Samsung Rolls Out One UI 9 Beta on Android 17

Google announced new laptops and Gemini Intelligence updates at The Android Show during I/O 2026, advancing the world's most popular operating system.

Google's Googlebook laptops center on Gemini AI with a Magic Pointer for contextual actions, merging Android and ChromeOS for high-end, proactive computing.

Chinese investors demand proof that Alibaba and Tencent's billions in AI spending are generating profits as earnings season begins.

Samsung launches the One UI 9 beta on Android 17 for Galaxy S26 devices, adding creative tools, customization, accessibility, and enhanced security features.

Google is in early talks with SpaceX to launch test orbital data centers, aiming to harness space for AI compute amid rising ground-based constraints.

Google's Gemini Intelligence brings AI deeper into Android with features like custom widget generation and automated bookings in Chrome, set for Android 17 this summer.

Google launches Googlebook laptops with Gemini AI at the core, featuring a Magic Pointer for contextual assistance and a hybrid Android-ChromeOS platform aimed at premium users.

Amazon workers are 'tokenmaxxing' by automating minor tasks with internal AI tools to meet usage pressures, revealing tensions in forced tech adoption.

Google is discussing with SpaceX the launch of orbital data centers to handle AI compute demands, though high costs keep it in the realm of future possibilities.

Google launches Googlebook, an Android-based laptop platform with Gemini AI features, partnering with Dell, HP, and Lenovo to target premium markets.

Google's Gemini Intelligence brings generative widgets and automated browser tasks to Android 17, set for summer release, enhancing AI integration for users and developers.

Google's Android Show at I/O 2026 announced breakthroughs in the world's most popular OS, including updates on new laptops and Gemini Intelligence.

Intel's shares surged $440 billion in market value over six weeks, threatening losses for short sellers who continue betting on a decline.

iRobot, fresh from bankruptcy, launches eight smaller, improved Roomba models under Chinese ownership, aiming to revive its pioneering robot vacuum line.

JPMorgan's Sanjay Jhamna declares the software sector's AI shock over, citing no negative market reaction to recent model releases amid strong private credit inflows.

eBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion unsolicited takeover bid, calling it neither credible nor attractive, which may lead to a hostile acquisition attempt.

Apple's iOS 26.5 beta introduces end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging with Android, adding a lock icon to secure cross-platform chats by default.

Global equities rally to records on AI optimism, undeterred by Iran war's energy market volatility, as discussed by Bloomberg experts.

Microsoft integrates Copilot more natively into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, replacing the sidebar with a simplified entry point to reduce workflow interruptions.

GitHub's mobile app update allows users to create new repositories directly from their phones, making it easier to start projects without a desktop.

Discord's Nitro subscription now bundles access to over 50 Xbox Game Pass titles and cloud gaming, though in a limited form, via a new Microsoft partnership.