Google’s New Protocol Lets You Shop, Check Out Within Search and Gemini
Payment processors like Stripe and Visa have endorsed the protocol, which was developed in partnership with Shopify, Etsy, Target, and other major e-commerce players.
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Google Restricts AI Overviews In Search After Reports Of Harmful Health Information
After receiving complaints that its AI-generated “AI Overviews” feature was giving false and possibly dangerous health information, Google took action to limit the use of the feature in search results. The ruling follows an investigation by The Guardian that uncovered multiple instances where AI-generated answers included false medical information about severe illnesses like cancer, liver…
OPPO Find X9 Review: A Well Balanced Flagship
Flagship smartphones have reached an interesting point where outright innovation has slowed, and refinement has taken centre stage. The OPPO Find X9 fits neatly into this phase. It doesn’t try to rewrite the flagship rulebook or overwhelm you with headline-grabbing specs. Instead, it focuses on delivering a balanced, reliable experience across design, cameras, performance, and… Read…
Windows 11 Leak Suggests Copilot Is Moving Deeper Into File Explorer
A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot’s presence inside File Explorer. Testers have spotted a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked to Copilot functionality. The button was first noticed by a Windows Insider tester and is currently not visible or usable by default. While…
Inside the White House shitposting machine
Screens at the White House display AI-modified videos of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that were shared on social media by President Donald Trump. | Credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about the technology, broligarchs and brainrot rapidly…
Edge to Eliminate Collections as Microsoft Streamlines Browser
Microsoft has not publicly announced when Collections will fully disappear or whether mobile versions of Edge will also lose the feature.
Goko M6 Robot Lawn Mower Launches At CES 2026 With 90% Slope Climbing And Expandable Battery
CES 2026 saw the introduction of Goko, a new consumer robotics brand developed by RobotPlusPlus, alongside its first product, the Goko M6 autonomous lawn mower. Known for building autonomous robots for industrial environments, RobotPlusPlus uses that experience to take a leap into the home and garden market with focuses on durability, automation, and advanced navigation….
This YouTube Music’s Feature Is Convincing Users to Drop Spotify
YouTube Music has long been bundled with YouTube Premium, but one feature in particular is changing how some users evaluate paid music subscriptions. Unlike Spotify, YouTube Music allows users to upload their own music files and merge them directly into the streaming library. This capability fundamentally changes how the service works. Uploaded tracks sit alongside…
Fired Rockstar employees’ plea for interim pay denied
A UK employment tribunal rejected a request from fired Rockstar Games employees to receive interim pay while waiting for a full hearing about their dismissal, according to Bloomberg and IGN. After Rockstar fired 34 employees last year – 31 from the UK and three from Canada – the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB)…
Motorola New Year Deals: Big Savings On Razr, Edge, And Moto G Phones
Motorola has extended its New Year promotions, offering a range of limited-time deals across its smartphone lineup—The current campaign includes price reductions on flagship and midrange devices, as well as bundled accessories with select models, providing additional value for customers considering an upgrade early in the year. At the premium end, Motorola is promoting several…