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Snap to launch smaller, lighter augmented reality Specs smartglasses in 2026

cnbc.com Jonathan Vanian 2026-03-22 02:10:01

The head of Snapchat operator Snap, Evan Spiegel, presents the new generation of Spectacles in Los Angeles on Sept. 17, 2024. Snap on Tuesday announced its plans to release a sixth-generation of its augmented reality glasses in 2026, as competition in the smart glasses market continues to heat up. The maker of Snapchat said that its next-generation glasses will be called Specs, breaking with the company's Spectacles branding that it used for previous versions of its wearable devices. The Specs

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Google overhauls internal learning platform to focus on AI, 'business priorities'

cnbc.com Jennifer Elias 2026-03-22 02:46:31

Google is overhauling a popular internal learning platform to focus on teaching employees how to use modern artificial intelligence tools in their daily work routines, CNBC has learned. Grow, as the learning service is called, was previously filled with a wide array of courses, ranging from teaching Google employees how to build products, use 3D printers, help with their personal finance or even how to solve a Rubik's cube. Those offerings have all been replaced primarily by AI-related courses.

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Google offers buyouts to employees across the company, including Search

cnbc.com Jennifer Elias 2026-03-23 03:09:36

Google on Tuesday offered buyouts to employees across several of its divisions, including those within its knowledge and information and central engineering units as well as marketing, research and communications teams, CNBC has learned. Knowledge and information, or K&I, is the unit that houses Google's search, ads and commerce divisions. The buyouts Tuesday are the company's latest effort to reduce headcount, which Google has continued to do in waves since laying off 12,000 employees in 2023.

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Google adds chief AI architect to accelerate development of AI products

cnbc.com Jennifer Elias 2026-03-23 03:58:52

Google on Wednesday added a chief AI architect to its leadership ranks as the company continues to prioritize artificial intelligence and add the technology to more of its products. The company tapped Koray Kavukcuoglu, Google DeepMind's chief technology officer, for the new senior vice president position, the company confirmed Wednesday. Kavukcuoglu will report directly to Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Semafor first reported the executive change. Kavukcuoglu will help with product strategy and "a

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Oracle shares climb 8% as earnings, revenue top estimates

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2026-03-23 08:07:23

From left, former Fox Corp. Executive Chairman Rupert Murdoch and Larry Ellison, Oracle's co-founder, chief technology officer and executive chairman, listen as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 3, 2025. Oracle shares rose about 8% in extended trading on Wednesday after the software maker reported results that exceeded Wall Street estimates and signaled that cloud growth will accelerate. Here's how the company did in com

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"Piracy Is Piracy": Disney Sues Midjourney for Massive Copyright Violation

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-23 01:31:56

Disney and NBCUniversal — a pair of media behemoths behind franchises ranging from "Star Wars" and "Toy Story" to "Minions" and "Shrek" — are suing AI company Midjourney, accusing it of enabling copyright infringement on a massive scale through its AI image generator tech. In the lawsuit, which was filed in a California district court today, the two Hollywood juggernauts accused the firm of ignoring its previous requests to stop violating their intellectual property rights. "Midjourney is the

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People Pretty Much Lost Their Minds When ChatGPT Went Down

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-23 03:31:48

Like all websites, ChatGPT is fallible — and when it went down this week, people lost their godforsaken minds. According to OpenAI's status page, the company has experienced major issues this week, leading to breathless coverage from sites like TechRadar and The Independent — and, unsurprisingly, some massive freakouts on social media. "F*ck I can't code without ChatGPT," someone on the r/ChatGPT subreddit raged. "Ok I can but I am too dependent on ChatGPT to do the grunt work lol." In that s

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360-degree camera maker Insta360 goes public in China

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-22 17:30:00

Insta360, a maker of 360-degree cameras and action cameras, went public in in an initial public offering in China. It’s a company for the age of vloggers. The company started in 2015 with the mission of helping people better capture and share their lives. It expanded worldwide and it is the No. 1 market leader in the U.S. in 360-degree cameras. On the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Insta360 went public at 182 yuan per share, or $25.32 a share. That set the company’s total value at 70 billion yuan, o

