Google is updating its Android Search bar homescreen widget. The redesign features a taller, pill-shaped container with a prominent, standalone circular shortcut button to the right of the search bar. This improves visibility and accessibility of optional shortcuts like AI Mode, Translate, and more. The update is rolling out...
The FAA announced a three-year plan to modernize America's outdated air traffic control systems. This follows recent incidents, including a complete loss of communication between Newark controllers and pilots due to faulty wiring. The plan includes replacing the aging Time Division Multiplexing network with an internet protocol system,...
Nintendo projected 15 million Switch 2 sales in its first year, lower than analyst predictions of 16.8 million. Despite strong initial demand, with pre-orders exceeding expectations in Japan, concerns over US tariffs and rising consumer costs led to the conservative forecast. President Shuntaro Furakawa noted tariffs could...
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge, launching May 12th, boasts an 'all-day battery' despite a leaked 3900mAh capacity. This contradicts claims in marketing materials, especially considering its larger screen than the base S25 model. The phone's other features include a 200MP camera, titanium build, IP68 rating, and Gorilla Glass Victus...
Apple is distributing $95 million to US customers whose Siri voice assistant unintentionally recorded private conversations between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024. This settlement follows a 2019 class-action lawsuit alleging privacy violations. Eligible users can claim up to $20 per device (maximum five devices) through a dedicated...
Google Maps for iOS now lets users save locations from screenshots. Powered by Gemini AI, the feature scans photos for location information in screenshots (e.g., social media posts, articles). Users can grant full photo access for automatic scanning or manually upload screenshots. Found locations are saved to...
Lenovo's new Legion 9i gaming laptop boasts impressive specs: up to a 4K 3D display, Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, 192GB RAM, and 8TB SSD. The 18-inch laptop features user-accessible RAM and SSD slots and a unique carbon fiber lid with a one-of-a-kind pattern....
The Trump administration plans to scrap a Biden-era rule limiting AI chip exports, deeming it unenforceable. This move, welcomed by companies like Nvidia and AMD, aims to foster US tech dominance without aiding adversaries. The scrapped rule, the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion, imposed a three-tier licensing system for...
Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone on May 12th during a virtual Unpacked event. The slim phone, teased earlier this year, boasts a 200-megapixel main camera, positioning it as a premium device. Despite rumors of a delayed US launch, Samsung US is offering a $50...
Matter 1.4.1, the latest smart home standard, simplifies device setup. The update introduces multi-device QR codes for easier pairing of multiple gadgets simultaneously, saving users time and effort. NFC connection is also supported, allowing for contactless pairing via a simple tap. These improvements aim to alleviate common frustrations...
