Google also shared numbers of how people are actually using the chatbot, with 63% of Gemini users talking directly to the assistant using the voice feature. Plus, Gemini now generates more than 150 million images every day, according to Google.
Aug 11, 2026 ·
TechCrunch
Apple released iOS 27 public beta 3 today, and now new beta firmware has also arrived for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and more.
Aug 11, 2026 ·9to5Mac
Zoom screen-sharing bug let people fully take over other devices on a call.
Aug 11, 2026 ·
Engadget
Abbott partners with Google Health for AI-powered glucose monitoring.
Aug 11, 2026 ·Engadget
Google TV Freeplay, the company's free, ad-supported streaming service, now supports video on demand. Instead of tuning into Google TV Freeplay's selection of always-on channels, you can now choose from over 10,000 shows and movies to watch whenever you want. The update introduces titles like Lady Bird, Seventeen Again, and Hell's Kitchen, according to Google's announcement. The company has also expanded its live TV lineup to include more than 300 channels dedicated to news, sports, reality TV,
Aug 11, 2026 ·
The Verge
Depending on the model, you might have hundreds to choose from—or just one.
Aug 11, 2026 ·Ars Technica
Most current models support at least two.
Aug 11, 2026 ·Engadget
Thirteen authors joined a little-known Google AI study in 2022. Now they're facing backlash.
Aug 11, 2026 ·Engadget
Apple’s head of Apple Pay and Wallet is retiring in October, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Jennifer Bailey joined Apple in the early 2000s and has served as vice president of Apple Pay since 2014.
Aug 11, 2026 ·9to5Mac
FDA report reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions.
Aug 11, 2026 ·Ars Technica
Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's special projects lead and the company's former COO, announced his departure after an eight-year stint at the AI lab. In an internal memo he later posted to X, Lightcap told colleagues he'd be starting "something new." "Over the last few months, I've been focused on the next horizon and what would stand in the way of mission success," Lightcap wrote. "I believe there are a few important new things the world will need to get right as we enter this next period. I … am excite
Aug 11, 2026 ·The Verge
Over a year following its post-election surge, Bluesky’s mobile app is seeing a continued decline in active users, though its remaining community is still relatively engaged.
Aug 11, 2026 ·TechCrunch
Scaleup Europe, a public-private fund with a $5.7 billion target, made its first investment by backing Finnish satellite company ICEYE.
Aug 11, 2026 ·TechCrunch
One of OpenAI's longest-serving executives is headed out the door, although the longtime COO told staff that he was "excited to help you all advance the mission from a different vantage point."
Aug 11, 2026 ·TechCrunch
River AI, a startup founded by xAI co-founder Igor Babuschkin, has a fascinating vision for personal agents and secured $1.1 billion out of the gate.
Aug 11, 2026 ·TechCrunch
A new leak reveals that one of Apple Watch’s most popular watch faces—Modular—is set to gain a variety of new color customization options in watchOS 27. Here are the details.
Aug 11, 2026 ·9to5Mac
The Google Pixel Buds 2a in hazel. | Image: The Verge Looking for great pair of earbuds that work particularly well with Android phones? The Google Pixel Buds 2a are currently discounted to $99 (usually $129) at various retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Google. These very capable Bluetooth earbuds come in four colors, with a lightweight fit that helps them disappear into your ears. With ANC and transparency mode support, and a close integration with Gemini, they’re a great
Aug 11, 2026 ·The Verge
Modern iPhones reflect years of gradual evolution, blending new capabilities with familiar elements that keep users adapting along the way.
Aug 11, 2026 ·Engadget
Disney+ will be the new global streaming home of Formula E racing.
Aug 11, 2026 ·Engadget
Google is gearing up to reveal a bunch of new Pixel devices on August 12th. A series of leaks leading up to the event suggest that the Pixel 11 lineup will come in an array of colors, with signs pointing to a built-in light coming to Pro models. Teasers from Google also indicate that it will show off a next-gen Pixel Fold alongside a Pixel Watch 5 in four different finishes. There might be a new Pixel Tag tracker as well. Google may take the wraps off the new devices well ahead of its Made by Go
Aug 11, 2026 ·The Verge
