Topic: user accessibility
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Pixel 11 gets Google's best new camera feature
Camera Looks is a new Pixel 11-exclusive feature that processes image data at the sensor level to reduce the typical "smartphone" look, including a "Digi" style that mimics early digital camera aesthetics. The feature is currently limited to the Pixel 11 lineup; Google has confirmed no immediate ...
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Google Photos launches AI-powered 'Video Remix' tool
Google Photos has launched an AI-powered "Video Remix" tool, powered by Gemini Omni, that can edit and transform video clips in seconds with options like cinematic relighting, background swaps, and artistic styles. The feature is part of Google's strategy to embed generative AI into consumer apps...
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NotebookLM update lets you build source repos from chat
Google's NotebookLM has been updated with Gemini 3.5 as the default model and new "Antigravity-powered software skills" to assist with research and output generation, reflecting a broader strategy to embed advanced reasoning into search products. The tool can now suggest relevant sources via Goog...
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Google Fitbit Air Review: Lightweight, Always On
The Fitbit Air is Google's lightest fitness tracker at just 12 grams, making it 20% lighter than the discontinued Luxe and nearly invisible compared to competitors like Whoop. It features a secure, hassle-free clasp system and comfortable bands, including the default Performance Loop with micro-a...
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Remove Nonconsensual Nudes From Apps and Websites
Starting May 19, 2026, all major tech platforms must provide a clear method for users to report nonconsensual intimate images (NCII), including deepfakes, under the Take It Down Act enforced by the FTC. Despite having a year to prepare, many companies struggled to explain their reporting process,...
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Tembo: A Playful Checkerboard Drum Machine
Tembo is a wooden drum machine and sampler that uses a tactile, magnetic token interface to make music creation accessible and unintimidating for all skill levels. It functions as a five-track step sequencer, allows for personal sampling, and includes features like effects and a looper for live, ...
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Edit Images Instantly with Photoshop's AI Assistant
Adobe has launched a public beta of a conversational AI Assistant for Photoshop on web and mobile, enabling users to apply edits like object removal or color adjustments through text or voice commands. This feature is part of Adobe's strategy to integrate agentic AI across Creative Cloud, with a ...
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Google's Gemini AI Canvas Now Available to All US Users
Google has expanded its AI-powered Canvas feature to all U.S. users through Google Search, providing a workspace for organizing projects, conducting research, and drafting documents. The tool can generate applications or games from descriptions, transform documents into various formats, and offer...
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Suno AI Music Generator Hits 2M Subscribers, $300M Revenue
Suno, an AI music generation platform, has achieved rapid growth with two million paid subscribers and $300 million in annual recurring revenue, reflecting strong investor interest in generative AI. The platform democratizes music creation by allowing users to generate complete songs from text pr...
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Google Recovers Deleted Nest Footage in Abduction Case
Law enforcement recovered crucial video evidence from a Google Nest doorbell without a paid subscription, revealing that data may persist on company servers even after users believe it's deleted. The case involved brief, automatically saved event clips that captured a suspect tampering with the c...
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The Vivoo FlowPad: An At-Home Hormone Test in Your Menstrual Pad
The Vivoo FlowPad is an innovative menstrual pad that doubles as an at-home hormone test, measuring follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels for under five dollars, with results readable on the pad or via a companion app. It uses a two-layer microfluidic system to capture and analyze menstrual b...
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Cozyla's Smart Calendar: A TV-Sized Hub for Your Home
The Cozyla Calendar Plus Max is a 55-inch 4K touchscreen smart hub, introduced as a concept at CES, which is the largest of its kind and challenges traditional placement in the home with its television-like size. Its massive, portable design makes it more comparable to commercial or entertainment...
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Birdbuddy's Smart Feeders Make Birdwatching Easy for Beginners
Birdbuddy has launched two new smart bird feeders, the premium Birdbuddy 2 and the compact, budget-friendly Birdbuddy 2 Mini, designed to make birdwatching more accessible with automatic cameras and AI identification. The flagship Birdbuddy 2 features a 2K HDR camera, slow-motion video, enhanced ...
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Ditch Your Keyboard: Try This Free Speech-to-Text App
Recent open-source AI models like Nvidia's Parakeet and OpenAI's Whisper have dramatically improved speech-to-text accuracy, enabling reliable, offline dictation with proper punctuation and capitalization. The free application **Handy** solves the key accessibility problem by providing a simple, ...
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Google Translate Now Works With All Android Earbuds
Google Translate is expanding its live translation feature to work with virtually any Bluetooth earbuds on Android, removing the previous restriction to Google's own Pixel Buds. The update, powered by Gemini AI, is currently in beta in the US, Mexico, and India, providing both on-screen text and ...
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Gemini Powers Your 2025 Google Photos Recap
Google Photos has launched its 2025 year-end Recap feature, which uses Gemini AI to create a personalized, nostalgic visual summary of a user's most significant moments and hobbies from their photo library. The Recap provides photo statistics like total photos, most photographed people, and a new...
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Google's Nano Banana Pro: The Terrifying AI Image Generator
The Nano Banana Pro significantly enhances AI image generation by integrating Gemini 3's world understanding with Google Search data, producing ultrarealistic visuals and accurate text, though it raises ethical concerns. It excels at creating realistic depictions of people and readable text withi...
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Command Adobe Express AI to Edit Your Designs
Adobe has launched a public beta of its AI Assistant in the Express platform, enabling users to create and edit professional designs through conversational commands without needing design expertise. The tool interprets both vague and precise instructions to generate or modify content, utilizing A...
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Apps & Developer SDK
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Apps and a Developer SDK, enabling developers to create interactive tools using the Model Context Protocol and integrating third-party services directly into ChatGPT for users outside the EU. Early partners like Spotify and Zillow offer seamless in-chat functionality, ...
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Microsoft Introduces 'Vibe Working' to Excel and Word
Microsoft is introducing "vibe working" capabilities to Excel and Word, allowing users to create detailed documents and spreadsheets through conversational prompts, with features like Agent Mode and Office Agent via Copilot chat. Agent Mode enhances the Copilot experience by breaking complex task...
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