Finally, the Google I/O announcement you’ve been waiting for. As Google transforms search into an AI-driven experience, it was only a matter of time before AI-powered ads came into play. As part of its Google I/O week announcements, the company previewed how Gemini-powered conversational ads will begin appearing in search results. Fortunately, all new AI-generated ad formats will be labeled as “sponsored.” Google is testing two new AI ad types, both powered by “an independent AI explainer.” First, conversational discovery announcements will appear in AI Mode replies. The company explains to its advertisers that “your ad answers a person’s specific…
Author: Amelia Scott
Every May, Apple previews new accessibility features for devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The announcement usually comes a few days before World Accessibility Awareness Day. It offers a preview of what will be included in the next major releases of Apple’s software platforms, such as iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This year, one of the new features introduced by Apple is natural-language support for the voice control feature on the iPhone and iPad. Voice Control is getting an Apple Intelligence upgrade that will make the feature “more intuitive than ever,” according to Apple. Specifically, iPhone and iPad users will…
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to file an initial public offering (IPO), according to The New York Times. If a filing occurs in the near future, the IPO could happen as early as September. All this, according to two company insiders who spoke to the newspaper. They said OpenAI had prepared the ground for an IPO filing through discussions with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. The company would closely monitor the stock market to help it choose the ideal time to file. OpenAI responded to today’s report, but the tone came across as corporate. “As part of normal governance, we regularly…
The AI agent is being rolled out to testers this week. Google announced a “24/7 personal AI agent” called Gemini Spark at this year’s I/O developer conference. The company says Spark transforms Gemini from a standard AI assistant into an “active partner” that actually performs tasks for you. Spark is powered by Gemini 3.5 and is deeply integrated with Google Workspace apps, including Gmail, Docs, and Slides. You can teach it to perform various tasks, such as creating a list of critical deadlines in your Gmail and sending it to you, or writing a summary of current updates in long…
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a unique Wi-Fi setup that allows them to estimate human movements through walls and dense objects. What’s interesting is that they don’t need expensive equipment, like specialized LiDAR devices or cameras, to make this work. They were able to achieve this with low-cost $30 Wi-Fi routers and receivers, which raises some privacy concerns. Leveraging a tool called DensePose from Facebook’s AI Lab, the system analyzes invisible Wi-Fi radio signals that permeate a space and creates a visual model. Radio signals broadcast by a Wi-Fi router naturally bounce off objects and people, and the…
No list of essential iPhone apps would be complete without the iPhone Weather app, and for good reason. It’s one of the few useful apps, whether you’re at home or on the go. Without forecasts for temperature and rain, it becomes much more difficult to plan what to wear, what tasks to complete, what to take outdoors, and where to go for the weekend. But if you thought that the Weather app for iPhone is only designed to tell you the current temperature and weather conditions in your area, you might want to think again. It’s actually a treasure trove…
Google announced several updates for the Gemini app at its annual I/O developer conference, including a design language called “Neural Expressive” that gives it a redesigned interface with new typography, smoother animations, and haptic feedback. The company has also integrated Gemini Live into the core Gemini experience. Currently, you’ll have to press the Live button to have spoken conversations with the AI, but the redesign will allow you to easily switch between typing and speaking with the chatbot. Google also introduces regional dialects for Gemini and designs its responses with images, graphics,s and even narrated videos, so as not…
Installing security cameras is one of the easiest ways to make your home more secure. Modern smart models have companion apps that will let you look through their lenses in real time, and they have different storage options for the videos they record. However, even high-end, feature-rich security cameras can only do their job if they are positioned well. There are clever ways to hide indoor security cameras at home, and the best outdoor security cameras can monitor a large area. Still, good surveillance starts with understanding the limitations of these devices. If they are installed in the wrong place,…
Both models were created in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Last year, Google announced a partnership with Samsung to create a new line of smart glasses with help from traditional eyewear makers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. But today at Google I/O 2026, we got a clearer idea of what those specs will look like when they go on sale later this year. While we’re still waiting for official information regarding their pricing, detailed specs, and release date, Google and Samsung say these upcoming Android devices. The general idea is that by freeing your hands and eyes, you…
No laptop battery lasts forever. While there are ways to maximize its lifespan, such as ditching harmful habits that can shorten your laptop’s battery life, you’ll likely need to replace this essential component eventually. However, the signs of a bad battery aren’t always as obvious as your device sending you an alert that it’s time to replace it. That’s why it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with some of the less obvious signs that a laptop battery might be dying. Several of the red flags here could potentially indicate a series of technical problems. It’s true, of course, that a faulty…