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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via DigiTimes Asia·1 min read

Google Unveils AI-Native Googlebook Laptop Line

Google unveiled Googlebook on May 12 as the first laptop line designed from the ground up for AI. The devices merge Android's app ecosystem with ChromeOS while centering Gemini as the core intelligence layer.

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BREAKINGVERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Apple· ·via 9to5Mac·2 min read

Foxconn Confirms Ransomware Attack on North American Factories

Foxconn confirms some of its North American factories suffered a cyberattack after Nitrogen claimed to steal 8TB of data including schematics from Apple and other customers. The incident is the latest in a series of ransomware attacks on the manufacturer though the affected plants are now resuming normal production.

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BREAKINGVERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via Decrypt·2 min read

Microsoft Uncovers Malware in Mistral AI PyPI Package

Microsoft Threat Intelligence reported that attackers inserted malicious code into a Mistral AI package on PyPI, which steals credentials from Linux systems as part of the Shai-Hulud campaign. The supply chain compromise tied to a TanStack incident highlights ongoing risks to developer tools on PyPI and NPM repositories.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via The Verifier·2 min read

Google Embeds Gemini Deeply into Android with New Intelligence Features

Google is embedding the Gemini AI model deeply into Android via the Gemini Intelligence update to enable website summarization, automatic form filling, multi-step task automation and more. The features will first reach Samsung Galaxy S26 and Google Pixel 10 devices next summer before expanding to other Android hardware, shifting the OS toward proactive assistance while keeping users in control.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via The Verge·2 min read

Meta Prevents Threads Users From Blocking Its AI Account

Meta is testing a Threads feature that lets users tag its AI account for answers and context, but the account cannot be blocked. The rollout has triggered widespread user anger, error reports when attempting blocks, and a trending topic that exceeded one million posts.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via TeslaNorth·1 min read

FCC Approves EchoStar Spectrum Deal for SpaceX Starlink Direct-to-Device

The FCC has approved SpaceX's acquisition of 65 MHz of spectrum from EchoStar plus regulatory waivers, enabling commercial Starlink direct-to-device service on unmodified phones. This step provides the contiguous spectrum and network integration needed for reliable coverage beyond cell tower reach.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via 9to5Mac·2 min read

Meta AI App Gains Voice Conversations and Live AI via Muse Spark

Meta is adding voice conversations, live AI, and expanded chatbot access to the Meta AI app and its social platforms, all powered by the new Muse Spark model. The app has remained near the top of App Store charts since the April 8 launch, currently ranking fourth among free U.S. iPhone apps.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via Frandroid·1.5 min read

Google Unveils Create My Widget for Gemini-Powered Android Tools

Google unveiled Create My Widget at The Android Show, a Gemini Intelligence tool that generates resizable Android widgets and Wear OS complications from natural language descriptions. It marks the company's first step into generative interfaces created on the fly by AI.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via bloomberg.com·1 min read

Google Rolls Out Android 17 AI Updates Ahead of Apple’s Siri Revamp

Google announced Android 17 AI features including Gemini upgrades, emoji redesign and Instagram video improvements on May 12, 2026. The moves come weeks before Apple’s planned Siri and iOS AI overhaul, setting up direct competition ahead of Google I/O.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via The Verge·1.5 min read

Sam Altman Testifies Against Elon Musk in OpenAI Trial

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has begun his testimony against Elon Musk in a high-profile jury trial in California federal court. The case centers on disputes dating to OpenAI's founding and could affect its leadership and for-profit restructuring.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Apple· ·via 9to5Mac·1.5 min read

Apple Launches Monthly Subscriptions With 12-Month Commitment

Apple has launched monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment on the App Store alongside iOS 26.5, complete with a new support document detailing how they work. The hybrid option delivers annual-level discounts via monthly payments but enforces a full commitment even if canceled early.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Video Games Chronicle·2.5 min read

Katsuhiro Harada Forms SNK VS Studio After 31 Years at Bandai Namco

Katsuhiro Harada has formed SNK VS Studio in Tokyo with SNK after more than 31 years at Bandai Namco, taking the role of CEO at the new developer. The move unites the longtime Tekken producer with the company behind The King of Fighters, Fatal Fury, and Samurai Showdown.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via Frandroid·1 min read

PCIe 8.0 Specification Details 1 TB/s Speeds for Future GPUs

PCI-SIG releases PCIe 8.0 draft 0.5 targeting 256 GT/s and 1 TB/s bidirectional x16 bandwidth. The specification is slated for 2028 ratification with consumer adoption expected around 2031.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Apple· ·via MacRumors·1.5 min read

Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa

Apple announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in South Africa, enabling merchants to accept contactless payments with only an iPhone. The rollout brings the feature to its 50th market after steady expansion since its U.S. debut, with built-in privacy protections for all transactions.

