AUTOMATION

Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Android 17: A New AI‑Driven Experience

Google’s Sameer Samat stepped onto the stage at Galaxy Unpacked and announced that Android 17 will bring “amazing things. ” He described the platform as shifting from a simple operating system to an intelligent system that learns and adapts to users. The focus is on embedding AI at the core of Andro

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Gemini Helps You Do More on Your Phone

Google has added new tricks to its Gemini AI that let users ask the phone to run simple tasks, like ordering a ride or food. The update is still in testing and works only on a handful of apps that deal with food, groceries or rides. It can be used on certain Pixel and Samsung phones and is available

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Feb 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Voice‑Powered Loans: How AI Helps Homebuyers Fast

Better. com, a company that uses artificial intelligence from the start, has built an AI voice helper called Betsy. Betsy talks to people who want a mortgage and can answer questions, check rates, and lock in prices. Each month the system handles about one hundred thousand phone calls. In 2025 alone

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Feb 11 2026OPINION

Farm Robots vs. Human Workers: Who Will Milk the Future?

In many parts of America, especially in dairy farms, machines are taking over jobs that once required people. A New York farmer now lets robots handle milking and cleaning, while other automated tools gather manure. This shift raises a big question: if we push immigrants out of the workforce, will r

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Feb 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Future‑Tech Shifts: What 2026 Means for Small and Big Businesses

The next year promises big changes in how companies work. Tech giants like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are speeding up their digital upgrades while cars, medicine and manufacturing firms follow suit. This rush means new tools are arriving faster than ever before. One of the biggest trends is “agen

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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Chrome's New AI Helper: A Step Forward or a Leap of Faith?

Google has introduced a new feature called Auto Browse in Chrome. It's an AI tool that can handle tasks like booking flights or finding apartments. This feature is part of Google's ongoing effort to integrate AI into Chrome. It's currently available only to US users who pay for Google's AI Pro or AI

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Keeping Payments Smooth and Secure: A New Tool for Businesses

Businesses often lose money when customers' cards expire or get replaced. Charge1, a company that helps businesses handle payments, has a new tool to fix this problem. It's called the Automatic Card Updater (ACU). This tool automatically updates card details for businesses that sell things on a subs

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Jan 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI's Office Work Struggles: Why Bots Aren't Ready to Replace You Yet

AI's performance in the workplace is not as impressive as many people think. A recent study shows that AI models struggle to handle the complex tasks that office workers deal with every day. The study, called APEX-Agents, tested AI models on real-world tasks from lawyers, consultants, and bankers. T

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Jan 24 2026SCIENCE

AI's Role in Science: Hype vs. Reality

In 2025, the U. S. government launched the Genesis Mission. This project aimed to use AI to speed up scientific research. The idea was to have AI agents analyze large amounts of data. They would then suggest new ideas and even design experiments. However, the results have been a mix of success and f

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Jan 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Leader Joins the Team to Boost AI Welding Tech

Novarc Technologies has welcomed a new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Donato Montanari. He's a big deal in the tech world, with over 30 years of experience in AI, machine vision, and industrial automation. Montanari is not new to this game. He's been a leader in tech companies and has even started

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