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Apple's AI spend remains flat as OpenAI loses $1.25 for every $1
As OpenAI prepares an IPO, information suggests it is bleeding money. Apple, on the other hand, continues to benefit from AI without all of the spend.
Google’s AI Overviews are so confused, it can’t tell if you’re looking something up (Update)
Google Search users are noticing an issue with AI Overviews where its failing to define certain words, like "disregard."
Google’s got disco icons for your Pixel phone, and everyone’s already taking them too far
Get Google's new Android disco icon theme on your Pixel phone today, and shake your groove thing while you're doing it.
Searching for 'Disregard' Breaks Google
On Tuesday, Google held its I/O developer event, and introduced an AI-forward version of Google Search that the company described as an "intelligent search box" powered by the newest version of Gemini. It turns out Google's all-new version of search semi-breaks when you search for the word "disregard". Typing "disregard" into Google Search results in Google's AI interpreting it as a system-style instruction instead of a search query. "Understood.
Google starts bringing Gemini to Chromecast with Google TV hardware
Google's TV Streamer got Gemini last fall, but we're only just now seeing reports of users getting Gemini on Chromecast with Google TV.
Meta’s Forum is part Reddit, part Facebook, and part Google AI Overview
Can Forum outlast Facebook’s old Groups app?
Your Chromecast may have just reached the end of the road
Google has suddenly pulled the plug on several Chromecast models, meaning they will no longer receive security updates.
Google appeals search monopoly ruling, says it won business ‘fair and square’
The judge “egregiously exceeded” his discretion, according to Google.
Google’s AI search is so broken it can ‘disregard’ what you’re looking for
“Got it! Let me know if you need help with anything else.”
The MacRumors Show: WWDC26 Promises Apple Intelligence and Siri Upgrades
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote date, the sweeping Siri redesign coming in iOS 27, Apple's latest accessibility feature previews, and the hinge troubles reportedly plaguing the foldable iPhone ahead of its expected launch in the fall. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple this week confirmed its WWDC 2026 keynote for June 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the conference running through June 12.
The post-search Google era begins
On The Vergecast: AI Google, Brendan Carr, and daily podcasts.
Google gives Antigravity users another major Gemini quota boost as backlash refuses to die down
Google is once again increasing Gemini limits on Antigravity after users pushed back hard against recent AI Pro changes.
Google could soon eliminate a major limitation with its real-time translation feature
Google is testing a new way to hear Live Translate audio on your Android phone without the need for earbuds or headphones.
Accessibility, AI rumors, and Google I/O, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has shown off the new Accessibility features coming in iOS 27, which did nothing to stem the torrent of rumors about what we'll see in Apple Intelligence, but possibly did steal a little bit of thunder from Google's peculiar mishmash of an I/O conference, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Your Android home screen widgets are about to get a ton of upgrades
Google has announced a massive Android widgets overhaul powered by Remote Compose, bringing smooth animations and better battery efficiency.
I tried Gemini’s redesigned Android app. Here’s what Google got wrong
Android fans finally got to try Gemini's new Neural Expressive design this week, and the upgrade is a letdown for power users.
Google Play Store wants you to think twice about canceling that app subscription
The Google Play Store will soon let app developers offer you downgraded subscriptions if you hit the cancel button.
Google just made me look like an idiot for believing in its Tensor chips
I've given Google a pass on poor Tensor benchmarks, but the latest Gemini Intelligence update has me wondering if that was a mistake.
Google reveals first Wear OS widget partners and explains how the new system saves battery
Here's how the new Wear Widgets on Wear OS 7 aim to improve your experience compared to Tiles.
Google Wallet will soon become a smarter travel and loyalty hub with these new features
Boarding pass syncing, smarter loyalty perks, digital receipts, and more are coming to Google Wallet.
Google just replaced another major piece of Fitbit’s identity
Older Fitbit Community discussions are no longer easily accessible despite Google promising a read-only version.
9to5Mac Daily: May 21, 2026 – iPhone Ultra leaks, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...
In desperate times, graduates find hope in humiliating tech CEOs
‘They deserve everything they’re getting.’ (Boos.)
One of Meta’s big legal reckonings just ended in a settlement
YouTube, Snap, and TikTok also settled, but there’s still thousands of cases on deck.