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When OpenAI’s ChatGPT took the world by storm about a year ago, it sounded the alarm across the tech industry. Companies that weren’t already all-in on AI knew they needed to accelerate, and one of them was Google. Since then, the tech giant has launchedGoogle Bardand added countless AI tools to various services, all while working on its own all-encompassing AI project to rival OpenAI’s latest GPT advances, codenamed Gemini. While it was originally speculated that Gemini could go live before the end of 2023, it now seems like the project has hit a snag....

Google Wallet lets you add digital IDs in beta, if you’re lucky In the modern smartphone market, convenience is the name of the game. Our handheld devices now allowcontactless payments, switchablereverse wireless charging, and wireless file transfers over NFC. iPhones go a step further, allowing you to add a digital copy of government-issued ID cards to your phone, but Google is catching up with its own implementation that is currently in beta, and this beta gives us a good look at how the whole thing could work....

It’s finally time forGoogle I/Otoday, which means we’re getting lots of news about what’s coming soon from the Mountain View giant. Last year,Immersive View for Google Mapswas one of the coolest announcements to come out of I/O. Today we’re learning about the next generation, Immersive View for routes. The feature builds onImmersive Viewand is meant to work as a way forGoogle Maps users to get a better feel for a citybefore they arrive at a tricky intersection, whether behind the wheel, handlebars, or on foot....

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are Samsung’s best wireless earbuds to date, and they’re some of our favorite earbuds on the market right now. They sound great, have solid ANC, and they’re currently $40 off. Our roundup of thebest wireless earbudsfeatures many of the usual suspects — Sony, Sennheiser, and Bose are all there. But it might surprise you thatSamsung Galaxy Buds 2 Proare also on the list....

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Severance season 1. Summary Gwendoline Christie has joined the cast ofSeveranceseason 2 as a Lumon employee whose story might tie into one of the show’s biggest mysteries. After years of waiting,Severanceseason 2’s release date has finally been confirmed. TheApple TV+ dystopian sci-fi showreturns on July 18, 2025, and while not much has been revealed about the story, the firsttrailer forSeveranceseason 2has been released. As expected, the teaser brings more questions than answers, one of which is the identity of Christie’s character....

Here’s how you might get suckered into installing government spyware Governments will spy. The matter of how they do it is up to them. Enter the commercial spyware market where law enforcement agencies have shopped around looking to get around smartphone encryption and incriminate more suspects. People are right to be worried, though, if they expect that their government is looking to crush dissent by maintaining a regime of comprehensive surveillance....

Quick Links As a working student, planning my daily tasks with a to-do list is vital. Without a clear plan, you’d catch me procrastinating for hours on end. For years, I’ve relied on Google Tasks to keep me organized. Separate Lists for Different Aspects of My Life Like most people, my life is divided into several parts, and I tend to take on more than I can handle. This can make it easy to forget simple tasks, like buying a new binder for my math course or getting an ingredient for a dish I want to make....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again season 1, episode 3. Daredevil: Born Againintroduced the incredible White Tiger to the MCU, but this version of the character has some striking differences to the character that appears in Marvel Comics.Daredevil: Born Againmay be the show that is bringing Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock into the MCU as a hero in his own right, but it’s also laying the foundation for other heroes to join the fray on a street level....

Quick Links Getting a new Windows computer is undeniably exciting. However, before I truly dive in and start exploring, there are a few key settings I always adjust to optimize performance, enhance privacy, and personalize the experience. 1Turn On Clipboard History By default, Windows only remembers the last thing it copies. That’s fine for basic use, but for someone like me who often juggles multiple tasks—like writing, researching, or coding—it’s incredibly limiting....

Quick Links LinkedIn lets you stay in touch with professional connections and hunt for jobs. I recently tried out LinkedIn Premium after graduating, which offers extra features to help members during the job search. But I won’t be returning. What Features Does LinkedIn Premium Offer? LinkedIn Premium has multiple subscription tiers, ranging from $39.99 to $139.99 per month. The basic membership tier, Career, offers limited messaging with people you are not connected to, AI writing assistance, resume insights, the ability to see who has viewed your profile, as well as access to learning courses and interview prep materials....

Quick Links Your internet router is by far the most important part of your home or office network. And whether you realize it or not, it’s got a lot of features packed in it that you can use to your advantage. So if I was shopping for a brand new router today, I’d look out for these seven features. 1Supports at Least Wi-Fi 6E Chances are you already have a router that supports both 2....

There are countless mobile games vying for your attention these days. But most of them aren’t able to bag a spot on the top of the Google homepage. Unlike this Google Doodle game. The Rise of the Half Moon Is Well Worth Playing Google’s Doodles, which sit atop the homepage every day, come in all different shapes and sizes. But my favorite Google Doodles are the games which usually provide a few minutes of entertainment at the start of the day....

Summary I don’t know how many times I’ve rewatchedBreaking Bad, but no matter the amount, the murder of Gale Boetticher still shocks and upsets me. There have beena few smart cooks onBreaking Badthroughout the show’s five seasons, but I don’t care about any of them the way I do Gale Boetticher. From his first appearance in season 3, episode 6, “Sunset”, I was hooked on the sweet, nerdy, scientist who seems bothout of place in the brutal world ofBreaking Badand perfectly at home in the lab....