ZDNet

Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation

Google is expanding AI across the Android Studio workflow. It intends AI to reduce "toil" for work like tests, updates, and API migrations. Google says coding shifts from "how" to defining "what." ...
Vail Daily

Lindsey Vonn hopes to go home after another surgery following crash in Olympic downhill

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn will have another surgery on her broken left leg Saturday at the Italian hospital treating her “and then I can potentially leave and go back home.” “Hey ...
GamesRadar+

Obsidian doesn't want another 3-game year, but Fallout: New Vegas' example shows how the studio can make games faster without needing "to change everything every time"

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Ars Technica

Inside Nvidia’s 10-year effort to make the Shield TV the most updated Android device ever

It took Android devicemakers a very long time to commit to long-term update support. Samsung and Google have only recently decided to offer seven years of updates for their flagship Android devices, ...
Digital Trends

Android’s new safety tools make it harder for thieves to break into your phone

Losing your smartphone is, without a doubt, one of the most stomach-churning experiences modern life has to offer. In a split second, that panic isn’t just about ...
Black Enterprise

Greenland Isn’t Here For Trump’s Hostile Takeover & ‘Make America Go Away’ Hats Prove It

The slogan is a satirical take on former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan, and donating the proceeds to charity. The hats, which parody the iconic Make America Great Again ...
Engadget

Roland's Go:Mixer Studio is an affordable but capable mixer for budding recording engineers

Roland just unveiled the Go:Mixer Studio, a powerful entry in the company's line of audio interfaces. This one promises to be a portable and affordable way to create high-quality recordings with a ...
InfoQ

Android Studio Otter Boosts Agent Workflows and Adds LLM Flexibility

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
Bleeping Computer

Google plans to make Chrome for Android an agentic browser with Gemini

Google appears to be testing a new feature that integrates Gemini into Chrome for Android, allowing you to use agentic browser capabilities on your mobile device. As spotted by Leo on X, Google is ...
The New York Times

Go for Another Round

Kameron Austin Collins treats us to a new construction, with more to come. By Caitlin Lovinger SATURDAY PUZZLE — It’s nice to see a grid from Kameron Austin Collins, who has been away for too long! Mr ...
Slate

My Son Finally Told Us How He Feels About Our Go-To Family Activity. I Had No Idea.

My husband and I have three kids, 10-year-old fraternal twins, “Brandon” and “Gale,” and a 7-year-old daughter, “Chloe.” Brandon and Chloe love animals. We’ve had an annual pass to our local zoo since ...
Ars Technica

Pompeii construction site confirms recipe for Roman concrete

Back in 2023, we reported on MIT scientists’ conclusion that the ancient Romans employed “hot mixing” with quicklime, among other strategies, to make their famous concrete, giving the material ...