May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta's capital expenditure could hit $145 billion in 2026, driven by AI chip costs and data center expansion. Despite a 33% revenue surge, shares fell over 7%. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans for two AI agents and highlighted the Muse Spark model as a key milestone.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A government page about AI safety agreements with Google, xAI, and Microsoft has gone missing. The announcement, originally published on May 5, 2026, now redirects to a general page. Critics question transparency in AI regulation.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
After years of criticism, Venmo is rolling out a change that allows users to set their transactions to private by default during onboarding. The move addresses a long-standing privacy concern that exposed financial activities to the public. Journalists, who often relied on public Venmo data for reporting, are now mourning the loss of that transparency.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple defied the US smartphone slump with 1.3% shipment growth in Q1 2026, while Android sales plummeted 14.4%. Samsung's delayed Galaxy S26 launch created a premium vacuum that Apple filled. Counterpoint Research notes Apple's strong promotional power and stable pricing. Motorola and Samsung saw growth in prepaid and retail, but Apple dominates postpaid at carriers like Verizon.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Garmin announced two new beginner-friendly running watches: the Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170. Both feature AMOLED displays, GPS, heart rate tracking, and advanced training metrics like training readiness and wrist-based running power. The devices aim to bridge the gap between basic fitness trackers and premium multi-sport watches, offering new runners structured guidance without the high price tag.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Sony has announced the Xperia 1 VIII, its latest flagship Android smartphone. The device features a significantly upgraded telephoto camera with a 1/1.56-inch sensor, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and a new textured design. Pre-orders are now open in Europe starting at €1,499, with no US launch planned.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A recent leak suggests that Google is preparing to introduce deeper Material You color customization for Pixel phones in Android 17. Users may be able to pick custom accent colors using sliders and choose from new intensity presets such as Neutral, Soft, Bright, and Bold. The feature was spotted in an early build, though it may arrive later via a quarterly update.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has announced that its new AI-powered Magic Pointer experience is rolling out to Gemini in Chrome users. The feature allows the cursor to understand context, enabling natural interactions like comparing products or visualizing furniture. This follows the reveal of Magic Pointer for Googlebook laptops, now expanding to desktop browsing. DeepMind researchers detailed the interaction principles behind the intelligent cursor.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
eSIM technology offers convenience but comes with its own set of challenges. Learn about the difficulties of switching devices and the limitations when traveling internationally with eSIM.
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