboxes and financial records, while Google tracks the collective as UNC6671 amid rising ransom demands.

The release marks a significant expansion in capacity for developers accessing DeepSeek’s latest architecture through the OpenRouter platform.

As consumer electronics evolve, understanding the distinct roles of signal routing hardware becomes critical for maintaining optimal display performance and copyright compliance.

The company has updated its original July post to confirm generative AI was used to regenerate a track, marking a significant reversal following scrutiny over its string demo.

The Verge compares Google’s new flagship against Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the previous Pixel generation, highlighting silicon efficiency and form factor convergence.

Series G funding led by T. Rowe Price supports capacity for long-duration storage technology as U.S. energy storage installations rise 32 per cent in the first quarter of 2026.

The electric vehicle maker has filed documents to build a manufacturing plant southwest of Houston, contingent on state tax relief to offset projected liabilities.

The open-source networking firm deployed SQLite version 3.51.3 to resolve 19 corruption events, following a complex forensic investigation into aggressive manual checkpointing practices.

While tokenisation and biometric authentication offer robust protection, reliance on device power and variable retail acceptance necessitates maintaining physical payment backups.

The upgrade, priced at $70 for new buyers and $15 for existing owners, introduces Echoes of Sekigahara, Most Wanted combat mode, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends co-op experience.

The tech giant has increased costs across its hardware lineup by $100, while introducing the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and expanding its AI capabilities with proactive assistance and real-time translation features.

Following reports that artificial intelligence companies may be shredding physical copies to accelerate training data collection, Irish booksellers are refusing large, uncharacteristic orders to protect fragile collections.

Creditors including Lingotto and Bluestone Capital are suing for restitution as investigations reveal discrepancies in VideoVerse’s representations and missing millions from the startup’s AI clipping business.

The US and Canada rollout includes an AI assistant for performance insights and automated comment drafting, marking the latest addition to Meta’s recent wave of standalone app releases.

In an opinion piece published on 12 August 2026, legal expert Andrew P Wheeler contends that law enforcement agencies must obtain a warrant before conducting searches using license plate readers, drawing on his testimony in Schmidt v City of Norfolk.

Seventy-two per cent of entrants are building artificial intelligence products, with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan leading the charge as 22 firms advance to the regional final.

With the Pixel 11 Pro starting just under $1,100 and the Galaxy S26 Ultra at $1,300, consumers face a choice between integrated artificial intelligence and extensive customisation tools.

The new tools utilise proprietary algorithms to monitor trends in blood pressure and insulin resistance, though Google cautions the features are not clinical diagnostic substitutes.

As Google’s Gemini app surpasses one billion monthly active users, the tech giant launches its latest hardware ecosystem, prioritising software-driven enhancements and sensor-level customisation for content creators and casual photographers alike.

The tech giant is rolling out breathing emergency detection and blood pressure trend monitoring across its wearable ecosystem, though regulatory clearance remains a barrier in the United States.

The tech giant raises smartphone prices by $100 and introduces a dedicated location tracker, while leaning heavily on on-device AI for health and camera features.

Publicly available AI models identified the security gap in fewer than 20 prompts, prompting Zoom to release urgent patches across all supported operating systems.

The tech giant’s latest devices feature the Tensor G6 chip, enhanced durability, and advanced health metrics, but consumers face higher entry points for the base smartphone and wearable.

As the Gemini app surpasses one billion users, Google integrates teleprompter and editing tools into Pixel 11 to capture market share among the 'bottom of the market' content producers.

The Pixel 11 lineup sees a price hike to $899 as base storage doubles, while the company challenges Apple’s ecosystem with Pixel Tag and expanded Gemini features.

The update, announced with the Pixel 11 series, enables instant two-way exchanges of contacts and media by bringing compatible devices together.

A new editorial from Engadget details how iOS users can clear temporary data in Safari, Chrome, and specific apps like Spotify and Telegram, while noting that system cache requires a manual restart to clear.

President Donald Trump has nominated Republican Danielle Thumann Severs to the Federal Communications Commission. Confirmation would establish a Republican majority quorum, potentially allowing the President to remove the agency’s sole Democratic Commissioner, Anna Gomez, without disrupting the FCC’s ability to conduct business.

The British manufacturer has released imagery of the Type 01’s cabin, highlighting a smartphone-style central display and a spine dividing the four seats, with a camouflaged prototype set for Monterey Car Week.

Engadget tests the latest flagship from Insta360, finding strong image quality and versatile modes, though AI auto-editing and stitch-line visibility remain points of contention against rivals like DJI and GoPro.

A review of coprolite records and ocean chemistry suggests fossilised faecal pellets acted as a biological pump, transporting essential nutrients to deeper waters and fueling the Cambrian explosion.

Insta360’s new X6 model features custom Sony 1/1.1-inch sensors, in-camera Dolby Vision support, and automated highlight reels via PanoMind, marking a significant upgrade over the X5.

The new device combines a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor with a compact unfolding gimbal, offering advanced video stabilization but raising questions about long-term repair costs and global availability.