Jul 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has rolled out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6, signaling platform stability with a locked API surface for developers. The update addresses several bugs, such as spell checker language selection and Wi-Fi hotspot SSID issues, while introducing a redesigned home screen context menu, expanded health metrics, and taskbar icon repositioning for desktop windowing. Eligible Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 series to the latest Pixel 10 models can install this beta.
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Jul 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has rolled out a visual refresh for recipe searches in AI Mode, placing links to recipe creators at the top of responses. The update includes details like creator names, ratings, and ingredient counts. However, some food writers remain wary, citing issues with AI-generated recipes that may plagiarize or inaccurately represent their work. The change is seen as a step in the right direction but not a complete solution.
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Jul 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A Chapman University student created a DIY C-3PO head powered by a custom LLM and a Raspberry Pi. The head can hold conversations using text-to-speech and audio processing to mimic the droid's metallic voice. This project offers a unique way to interact with a beloved Star Wars character.
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Jul 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new report reveals that major AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are relieved that the Trump administration is finally taking AI regulation seriously, even if the abrupt crackdown hurts. The article explores the tension between innovation and safety, public distrust, and the future of AI development under executive orders.
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Jul 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
After Dario Amodei was reportedly difficult to work with, Anthropic's co-founder Tom Brown has taken over negotiations with the White House. The talks aim to lift export controls on the Claude Fable 5 AI model, which was pulled offline due to security concerns. According to a Wired report, Brown's more personable approach has improved communications. The outcome could impact the availability of advanced AI models.
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Jul 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
After a sales slump in 2025 tied to Elon Musk's political controversies, Tesla is seeing a strong rebound in Europe. Registrations rose 57% in the first five months of 2026. The company is hiring 1,000 more workers at its German Gigafactory to boost output to 7,500 vehicles per week by October. This comeback highlights Europe's ongoing struggle to reduce dependence on American tech despite political rhetoric.
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Jul 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Supreme Court ruled that geofence warrants are a search under the 4th Amendment, requiring probable cause. The decision stops short of declaring them unconstitutional but sets new limits on law enforcement's use of location data. This ruling could reshape digital privacy protections for millions of Americans.
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Jul 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
In a shocking moment on Lock Upp 2, Akanksha Chamola announced her mutual divorce from husband Gaurav Khanna. Now, close friend Anuj Sachdeva reveals Gaurav was completely blindsided by the public confession. The couple had been separated for nearly a year due to differences over having children.
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Jul 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Hier soir à Nanterre, le film documentaire « Right People, Wrong place » a été projeté en avant-première. Il suit le leader de BTS, RM, dans la création de son dernier album, entre doutes et expériences artistiques. Un portrait sincère et intime de l'artiste, loin des projecteurs de la Kpop.
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