Google shuts down Project Mariner
…Over the past year, Google has integrated features powered by Project Mariner into its other AI tools, including Gemini Agent, which can do things like archive emails on your behalf or help…
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Android Auto is now one (screen) size fits all
… Brady explained that rather than rely on special API integrations, Gemini can operate apps like Starbucks and DoorDash in the background to place orders through Android Auto. …
Ford’s EV and software chief Doug Field is leaving the company
… He is not replacing Doug Field as chief officer of EVs, digital, and design, but stepping into a new role of vice president for advanced development projects.
Claude can now plug directly into Photoshop, Blender, and Ableton
… That membership means Anthropic will be handing Blender at least €240,000 around $281,000 every year, something Blender says will help it to “keep pursuing projects independently, and to focus on building tools for artists and creators.”
Alexa is moving into Amazon․com
Amazon is bringing Alexa Plus to Amazon.com, integrating its LLM-powered AI assistant directly into the company’s shopping experience. Beginning today, when you type a query into Amazon, you’ll…
Adobe embraces conversational AI editing, marking a ‘fundamental shift’ in creative work
… Adobe’s AI chief Alexandru Costin told The Verge that creatives will be able to choose whether to enable this feature, and can select specific projects for the AI assistant to learn from. …
The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026
… Support for Firebase integrations is also coming later. …
Microsoft’s DLSS competitor is now available on the Xbox Ally X handheld
…https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/autosrforza.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] Auto SR will be integrated into the Game Bar on the Xbox Ally X, allowing…
Govee’s multicolor ceiling light doubles as a low-res screen
… Product: Govee Ceiling Light Ultra | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR9VMV71?tag=theverge02-20, https://govee.sjv.io/c/482924/3014037/12845?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.govee.com%2Fproducts%2Fgovee-21-inch-smart-ceiling-light-ultra As with the previous versions, the Ceiling Light Ultra has a backlight made up o… …
Microsoft starts canceling Claude Code licenses
… It’s part of a bigger update to Copilot integration in Edge that sees the Copilot Mode being retired in favor of simply enabling or disabling these new AI-powered features. …