Studio Prostock/Getty Images A new generation of color e-readers is arriving, adding a host of new features and improved image quality. The technology is the byproduct of e-paper developer E Ink’s extensive partnership with Taiwanese semiconductor company MediaTek to integrate the “world’s first generative AI-enabled e-reader system-on-chip (SoC) with an integrated hardware timing controller (Hardware TCON)” on its color ePaper platforms. E Ink announced that the system will support E Ink’s Gallery and Kaleido e-papers, which are found in many popular e-readers and color tablets. MediaTek’s upcoming ePaper SoCs will…
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Google’s Chrome browser has reached new records thanks to browser benchmarking tools Speedometer 3.1 and JetStream 3, Google announced today. Chrome scored 61 on the speedometer, a 5% improvement over last year. It scored a 469 on JetStream 3, a 10% improvement since the start of 2026. Testing was done on a MacBook Pro M5 running macOS 26.0.1. Google claims to hold a double record across all browsers, beating all other Mac browsers, including Safari. Google reworked JavaScript handling to improve its benchmarking scores, skipping unnecessary execution steps and integrating asynchronous operations. The integration of “fast paths” for common operations…
It was launched less than two years ago. Google shut down its Pixel Studio app with the latest update, according to a report from 9to5Google. The AI-powered image generation app launched less than two years ago and received a pretty significant content update last year. The app now redirects users to Gemini. The software update that integrates Pixel Studio is rolling out now, but it might take a while to reach everyone. Once downloaded, the main interface displays a clearly visible “Open Gemini” button which leads to the Play Store. It also suggests users to try Nano Banana for image…
BloombergMark Gurman today revealed another change in iOS 27: notifications will slide in from the left side of the screen rather than the top. Additionally, to access the Notification Center on iOS 27, you will need to swipe down from the upper left corner of the screen. If you swipe down on the Dynamic Island area, a new “Search or Ask” interface linked to the revamped Siri will appear, instead of the Notification Center. This change may be limited to iPhone 15 Pro and newer versions if the “Search or Ask” interface ends up requiring an iPhone model with Apple…
Nwz/Shutterstock If you have a fairly modern laptop, chances are it already lasts for hours on a single charge. As hardware components, programs, and operating systems become more and more power efficient, we are seeing an era of relatively low battery consumption, at least in the default configuration. For example, the Windows operating system chooses the “Balanced” power plan by default because it provides an ideal balance between performance and battery life. But there is one setting that can easily extend your laptop’s battery life by more than an hour…
The company would bypass traditional search results in its test browser. Mawaddah F/Shutterstock Google seems to be considering the idea of giving you the option to go directly to AI mode when you perform search queries. Windows Report has discovered a new hidden flag in Chrome Canary, the most experimental variant of the browser aimed at developers and early adopters, that will take you to AI mode by default. The post confirmed that the testing feature works when enabled and noted that it looks much more complete and ready to ship than regular prototypes. When you…
Meta has already reportedly explored facial recognition for its smart glasses. Erman Gunes/Shutterstock Code for a facial recognition feature that can work on Meta smart glasses is buried in the company’s Meta AI app, according to a new report from Wired. While it’s not currently enabled, available to customers, or part of a previously announced feature, the code appears to be further evidence that Meta is thinking about how facial recognition could work with its smart glasses, like The New York Times first reported in February. The feature, called “NameTag” in the code Wired found, would…
For many people, purchasing a new pair of the best headphones is an exciting event. For others, especially those looking to get the most bang for their buck, it can be a daunting task. Choosing between different types, brands and frequency responses is often difficult. With so many intricacies, it’s completely understandable to choose a pair of headphones based solely on the strength of the brand. Surprisingly, though, the highest-rated pair on today’s market isn’t Bose, Sony, or even audiophile darling Sennheiser. According to Consumer Reports, the best noise-canceling over-ear headphones are actually the…
Paid users will have tools to reach broader or more specific audiences. Instagram We learned last month that Meta plans to introduce a subscription tier on several of its social media properties. Today marks the global rollout of the Instagram Plus option, and the company has provided more details on what exactly will be included for paying users. Most of the features are focused on getting people to see the content. Story Spotlight prioritizes your profile for your friends while Story Extend keeps disappearing content visible for 48 hours instead of 24. Subscribers can also create…
In a new-age insider trading case, a Google software engineer has been accused of using company data to bet millions on prediction market Polymarket, where visitors can bet on everything from Paul Thomas Anderson’s Oscar to international conflicts. Michele Spagnuolo, an Italian software engineer living in Switzerland, is accused of using his position at the company to bet $2,754,092 on Google’s “Year in Search” data. Accused of wire fraud, money laundering and commodities fraud, the charges against Spagnuolo could carry up to 50 years in prison. Spagnuolo was arrested and charged in federal court…