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A Go Bag Is Essential for Natural Disasters. Here's How to Pack Yours
The ’90s Home Layout No One Wants Anymore (And What’s Replacing It) Home trends come and go. All-white kitchens have come and gone. Pea-green 70s walls? Way in the past. Right now, a new wave of architectural and …
Fox to Buy Roku for $22B, Creating a Streaming Powerhouse
entertainment news 8 hours ago Fox to acquire Roku in $22B deal TechCrunch - Aisha Malik • 8h Fox confirmed Monday that it is acquiring streaming company Roku in a stock and cash deal valued at around $22 billion, one of the largest media acquisitions in years and a clear sign of where the TV industry is placing its bets.
Fox to Buy Roku for $22B, Creating a Streaming Powerhouse
In a blockbuster media transaction, Fox announced Monday that it will acquire Roku for roughly $22 billion. The deal folds Roku's device ecosystem, The Roku Channel and its advertising data into Fox's streaming strategy, increasing the media conglomerate's ability to target ads and broaden distribution of Fox-owned programming across more than 100 million households. Fox said Roku will continue to operate as a standalone platform.
Google's Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Is Built for Real-Life Conversations
A new Google AI tool might be able to translate at the speed of actual conversations, allowing you to talk more naturally with someone speaking a different language than you. Google on Tuesday unveiled Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, a new audio model designed to make real-time multilingual conversations feel more natural.
Google's Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Is Built for Real-Life Conversations
Aerospace 8 hours ago Who NASA Chose For Its Artemis III Crew and What Their Mission Is TIME - by Chantelle Lee • 8h NASA revealed on Tuesday the four astronauts who will make up the crew of Artemis III. The four crew members are all men, three of whom are American and one who is Italian: commander Randy Bresnik, pilot Luca Parmitano, mission specialist Andre Douglas, and mission specialist Frank Rubio.
Apple's cautious AI strategy could have been its smartest move
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Apple's Cautious AI Strategy Could Have Been Its Smartest Move
You’ve probably heard someone say something along the lines of, “Apple is losing the AI race” or “Apple’s AI is lagging.” What if being behind on AI was intentional? Or maybe even a winning strategy? For years now, the media has treated Apple’s caution in integrating AI as a failure, approaching every underwhelming developer event as a catastrophe. That framing failed to assess what the company was doing behind the scenes.
Apple's Cautious AI Strategy Could Have Been Its Smartest Move
Now iOS 27 is packed with a variety of new features for iPhone, including in Apple Maps. Here’s everything new for Apple Maps in iOS 27. Apple Maps in iOS 27 gets upgraded Flyover feature, Local Lists, and more Apple Maps doesn’t look drastically different when you open it in iOS 27. But Apple has a …
Apple's Cautious AI Strategy Could Have Been Its Smartest Move
You've probably heard someone say something along the lines of, "Apple is losing the AI race" or "Apple's AI is lagging." What if being behind on AI was intentional? Or maybe even a winning strategy? For years now, the media has treated Apple's caution in integrating AI as a failure, approaching every underwhelming developer event as a catastrophe. That framing failed to assess what the company was doing behind the scenes.
グーグルの「NotebookLM」が大幅進化 「Gemini 3.5」でさらに頼れるリサーチAIに
GoogleのAIツール「NotebookLM」は3年前のリリース以来、学習、文書の統合や要約、データ整理のために多くの人々に利用されてきた。同社は今回、NotebookLMを大幅に強化し、さらに優れたリサーチアシスタントにする。 提供：NotebookLM ※クリックすると拡大画像が見られます Googleによると、NotebookLMには「チャットにおける新たなエージェント機能と、より高度な推論」が加わり、さらに複雑な調査タスクやプロジェクトに対応できるようになるという。以下では、NotebookLMに加わる新機能を紹介する。これらは現在、「Google AI Ultra」加入者と、AI Ultraへのアクセス権を持つ「Google Workspace」の法人顧客向けに世界で順次提供されている。 NotebookLMは「Gemini 3.5」と「Google Antigravity」で動作するようになり、精度が向上するほか、推論や出力の過程をより分かりやすく確認できるようになる。Googleによると、これは要望の多かった機能だという。...
Apple's AI Era: Every AI Drop Since Last Year's WWDC
From Apple Intelligence to new leadership, here’s what Apple’s AI strategy has looked like since WWDC 2025. WWDC 2025 marked the beginning of Apple’s biggest AI push to date. The last year has seen a steady rollout of Apple Intelligence features across iPhone, iPad and Mac, revamping Siri’s capabilities, adding generative tools to core apps and giving developers new ways to build with AI.
