Google has released Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a new AI transcription model that automatically removes filler words, detects specialized jargon, and supports more than 85 languages. The model began…
Apple Maps is rolling out local ads in the US and Canada, starting this week, with paid listings appearing as the first “suggested places” result and at the top of searches. Ads show a blue “ad” icon and Apple says ad data isn’t linked to your Apple Account.
At Gamescom 2026, Nvidia announced GeForce Now will officially support Valve’s Steam Controller for Steam Deck and Steam Machine later this year, while Windows/macOS support is due at an unspecified date. The same update adds DLSS 4.5 controls and Ray Reconstruction (early access).
Nothing is rolling out OS 5.0, a major software update built on Android 17, beginning with an open beta on August 26, 2026. The update introduces homescreen customization options, a dedicated Glyph…
Instagram announced in August 2026 the rollout of a new Reels-editing feature called First Draft, which automatically trims video clips to focus on the most important moments. The feature is…
Google is rolling out Android 17’s Motion Assist in phases in 2026, starting with some Pixel phones, to cut car motion sickness by using accelerometer/gyroscope data to move edge “dots” with vehicle motion. Users can tweak opacity, shapes, colors, and auto-activation via Quick Settings; it mirrors Apple’s Motion Cues (introduced in 2024).
GrapheneOS won’t support Motorola phones until 2027: this year’s Signature and Razr handsets are “very close” but still lack memory tagging and secure element integration. A Mastodon post dated Aug. 24, 2026 says support starts with a Motorola slab flagship, then brings Razr Fold and Razr Ultra, with Razr Ultra the first officially supported flip phone.
LinkedIn says its “Seems like AI slop” button—added on July 30, 2026—has been clicked more than 1 million times. Hari Srinivasan reports views on content it classifies as AI slop are down 40% from a few weeks ago, and a new notification will warn when members say a post “seems like AI.”
Bloomberg reports Apple cut more than 200 jobs in Aug. 2026 across Siri and Vision Pro, largely shutting a Vision Pro gaming team and shrinking immersive content work. Apple says the changes aim to evolve for better user experiences and add new roles.
Patreon announced a broad set of platform updates in August 2026, including a revamped discovery algorithm, new video tools, and enhanced security features aimed at improving the experience for both…
Google is rolling out a new AI-powered feature for its Discover feed that lets users describe what content they want to see, with changes set to arrive in the Google app within “coming days,” as announced in 2026.
HiLight Studio by X dev Dhananjay_Tech expands Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight LED beyond Google’s 2026 defaults—Gemini face-down glow or favorite-call alerts, with only five colors. It adds triggers like Slack keyword notifications, rainbow/wave animations, per-cycle timing/brightness control, and import/export presets, but must be installed via GitHub sideloading (not Play Store).
