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I put Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it’s actually pretty useful
Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but it’s unclear why Google made it a separate product.
Microsoft is threatening legal action for disclosing exploits
Microsoft is facing criticism for its handling of zero-day exploits. Someone going by the name Nightmare Eclipse has been publicly feuding with the company, posting proof-of-concept exploit code.
The groupthink boom: what three top VCs really think about the AI frenzy
"If you're 22 years old in San Francisco and building something in AI, there may be a seed term sheet in your inbox — but if you're 19, oh my God, this means you're really good; you might already have a Series A [offer]," said one, half-kiddingly.
5 Fitness Trackers That Don't Lock Core Features Behind a Monthly Subscription
The Fitbit Air isn't the only Whoop alternative that you can buy without a subscription.
Apple @ Work: How Apple Business solved the shadow IT problem of Apple Maps Connect
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform.
Anthropic’s alliance with pope on AI harms: all in good faith or ‘Vatican-washing?’ | AI (artificial intelligence)
Anthropic’s alliance with pope on AI harms: all in good faith or ‘Vatican-washing?’ | AI (artificial intelligence)
Animal welfare violations swarm Miami zoo owned by ex-drug kingpin in Tiger King
Endangered snow leopard had leg amputated and capybara died at Mario Tabraue’s controversial roadside facility An endangered clouded leopard had a leg amputated and a capybara died following botched breeding attempts at a controversial Miami roadside zoo owned by a convicted drug trafficker featured in the Netflix documentary Tiger King.
As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026
We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.
Tech Stars From the 90s Reborn: Nokia, Dell, Cisco Surge on AI
Tech Stars From the 90s Reborn: Nokia, Dell, Cisco Surge on AI
US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn
The virtually indestructible Pfas waste puts largely low-income neighborhoods at risk, public health advocates say The nation’s garbage incinerators are largely failing to eliminate Pfas “forever chemicals” air pollution, and are putting people in largely low-income neighborhoods at risk, public health advocates and independent experts warn.
The Feeling of Control Slipping Away
The Feeling of Control Slipping Away
Apple Music could soon get different subscription tiers
As spotted by Aaron Perris, Apple seems to be working on different subscription tiers to Apple Music, based on strings found in the beta version of the platform’s Android app.
9to5Mac Daily: May 29, 2026 – Apple Wallet IDs, Rivian and CarPlay
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac.
Paris Saint-Germain: The Fastest-Growing Football Club, According to Forbes
Paris Saint-Germain: The Fastest-Growing Football Club, According to Forbes
Oregon State study raises concerns about AI’s impact on student thinking skills
Oregon State study raises concerns about AI’s impact on student thinking skills
Pixelated 102: A breath of fresh Air
Welcome to episode 102 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google.
Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: LEGO Bricktales, Boxville, House of Da Vinci, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like LEGO Bricktales, Boxville, Chroma Quaternion, The House of Da Vinci, Armed Emeth, RPG Ghost Sync, Data Defense, and more.
Disney’s ‘Project Gemini’ isn’t AI, but reportedly the death of the Hulu app
Disney apparently has “Project Gemini” going on behind the scenes and, according to a new report, that’s not to be...
Google Drive rolling out powerful document scanner redesign for higher-end Android devices
After testing got underway last year, Google Drive is now rolling out a redesigned document scanner on Android with powerful, on-device features.
Gemini Spark rolls out to Google AI Ultra in the US: How it works
As previewed last week, Gemini Spark is now available in the US for Google AI Ultra subscribers.
Dartford warbler stages a comeback 60 years after almost vanishing
Survey shows 44% increase on RSPB reserves of bird that almost became extinct in England in the 60s More than half a century after the Dartford warbler almost vanished from the English countryside, the charismatic heathland bird appears to be staging a comeback.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 series may ‘significantly’ improve the display crease
A new report claims that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 delivers a “significant” improvement to the display crease, on par with the current industry leader, Oppo Find N6.
Deals: Pixel 10 Pro Fold up to $615 off, 10 Pro/XL $499 off, Lenovo Android tablets from $95, S26 Ultra $387 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Pixel 10 Pro Fold is $300 off right now, but this Best Buy open-box unit is $615 off the list price alongside Pixel 10 Pro starts from $585, and 10 Pro XL at nearly $500 off.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 might get another Classic and Pixel Watch raise-to-talk
According to new code-based evidence, Samsung might be planning to launch back-to-back generations of its “Classic” style with the Galaxy Watch 9 series, as well as picking up the raise-to-talk feature from Pixel Watch.
Nvidia is investing billions into this emerging technology that could change the AI industry
Nvidia is investing billions into this emerging technology that could change the AI industry
Power to the people: how ‘balcony solar’ could help fight rising US utility costs
More Americans are using small solar panels in their back yards or balconies as a clean way to cut their electric bills If you feel like your electricity bill just keeps climbing, you aren’t imagining it.
'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
Vermont becomes first US state to ban paraquat herbicide over Parkinson’s fears
Lawmakers cite studies linking weedkiller to Parkinson’s as pressure mounts for a wider US ban Vermont is the first US state to ban the weedkilling pesticide paraquat, backed by lawmakers who cited concerns about research showing the chemical substantially increases the risk of the incurable brain ailment known as Parkinson’s disease.
Why Trump administration’s plan to attempt to destroy Pfas is ‘nonsensical’
The EPA said it was cutting Biden-era regulations on Pfas in drinking water, but advocates say the move will harm public health and benefit industry A new Trump administration plan to ditch Pfas drinking water regulations and instead attempt to destroy “forever chemicals” on a wide scale tears a page from the fossil fuel industry’s carbon capture playbook, and will benefit the industry while harming public health.
Revealed: huge climate cost of harmful emissions from US immigration flights
Trump campaign accelerating climate crisis as officials move migrants to detention jails and deport them from US US immigration enforcement flights are producing hundreds of thousands of metric tonnes of climate-damaging carbon emissions as officials shuttle unprecedented numbers of people to detention centers far from home and deport them to countries across the world.
Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
Air pollution
Air pollution
MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly laid off even more staff
Around 170 roles are said to be affected.
Chrome downloads a 4GB AI file without user consent, researcher alleges
At least there's a toggle to easily turn this off.
reMarkable Paper Pure review: Great hardware held back by bad philosophy
There's an obvious conflict between business and ordinary users.
Nuro approved to test its driverless Uber robotaxis on California roads
Uber and Nuro plan to start fully autonomous testing later this year.
Pornhub is unblocking UK users who verify their age with Apple
Its parent company Aylo says age-verified iOS users in the UK will now be able to fully access the adult website.
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