I/O 2026 is bringing more AI to Google Play - Engadget
…Google Play is rolling out a new AI-powered feature called Ask Play. It's an overlay that allows users to ask natural language questions in order to find new apps. This…
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Microsoft Build 2026: Live updates on Project Solara, Copilot AI, Windows, agents and more - Engadget
…Carmona inputs three prompts into the platform. Nadella says Microsoft Discovery, its AI platform for scientific research, has reached general availability. David Carmona, VP of MS Discovery and Quantum. is showing off…
OpenAI's rogue agent went on a hacking spree that lasted days, Reuters says - Engadget
…By that time, the repository for AI tools and models had already contacted the FBI. The news agency says OpenAI records showed that its agent, powered by GPT-5.6 Sol and…
OpenAI says fake accounts from China tried to turn Americans against data centers - Engadget
…legitimate news stories about the power grid operator's capacity auctions and data center power demand." The rise of electricity costs in towns and cities near AI data centers is a very…
Flock cameras track more than your license plate, and they're spreading fast - Engadget
…This makes AI powered cameras like Flock's distinct from traditional surveillance or traffic cams, which require someone to manually look over footage in order to find a specific vehicle or individual…
Cloudflare will filter out web crawlers that serve AI companies - Engadget
…discoverable without also being used for AI." Google's main crawler, Googlebot, both indexes websites for the company's various search engines and collects information to train Gemini and power AI features…
Google's Pixel Watch 5 gets offline Gemini support, improved GPS-tracking and a slightly higher price - Engadget
Google's Pixel Watch 5 gets offline Gemini support, improved GPS-tracking and a slightly higher price And a new processor powers it all. By Jackson Chen Aug. 12, 2026 10:00…
OpenAI launches a limited preview of GPT-5.6 for a 'small group of trusted partners' - Engadget
…series to the public soon. President Trump signed an AI cybersecurity order earlier this month, which asks companies to present their most powerful models for voluntary government review 30 days before making…
Evan Spiegel doesn't want you to call Snap Specs AI glasses - Engadget
Evan Spiegel doesn't want you to call Snap Specs AI glasses Snap's CEO sat down with Engadget after his keynote at AWE. By Karissa Bell June 16, 2026 5:15…
Car manufacturers are ditching Android Auto in 2026: Here's why - Engadget
…system that doesn't require your phone's processing power. This came at a good time, as traditional car manufacturers like Volkswagen discovered that developing an in-car OS wasn't like…