Google’s Nano Banana AI image model goes Pro and is free to try
…It’s also available for AI Mode in Search in the US if you subscribe to Google AI Pro or Ultra, or globally to users of the NotebookLM research assistant.
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Electric Cars
…Mazda delays EV launch by 2 years, slashes investment in pivot to hybrids [ Automotive News ] Rivian’s AI-powered voice assistant is ready to roll Andrew J. Hawkins May 12 Andrew J…
Transportation
…Mazda delays EV launch by 2 years, slashes investment in pivot to hybrids [ Automotive News ] Rivian’s AI-powered voice assistant is ready to roll Andrew J. Hawkins May 12 Waymo recalls…
Apple announces iPadOS 27
…Siri will be accessible through iPadOS’s Spotlight search, which will automatically know when you’re prompting the assistant or just searching for apps and documents. Siri AI will also be available…
Google DeepMind workers are unionizing over AI military contracts
…abstain from working on improvements to Google AI services like Gemini AI assistant, as part of a wider campaign against Google’s military-industrial AI contracts. “Google UK recently received a letter…
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…
Govee’s new LED Lightwall comes with its own self-standing frame
…The Govee Home app can be used to create custom hand-drawn designs or AI-generated images from text prompts. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/govee…
Gemini will use Volvo’s external cameras to interpret parking signs
…Today at the I/O conference, Google and Volvo announced that the AI-powered assistant will be able to access external cameras in the upcoming EX60 SUV to help explain and interpret…
Microsoft Build
…The Verge ’s Tom Warren joins David to talk about the new Scout AI assistant , the Solara operating system concept , and whether Microsoft can hang with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Also: how…
Valve is working with AMD to bring FSR 4 to the Steam Machine
…FSR 4 contains numerous enhancements that improve how compatible games running with the upscaler look in motion (including AI-assisted frame generation), which will hopefully give the Steam Machine a definitive edge…