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BREAKINGVERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via The Verge·1.5 min read

eBay Rejects GameStop’s $56 Billion Acquisition Bid

eBay has rejected GameStop's $56 billion acquisition bid after concluding that the proposal is neither credible nor attractive. The board cited eBay's strong standalone prospects and expressed confidence in its current management to deliver sustainable growth and shareholder value.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Crypto/Finance· ·via CoinDesk·1 min read

Galaxy Digital to Manage Sharplink's $125M Onchain Yield Fund

Galaxy Digital will manage a new $125 million onchain yield fund receiving $100 million from Sharplink’s staked ETH treasury and $25 million from Galaxy. The deployment into DeFi protocols marks a shift in Sharplink’s treasury strategy while preserving its core ETH exposure.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via Decrypt·1.5 min read

OpenAI Launches Daybreak AI Cybersecurity Initiative

OpenAI has launched Daybreak, an AI cybersecurity initiative to help identify vulnerabilities and speed up fixes using its models and Codex system. The move reflects growing expansion by AI companies into cybersecurity tools amid warnings about potential misuse for attacks.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Teslarati·2 min read

Tesla Launches Virtual Waitlist Pilot for Superchargers

Tesla has launched a pilot Virtual Waitlist at five Supercharger sites to resolve sequencing issues and prevent line-cutting disputes. The system automatically adds drivers to the queue via navigation and supports non-Tesla EVs as charging network usage increases.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Apple· ·via 9to5Mac·1.5 min read

Court Grants Apple Request for Samsung Documents in DOJ Antitrust Case

A New Jersey federal court has approved Apple's request to seek Samsung documents from South Korea in its antitrust defense against the DOJ. The ruling allows the request to advance via the Hague Convention process, though Samsung may still refuse to comply and local authorities must first approve execution.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via Decrypt·1 min read

Google: AI Built First Zero-Day Exploit to Bypass 2FA

Google’s Threat Intelligence Group confirms that cybercriminals used AI to build the first observed zero-day exploit that bypassed two-factor authentication in an open-source web tool. The report highlights growing AI use by state-linked actors while noting a Cambridge study finding limited AI sophistication in most cybercrime.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Crypto/Finance· ·via Decrypt·2 min read

Binance AI Blocks $10.5 Billion in Crypto Fraud

Binance said its AI systems prevented more than $10.5 billion in user losses from the start of 2025 through Q1 2026 while intercepting 22.9 million scam attempts in the first quarter alone. The figures underscore AI's dual role in scaling crypto fraud to $17 billion in 2025 while powering over half of the exchange's fraud controls.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Insider Gaming·1 min read

Fallout Season 3 Adds Aaron Paul to Cast

Deadline reports that Aaron Paul joins the cast of Amazon’s Fallout Season 3, with Annabel O’Hagan, Dave Register, and Frances Turner confirmed or upgraded as series regulars. The update provides limited new details on roles or story direction for the Prime Video series.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via NotaTeslaApp·1.5 min read

Elon Musk Absorbs xAI into SpaceX as SpaceXAI Division

Elon Musk has announced that xAI will be dissolved as an independent entity and fully absorbed into SpaceX to operate as the SpaceXAI division. The restructuring integrates AI as a core element across SpaceX organizations and consolidates hardware and software resources to accelerate development including space-based data centers.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via NotaTeslaApp·2 min read

Tesla Launches £199 Monthly Renewable Energy Bundle in UK

Tesla has launched a Renewable Energy Bundle in the UK that provides an eight-panel solar system and Powerwall 3 for £199 per month to existing owners. The zero-interest financing option and Model 3 bundle aim to lower upfront costs and boost adoption of home renewable energy.

