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At the Android I/O event, Google introduced Gemini Intelligence, an AI-driven agent designed to handle multi‑step tasks across popular Android apps. After five months of fine‑tuning, the system can read emails, add items to shopping carts, and even interpret screen images to find travel deals. Users retain full control: Gemini only acts on explicit commands, purchase confirmations are required, and permissions can be managed through familiar settings. The rollout will begin on recent Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices, marking a new push toward hands‑free phone interactions. Read more

At its Android Show: I/O Edition, Google unveiled Gemini Intelligence, a suite of AI features that let Android phones complete multi‑step tasks, browse the web, fill out forms and even let users create custom widgets by describing them in plain language. The capabilities, first hinted at during the Samsung Galaxy S26 launch, will debut on the latest Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices this summer before spreading to other Android handsets later in the year. Read more

Google Gemini has added a feature that lets students scan pages of handwritten notes and instantly generate structured study guides, flashcards, practice exams, or audio overviews. Users simply photograph each page, upload the images to Gemini, and issue a prompt such as “Create a study guide based on my course materials for my exams.” The AI organizes the content, skips basics on request, and even produces bite‑size review tools, streamlining exam preparation for anyone with piles of paper. Read more

The U.S. Commerce Department deleted a web page that described an agreement in which Microsoft, Google and Elon Musk's xAI would submit their most advanced AI models to government scientists for security testing before public release. The page, first posted on May 5, vanished Monday afternoon and now redirects to the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, the agency that runs the tests. Neither the department nor the Trump White House offered an explanation, and the three companies have not commented. The removal comes amid shifting federal AI policy and ongoing debate over giving the government pre‑release access to frontier AI systems. Read more

A Telegram leak posted by user Mysticleaks appears to show Google testing a new AI feature called "Gemini Intelligence" on a Pixel device. Analysts say the footage could signal a debut of the technology on the Pixel 11, slated for an August 2026 launch. The reveal arrives as Google deepens its partnership with Apple, supplying Gemini models to power Apple Intelligence, sparking speculation about branding and competitive strategy. Read more

Google's annual developer conference begins May 19, and insiders expect a slate of AI-driven announcements. The company is likely to unveil Gemini 4.0, a next‑generation large‑language model, and reveal details on Android XR smart glasses. Updates to Android 17, the upcoming Aluminum OS, and enhancements to AI tools such as Veo, Lyria and Beam are also on the agenda. Read more

Google is building a new version of its Gemini model called Remy, designed to act as a 24/7 digital assistant. The agent will run errands, manage routines, and interact with third‑party apps on users' behalf. Internal documents describe Remy as a "true assistant" that can take actions without waiting for explicit commands, while still giving users control over data and privacy settings. The move signals Google’s shift from chat‑only AI toward continuous, task‑driven agents that operate in the background. Read more

Google launched a $99 screenless fitness tracker and a $9.99/month AI health coach, while Whoop responded by adding on-demand video consultations with licensed clinicians to its app, highlighting a philosophical split in the wearable health industry. Read more

Akamai Technologies' stock had its best day in 22 years, rising 27% after the company announced a $1.8 billion, seven-year cloud deal with Anthropic, a leading AI provider. The contract is Akamai's largest ever and marks a significant pivot into AI infrastructure. Read more

Google shut down Project Mariner on May 4, 2026, ending the experimental service that could perform up to ten tasks across the web. The company redirected the feature’s underlying technology into its Gemini Agent, AI‑powered search, and other tools ahead of the May 19 I/O developer conference. Google did not comment on the decision, but the move signals a shift toward integrating agentic capabilities directly into its broader AI ecosystem. Read more

Google DeepMind announced plans to use the long‑running space MMO Eve Online as a training ground for its next generation of artificial‑intelligence models. The lab also disclosed a minority investment in Fenris Creations, the newly renamed owner of the game. DeepMind’s CEO Demis Hassabis said the partnership will let researchers explore player‑driven dynamics in a complex virtual universe, while the investment will keep Eve Online’s development independent. Read more

Google's DeepMind unit has acquired a minority stake in CCP Games, now rebranded as Fenris Creations, to use the long‑running space MMO Eve Online as a training ground for its artificial‑intelligence models. The multimillion‑dollar investment will let DeepMind study player behavior on isolated servers, tackling challenges such as long‑term planning and continual learning. Company executives say the partnership could also spark new gameplay experiences, while the deal follows Fenris Creations' recent purchase of the Eve IP from Pearl Abyss. Read more

Google has introduced Multi-Token Prediction (MTP) drafters for its Gemma 4 open models, promising up to a two‑fold reduction in response time for locally run AI. The experimental feature uses speculative decoding to guess future tokens, allowing a lightweight draft model to fill idle processing cycles. Built on the same architecture as Gemini, Gemma 4 can run on a single high‑power accelerator or, when quantized, on consumer‑grade GPUs. A shift to an Apache 2.0 license also makes the models more permissive, encouraging broader adoption of edge AI. Read more

Google has rolled out a macOS version of its Gemini AI, turning the chat tool into a hands‑on assistant that can see the screen, manipulate files and control the mouse and keyboard. The app, still in early stages, offers a shortcut for quick access and a window‑sharing mode that feeds visual context into the model. While Google has not confirmed plans for deeper computer‑use capabilities, a teardown suggests the software could soon act like Anthropic's Claude Cowork, converting unstructured data into Google Workspace documents and streamlining everyday tasks on Macs. Read more

Google is quietly developing an AI-powered personal assistant code‑named Remy, designed to act on users' behalf around the clock. The prototype is being tested by employees inside a staff‑only version of the Gemini app, where it can monitor tasks, handle complex requests and learn preferences over time. While the company has not announced a public launch, the project signals Google’s push into the fast‑growing AI agent market, where competitors like OpenClaw, Anthropic and Meta are also racing to deliver autonomous desktop assistants. Read more