OpenAI reportedly working on its own smartphone based around AI agents Ben Schoon | Apr 27 2026 - 11:20 am PT | Apr 27 2026 - 11:20 am PT Many have thrown around the idea that AI will replace the smartphone, but it seems even OpenAI disagrees as the company is working on its own smartphone that foc… …
… The differentiator will be AI implementation. Android XR will utilize Gemini. Sources have remained quiet on design and software. And as for what the “AI” in these AI smart glasses looks like, Nothing’s more recent outlook on using AI agents as opposed to assistants may leave some clues. …
… Again, it seems Walmart is one of Google’s first partners here, as an Onn-branded Gemini smart speaker recently leaked . Google teases a few of the upcoming devices in the picture below, though the exact brands or devices aren’t mentioned. …
… Similarly, the “new media control experience when using Google Home App to cast music and videos to your Google smart speakers, smart displays, Google TV Streamer and other Cast devices is now available to all users ” emphasis ours . …
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says ‘apps are going to disappear’ in the AI future of your phone Ben Schoon | Mar 19 2026 - 1:30 pm PT | Mar 19 2026 - 1:30 pm PT Speaking at SXSW, Nothing CEO Carl Pei reiterated his thoughts on the future of the smartphone experience, saying that “apps are going to disappear… …
… Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are perhaps among the most popular, and a similar pair of smart glasses from Rokid offers a very similar experience, now with Google’s Gemini assistant on call. Rokid AI glasses are, in several ways, pretty similar to Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. …
… This includes text summarization and smart replies.” “Local processing removes the lag associated with cloud-based services providing a faster and more reliable experience.” A Google support article now explains “Why storage use increases.” When a new version of Gemini Nano is available, AICore “te… …
Report: Amazon planning Alexa phone over a decade after Fire Phone flop Ben Schoon | Mar 20 2026 - 8:05 am PT | Mar 20 2026 - 8:05 am PT Amazon is reportedly gearing up to give smartphones another shot, with an Alexa-focused phone in the works over a decade after the infamous Fire Phone failed. …
… Samsung highlights “upgrades” in Google Messages like: Powerful Security : “AI-powered scam detection and robust spam filters identify and block suspicious texts to help keep your inbox clean and your personal information safer.” RCS Messaging : “With RCS enabled across Android and iOS, you and you… …
… Fitbit video workouts are readily available and super useful, especially as snippets are used within the AI-powered Fitbit Coach experience. But these workouts aren’t available on nearly as many devices. Basically, they’re available solely on your smartphone. …