Entries by Techno

Google rolls out new Gemini capabilities to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive

Google Supercharges Workspace with Gemini: AI That Writes, Designs, and Analyzes for You Google has just dropped a bombshell on the productivity world, announcing a sweeping suite of AI-powered enhancements to its Workspace apps—Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive—powered by its Gemini model. The goal? To transform these everyday tools from static platforms into dynamic, intelligent […]

Arduino’s new AI single-board computer runs Ubuntu 

Arduino Unveils Ventuno Q: The Single-Board Computer That Brings 40 TOPS of AI Power to the Edge In a bold move that blurs the lines between hobbyist tinkering and industrial-grade AI computing, Arduino—now a subsidiary of Qualcomm—has officially launched the Ventuno Q, a single-board computer that arrives with Ubuntu pre-installed and a promise to revolutionize […]

Listeners rated a Chinese startup’s AI voices more realistic and trustworthy than those from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon

AI Voice Trust Crisis: New Study Reveals Users Instantly Reject Synthetic Speech A groundbreaking global study has uncovered a stark reality for the voice technology industry: users immediately lose trust in AI voices the moment they detect they’re not human, creating a major hurdle for companies deploying synthetic speech in customer-facing applications. The comprehensive research, […]

Chrome’s Gemini AI assistant finally breaks out of the US

Google’s Gemini AI Now Powers Chrome for Millions More Users Worldwide Google has just supercharged its Chrome browser with the rollout of Gemini AI to millions of new users across India, Canada, and New Zealand. This massive expansion brings advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to Chrome’s global user base, transforming how people interact with the web. […]

Writing my own text editor, and daily-driving it

The Joy of Building Your Own Text Editor: A Developer’s Journey Breaking News: Developer Creates Custom Text Editor After Years of Searching for the Perfect Tool In a world where developers spend countless hours staring at their screens, one programmer has taken the bold step of creating their own text editor after years of dissatisfaction […]

U.S. Solar Installations Fell in 2025 as Trump Attacked Clean Energy

Solar Energy Dominates U.S. Grid Additions, Yet Installations Decline by 14% Amid Shifting Market Dynamics In a striking paradox that underscores the evolving landscape of renewable energy, the United States saw solar power outpace all other technologies in new grid additions last year. However, this dominance came with a significant caveat: the total amount of […]

YouTube expands AI deepfake detection to politicians, government officials, and journalists

YouTube Expands Deepfake Detection Tech to Protect Politicians, Journalists, and Government Officials In a bold move to combat the rising tide of AI-generated misinformation, YouTube has announced a significant expansion of its likeness detection technology. The platform is now extending this powerful tool to a select pilot group of government officials, political candidates, and journalists, […]

Ashampoo’s Photo Optimizer Pro 26 focuses on faster edits and smaller photo files

Ashampoo Unveils Photo Optimizer Pro 26: A Leap Forward in AI-Powered Photo Editing Ashampoo has officially launched Photo Optimizer Pro 26, the latest iteration of its popular image editing suite, bringing a host of new features designed to streamline workflows, enhance creative control, and significantly reduce file sizes without sacrificing quality. This release underscores Ashampoo’s […]

I set up a Firawalla Orange router at home, and it’s a bigger security upgrade than expected

Firewalla Orange Review: A Tiny Powerhouse for Total Network Control ZDNET’s key takeaways A compact, easy-to-use firewall/router that puts network control at your fingertips USB-C powered for ultimate portability—perfect for home, office, or on-the-go security Premium hardware that’s worth every penny for the peace of mind it delivers I’ve been elbow-deep in computer networks for […]