Google upgrades Home assistant with Gemini 3.1 to handle complex multi-step commands A new Gemini 3.1 update allows Google Home users to combine multiple requests into a single voice command. pexels
ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet dismisses competition for EUV lithography dominance ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet stated 'no one is coming for us' despite emerging competition and reports of reverse-engineered technology in China. Alex Chen
Meta begins testing Threads direct messaging for web users Meta is testing the rollout of direct messaging for Threads on web browsers to satisfy desktop users who utilize the platform for longer sessions. pexels
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia appoints Peter Arnell as first US chief brand architect Designer Peter Arnell joins the U.S. National Design Studio to unify the user experience across 27,000 federal websites. Alex Chen
PC enthusiast builds $70,000 virtual PC to test 3D airflow simulations A hardware enthusiast used a part-picking website to construct a $70,000 digital gaming rig and visualize its thermal performance in 3D. pexels
OpenAI eyes hardware expansion with rumored 2027 smartphone and Etsy integrates into ChatGPT OpenAI is reportedly fast-tracking the mass production of a custom-chip smartphone slated for early 2027, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. pexels
Meta to deploy AI scanning for height and bone structure to detect underage users Meta is implementing a new visual analysis system that uses AI to identify physical markers like height and bone structure to remove accounts belonging to children under 13.
Bose unveils Lifestyle Ultra speaker lineup to compete with Sonos Bose's new Lifestyle Ultra speaker features upward-firing drivers and can group with non-Bose speakers without requiring the Bose app.
Ouster unveils Rev8 color lidar sensors to eliminate the need for cameras San Francisco-based Ouster has announced a new Rev8 sensor lineup capable of capturing color imagery and 3D depth data simultaneously.
UK spending watchdog hails Bank of England tech overhaul as model for public sector Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has labeled the Bank of England's £431 million RTGS system upgrade a rare success story worth emulating.
Ask.com shuts down after nearly three decades of operation Parent company IAC has officially shuttered the search engine Ask.com as of May 1, 2026, ending a 30-year history that began with the launch of Ask Jeeves.
New Mexico trial seeks to force structural changes to Meta platforms New Mexico attorneys will argue in court this week for mandates including age verification and limits on infinite scroll for Meta's apps.
