May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The US smartphone market experienced a 5.7% decline in Q1 2026, but Apple defied the trend with 1.3% growth. Android sales plummeted 14.4% as Samsung's flagship delay created a premium vacuum. Apple dominated carrier sales, capturing 77% of Verizon's smartphone shipments. Meanwhile, Motorola and Samsung saw prepaid growth but lost high-end postpaid ground.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Garmin has unveiled the Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170, two new GPS running watches designed for beginners. They bring premium features like AMOLED displays, training readiness, and adaptive coaching plans at more accessible prices. The Forerunner 70 starts at $249.99, while the Forerunner 170 costs $299.99. Both aim to bridge the gap between basic fitness trackers and high-end training watches.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Sony has officially launched the Xperia 1 VIII, its latest flagship Android smartphone. The device features a significant camera upgrade with a larger 1/1.56-inch telephoto sensor, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and a new textured 'ORE' finish. While the battery and display remain largely unchanged, the phone offers up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Pre-orders begin today in Europe, with no US release planned.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A recent leak suggests Google is working on major updates to the Wallpaper & style app on Pixel phones. Users may soon be able to pick custom accent colors using sliders instead of presets, alongside new intensity presets. This would be a significant upgrade to Material You customization, which has remained relatively static since Android 12. The features may not launch with stable Android 17 but could arrive in a later quarterly update.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google's Magic Pointer, an AI-powered cursor, is rolling out to Gemini in Chrome. It allows users to point at objects on a webpage and ask Gemini for help, such as comparing products or visualizing furniture. The feature aims to make AI interactions more natural and contextual.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
As AI coding tools gain traction, engineering leaders must shift their focus from usage metrics to actual production outcomes. This article discusses the importance of understanding how much AI-generated code successfully reaches production and the implications of current measurement practices.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Trump administration is actively working to prevent states from regulating AI, using various federal mechanisms to challenge state laws. Despite this, states are rapidly introducing and enacting their own AI regulations, while Congress remains opposed to preemption efforts. This article explores the ongoing conflict between federal and state AI regulatory approaches.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google is in discussions with Marvell Technology to create two new AI chips, a memory processing unit and an inference-optimized TPU. This move diversifies Google's partnerships in custom silicon, alongside Broadcom and MediaTek, amid a shift towards AI inference as a key compute cost driver.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had a significant meeting with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This dialogue aims to navigate the complexities surrounding access to the advanced AI model, Mythos, amid ongoing tensions with the Pentagon.
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