Google announced a slew of new features for Android 16 on Tuesday, starting with Pixel devices. The update marks a shift to more frequent releases and focuses heavily on AI organization and user customization. Several general Android and accessibility updates are also rolling out broadly.
Anthropic is launching Claude for Nonprofits this Giving Tuesday. The package offers substantial discounts, specialized training, and integrations to help hesitant organizations adopt AI tools for grant writing and operations.
Google is releasing its second Android 16 update this year, a major shift from its annual release cadence. The update brings AI-powered notification summaries and organization to Pixels first, alongside easier parental controls and more icon theming. A separate wave of app updates, including Chrome
A US House subcommittee is hearing a whopping 19 proposals today aimed at child safety online. The most contentious may be the App Store Accountability Act, which would force Apple and Google to verify users’ ages. Privacy advocates and the tech giants themselves are sounding the alarm.
GALAX has launched its new HOF Gaming brand for the GeForce RTX 50 Series, focusing on world-record overclocking and AI performance. The launch includes a promotional video created using AI tools, highlighting the cards’ capabilities for creators and gamers.
A new CNET report breaks down the specific threats antivirus can and cannot handle. With 75% of Americans hit by online attacks, it’s a crucial baseline—but far from a complete solution.
Nuvei is moving its core payment processing APIs to Microsoft Azure. The company says the shift will enable real-time transaction optimization using Azure AI and improve global performance.
Quantum computing uses qubits, superposition, and entanglement to solve problems classical computers can’t. We’re currently in the noisy, limited NISQ era, but the long-term potential for fields like drug discovery is huge.
Legendary designer Yuji Horii gave a cryptic, non-denial answer when asked about a potential Chrono Trigger remake. This follows a translation error in May 2024 that also fueled rumors. Fans are reading the tea leaves, but nothing is official.
Valve is reportedly developing an Android compatibility layer for Linux, codenamed “Lepton.” This could allow Android apps and games to run on devices like the Steam Deck and the upcoming Steam Frame VR headset, expanding the platform’s reach.
