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xiaomitoday.com16-Minute Video Shows Google’s Aluminium OS Running on Laptop Ahead of Android Show
A 16-minute hands-on video of an Android 17-based operating system for laptops surfaced on Telegram Tuesday, showing a desktop-style interface. The leak arrived hours before Google’s scheduled Android Show presentation on May 12, 2026. Images of a new “Googlebooks” laptop line al…
The IndependentU.S. Inflation Rose 3.8 Percent Annually in April
April inflation climbed to its highest level since late 2023 as gasoline prices surged following the outbreak of conflict with Iran. Core CPI rose 2.8 percent year-over-year, exceeding economists' forecasts. The data underscores the broad economic impact of the war on American co…
Usa TodayDiscord Experiences Spike in User Reports in Major U.S. Cities
Tens of thousands of users experienced problems with the instant-messaging platform beginning Friday afternoon, according to Downdetector. Reports peaked just before 4 p.m. ET with the bulk concentrated in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Discord did not imm…
forbes.comOura Ring Update Adds Hormonal Birth Control Tracking and Menopause Symptom Features
The smart ring maker rolled out enhanced Cycle Insights and a new Menopause Impact Scale on May 6, 2026, for Generation 3 and 4 devices. The update improves cycle prediction accuracy and tracks more than 20 contraceptive methods. Oura also announced a partnership with Twentyeight…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewiRobot Founder Colin Angle Reveals Dog-Sized Companion Robot at WSJ Conference
Colin Angle, founder of iRobot, introduced a new dog-sized robot called Familiar at a conference this week. The device from his startup Familiar Machines & Magic aims to provide companionship using AI. It focuses on emotional connections for families, the elderly, and those facin…
thehindubusinessline.com (News photo)Amazon Adds 365-Day Price History to Tracking Feature
Amazon has updated its built-in price tracking tool to display product price changes over the past year, just weeks before its annual Prime Day event. The expansion coincides with a price-fixing lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta against the company. The featu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMicrosoft Rolls Out Windows Update Changes with Indefinite Pause Option
Microsoft has begun implementing updates to Windows Update for users in its Dev and Experimental Windows Insider channels. The changes allow users to pause updates for up to 35 days indefinitely and include options to restart or shut down without installing updates. These adjustm…
cnet.comMoto G Stylus (2026) Review: Active Stylus and Fewer Preloaded Apps at $499, But Performance Lags and Limited Updates Draw Criticism
The Verge published a review of the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) on April 23, 2026, noting its $499 price tag and features like an active stylus and headphone jack. Reviewer Allison Johnson praised improvements in bloatware but critiqued camera performance and software support.…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewOppo Launches Find X9 Ultra Smartphone with Hasselblad Cameras
Oppo has introduced the Find X9 Ultra, an Android flagship phone featuring dual 200-megapixel Hasselblad cameras and a 10x optical telephoto lens. The device includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a 7,050 mAh battery. It will be available in the U.K. and Europ…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDairy Queen Rolls Out AI Chatbot in Select Drive-Thrus Across US and Canada
Dairy Queen is implementing an AI chatbot in dozens of its drive-thrus to improve service speed and promote additional orders. The technology, developed by Presto, follows a test conducted last year. Other fast food chains have also experimented with similar AI systems.