Google is testing a new onboarding popup in Chrome aimed at users with no extensions installed. The notification, which uses the phrase “supercharge your browser,” prominently features AI tools as a category to explore. Clicking options like “Enhance with AI” opens the Chrome Web Store with that cat
Google is quietly testing a long-requested feature that would allow users to change their Gmail username. The test has begun in India, letting users alter the part before “@gmail.com” without losing their data.
Samsung is developing its next major software update for its budget-friendly Galaxy M series. A test build has been spotted on the Galaxy M54 in regions like the UAE and Malaysia. However, the stable update is likely still a long way off.
Samsung is planning a major shift in its chip strategy. According to a new report, the company will stop using AMD’s RDNA graphics architecture and develop its own in-house GPU, likely debuting in the Exynos 2800 chip for the Galaxy S28 series in 2028.
Google is looking to integrate its Propeller profile conversion tool directly into the LLVM compiler infrastructure. This move would give developers a complete, built-in solution for advanced post-link optimizations. It’s a bid to make high-performance code layout more accessible.
A new guide cuts through the noise of VPN marketing. It turns out terms like “military-grade encryption” are basically meaningless, and server counts don’t matter much either.
Nvidia has signed a deal to license AI inference tech from startup Groq and is hiring its founder and key team members. This follows a pattern where big tech companies target specific talent from smaller AI firms, leaving many employees behind.
The US State Department has barred five Europeans, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, from entering the country. The move is retaliation for Europe’s Digital Services Act, which can fine companies like X up to 6% of global revenue.
Canonical is replacing its old Ubuntu Report system with a new, open-source telemetry tool called Ubuntu Insights. The data, which is entirely opt-in and contains no personal information, is used to improve the OS and convince hardware vendors to support Linux. It’s a rare case of telemetry done rig
AirTrunk is making a huge bet on AI demand in Australia. The company just acquired a site for a new 354MW data center campus in Melbourne, representing a massive A$5bn investment.