AI Leaders Call for Rules on Synthetic DNA to Limit Bioweapons Risk
The big names in the artificial intelligence industry don’t always get along. We’ve seen lawsuits between AI companies and intense rivalries between leaders that turn into all-out feuds. But it seems that they generally agree on at least one thing: AI should not be used to create biological weapons. CEOs of some of the world’s leading AI companies signed a public letter this week urging governments to address the risks that could come from bad actors using their technology.
AI Leaders Call for Rules on Synthetic DNA to Limit Bioweapons Risk
The big names in the artificial intelligence industry don't always get along. We've seen lawsuits between AI companies and intense rivalries between leaders that turn into all-out feuds. But it seems that they generally agree on at least one thing: AI should not be used to create biological weapons. CEOs of some of the world's leading AI companies signed a public letter this week urging governments to address the risks that could come from bad actors using their technology.
DuckDuckGo's Popular 'No AI' Search Engine Is Now Easier to Access
DuckDuckGo's Popular 'No AI' Search Engine Is Now Easier to Access You can now set an AI-free search experience as your default in Firefox and Chrome. At Google I/O in May, Google made it apparent that it is going all-in on AI with the world's most popular search engine. And ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is still pushing its own AI browser. And yet people seem to be turning …
Google Search Is Becoming Something Fundamentally Different. Here's What That Looks Like
From a reimagined search box to AI agents that hunt for apartments on your behalf, Google Search is being rebuilt with AI at its core. Google Search doesn’t look like Google Search anymore, and at I/O 2026, the company leaned into that fully.
Google Search Is Becoming Something Fundamentally Different. Here's What That Looks Like
23 hours ago Help YouTube suggest content you actually like. I budget for streaming services monthly, but YouTube still plays a core role in my entertainment routine. Unlike the relatively limited list of movies and shows on these services, YouTube houses hundreds of millions of videos on its servers, covering a …
My First Google I/O Left Me Confused: Who Benefits From All This AI?
Four days ago, I arrived in Mountain View, California, to cover my first Google I/O developer conference, expecting the showmanship and AI hype I’m accustomed to hearing at events like this. Don’t get me wrong — I definitely got my share of AI promo as Google becomes, in the words of one of its employees, “unabashedly agent-first.” But really, what I found was a city split in two. The Google I/O keynote glittered with glossy demos.
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Google's New Travel Features Arrive in Time for Summer
May is here, and to me, it’s basically summer already. With the days getting longer and warmer and school wrapping up soon, we’re already dreaming of sunny vacations. Google launched some new travel features just in time to start planning those trips. You might already be familiar with Google Flights and AI Mode, but Google’s two latest travel tools can help you round out the experience even more.
Mindtrip's AI Flight Agent Wants to Solve the Messy Travel Plans Search Engines Can't
Over the weekend, I spent hours searching for flights for a summer girls’ trip and came up empty. Every option was either too expensive, landed at the wrong time or had two stops on the way — which I’m absolutely not doing. I checked multiple airlines, pieced together routes and even considered separate tickets. Nothing worked. That kind of frustration is exactly what Mindtrip is betting on.
Google's New Travel Features Are Here in Time for Summer
May is here, and to me, it’s unofficially summer. With the days getting longer and warmer and school wrapping up soon, we’re already dreaming of summer vacations. Google launched some new travel features just in time to start planning those trips. You might already be familiar with Google Flights and AI Mode, but Google’s two latest travel tools can help you round out the experience even more.
Google's new travel features are here in time for summer
Macy Meyer May is here, and to me, it's unofficially summer. With the days getting longer and warmer and school wrapping up soon, we're already dreaming of summer vacations. Google launched some new travel features just in time to start planning those trips. You might already be familiar with Google Flights and AI Mode , but Google's two latest travel tools can help you round out the experience even more.
Google Photos' New AI Tool Will Help You Picture Yourself in All Your Clothes
Just last night, I was scrolling through endless Pinterest boards and online sites to find a dress for my best friend’s engagement party. I was deep into scrolling before deciding to just wear something I already have. So I went to my Photos app on my phone and started scrolling to see what formal outfits I’ve worn in the past for inspiration.
AI Outperforms ER Doctors in Diagnostic Cases, Study Points to Collaborative Care
A new study published in Science found that a large language model outperformed human doctors in diagnostic choices and emergency triage based on real emergency department data. The study emphasized the need for faster, more rigorous standards for evaluating and using AI in medicine, as the AI model showed advantages in handling uncertainty and fragmented health data.
