Software

Even Google Search agrees that ‘Googlebook’ wasn’t a very good name choice

“Googlebook” is a weird name, right? That was my personal first takeaway from this new platform, and it seems even…

Why model versioning is not enough for production AI

An MLOps workflow for evaluating deploying and rolling back AI applications

Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Last Game, Sands of Salzaar, Tokyo Debunker, more

Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including The Last Game, Sands of Salzaar, Candleman, Tokyo Debunker:…

Highlights from Git 2.56

The open source Git project just released Git 2.56. Here is GitHub’s look at some of the most interesting features and changes introduced since last time.

Apple releases macOS 27.0.1 Golden Gate, plus macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1 [U]

Following two release candidates, Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, as well as macOS 27.0.1. Here…

Meta launches enterprise AI platform, hires MongoDB CEO to lead new initiative

Meta says it will focus on bringing its full technology stack, including Muse, Meta Business Agent, Muse API, Muse Code, and more to businesses and developers.

The iPhone Duo may already have its first killer app: a virtual Walkman

The app imitates how Walkmans used to function: You can open up the Duo to pick your music and “insert” your cassette tape, then close the device shut to start listening.

Is Your “Human-in-the-Loop” Actually Slowing You Down? Here’s What We Learned

Pixel Buds app update lets Gemini control audio and settings

With the Pixel 11 launch, Google promised a big Pixel Buds update in September. We’re now starting to see Gemini…

Pixel Watch update adds Google’s new 3D emoji

Google’s latest Pixel Watch software updates have also transitioned the entire lineup over to the new 3D emoji design also…

Google says Chromebook updates end in 2034, ‘many’ models move to Googlebook OS

As Googlebook arrives, Google is offering a bit more information on what Chromebook owners can expect going forward.

Google Messages could soon make voice notes easier to initiate

An upcoming Google Messages update could let you begin a voice note with a single tap.

tvOS 27 adds new reason to use profiles on your Apple TV 4K

Apple keeps improving its profiles feature on Apple TV 4K, and a change in tvOS 27 related to app access…

Apple Notes keeps getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27

iOS 27 adds new features for CarPlay, the Messages app, and a lot more, including a handful of Apple Notes…

This long-anticipated Google Recorder feature is live for Pixel users

The recently leaked ‘Access recording in other apps’ toggle is now available on Google Recorder.

You don’t need a Pixel 11 to try Google’s new Pixel Search app

Sideloading the Pixel Search app brings expanded search to older Pixels running recent Android 17 QPR2 beta builds.

Yeah, don’t give Meta’s Muse app access to your Mac

The ability of AI systems to act as agents, carrying out tasks on our behalf, is the single biggest development…

I turned off these 8 Google Messages features, and the app is so much better now

The Messages app is better with these things turned off.

Gemini app replacing Gems with skills in November

In 2024, Google introduced Gems as “custom versions of Gemini.” The Gemini app will soon replace Gems with “skills.”

What new Google Messages features are rolling out [September 2026]

Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long…

A Coding Guide to Google Research’s MSEB: Writing Sound Encoders to the Benchmark Contract and Scoring Them Across Classification, Clustering, Retrieval and Segmentation

A comprehensive coding tutorial on Google Research’s Massive Sound Embedding Benchmark (MSEB), demonstrating how to implement custom sound encoders, drive classification, clustering, retrieval, and segmentation evaluators, and analyze multi-task benchmark performance.

TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement

TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.

Meta and YouTube say they will run ads for ‘Musk’ documentary after all

Two companies now say they will accept advertising for director Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary about Elon Musk, following earlier reporting that a number of social media platforms had rejected the ads.

Google combines Material 3 Expressive & Liquid Glass on the iPhone [Gallery]

With Liquid Glass now a year old, Google apps on iOS are beginning to incorporate the translucent material alongside its…