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BREAKINGVERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via BleepingComputer·1.5 min read

Google Finds Hackers Used AI for First Zero-Day Exploit

Google Threat Intelligence Group reports that hackers used AI to develop a zero-day exploit bypassing 2FA in an unnamed popular open-source web admin tool. The attack was stopped before mass exploitation, but the case marks the first time GTIG has seen AI used this way and highlights growing adversary reliance on the technology.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via CNBC Tech·2 min read

OpenAI Grants EU Access to GPT-5.5-Cyber Model as Anthropic Holds Out

OpenAI announced on Monday it would grant the EU access to its GPT-5.5-Cyber model in limited preview to vetted cybersecurity teams and European partners. The development highlights differing stages of engagement with Anthropic over its month-old Mythos model as the Commission seeks to monitor deployment and address security concerns.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via NotaTeslaApp·2.5 min read

CARB Filing Reveals Tesla Semi Battery Capacities

A CARB filing has confirmed the Tesla Semi Long Range uses an 822 kWh battery pack while the Standard Range uses 548 kWh, both built on 4680 Cybercells with 1.2 MW charging. The disclosure verifies efficiency below 2 kWh per mile at full load, supporting commercial viability against traditional diesel trucks.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Crypto/Finance· ·via CoinTelegraph·2 min read

Strategy CEO Outlines Specific Conditions for Bitcoin Sales

Strategy CEO Phong Le outlined that the company will sell Bitcoin only to cover dividends on its 11.5% STRC preferred stock and to manage taxes when such sales are accretive to BTC per share. The assurance comes after co-founder Michael Saylor's comments on periodic sales sparked investor concerns, with Le noting the firm's holdings represent over 4% of Bitcoin supply yet daily volume can absorb the impact.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Microsoft/Cloud· ·via learn.microsoft.com·1 min read

Microsoft Entra Releases April 2026 Updates for AI Agents and Security

Microsoft Entra detailed its April 2026 releases, including GA of the Agent ID platform for AI agents and multiple authentication and provisioning updates. The changes affect enterprise identity management, security policies, and hybrid environments with specific rollout timelines.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via X·1 min read

Elon Musk Visits Intel Oregon Fab This Week

Elon Musk visited Intel's Oregon fab this week and posed with CEO Lip-Bu Tan while holding a Tesla Optimus head. The trip follows Intel's partnership in Musk's Terafab project for advanced AI chip production.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Apple· ·via Frandroid·2 min read

Apple Signs Preliminary Deal With Intel to Manufacture Its Chips

Apple has signed a preliminary agreement with Intel to manufacture some chips for its devices, according to the Wall Street Journal. The deal lets Apple diversify its supply chain from TSMC while Intel works to revive its struggling foundry business.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via The Verge·1 min read

Sony: AI a Powerful Tool for PlayStation Game Dev, Not a Replacement

Sony stated in its Friday earnings presentation that AI serves as a powerful tool to automate workflows and accelerate 3D modeling and animation in PlayStation game development. The company highlighted specific uses such as the Mockingbird tool while stressing that human talent remains central and that AI only augments rather than replaces creators.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via DigiTimes Asia·1 min read

TSMC Revenue Jumps 29.9% in Early 2026 on AI Demand

TSMC reported that revenue for the first four months of 2026 rose 29.9% from a year earlier. The increase signals the company's strength and underscores Asia's grip on AI chip supply amid investor attention on demand and capacity constraints.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via Frandroid·1.5 min read

Slate Auto Loses Direct Link to Jeff Bezos Before Production

Melinda Lewison, who heads wealth management for Jeff Bezos, has left the board of Slate Auto, removing the only official trace of the billionaire from the company. The EV startup raised $1.4 billion in his name without producing a vehicle and now heads toward end-of-2026 production with a changed price after the federal tax credit was eliminated.

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BREAKINGVERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Kotaku·1.5 min read

Sony Records $560M Loss on Bungie Acquisition

Sony recorded a $560 million impairment cost on its Bungie acquisition in Q4 of fiscal 2025, contributing to nearly $765 million in total losses for the year. Marathon has failed to sustain top 10 playership or high concurrent numbers while Destiny 2 hits record lows on Steam, raising prospects of further cuts at the studio.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via CNBC Tech·1.5 min read

Nintendo Hikes Switch 2 Price by $50 as Sales Forecast Falls

Nintendo is raising Switch 2 prices in the US, Japan, Canada and Europe while forecasting sales to fall to 16.5 million units next fiscal year from 19.86 million. The moves reflect the impact of surging memory chip costs tied to AI data center demand and come as the company's forecasts missed analyst expectations.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via CNBC Tech·2 min read