Google Celebrates 20 Years of Translate With a New Pronunciation Feature
Google’s new AI-powered language tool can give you real-time feedback by analyzing speech and correcting your pronunciation. Language plays a major role in building connections. If you’ve ever needed a split-second translation or worked your way through a foreign language class at school, you’ve probably used Google Translate. For over 20 years, Translate has evolved from a web browser tool to a free app for Android and iOS, helping people read and communicate in other languages.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy OpenAI's rumored phone would replace apps with AI agents
OpenAI has long been interested in getting into the hardware business. So far, the company behind ChatGPT has been linked to wearables, working on launching AI earbuds later this year or early 2027. But industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported on X over the weekend that OpenAI is working on building a smartphone in partnership with component-makers MediaTek, Qualcomm and Luxshare.
OpenAI's Rumored Phone Would Replace Apps With AI Agents
OpenAI has long been interested in getting into the hardware business. So far, the company behind ChatGPT has been linked to wearables, working on launching AI earbuds later this year or early 2027. But industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported on X over the weekend that OpenAI is working on building a smartphone in partnership with component-makers MediaTek, Qualcomm and Luxshare.
Google's New Travel Features Are Here Just in Time for Summer
It doesn’t matter that it’s late April. To me, it’s officially summer. With the days getting longer and warmer and school wrapping up soon, we’re already dreaming of summer vacations. Google launched some new travel features just in time to start planning those trips. You might already be familiar with Google Flights and AI Mode, but Google’s two latest travel tools can help you round out the experience even more.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Getting a tax refund? Here's how to tell exactly when it will arrive
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development. List of partners (vendors) Macy Meyer Now that tax season is over, you can sit back and relax (unless you missed the deadline -- in which case, you might still be able to file late without a penalty).
Google Rolls Out New Travel Features, Just in Time for Summer
It doesn’t matter that it’s late April. To me, it’s officially summer. With the days getting longer and warmer, and school wrapping up soon, a lot of us are dreaming of summer vacations. Google launched some new travel features just in time to start planning those trips. You might already be familiar with Google Flights and AI Mode, but Google’s two latest travel tools can help you round out the experience even more.
The 2-Minute Google Trick That Finds the Lowest Airfares Around
I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways It may take a while, but it's possible to remove your personal data from the internet via deletion tools and helpful government resources. Follow …
Character.AI Will Use AI to Let You Play a Character in Your Favorite Book
I can rip through a book or three a week, depending on my schedule. I just truly feel like there’s nothing better than becoming immersed in the plot and, specifically, diving into the minds of the characters. I’ve always gravitated toward fantasy books, with their mesmeric world-building and action-packed scenes. Like many people, I literally ached to be at Hogwarts when I was reading the Harry Potter series for the first time.
Can't File Your Income Taxes by Today? You Need to File a Free Extension Now
Time's up, US taxpayers. The deadline for filing your income taxes is today. You have until midnight tonight to submit your 2025 tax return electronically or have it postmarked. If you're not able to finish your 2025 tax return today, or if you're still missing important tax documents, don't fret. You can file a free tax extension with the IRS, which will give you another six months to complete and submit your tax return.
If You Can't Finish Your Income Taxes by Wednesday, You Need to File a Free Extension
If you're wondering if you have enough time before Wednesday to finish your 2025 tax return, or if you're still missing important tax documents, don't fret. You can file a free tax extension with the IRS, which will give you another six months to complete and submit your tax return. There's no cost or penalty for filing a tax extension, and most tax software will help you complete the process in a few minutes.
This animation startup wants to make it easier to tell open-ended stories
The current wave of generative AI animation often feels like a magic trick that only works once. You type in a prompt, a video appears, and if you don't like the result -- maybe the feet are all wonky, which is a regular issue with AI generations -- your only real option is to try a different prompt. This "black box" approach is exactly what Cartwheel, a new 3D animation startup, is trying to dismantle.
Hope, Hype or Horror? 'The AI Doc' Director Charlie Tyrell Questions What Comes Next
I write (and think) about AI for a living. In any given 30-minute period, I waver between worrying that AI will destroy everything I know and love, and believing — or at least wanting to believe — that it could change humanity for the better. Dread turns into optimism, which seeps into ambivalence, which then turns back into dread-induced cynicism. Rinse, repeat. Goodness, my central nervous system needs a break. That debate is at the heart of a new documentary arriving in theaters today, March 27.
Hope, hype or horror? 'The AI Doc' director Charlie Tyrell questions what comes next
I write (and think) about AI for a living. In any given 30-minute period, I waver between worrying that AI will destroy everything I know and love, and believing -- or at least wanting to believe -- that it could change humanity for the better. Dread turns into optimism, which seeps into ambivalence, which then turns back into dread-induced cynicism. Rinse, repeat. Goodness, my central nervous system needs a break. That debate is at the heart of a new documentary arriving in theaters today, March 27.
