May 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
At Google I/O 2026, Google unveiled Google Pics, a new AI-driven platform for photo editing and graphic design, positioning it as a direct competitor to Canva. Built on Google's Nano Banana AI, it integrates seamlessly into Workspace. The tool is currently in testing and will be available to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers this summer. Canva remains free but faces a formidable new rival from Google.
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May 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google I/O 2025 unveiled two important YouTube updates. First, YouTube Shorts now supports Gemini Omni, enabling AI-powered remixing with advanced prompts and automatic content labeling. Second, Ask YouTube introduces a conversational search within Google Search, showing relevant video tutorials directly. These features will be available to U.S. users this summer.
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May 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google announced a new Daily Brief feature at I/O, using AI to summarize your day from multiple sources including email and calendar. It's an opt-in service for subscribers, aiming to provide a seamless entry point to AI agents. The feature builds on the popular CC Labs project.
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May 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
At Google I/O 2026, Google unveiled Gemini Spark, a personal AI agent that runs in the cloud and integrates deeply with Google services. Unlike OpenClaw, Spark requires no local hardware, offers seamless access to user data, and comes with robust cybersecurity protections. Here are three reasons why Spark might have the edge.
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May 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
At Google I/O, Google unveiled Gmail Live, a new AI voice feature that lets users verbally query their inbox for information like flight gates or school updates. The tool launches this summer for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Additionally, AI Inbox receives three new features: personalized draft replies, instant file access, and streamlined task management, rolling out today. Google emphasizes privacy, stating user data is not used for training and sources are visible in the UX.
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May 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Qualcomm has introduced two new mobile chipsets, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, designed to bring premium features to more affordable smartphones. The chips offer better performance, AI-powered camera tools, and enhanced connectivity, including support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 on the higher-end model. Manufacturers like Honor, Redmi, Oppo, and Realme are expected to use these processors in devices launching later this year or early 2027.
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May 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google announced the Fitbit Air, a screenless wearable designed for comfort and continuous health tracking. Priced at $100, it offers AI-powered coaching via Google Health Coach, automatic activity detection, and a lightweight design. The device tracks heart rate, sleep, and readiness, and comes with three band options. A special Steph Curry edition costs $130. Pre-orders begin today, with shipments starting May 26.
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May 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement over claims it misled customers about the launch of a new AI-powered Siri. The updated assistant was promised alongside Apple Intelligence in 2024 but remains unreleased nearly two years later. The settlement covers US buyers of iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro models.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Beyoncé has officially become a billionaire as of December 2025, with a net worth of $1 billion. The singer's wealth comes from her record-breaking music career, including the Renaissance and Cowboy Carter tours, along with successful business ventures like her hair care line Cécred and whiskey brand SirDavis. Her pivot to country music with Cowboy Carter significantly boosted her earnings.
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