Alexa is moving into Amazon․com
…Alexa for Shopping is replacing Amazon’s Rufus AI shopping assistant and, unlike Rufus, it will be front and center in the Amazon app and on the website. According to the company…
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Google’s AI future demands trust — and your personal data
…It introduced “Personal Intelligence” in January, a feature that allows Gemini to reason across Gmail, Google Photos, Search, and your YouTube history without prompting. That means Gemini can automatically surface details from…
Google TV is getting a dedicated row for YouTube Shorts
…generative AI image model and Veo video generator via the Gemini tab. Google Photos is also getting new Search and Remix capabilities on Google TV devices, allowing users to search for specific…
The cost of the smart home is going up
…Meanwhile, backlash against features like Ring’s Search Party, which uses AI to search footage in the cloud, has opened people’s eyes to potential misuses and dangers of these technologies. As…
Apple punts on Siri updates as it struggles to keep up in the AI race
…Although the company continuously referenced Apple Intelligence and pushed new features like live translation for Messages, FaceTime, and phone calls, Apple’s AI assistant was barely mentioned. In fact, the most…
Google Home’s Gemini AI can handle more complicated requests
Google Home users can now ask Gemini to complete more complex, multi-step tasks and combine multiple tasks in a single command. Google has updated Gemini for Home to Gemini 3.1…
YouTube will let you ask AI to make a custom video feed
…To see the “Your custom feed” tab, YouTube says you need to ensure your search and watch history are enabled in your account settings. If the AI messes up your feed request…
How one founder’s bet on ‘the old school web’ is paying off
…Sure, Campbell probably could have started an AI company. He’s a former engineer at Meta and an experienced tech founder who in 2022 sold his last venture — an e-commerce tool…
Google shuts down Project Mariner
…Google also folded Project Mariner’s agentic capabilities into its AI-powered search feature, AI Mode. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/project-mariner-shutdown.png…
Apple WWDC 2026: The 7 biggest announcements
…s bringing an AI-heavy update to macOS 27 Golden Gate, too. It’s building Siri into its Spotlight menu, allowing you to ask questions directly in the search bar and select…