What to expect from Google I/O 2026 - Engadget
…Maybe we'll hear more about Project Astra , Google's pitch for a universal AI assistant. If Google has some consumer hardware to show off at this year's event, I suspect…
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The Morning After: The biggest news from Google I/O 2026 - Engadget
…Naturally, with all these new features, Google adjusted its AI subscription tiers, adding a new $ 100-per-month mid-range (hah!) tier. The AI Ultra Plan will offer five times higher usage…
Gemini can now adjust your picture settings on Google TV - Engadget
…That kind of thing. You can also use Gemini for mood-setting if you want a theater-worthy movie night, and if you don't entirely trust the AI's calibration skills…
Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa - Engadget
…heavily on AI. According to Reuters' sources, Alexa functionality would be a core part of the experience, but Amazon wouldn't necessarily build a custom OS around its voice assistant. The phone…
Claude AI: What's free in 2026 and what isn't? - Engadget
Claude AI: What's free in 2026 and what isn't? Some of Anthropic's best products require a subscription. By Igor Bonifacic June 3, 2026 9:30 am EST If you…
ChatGPT Images 2.0 is better at rendering non-Latin text - Engadget
…I thought this would be a good test because AI models typically struggle with pixel art, and the Game Boy Advance Pokémon games are iconic for their art style, so much so…
Google Maps brings a 3D map to your driving directions - Engadget
…By Igor Bonifacic March 12, 2026 8:30 am EST In recent weeks, Google has been busy adding AI features to all of its most popular apps. Following Gmail and Chrome , Maps…
Family sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT advice led to accidental overdose - Engadget
…Sam then started asking the chatbot about safe drug use, but ChatGPT initially refused to answer his question, telling him that it couldn't assist him and warning him that taking drugs…
Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged 'exploitation of users' - Engadget
…There are also several cases in which ChatGPT allegedly assisted people in planning their own suicide. All told, OpenAI is facing at least eight lawsuits stemming from incidents of mass violence or…
Everything announced at The Android Show: I/O 2026 edition - Engadget
…Google added in a press release that it's using "technologies like Private Compute Core, Private AI Compute or protected KVM to safeguard ambient data processed by proactive assistance features, like Magic…