Nvidia CEO: Corning AI Partnership to Revitalize US Manufacturing

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the Corning partnership will revitalize American manufacturing amid the largest AI infrastructure buildout in history. The deal boosts U.S. optical manufacturing capacity tenfold with three new facilities creating over 3,000 jobs.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via CNBC Tech·1 min read

OpenAI Releases GPT-5.5-Cyber Preview for Vetted Security Teams

OpenAI has begun a limited preview of GPT-5.5-Cyber, a more permissive version of its latest model, for vetted cybersecurity teams. The rollout follows Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview by one month and includes details on intended security workflows.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Crypto/Finance· ·via Decrypt·1.5 min read

BitMine May Slow ETH Buys After Amassing 4% Supply

BitMine Immersion Technologies may slow its Ethereum purchases after amassing more than 4% of the circulating supply and nearing its 5% target. Chairman Tom Lee cited other crypto opportunities and the firm’s diversified investments as reasons for a potential change in pace.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via CoinDesk·1.5 min read

AWS Launches Bedrock AgentCore for AI Agent Stablecoin Payments

AWS launched Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Payments with Coinbase and Stripe to let AI agents make stablecoin purchases. The initial version handles micropayments for digital services while future updates will support bookings and merchant payments.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via The Verge·1.5 min read

OpenAI Adds Trusted Contact Alerts to ChatGPT for Adult Safety Concerns

OpenAI is introducing an opt-in Trusted Contact feature that alerts designated adults when ChatGPT detects self-harm or suicide discussions. The system expands prior teenage protections and includes human review before limited notifications are sent.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via The Verge·1 min read

SpaceX Seeks Tax Breaks for $55 Billion Texas AI Chip Plant

SpaceX plans a $55 billion Terafab AI chip plant in Austin, Texas, with potential expansion to $119 billion. The project aims to support massive computing power for AI, robotics, and space data centers.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via 9to5Mac·1 min read

OpenAI Releases Three New Realtime Voice Models for Developers

OpenAI has launched three realtime voice models focused on reasoning, translation, and transcription. The models are now accessible through the company's Realtime API with specific per-token and per-minute pricing.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Teslarati·1.5 min read

Tesla Recalls 218,868 Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Glitch

Tesla is recalling 218,868 vehicles due to a rearview camera software delay fixed by an over-the-air update. The rapid remote resolution highlights how software-defined cars are changing traditional recall processes.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via The Verge·1 min read

Google Launches $99 Fitbit Air and Health App

Google launches the $99 screenless Fitbit Air tracker—its first new Fitbit device in four years—plus a unified Google Health app and public AI Health Coach. The moves deepen Fitbit's integration into Google's ecosystem after the 2021 acquisition.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via Frandroid·1 min read

Google Adds Five New Features to AI Mode for Deeper Web Searches

Google has rolled out five new search features inside its AI mode to add context and interactivity to web queries. The changes include contextual links, source lists, community viewpoints, and planning aids, though availability in Europe remains uncertain.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via CoinDesk·1.5 min read

Anthropic Secures Full Colossus 1 Capacity from SpaceX

Anthropic signed a deal to use all compute capacity at SpaceX’s Colossus 1 data center, securing more than 220,000 Nvidia GPUs within a month. The agreement boosts Claude services and arrives weeks before SpaceX’s planned IPO, strengthening its position as an AI infrastructure provider.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via Decrypt·1.5 min read

OKX to Launch Perpetual Futures Tracking OpenAI, SpaceX, Anthropic Valuations

OKX announced plans for perpetual futures contracts linked to the valuations of OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic. This move enables speculation on private tech company values through crypto derivatives, following similar offerings from Bitget and Injective.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Microsoft/Cloud· ·via The Verge·1.5 min read

Xbox Winds Down Copilot AI on Mobile and Console

Xbox is winding down Copilot on mobile and halting console development under new CEO Asha Sharma. The move follows a reorganization incorporating CoreAI executives and reverses earlier plans to launch the feature on consoles this year.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via Ars Technica·1 min read

Google Rolls Gemini 3.1 to Home Speakers with Camera, Automation Upgrades

Google expands Gemini 3.1 to Home smart speakers and adds camera navigation plus automation triggers. Early-access users gain complex multi-step commands and web/app device management for smoother smart home control.

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