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29 April 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

This app gave my Android battery life I didn’t think was possible

This app gave my Android battery life I didn’t think was possible

There’s a particular kind of irritation that comes from watching your battery drain in real time. Even with Adaptive Battery,…
Google says its confusing Gemini Home rollout is going just great

Google says its confusing Gemini Home rollout is going just great

Google started rolling out its new Gemini voice assistant for its smart speakers two weeks ago and, in a blog…
Google brings Gemini to the Google TV Streamer

Google brings Gemini to the Google TV Streamer

Google announced on Monday that it’s starting to roll out Gemini to the Google TV Streamer, replacing Google Assistant. The…
This Bluetooth Speaker Is Also a Charging Hub, and It’s Discounted to $130

This Bluetooth Speaker Is Also a Charging Hub, and It’s Discounted to $130

Looking for a juiced-up Bluetooth speaker that can also keep your other devices charged? The JBL Charge 6 is currently…
Wikipedia urges AI companies to use its paid API, and stop scraping

Wikipedia urges AI companies to use its paid API, and stop scraping

Wikipedia on Monday laid out a simple plan to ensure its website continues to be supported in the AI era,…
If the US Has to Build Data Centers, Here’s Where They Should Go

If the US Has to Build Data Centers, Here’s Where They Should Go

Tech companies have invested so much money in building data centers in recent months, it’s actively driving the US economy—and…
The State of AI: Energy is king, and the US is falling behind

The State of AI: Energy is king, and the US is falling behind

Casey Crownhart writes: In the age of AI, the biggest barrier to progress isn’t money but energy. That should be…
The EPA Is in Chaos

The EPA Is in Chaos

WITH THE END of the US government shutdown in sight, disorganization still reigns at federal agencies. Workers at the Environmental…
Consolidation begins to hit the carbon credit market

Consolidation begins to hit the carbon credit market

Carbon management startup Carbon Direct is buying another carbon credit startup, Pachama, the companies announced today. Pachama laid off around…
Google Maps releases new AI tools that let you create interactive projects

Google Maps releases new AI tools that let you create interactive projects

Google Maps is adding new AI features, including a builder agent and an MCP server — a tool that connects…