May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Android 17 is implementing new restrictions to prevent apps from playing audio unexpectedly in the background. Apps must be actively in use or use approved foreground services. This change aims to reduce embarrassing moments and improve the user experience. View more
May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google has introduced a new credit system for its AI Pro plan, effectively reducing usage limits without a price cut. Users are frustrated, calling the change a scam. The move comes alongside a price cut for the AI Ultra plan and a new intermediate tier. View more
May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google has introduced three significant features to its AI Edge Gallery app: persistent chat history, notification reminders, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) support. These updates transform the offline AI experience, allowing users to interact with on-device models in more practical and private ways. The app now enables proactive routines, seamless resumption of conversations, and connections to external services like Google Workspace and Maps. View more
May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google has announced that its AI Studio platform, which enables 'vibe coding' and AI-assisted app development, is coming to mobile devices. The mobile app will let users create, iterate, test, and publish Android apps directly from their smartphones, with full cross-device continuity and a remix feature. Pre-registration is now open on the Play Store, with iOS availability coming soon. View more
May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google is rolling out a new 'Ask' button for web search results on its Android app. This button allows users to open AI Mode with the current webpage as context, enabling specific questions about the page's content. Additionally, Google is testing attachment options for Files and Google Drive within AI Mode, further expanding its AI-powered search capabilities. View more
May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum After more than a decade in development, the Western 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek' has finally secured a studio. Warner Bros' new label Clockwork won a bidding war at Cannes to acquire North American rights. Directed by Park Chan-wook, the film boasts an all-star cast including Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, and Tang Wei. The movie is set to begin filming in early 2027 with a budget exceeding $60 million. View more
May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum India great Virat Kohli has revealed the 'gruesome' mental and physical toll of leading the national side, saying he was 'completely spent' by the time he stepped down. The former captain also credited Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathour for helping him rediscover his form in Test cricket after a lean patch. View more
May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A viral post falsely claimed that Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner had split, using a fabricated Instagram story. However, the couple remains strong, having been seen together at the 'Marty Supreme' premiere and a New York Knicks playoff game. This isn't the first time such rumors have circulated; similar claims from November 2025 were also debunked. The hoax highlights the prevalence of misinformation on social media. View more
May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI was dismissed by a federal jury due to the statute of limitations. The verdict avoided ruling on whether OpenAI breached its founding mission of benefiting humanity. The core question of whether OpenAI is a nonprofit dedicated to humanity or a profit-driven enterprise remains legally unresolved. This outcome clears the path for OpenAI's continued growth and potential IPO. View more
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