Atty Eleti, product lead at OpenAI, describes the latest voice model as a full-duplex system capable of listening and speaking simultaneously. By ditching the rigid, turn-based architecture of its predecessor, the upgraded interface aims to mirror the overlapping, non-linear cadence of a genuine human conversation.
By allowing users to transform text, images, and existing footage into new clips, Google is expanding its generative AI toolkit with Gemini Omni Flash. The company aims for this new model architecture to eventually process any input format to create original content, positioning it as a versatile successor to earlier image-generation tools.
Lisbon-based startup Amble is challenging the trend of bloated, overpowered SUVs by introducing the Amble One, a street-legal, neo-retro buggy. Designed as a functional second vehicle for short trips, the compact EV aims to replace the oversized trucks currently dominating American driveways with a simpler, more nimble alternative.
For travelers weary of tethered airline headphones, the Twelve South AirFly Pro offers a wireless bridge to in-flight entertainment systems. Currently discounted to $39.99 at Amazon, the device is seeing its best price of the year, providing a significant $15 reduction from its standard retail cost.
After years of promising digital assistants that functioned more like clumsy interns than capable aides, Google is pivoting to autonomous agents. At I/O 2026, the company unveiled Gemini Spark, a cloud-based tool designed to run continuously in the background and manage complex tasks across both Google services and third-party platforms.
Shenzhen-based Mondo Robotics is betting that consumers prefer a four-legged companion over a noisy drone. Priced at $800, the Beni robot dog promises to follow its owner, jump over obstacles, and capture stable 4K video, blending high-speed agility with the charm of an interactive mechanical pet.
A $50 jump for the entry-level Pixel Watch 5 and the removal of base storage tiers for the Pixel 11 signal a new pricing strategy from Google. As memory costs climb due to AI-driven demand, the company appears ready to pass these expenses directly to consumers starting this year.
Anthropic is expanding its Claude Cowork platform beyond desktop software, launching mobile and web accessibility this Tuesday. While the rollout begins with Max subscribers, the company plans to extend the functionality to all user tiers over the coming weeks, allowing for cross-device project management and background task execution.
Netflix faces a growing retention crisis as audiences abandon hit series after their initial runs. Despite holding the top spot in paid streaming, the platform is losing interest in major projects like Beef and live-action adaptations, struggling to compete with the rapid-fire engagement cycles of free platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
The Fi Ultra arrives as the first pet tracker leveraging SpaceX’s Starlink constellation to maintain a connection where cellular networks fail. By integrating T-Mobile’s T-Satellite direct-to-cell service with standard GPS and LTE, the device aims to provide coverage across the entire United States, though early testing highlights significant compromises in battery longevity.
Despite a middling review score and competition from industry giants like the PS5 and Xbox Series X, the Steam Machine offers a unique utility that hardware specs fail to capture. At $1,049, Valve's compact device succeeds not by outperforming consoles, but by integrating into a user's existing Steam ecosystem.
The legendary team behind Doom has been reduced by approximately 50 percent following a sweeping wave of redundancies at Microsoft. Internal reports indicate that over 90 positions were eliminated at id Software, with the company's quality assurance department facing particularly heavy losses during the latest round of corporate restructuring.
A torn ticket stub serves as the official invitation for Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event, scheduled for July 22 in London. With the tagline "A new shape unfolds," the company signals a departure from its standard book-style design, aiming to challenge emerging competition in the premium foldable market.
Meta is rolling out a software update that automatically kills the camera functionality on its smart glasses if the device detects damage to the privacy LED indicator. This move targets users who have physically drilled into or destroyed the light to record others without their knowledge or visible consent.
Users on Instagram can now pull other people into AI-generated photos, as Meta rolls out its first image model developed by the Superintelligence Labs division. The Muse Image tool, which powers creative features across WhatsApp and Meta AI, uses public profile data to build visuals based on tagged usernames.
Judge Carolyn Kuhl issued a stern ultimatum at a Los Angeles courthouse Wednesday: remove all camera-equipped smart glasses or face charges of contempt. The warning followed the arrival of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, whose entourage appeared to be wearing the company’s Ray-Ban AI eyewear in the presence of jurors.
Videos now drive nearly half of all impressions on X, yet much of that traffic relies on stolen, recycled footage. To shift the platform toward original content, head of product Nikita Bier announced a new in-app video suite designed to reward creators who ditch the repost-heavy tactics currently gaming the system.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has unveiled a restructuring plan aiming to reach one billion daily users, a target set against the backdrop of 3,200 total job losses. This ambitious growth strategy follows a period of heavy financial strain, marked by the company losing 64 cents on every dollar invested.
A gold-tinted silhouette in a teaser email confirms Google will host its next Made by Google hardware event on August 12th in New York City. Breaking from its typical daytime schedule, the company has slated the unveiling for 6PM ET, signaling a shift in its product rollout strategy.
A 6,838-piece diorama featuring Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur headlines Lego’s first foray into the Pokémon franchise, arriving February 27 alongside two smaller sets. While the collection targets nostalgic collectors with high-end display pieces, it also introduces modular, poseable figures designed for both play and shelf-top exhibition.
After a underwhelming debut for its tech-integrated Star Wars line, Lego is attempting a course correction with twelve new Pokémon sets launching August 1st. While the upgraded Smart Bricks show genuine progress in interactive training and battle mechanics, the experience remains hampered by a surprising lack of official character sound effects.
When The Lego Group unveiled its Smart Brick this January, the company touted the hardware as its most significant evolution in half a century. Yet, after testing the kits with his own children, one parent found that the high-tech components are currently too limited to sustain the interest of young builders.
A technical error in Discord’s safety protocols resulted in the wrongful banning of over 8,000 users since May. The platform confirmed that the automated system mistakenly flagged benign imagery—ranging from chessboards to game textures—as harmful, while a secondary glitch prevented those accounts from being restored after manual review.
For restless sleepers, Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds are currently available for $99.99 at Best Buy and Target. This discount, which slices $80 off the retail price, brings the noise-masking device to its lowest point since launch, targeting those who struggle with nighttime disruptions.
For the first time in its history, iRobot is stepping away from automation with the launch of the $399 Roomba Electro Plus. While the company built its reputation on autonomous navigation, this new 5-in-1 device requires manual operation, signaling a strategic shift to compete with the growing market of wet-dry cleaners.
Users reporting hundreds of gigabytes of disk space consumed by a single hidden system file can finally clear their drives. Microsoft has released a targeted fix in its latest optional update to address a persistent bug in the CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal file that has plagued Windows 11 installations for months.
At just 19 grams, the new Solos AirGo A6 smart glasses arrive as a featherweight alternative to the bulky, camera-equipped hardware currently dominating the market. By stripping away optical sensors and slimming down the temple arms, the company aims to prioritize comfort and voice-driven AI over visual capture.
Content creators can now monitor how users find their external social media profiles through Google Search. A new feature within Search Console, dubbed platform properties, allows owners to track specific search terms that drive traffic to Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube content, bridging the gap between independent sites and social platforms.
Known for dissecting smartphones and laptops, iFixit is shifting its focus to the living room and garage. The company just launched the $34.95 Megalodon Driver Kit, a collection of tools specifically curated for assembling furniture, tinkering with automotive parts, and tackling common household appliance repairs.
Marshall is moving toward longevity with the release of its fourth-generation Acton and Stanmore wireless speakers. By prioritizing modular components and repositioned hardware, the company aims to reduce e-waste while refining the acoustic performance of its iconic home audio lineup, which hits store shelves starting today.