Is OpenClaw Really the Next ChatGPT? Why Nvidia's CEO Called This Hot New AI Assistant the Future
What if your AI agent assistant didn't just chat or write code but carried out real, helpful tasks -- all on its own? And what if it could perform especially complicated tasks, like running scheduled tasks, managing your Gmail and WhatsApp messages or even controlling your smart home -- again, all on its own?
SXSW 2026 Updates: See All the Highlights on the Festival's Final Day
We explored virtual reality, got red light therapy, ate barbecue and heard about visions of technology’s future. March 18, 2026 6:25 a.m. PT Nick Jonas on stage at SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas. Chris Saucedo/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images We’ve reached the final day of South by Southwest, and the conference and festivals have brought icons from TV, film, music, comedy and tech to Austin, Texas. How does all of this intersect?
SXSW 2026 Updates: The Latest on Creativity, AI and VR, Including a 'Real Estate Holodeck'
We’ve heard from icons like Jamie Lee Curtis, Steven Spielberg and Serena Williams so far. Up next: robots? March 17, 2026 6:08 a.m. PT Nick Jonas on stage at SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas. Chris Saucedo/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images We are deep into South by Southwest, and the conference and festivals have brought icons from TV, film, music, comedy and tech to Austin, Texas. How does all of this intersect?
Google's Secret Weapon for Finding the Lowest Airfare Ever
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SXSW 2026 Updates: Sunday Explores Activism, Fandom and the Future of AI
We’ve heard from icons like Jamie Lee Curtis, Steven Spielberg and Serena Williams so far. Sunday has a lot about how AI is changing the world — for good and bad. March 15, 2026 5:45 a.m. PT Nick Jonas on stage at SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas. Chris Saucedo/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images We are deep into South by Southwest, and the conference and festivals have brought icons from TV, film, music, comedy and tech to Austin, Texas. How does all of this intersect?
BuzzFeed's New Spinoff Is a 'Creative Studio' Trying to Make the Internet Fun Again
BuzzFeed, known for its many quirky quizzes of the 2010s, has launched a company called Branch Office, an independent spinoff built to rethink how people connect on the internet in the age of AI. BuzzFeed founder and CEO Jonah Peretti and Branch Office founder Bill Shouldis announced at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, that the team has been developing a slate of experimental apps in secret, with the first two launching now and more on the way this year.
SXSW 2026 Updates: Saturday Has Tech, Breaking Bad and Jamie Lee Curtis
Day 2 of South by Southwest delved into the ways creative people deal with fast-changing technology. Here’s the latest, and what Day 3 has in store. March 14, 2026 5:58 a.m. PT South by Southwest 2026 kicked off Thursday in Austin, Texas. Allyza Umali/CNET We are deep into South by Southwest, and the conference and festivals have brought icons from TV, film, music, comedy and tech to Austin, Texas. How does all of this intersect?
SXSW 2026 Updates: Steven Spielberg, Serena Williams and Others Talk Tech and More
Day 2 of South by Southwest delved into the ways creative people deal with fast-changing technology. Here’s the latest from Austin. March 13, 2026 2:35 p.m. PT South by Southwest 2026 kicked off Thursday in Austin, Texas. Allyza Umali/CNET South by Southwest, which kicked off Thursday for a week of panels and performances, has brought icons from TV, film, music, comedy and tech to Austin, Texas.
SXSW 2026 Updates: Day 2 Has the All-American Rejects, Mythical Kitchen and More
Tech, music and film. Here’s what we’ve seen so far at South by Southwest and what’s coming on Day 2. March 13, 2026 5:29 a.m. PT South by Southwest 2026 kicked off Thursday in Austin, Texas. Allyza Umali/CNET South by Southwest, which kicked off Thursday for a week of panels and performances, has brought icons from TV, film, music, comedy and tech to Austin, Texas.
Beaumont home destroyed following early morning fire
A home in south Beaumont was destroyed following an early morning fire Friday. Beaumont Fire and Rescue were called to the home at 1697 Turon Street just before 3 a.m. on reports of a house fire. While battling the flames, firefighters had to back out of the home at one point as the roof began to collapse. The home, located near the Charlton Pollard neighborhood, was destroyed. No injuries were reported. Firefighters remained on scene throughout the morning monitoring hotspots.
Spring Cleaning? Start With This 4-Pile System to Fix Your Closet
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SXSW 2026 Updates: What We Expect on Tech and Culture From Austin
I talked with the people behind the documentary Your Attention Please By Macy Meyer Your Attention Please It’s hard for me to picture what my world looked like before the advent of computers in our pockets, the constant routine of toggling between apps and scrolling through endless notifications. We live our lives inside the attention economy — and never really step out of it. That’s the tension the new documentary Your Attention Please confronts, premiering this week at SXSW.
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