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Your next free Google account might only come with 5GB of storage
Google has quietly changed its free storage policy for new accounts, defaulting to 5GB instead of 15GB, with the full allocation only unlocked by linking a verified phone number.
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Microsoft brings tab intelligence to Edge browser, and I dearly wish Apple would add it to Safari
Microsoft just made Edge smarter by letting Copilot reason across all your open tabs. It's genuinely useful, and it makes me wish Apple would bring something similar to Safari.
I’m not sold on Googlebook’s future, but it sure has two big wins I can’t ignore
Googlebook sounds like an ambitious new laptop category built around Gemini Intelligence, but its most convincing ideas may be the Magic Pointer and native Android app access.
Google will let some Chromebooks transition into a Googlebook experience soon
Google says some Chromebooks will transition into the new Googlebook experience, but it hasn’t named eligible models yet. Current ChromeOS support continues, making the next upgrade decision less urgent but more complicated.
Googlebook laptops will come in multiple chip options beyond just Intel, and that’s a relief
Google confirmed Googlebook laptops will support chips from Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek. That means real hardware variety from day one, and a lot more flexibility for buyers across different needs and budgets.
Can’t wait for the Steam Machine? This AMD cube is here for a modest $4,000
Thunderobot’s new cube-shaped AI Mini Workstation packs AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, liquid cooling, and Steam Machine energy for nearly $4,000.
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 just announced a new kind of laptop, and it puts Gemini everywhere
Google has officially unveiled Googlebooks, a new category of laptops built around its Gemini AI assistant. Devices from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are expected this fall, though pricing and full hardware details have not yet been disclosed.
Google just made Gemini for Home a lot better at running your smart home
Google has rolled out a new Gemini for Home update with smarter camera search, faster device controls, better onboarding, and new Google Home app improvements.
AI voice chats still feel awkward because assistants don’t know when to talk
Thinking Machines Lab is testing full duplex AI that can listen and respond at the same time, but the real test is whether faster voice chats feel useful once people can try them.
Claude just took over the data center Grok needed most
Anthropic’s SpaceX deal gives Claude a major compute boost from the Memphis data center xAI arguably needed most, exposing how brutally infrastructure now shapes the race between Grok and its rivals.
Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition review: The only laptop to woo me away from Apple
Armed with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip and an unprecedented 128GB of RAM, the Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition PX13 wants to be a creator's best friend — at a sweet premium, that is!
Google Gemini can turn your pile of handwritten notes into a full study guide in seconds
Gemini can now scan your physical handwritten notes and turn them into a structured study guide or flashcards.
Digg tried to beat Reddit and failed. Here’s what it’s doing instead
Digg shut down just months after launch. Now it's back as an AI news tracker that monitors X engagement in real time. Here's what the new Digg looks like.
WhatsApp Plus is here, and you can safely ignore this subscription
WhatsApp Plus has arrived on iPhone, but when Telegram Premium offers functional upgrades, and Signal gives everything away free, does Meta's new subscription actually earn its keep?
Google says AI is being abused at industrial scale for cyberattacks, and it just thwarted one
Google thwarted the first confirmed AI-powered cyberattack, where hackers used AI to find and exploit an unknown software flaw.
You’ve heard of flip phones, but Logitech may be making a flip mouse
A foldable Logitech mouse sounds odd, but it could be a clever travel upgrade for laptop users.
Windows 11 is testing a low-latency mode and it visibly speeds up app launch
Even on powerful hardware, you have probably noticed that Windows 11 can feel less responsive than it should. Tiny delays in basic actions like opening the Start menu or navigating File Explorer can make the system feel heavier and less polished than rivals like macOS. Microsoft appears to know this is an issue and may […]
Chuwi’s CoreBook Air wants to be the rare ultra-light Copilot+ laptop without an outrageous price
Chuwi launched the CoreBook Air 226V, a sub-1kg Copilot+ PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 97 TOPS AI compute, a 14-inch 2.8K 90Hz 100% sRGB display, dual Thunderbolt 4, and a 55Wh battery.
Bots now account for over half of the internet traffic and they’re raising all kinds of hell
While humans built the internet, actual people aren’t the ones roaming the online space the most. A new report from Thales says bots accounted for more than 53% of all web traffic in 2025, up from 51% the previous year. Meanwhile, human activity has fallen by 47%, which means automated traffic has now become the […]
Anthropic says it has fixed Claude AI’s evil behavior, but pins it on the internet
Anthropic says Claude's blackmail behavior during a 2025 experiment was caused by internet training data that portrays AI as evil and self-preserving.
The size of a credit card: This fully functional computer even packs an e-ink screen
The open-source Muxcard packs a functional computer, E Ink display, NFC, and wireless connectivity into a body as thin and small as a credit card.
If your router or drone maker is banned in the US, it will get an update lifeline until 2029
The FCC extended update support for restricted routers and drones until 2029, aiming to avoid cybersecurity risks caused by unsupported and vulnerable devices.
AI-pilled graduates are not a big hit for finance jobs with their shallow ideas
Finance firms are reassessing AI-native graduates as concerns grow over shallow analysis, weak critical thinking, and excessive dependence on generative AI tools.
Canvas hack hit students at the worst time, and it’s a wake up call for schools everywhere
A platform many schools depend on for exams, grades, and daily coursework went dark at the worst possible moment. Now, with hackers claiming to hold millions of student records, the Canvas breach is raising urgent questions about digital security in education.
Fake DDR5 RAM sticks are now using plastic chips to fool buyers
Counterfeit DDR5 RAM sticks with fake labels and even dummy plastic chips are reportedly flooding PC markets amid rising memory prices.
macOS 27 to refine the Liquid Glass design approach, but nothing too dramatic
Apple is reportedly refining the Liquid Glass interface in macOS 27 to improve readability, transparency effects, and overall usability without major design changes.
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