Wildlife tracking just got a massive upgrade, and it’s coming from space
More than 10,000 rhinos have been poached in South Africa in 15 years. A new satellite system that tracks animal panic might finally give rangers the upper hand.
This robot barista is trying to turn championship coffee into a scalable business
Artly’s Jarvis robot barista uses computer vision, motion capture, and championship level coffee techniques to deliver consistent café quality drinks at scale.
Magic Cue, one of the smartest Android features on the Pixel phones, is coming to more apps
Google confirmed at I/O 2026 that Magic Cue on Pixel 10 is expanding to third-party apps including Snapchat, along with a redesigned bottom-of-screen UI.
A caring robot just won a silver medal at one of the world’s biggest flower shows
The University of Lincoln won a Silver Gilt medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 for an exhibit that uses robots and AI to scan plant health and shape the future of food.
Research shows educational institutes must not put too much faith in AI text detectors
A University of Florida study presented at the 2026 IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy found commercially available AI text detectors have false positive rates up to 68.6%.
Google wants Gemini to help build the next big scientific breakthrough
Google’s Gemini for Science pushes AI beyond research summaries, with experimental tools for hypotheses, computational testing, and literature review. The bigger question is whether it can earn trust inside real labs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.