Google just declared itself a contender in AI design at IO 2026
Google says it’s designed the app to be accessible to everyone, from teachers to small business owners.
Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude
The updates signal Google’s push to turn its Gemini app into an all-purpose AI hub rather than a stand-alone chatbot.
Google’s new Universal Cart wants to follow you across the entire internet
The tech giant says it’s aware that most people shop across multiple devices, many retailers, and over the course of many days, which is why it’s launching Universal Cart.
How to turn off Instagram’s new Instants feature and retract photos you accidentally shared
While the Meta-owned social network billed Instants as a new format to share real-life moments as they’re happening, many users are looking for a way to turn off the feature, especially those who have ended…
Instagram’s new ‘Instants’ feature combines elements from Snapchat and BeReal
The feature lets users share disappearing photos with their Close Friends or mutual followers that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours.
Google’s ‘Create My Widget’ feature will let you vibe code your own widgets
The new feature will first launch on the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones this summer.
Google unveils Googlebooks, a new line of AI-native laptops
The company says Googlebooks, which are launching this fall, are the first laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence to offer personal and proactive help.
Threads tests a Meta AI integration that works similarly to Grok
The feature is designed to help people get real-time context about trends and breaking stories, as well as receive recommendations, all within conversations.
TikTok now wants to be the place you book the trip you just saw on TikTok
TikTok is systematically converting its discovery engine into a transaction layer, which both deepens user retention and opens entirely new revenue streams for its new owners.
TikTok launches an ad-free subscription plan in the UK
Users who sign up for the plan won’t see ads on TikTok, and their data won’t be used for advertising purposes.