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Yesterday Google pulled the curtain back on Project Genie, an AI demo that can spit out short, interactive 60-second “worlds” using Genie 3 and Gemini. It looks impressive in clips …
Google’s Project Genie Sparks Gaming Stock Crash Read More
Google has pushed its Fitbit account migration deadline from February 2 to May 19, 2026. If you don’t switch to a Google account, data deletion begins July 15.
Google delays Fitbit migration to May 19, data deletion July 15 Read More
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Wait, they actually did it? Fresh clues suggest Samsung’s Galaxy S26—specifically the Ultra—has the same Android CallCore support flag Google uses to enable Pixel’s headline Scam …
Galaxy S26 leak points to Pixel-style Scam Detection via CallCore Read More
Google’s Gemini sidebar for Chrome finally acts like a real in-browser assistant, with tab-aware context and multi-tab comparisons that actually save time. The catch: agent mode is slow and stops short of checkout, and image generation still feels beta.
Looking into Chrome’s new Gemini sidebar: big win, obvious limits Read More
After more than five years with the same Shield TV lineup, NVIDIA has started talking about what a next-gen box might address: modern codec support. Specifically, the company name-dropped better …
NVIDIA hints Shield TV refresh with AV1, HDR fixes — but don’t hold your breath Read More
OnePlus is rolling out system-wide bypass charging to more phones and tablets, so devices pull power straight from the wall during heavy use—meaning less heat and less battery wear. The Oxygen OS update also packs the January 2026 security patch, 50MP photo editing on the 13s, and cleaner app organization.
OnePlus expands bypass charging beyond gaming to more devices Read More
PGYTech’s RetroVa Vintage Imaging Kit adapts its vivo-style modular camera system to iPhone, delivering native long-range zoom with a 2.35x telephoto converter. The Kickstarter-backed kit includes a microSD-enabled grip, lens adapter, and accessories starting at $72, with the full bundle at $184.
PGYTech brings 10x add-on telephoto lens kit to iPhones Read More