Google Built a Great Smart Speaker, But Gemini Isn’t Ready for It⭐8

Google’s 2026 smart speaker offers excellent hardware, but its Gemini AI assistant underperforms with basic tasks, smart home control, and conversational depth.

Meta Contractors Posed as Teens to Prompt Rival Chatbots About Suicide, Sex, and Drugs⭐7

Meta hired contractors posing as teens to test rival chatbots on suicide, sex, and drug topics, raising ethical concerns about deceptive safety testing in AI.

Google Makes Gemini’s Personalized AI Image Generation Free for US Users⭐9

Google brings free personalized AI image generation to Gemini users in the US, using data from Google Photos and other apps to create custom images without paid...

Google Loses More Top AI Researchers to Rivals Anthropic and OpenAI⭐7

Google loses top AI researchers Jonas Adler and Alexander Pritzel to Anthropic, continuing a talent exodus as OpenAI and Anthropic recruit for 2026 IPOs.

The Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Is Finally Here⭐8

After a six-year wait, Google unveils its Gemini-powered smart speaker with advanced AI, natural conversations, and smart home control for $299.

Android 17 Launches with New Multitasking Tools as Google Expands Gemini Features⭐7

Android 17 launches with a new Bubble Bar for multitasking, plus Gemini AI tools like Lyria 3 music generation and AudioLM translation on Pixel 10a.