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Google Play Books is getting an AI reading companion that remembers where you left off

The next time you lose track of a book, Google Play Books may have a surprisingly helpful solution waiting for you.
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Google is adding some of Android’s best safety features to kids’ phones

Android is getting a meaningful safety upgrade aimed at younger users, and it could become one of the platform's most useful additions yet.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite finally lands in a mini PC, and it looks like Windows’ answer to the Mac mini

Qualcomm's most powerful PC chip has finally found a home outside laptops. ASUS' new mini PC could be the device that puts Windows on Arm in direct competition with Apple's compact desktops.
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Sony’s FlexStrike fight stick and gaming monitor with charging hook finally go on sale in June

Sony’s long-awaited gaming accessories finally have launch dates. One is built for fighting game fans, while the other takes an unusual approach to desk setups.
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Asus arms its new ProArt P16 and P14 laptops with Nvidia’s beefy RTX Spark processor

The new ProArt P16 and P14 combine slim designs with Nvidia's powerful RTX Spark platform, bringing workstation-class AI performance to creator laptops.
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Asus reveals world’s first OLED esports monitor and a Color ePaper secondary display

A 540Hz OLED esports monitor and a color ePaper display weren't on my 2026 bingo card, but Asus just unveiled both.
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Asus ROG drops Edition 20 gaming gear and your eyes need to feast on these beauties

ROG's 20th anniversary desktop isn't just packed with top-tier hardware — it might be one of the most eye-catching gaming PCs ever built.
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Acer’s Aspire Badge is a wearable screen that also pulls double duty for emergencies

This wearable lets you showcase your personality while quietly packing a feature you might not expect.
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AMD just gave PC gamers a reason to stop worrying about upgrades

AMD unveiled two new X3D gaming processors, extended AM5 support through 2029, and introduced a new Radeon GPU at Computex 2026. The bigger story may be what it means for future upgrades.
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Asus might serve a chip bummer with its next ROG Ally gaming handheld

A newly leaked ASUS handheld could bring a faster chip to the table, but one missing upgrade may leave gamers wanting more.
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Nvidia leak spoils multiple variants of its upcoming N1-series processors

Nvidia's upcoming PC processor plans may have slipped out ahead of schedule, and the leak hints at something much bigger than a single flagship chip.
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You could soon use Apple Music without paying full price

Apple Music may be preparing a surprising change to how you listen. A new discovery hints that the service could soon look very different.
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After smart glasses, Meta apparently wants you to wear its all-listening AI pendant

After putting AI in glasses, Meta reportedly wants to bring it even closer. Not everyone will be comfortable with the idea.
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As Steam Deck fires up handheld costs, Acer Nitro Blaze Link limits you to stream at just $180

Acer's latest gaming handheld costs far less than a Steam Deck, but there's a catch hiding behind that tempting price tag.
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Acer’s Swift Air 14 is a peppy MacBook Neo rival with some cool upgrades and a $699 ask

Acer's latest Swift laptop packs some surprisingly premium upgrades, and its biggest challenge may be a budget MacBook.
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Gemini Spark is now rolling out and it hopes you will trust an AI more than apps

Google's latest Gemini feature wants to do more than answer questions. It could change how you interact with apps altogether.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch is about to get a lot smarter at making sense of your health data

Your Galaxy Watch might soon become a lot better at connecting the dots. Samsung's next update could change how you use your health data.
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Copilot gets a redesign and it now wants to do more without being an eyesore

Microsoft is reshaping Copilot to feel like a workspace that adapts to you. The redesign focuses on cleaner design, smarter context, and fewer interruptions while you work.
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Waymo’s new Ojai robotaxi looks like it was made for the future, and it’s got a brain upgrade, too

Waymo’s Ojai robotaxi blends futuristic design with a strong focus on accessibility and next-gen autonomy. Early riders are about to get a taste, while a much bigger rollout is already taking shape.
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Acer shows off Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld with metal fans. Let’s hope it doesn’t cost a fortune.

Acer’s Predator Atlas 8 packs desktop-level Intel power and a bold new cooling setup into a handheld form. It’s shaping up to be seriously capable — but possibly seriously expensive too.
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China’s DeepSeek trims the price of its flagship AI model by 75%, and it could be a huge shift

DeepSeek’s massive 75% price cut on its flagship AI model could signal a major shift in the global AI race. Behind the scenes, Huawei’s growing AI chip ecosystem may be starting to reshape how cheaply powerful AI can actually run.
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iOS 27 could make it far easier to manage your AirPods

Apple may finally be preparing a long-overdue cleanup for the messy AirPods settings experience. And for users tired of digging through Bluetooth menus, the changes could feel surprisingly significant.
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Corsair is putting Chinese RAM in mainstream market. It won’t quite end the crisis though

Chinese memory makers are pushing cheaper RAM and storage chips into the market, and major PC brands are starting to notice. The shift could eventually change hardware pricing in a big way — but not without complications first.
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Apple’s anniversary edition iPhone appears in dreamy renders and I can’t wait for its 2027 debut

Apple’s rumored 20th anniversary iPhone is starting to sound far more ambitious than a routine yearly upgrade. If the latest leaks are accurate, 2027 could finally bring the futuristic redesign iPhone fans have been imagining for years.
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The Sonos app suddenly vanished from Apple’s App Store, and nobody really knew why

The Sonos app mysteriously vanished from Apple’s App Store for several hours, leaving users confused and unable to download updates. The outage may be over, but it once again puts the spotlight on Sonos’ rocky software reputation.
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Wireless earbuds may soon identify you by your heartbeat

Researchers have developed a new earbud authentication system that can recognize users through tiny heartbeat vibrations inside the ear canal. The idea sounds futuristic — but it may be closer to reality than you’d expect.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Move over gigabytes, AI tokens are the new unit on your phone bill

China’s telecom companies are starting to treat AI usage like mobile data, and the shift hints at a much stranger future for technology than most people expected.
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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.
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I’m weirdly excited about Android 17’s upcoming anti-doomscrolling feature

I thought I had tried every trick possible to stop doomscrolling, but Android 17’s new Pause Point feature feels surprisingly different. Instead of punishing screen time, it interrupts the habit before the scrolling spiral even begins.
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I use this iPhone feature every single time someone wants to borrow my device

Handing someone your unlocked phone can feel stressful when your entire digital life lives inside it. This underrated iPhone feature quietly solves that problem in a way I now rely on almost every single day.
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YouTube is giving creators a new weapon against AI deepfakes

YouTube is rolling out a new AI safety feature that could help creators spot deepfake-style videos using their face. The tool works quietly in the background, but it may become increasingly important as AI-generated content spreads online.
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Microsoft is finally fixing the most annoying thing about Windows 11

Microsoft is testing one of the biggest Windows 11 interface shakeups yet, and it quietly brings back a feature many users have missed for years. The Start menu is changing too, and some of the updates feel surprisingly thoughtful.
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Gemini Intelligence has strict requirements, and your phone may not qualify

Google’s Gemini Intelligence sounds like the next big leap for Android AI, but there’s a surprising catch hiding behind the hype. Even some recent flagship phones may not make the cut.
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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.