Google's new Nano Banana 2 Lite image model is its fastest and cheapest yet
…It’s available today across the Google ecosystem, creating images in a fraction of the time it takes Google’s beefier models . The new model is part of the Gemini 3.1…
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iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27
…All of Apple’s 26.6 updates should be available to users today. There’s no release date yet for iOS or macOS 27, but the company has historically rolled those out…
OpenAI wants its new tool to do your work for you and with you
…specifically requested via a “quick chat” button on Desktop (or a dropdown on mobile, where “Codex” is not available). These distinctions between “chat” and “work” could be important, because OpenAI warns that…
Google announces Gemini 3.7 Flash just three weeks after previous release
…Gemini 3.7 Flash will be available through the end of the year at a rate of $0.75/1M input tokens and $3.75/1M output tokens, which is half of…
Commodore’s newest gadget is a flip phone that blocks social media and browsers
…The Callback 8020 runs the Linux-based operating system Sailfish OS, which is made by Jolla, a mobile company created by Nokia employees in 2012 that also makes phones . Per Commodore, its…
Google's latest DiffusionGemma open AI model comes with a 4x speed boost
…Diffusion models can make more efficient use of available compute, but this isn’t the only way. Google also recently began implementing Multi-Token Prediction (MTP) drafters, which use otherwise wasted compute…
When your vehicle outlives its cloud: What happens next?
…Mobile phones also offer Wi-Fi via mobile hotspots, adding another useful feature. Phone-driven connectivity, with cloud services routed through CarPlay and Android Auto, has proven both dependable and virtually seamless…
Chrome may get faster updates with no restart required
…However, not everyone updates Chrome as soon as new versions are available. While Chrome will download and stage updates promptly, it relies on users to restart their browsers to complete installation. Google…
Third-party app stores coming to Google Play next week as Epic settlement withdrawn
…In 2020, Epic Games was frustrated that it had to pay a 30 percent cut to Apple and Google every time someone bought a bundle of V-Bucks in a mobile version…
Motorola's GrapheneOS phones will launch in 2027 priced higher than Pixels
…Motorola hasn’t confirmed a release timeline for these devices, but GrapheneOS should be available for them at launch. The installation process requires some technical expertise, but the project has a web…