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Wandercraft raises $75M for acceleration of AI-powered humanoid robotics and exoskeletons

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-22 22:00:00

Wandercraft, a maker of self-balancing robotic mobility systems, has secured $75 million in funding to accelerate AI-powered robotics. This influx of capital arrives during a time of rapid growth, increased global visibility, and product innovation in clinical, consumer, and industrial robotics. The Series D round came with major contributions from Renault Group, Bpifrance, the European Investment Bank, Teampact Ventures and Quadrant Management. The new funding will help propel Wandercraft in

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Lemony is a plug-and-play device for secure on-premise AI

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-22 22:00:00

Lemony launched a simple-looking device to deliver on-premise artificial intelligence to redefine how organizations deploy generative AI. Lemony’s secure, hardware-based node offers enterprise-grade ‘AI in a Box,’ empowering companies to run advanced, end-to-end AI workflows privately, instantly, and without cloud dependence. Lemony has secured a $2M seed funding round led by True Ventures. Lemony’s AI nodes are stackable and scalable, creating small, modular AI compute clusters that support s

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Hershey’s Kisses will feature 151 original Pokémon chocolates

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-22 22:00:00

Get ready, Trainers! The Hershey’s Kisses brand and The Pokémon Company International are introducing special-edition Hershey’s Kisses wrapped in collectible Pokémon foils. With 151 unique foil designs inspired by the original Kanto region Pokémon, every unwrapping is a chance to discover, trade and collect them all. From Pikachu to Mew, each Hershey’s Kisses chocolate is wrapped like a Poké Ball unveiling the classic, melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate that fans have loved for generations. It’s

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Nintendo sells 3.5M Switch 2 consoles in four days

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-23 08:17:00

Nintendo of America announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days, becoming the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever globally. The new system went on sales on June 5 around the world, with fans lined up at midnight sales in a number of places. The Kyoto, Japan-based company said it hopes to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles in its first year, on a pace to exceed growth of the original Switch. That’s a pretty good sales rate, despite an

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Why humanoid robots need their own safety rules

technologyreview.com Victoria Turk 2026-03-22 18:11:33

“If Digit’s going to walk out into an aisle in front of you, you don’t want to be surprised by that,” he says. The robot could use voice commands, but audio alone is not practical for a loud industrial setting. It could be even more confusing if you have multiple robots in the same space—which one is trying to get your attention? There’s also a psychological effect that differentiates humanoids from other kinds of robots, says Prather. We naturally anthropomorphize robots that look like us, whi

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Deal: Energizer rechargeable batteries hit a record-low 2025 price!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 04:18:33

I am tired of seeing modern accessories operating on standard batteries. I just want everything to have an integrated battery! But alas, it seems we will have to keep using regular batteries for a while. This is why I rely on rechargeable batteries. And while they can be a bit pricey, right now you can save over 50% on this Energizer rechargeable battery and charger bundle. Buy the Energizer Recharge Pro with 4 Rechargeable Batteries bundle for $13.99 ($15.99 off) This offer is available from A

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Google is prepping a more compact look for Gemini Live, and here’s how it works (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 06:10:48

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is prepping a new compact Gemini Live overlay that will let you start a conversation without opening the full-screen interface. The overlay will give you access to all four shortcuts available on the full-screen interface and even feature a similar background animation. We spotted the new Gemini Live overlay in the latest Google app beta release, and it could reach users with a subsequent update. After giving the Gemini overlay a much-needed de

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Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the thinnest, lightest, and most advanced foldable

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 14:18:04

TL;DR Samsung has claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be “the thinnest, lightest, and most advanced foldable yet.” It’s worth noting that the OPPO Find N5 and vivo X Fold 3 are the current thin and light champions, respectively. Samsung teased the Galaxy Z Fold 7 last week, hinting at an Ultra-level experience. Now, the company has made some bold claims about its upcoming foldable phone. Samsung claimed in a blog post that its latest Galaxy Z series devices could outdo other foldables: The

