Google Android September Drop Free Upgrade Gemini Intelligence 2026

Google has confirmed major new Android features rolling out this week to millions of phones. But the update is also missing one major AI tool that Google is quiet about.

New ‘Barbie Of Tomorrow’ Looks Like A Humanoid Robot

Priced at $100, this “Barbie of tomorrow” aims to keep the iconic doll ready for the robot age. It will be available starting Friday.

Here’s A $32 Million Bet That Robots Don’t Need A Billion Dollars Of Real-World Data

How much real-world data do you need to train robots? A billion dollars worth? Antioch’s latest funding is an argument that you don’t, in fact, need that much.

Why The iPhone Almost Never Got An App Store

Steve Jobs’ early fight to ban native apps shaped the iPhone ecosystem and created the platform monopoly facing antitrust scrutiny today

Zigbee’s Long-Range Suzi Open For Smart Home Gadgets To Get Certified

As the CSA launches Sub-GHz Zigbee certification, see how this extended-range protocol aims to tackle long-range smart home tech and challenge Z-Wave Long Range.

Packard Bell Is Back, But Not With Beige PC Boxes

Acer revives the Packard Bell brand with a new range of products including a laptop, mobile phone and vinyl turntable.

Bernie Sanders Took His AI Warning To Fox News. Should The Tech Industry Be Worried?

Bernie Sanders used Fox News to call for an immediate pause on advanced AI — and to demand Trump and Xi negotiate a Cold War-style agreement to stop the race.

Snowsky Unveils New Headphones And MP3 Player For A Gen Z Christmas

Nature delivers an immersive listening experience inspired by the natural world, while Echo Nano is the perfect retro travel companion.

How Steve Jobs Sacrificed The iPod For The iPhone

When Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, he challenged not only the iPod but the entire digital audio player market. There could be only one winner… the iPhone.

Roku Rocks The TV World With Aggressively Priced Debut OLED Models

Ultra-accessible pricing seeks to undermine the competition and make OLED mainstream.