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Google’s new premium laptop, the Googlebook, will launch on September 21 and is available for preorder. ASUS, one of five launch partners, has released detailed images of its model, showing a dark‑gray chassis, large touchpad, thin bezels, a dedicated Google “G” key, and a multicolor light bar. The design includes two USB‑C ports, two USB‑A ports, a headphone jack, a fingerprint sensor, and a reasonably tactile keyboard. Active cooling suggests the device targets heavier workloads, though processor [...]

Apple unveiled the foldable iPhone Duo, drawing inspiration from paper notebooks to blend compactness with expanded screen space. CEO John Ternus, industrial designer Molly Anderson, and software lead Steve Lemay explained that the device’s dimensions mirror the A‑series paper system, roughly A5, giving it a passport‑sized closed form. The Duo features a custom torque hinge that holds it flat when opened, and its software integrates lessons from iPad, Macintosh, and previous iPhones. Pre‑orders start October 16, 2026. [...]

Harish Jonnalagadda, Android Central’s Senior Editor for mobile, has spent his career moving from early Windows XP tinkering to a decade‑long focus on Android devices. After earning a computer‑science degree, he began reviewing PC hardware at VR‑Zone before switching to the Nexus 4, which sparked his transition to Android coverage. Joining Android Central in 2014, he now oversees reporting on Chinese phone brands, enthusiast audio, networking gear and storage servers, drawing on his engineering background and extensive hands‑on [...]

Google has rolled out version 1.116.5.889 of its Gemini app for macOS, adding a Connected App integration with Apple Messages. The new “@messages” feature lets users read, search and send iMessages directly from Gemini, enabling the AI to pull conversational context for prompts. The integration appears in Settings → Connected Apps, though a server‑side component is currently missing, preventing the app from recognizing @messages in the prompt box. The update also introduces a File Providers extension that adds an “Add to [...]

Microsoft has released a targeted update that resolves a long‑standing copy‑paste malfunction in Excel, which caused certain cells to lose formatting or data when transferred between worksheets. The fix, rolled out through the Office Insider program, is currently available only to a limited cohort of users participating in the early‑access channel, while the broader public will receive the patch in a later cumulative update. The issue, first reported in early 2023, affected power users and enterprises that [...]

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told reporters at a royal AI summit in Scotland that the company expects to sell twice as many AI accelerator chips next year, driven by expanding artificial‑intelligence adoption across industries. Huang reaffirmed Nvidia’s bullish outlook despite growing calls to slow AI development over safety concerns. He urged firms to ensure their AI products are safe before release, echoing King Charles III’s call for responsible innovation. The remarks came after Nvidia projected a 70 percent revenue increase for [...]

Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in Taiwan, prompting lines at the flagship Xinyi A13 store and a flurry of first‑buyer claims across major carriers. Hsu became the fourth consecutive year’s inaugural owner, selecting a 256 GB Pro Max and noting the new variable‑aperture camera and a launch price roughly NT$5,000 above the prior model. He cited rising RAM costs but offsetting resale value of his older iPhone. Huang secured a 512 GB Pro through Taiwan Mobile’s NT$1,399 monthly plan and [...]

Riverlane announced the opening of its U.S. headquarters in Maryland’s Discovery District, College Park, adjacent to the University of Maryland. The new facility will host executive offices, laboratories, and customer integration spaces to support the company’s North American expansion and research collaborations with U.S. government and commercial partners. The move places Riverlane within the Mid‑Atlantic quantum corridor, near the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, and major hardware providers. The [...]