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I tested 10+ Pixel 9 Pro XL cases so you don’t have to: These are the picks I would buy!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 14:58:52

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority I’ve tested out a ton of the most popular Pixel 9 Pro XL cases on the market and picked out a few that are worthy of Google’s most premium (non-foldable) smartphone. Check out our list for the best Pixel 9/9 Pro cases if you’ve got a smaller model. My favorite Google Pixel 9 Pro XL case is the Mous Limitless Nick Fernandez / Android Authority A phone as large and expensive as the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL needs solid protection, and the Mous Limitless case hits

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Dear Android OEMs: Please don’t copy Apple’s minimalistic camera app

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 21:00:17

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Apple has just announced its iOS 26 software, and we’ve got a technically impressive Liquid Glass visual design here. However, one visual change that may have flown under the radar is the new camera app. And I really hope Android OEMs don’t copy this decision. Apple’s new camera app is an exercise in extreme minimalism, according to an official image seen below. The bottom of the viewfinder only contains preset camera zoom buttons, video and photo mode buttons

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It’s time for OnePlus tablets to copy the iPad

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 21:00:32

Ryan Haines / Android Authority I like the OnePlus Pad 3 — in fact, it might be my favorite Android tablet right now. It’s big and powerful, yet light enough and slim enough for life on the go. There’s just one problem: It costs $700. The series didn’t always cost that much, but it does now, and there’s no good way around that. There’s also no good way to recommend another OnePlus tablet to someone who can’t afford the Pad 3, because OnePlus has a habit of retiring its older slates as soon as a

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For a limited time Mint is offering 3 months of its unlimited plan for just $45 in total

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 21:24:12

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Mint Mobile’s popular $15/month promotion on all 3-month plans has returned for new customers. After the promotional period, unlimited plans cost just $20/month if you pay for a year upfront or Mint now offers truly unlimited data without the harsh speed reduction after 40GB, though throttling may still occur during congestion. Mint Mobile discontinued its best promotion nearly half a year ago, but the good news is it’s finally back! For a limited ti

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Google has released Android 16’s source code, but Samsung fans won’t need to wait long for One UI 8

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 02:00:05

TL;DR Google has officially released the Android 16 source code, allowing developers to build their own versions of the operating system. Major smartphone manufacturers like Samsung have already had prerelease access, though, which allows them to expedite their Android 16 updates, with some planning rollouts as early as this summer. The full Android 16 source code is being uploaded today to AOSP, a full three months earlier than when Android 15’s source code was released. Alongside the update

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Pixel VIPs widget is here to help you stay connected to your most important people

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 02:00:20

TL;DR Google has officially launched the Pixel VIPs widget for devices from Pixel 6 onward via the June Pixel Feature Drop. The home screen widget displays key updates like last calls, WhatsApp messages, locations, and birthdays for up to eight chosen contacts. VIP contacts can also bypass Do Not Disturb settings. Google has been working on a new Pixel VIPs widget for the Google Contacts app for a while now. Last month, we got a good idea about how Pixel VIPs would work, and earlier this week

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Google Home now lets you control your smart devices, your way

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 02:00:40

TL;DR Google Home now lets you set up different Favorites for each device. That means you can pin the front door as a favorite on your smartwatch, while the lounge light is pinned on Google TV. This should be useful if you tend to control different smart home gadgets via specific devices. Google has just announced the stable release of Android 16, while also revealing a few features for ecosystem users. It turns out there’s a notable addition to the Google Home app as well. The search giant

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June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop is here, and here’s everything new it’s bringing to your Pixel

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 02:00:42

TL;DR Google has released the June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop for supported Pixel devices. This Feature Drop includes the Android 16 platform update and Pixel-exclusive features such as Pixel VIPs widget, Battery Health Indicator, custom Gboard stickers via Pixel Studio, and more. Pixel devices are also getting Google app updates that bring even more features. It’s raining updates today for Pixels! Supported Pixel devices are getting a ton of new features today, courtesy of a combination of app

