Google I/O is just a week away, and that means it’s time for another Android Show event to unpack all the Android ecosystem highlights Google has in store.  Android Show: I/O Edition is set to kick off on YouTube and the Android website at 10AM PT / 1PM ET on Tuesday, May 12th.  Based on […]
Google's SynthID system successfully identified a widely circulated hoax image of Senator Mitch McConnell as AI-generated, thanks to its invisible watermark. The technology, integrated into AI models like Gemini, aims to combat deepfake hoaxes.
Samsung is offering a $30 store credit for customers who preorder the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold phones after registering their interest. The credit must be used at checkout for accessories or services like Samsung Care Plus, not on the phone itself. The Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 22nd, 2026.
General Intuition CEO Pim de Witte believes embodied AI will adopt a foundation model approach, similar to NLP. The company raised $320M at a $2.3B valuation for its model trained on video game data, capable of powering robots with minimal real-world data.
SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, a new AI model emphasizing "workhorse" capabilities in coding, office tasks, and research. The company claims "twice greater token efficiency" compared to competitors, potentially lowering costs for users. Elon Musk compared it to Anthropic's Opus model, noting Grok 4.5 is faster and cheaper.
Roost, a 'slow-cial' app, uses virtual birds to deliver messages, contrasting with instant communication. It gained viral popularity, growing from 10,000 to 300,000 users, praised for its wholesome and intentional communication.
Google's Android Bench, a benchmark for evaluating LLM performance in Android app development, has been updated with new models and a new framework. While Claude Fable 5 leads in accuracy, Gemini models lag behind competitors, raising concerns for Google as it shifts towards agentic development.
