Nano Banana 2 has an ace up its sleeve
Rendering accurate text has long been a stumbling block for even the most advanced AI image generators, but it’s among the strongest suits of Google’s just-updated Nano Banana 2…
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Microsoft knows its new Surface PCs are expensive. That’s the point
…Gen 4 SSD storage, an upgrade over the 1TB storage cap on the 2024 model. Microsoft's updated Surface Pro 12 includes the same specs, though without the 2TB storage option. Again…
Triage your Gmail with this easy Gemini hack
…I took a two-stage approach here, first asking Gemini (using the step-up “Thinking” model”) to write its own prompt: “I'd like to use Gemini Personal Intelligence to help triage…
FCC moves to block new foreign-made routers
…By operation of the FCC’s Covered List rules, the restrictions imposed today apply to new device models." On the other hand, being added to the Covered List can serve a similar…
Google's new Spark AI agent will run your digital life for $100/month
…Aside from its access to Google services, Spark will be getting a "whole set" of MCP (Model Context Protocol) connectors for third-party service providers, including Adobe, Asana, Box, Canva, Dropbox, HubSpot…
The new Fire TV OS is for Amazon, not you
…Going forward, the company says it won't launch any new Fire TV Stick models based on its former Android OS, as it's sticking with Vega going forward. That's a…
Meet MSI's Best Gaming, Productivity and Creative Laptops for 2026
…Ideal for upscaling your favorite games or running a local large language model for content creation. Which MSI laptop is best for high-end gaming performance? Looking for peak gaming performance? MSI…
Tested: These robot pool cleaners will give you more time to swim
…the pool, but it is one of more affordable mid-range models. The Dreame Z1 Pro took a few firmware updates for us to be mostly satisfied with this pool cleaner, which…
My most useful Chrome extension was stealing my data for years
…I should be carefully inspecting every software update to make sure it's safe, including browser extension updates. But on the other hand... I'm not a developer. Even if I was…
A ChatGPT phone with agents would blow up your mobile bill
…Gone would be the grid of apps, Kuo predicts; in its place, a stream of updates from your mobile agents, detailing everything from your most important emails and updates on the stock…