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Here’s when Android 16’s Material 3 Expressive redesign and Desktop Mode will roll out

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 02:00:42

TL;DR The Android 16 update is now available for Pixel devices, but the anticipated Material 3 Expressive UI and new Desktop Mode are not included in this initial release. Google plans to launch the Material 3 Expressive redesign with the Android 16 QPR1 update, which is expected to roll out on September 3, 2025. The new Desktop Mode is also slated for the Android 16 QPR1 release and is currently available for testing in QPR1 Beta 2. Google is finally rolling out the Android 16 update to supp

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Google Photos will soon suggest advanced edits with a single tap

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 02:00:46

TL;DR Google has announced an overhauled image editor for Google Photos on Android. The redesigned editor lets you tap, brush, or circle a subject to get plenty of editing suggestions. Google says this overhauled editor is “coming soon.” Google Photos offers a variety of powerful editing tools, and the Magic Editor tool even lets you tap, circle, or brush objects to select them for editing. Now, the company is upping the ante with an overhauled image editor. Google announced this redesigned

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Google Messages is finally getting group chat icon customization and RCS tags for contacts

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 02:00:59

TL;DR Google has finally announced that custom icon support for RCS group chats will soon be available in Google Messages. The company has also confirmed that Google Messages will soon allow users to snooze chats. In addition, the messaging app will clearly label contacts with RCS enabled. Although Google has been working on adding custom icon support to RCS group chats in Google Messages for quite some time, the feature has yet to reach users. We first spotted references to the feature in a

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Android 16 now lets you customize keyboard shortcuts — Here’s how it works

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 02:24:58

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 adds the ability to customize keyboard shortcuts. This feature first went live in Android 16 Beta 2. While you can’t assign custom key combinations to every available shortcut, you can customize many of them. Update, June 10, 2025 (2:24 PM ET): Google announced today that it is launching custom keyboard shortcuts in Android so you can “create your own combination of hotkeys.” This feature is already available in Android 16 for the Pixel Tab

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The impossible is happening: An Android phone will be compatible with Apple Watch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 02:30:23

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Vivo has started teasing its next foldable, the X Fold 5. A product manager confirms that the Android phone will have Apple Watch compatibility. It’s also said to have direct support for iCloud and can be used as an extended screen with a Mac. At one point, Apple reportedly considered making an Apple Watch that’s compatible with Android to help it reach the platform’s billions of users. However, those plans eventually fell through and Apple has continu

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Nothing to see here: Leaked Nothing Phone 3 render confirms death of the Glyph (Update: Or does it?)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 02:31:33

TL;DR Nothing Phone 3’s back panel design has leaked in a new render. The render confirms the removal of Nothing’s signature Glyph lighting system, though the back panel still retains a quirky design. The Nothing Phone 3 is confirmed to launch on July 1, and is expected to bring a flagship-grade camera, a flagship chip, and a large battery for about $800. Update, June 10, 2025 (02:31 PM ET): Earlier today we got a peek at some very professional-looking imagery that purported to depict the upc

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Snap to launch smaller, lighter augmented reality Specs smartglasses in 2026

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Google is prepping a more compact look for Gemini Live, and here’s how it works (APK teardown)

Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the thinnest, lightest, and most advanced foldable

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Google Home now lets you control your smart devices, your way

June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop is here, and here’s everything new it’s bringing to your Pixel

Here’s when Android 16’s Material 3 Expressive redesign and Desktop Mode will roll out

Google Photos will soon suggest advanced edits with a single tap

Google Messages is finally getting group chat icon customization and RCS tags for contacts

Android 16 now lets you customize keyboard shortcuts — Here’s how it works

The impossible is happening: An Android phone will be compatible with Apple Watch

Nothing to see here: Leaked Nothing Phone 3 render confirms death of the Glyph (Update: Or does it?)

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