Google introduces AI-generated avatars to YouTube Shorts - Engadget
…The new avatar feature will roll out gradually, and is the latest in a long line of AI-centric tools and updates YouTube has added to the platform in the last year…
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Google rolls back the needless AI generation tools it added to Google Earth - Engadget
…in Search to see if the image was AI-generated. In addition, we prevent image creation on harmful topics and are continually updating our protections," the company said in a statement . is…
MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld comes out on June 23 - Engadget
…According to ZDNet Korea , the Claw 8 EX AI+ offers an updated SSD design that lets owners easily upgrade the storage through an M.2 2280 slot. The handheld still gets up…
NVIDIA's DLSS 4.5 Multi Frame Generation tech is now available to boost your Hz - Engadget
…After releasing DLSS 4.5's Super Resolution feature earlier this year, NVIDIA has released an update with DLSS 4.5 features designed to boost frame rates on RTX 50 series cards…
Google Finance is now available as a standalone Android app - Engadget
…This gives people access to real-time market data, a live financial news feed and the platform's AI research tool. The company says more features from the web experience will arrive…
What to expect from Google I/O 2026 - Engadget
…As you might imagine, AI will be a major focus of the event. Google plans to share its "AI breakthroughs and updates in products across the company, from Gemini to Android, Chrome…
YouTube explains its AI slop policy and why some creators won't get paid - Engadget
…Unfortunately, much like LinkedIn's recent AI policy updates , there's some nuance when it comes to whether these YouTube policy changes mean banning AI slop entirely. Is YouTube banning AI slop…
Apple could give Siri a standalone app and an 'Ask Siri' button in iOS 27 - Engadget
…His latest article claims that the AI assistant will have a standalone app and will introduce an "Ask Siri" feature that could mark a decidedly different direction in how users will interact…
Google is testing Search Live in more markets - Engadget
…After rolling out Search Live to all US Google app users last September , Google is now bringing the feature to every place where it offers its AI Mode chatbot. Search Live, if…
How to watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote - Engadget
How to watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote The keynote will include a boatload of AI news and perhaps some Android XR updates. By Kris Holt May 18, 2026 12:49…