Luminar is carrying out restructuring efforts that involve a ‘reduction in its workforce.’ Luminar is carrying out restructuring efforts that involve a ‘reduction in its workforce.’ Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Luminar,… Continue reading Lidar maker Luminar lays off more workers following CEO exit
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Google teases an Android desktop mode, made with Samsung’s help
Android 16 will come with ‘enhanced windowing capabilities.’ Android 16 will come with ‘enhanced windowing capabilities.’ Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Google is working with Samsung to bring a desktop mode to… Continue reading Google teases an Android desktop mode, made with Samsung’s help
Strava updates its AI route planning and cheater detection
4.45 million undeserving entries have already been removed from leaderboards. 4.45 million undeserving entries have already been removed from leaderboards. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Strava is making it easier to plan workouts and keep… Continue reading Strava updates its AI route planning and cheater detection
Personal context is Google’s big advantage in AI
Google is slowly giving Gemini more and more access to user data to ‘personalize’ your responses. Google is slowly giving Gemini more and more access to user data to ‘personalize’ your responses. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a… Continue reading Personal context is Google’s big advantage in AI
The pursuit of better drugs through orbital space crystals
No, not those sorts of drugs, the kinds that could save your life. No, not those sorts of drugs, the kinds that could save your life. In The Andromeda Strain, Michael Crichton wrote about killer alien space crystals that are (spoiler alert) ultimately stymied by Earth’s breadth of pH values. In reality, crystals grown in… Continue reading The pursuit of better drugs through orbital space crystals
Volvo will be the first to install Google’s Gemini in its cars
Gemini can ease a driver’s “cognitive load” so they can keep their eyes on the road, the automaker says. Gemini can ease a driver’s “cognitive load” so they can keep their eyes on the road, the automaker says. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and… Continue reading Volvo will be the first to install Google’s Gemini in its cars
Google starts beta testing Android 16’s youthful new look
Enrolled and eligible Pixel devices can try out the vibrant Material 3 ‘Expressive’ design early. Enrolled and eligible Pixel devices can try out the vibrant Material 3 ‘Expressive’ design early. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in… Continue reading Google starts beta testing Android 16’s youthful new look
Google starts beta testing Android 16’s youthful new look
Enrolled and eligible Pixel devices can try out the vibrant Material 3 ‘Expressive’ design early. Enrolled and eligible Pixel devices can try out the vibrant Material 3 ‘Expressive’ design early. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in… Continue reading Google starts beta testing Android 16’s youthful new look
Xreal teases Project Aura smart glasses for Android XR
Details are sparse, but this will be the second official device to launch on the Android XR platform. Details are sparse, but this will be the second official device to launch on the Android XR platform. Victoria Song is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before… Continue reading Xreal teases Project Aura smart glasses for Android XR
Google’s ‘universal AI assistant’ prototype can now do stuff for you — and you don’t even have to ask
Project Astra is Google’s most ambitious AI project, and its next job is to figure out how to involve itself in your life without being a pain. Project Astra is Google’s most ambitious AI project, and its next job is to figure out how to involve itself in your life without being a pain. David… Continue reading Google’s ‘universal AI assistant’ prototype can now do stuff for you — and you don’t even have to ask