If you couldn’t already tell, Google is a big fan of its new “AI Mode” in Google Search. Since first introducing it back in March, it has received several updates that add functionality, bring improvements to both desktop and mobile, and expand it to new places. It’s pretty obvious that Google has seen some early numbers it likes from AI …
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Google is rolling out an agentic AI-powered business calling feature to all users in the United States, the company announced on Wednesday. The tech giant is also enhancing Google Search’s AI Mode by bringing its Gemini 2.5 Pro model to the search experience and introducing deep research capabilities. The new business calling feature uses AI to call local businesses on …
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Windows 11 will periodically enable energy saver mode while you work to increase battery life — even when your battery isn’t low Windows Central Microsoft has a new trick to improve laptop battery life on Windows The Verge Microsoft introduces fresh Windows 11 update to help laptops last longer on battery Mint Microsoft tests new Windows tech to lengthen laptop battery life PCWorld How …
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Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is improving Android’s still-in-development Desktop Mode by adding the ability to pin apps to the taskbar for quick access. A new “pin to taskbar” shortcut appears in an app’s context menu, letting you add it to the dock for easy launching even after it’s closed. This is a small but necessary step in …
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Cyberpunk 2077 patch 2.3 sees CD Projekt Red reaching near-Terraria levels of surprise support for its now-venerable RPG, but we’ve had to wait for it. After a nearly month-long delay, the update is scheduled to launch this week, and the devs are already teasing what we can expect from the patch. Patch 2.3 will launch on July 17, alongside the …
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The Desert Perpetual is the new raid in Destiny 2’s Edge of Fate expansion. Here’s everything you need to know: release time, Contest Mode, Power level, and raid rewards. With Edge of Fate, Bungie is kicking off the next big saga of Destiny 2, bringing a new storyline, a new Kepler destination, and a ton of quality of life changes. …
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Kurosawa & Miike Modes are also available Sony revealed more details on the upcoming PlayStation 5 game Ghost of Yōtei during Thursday’s State of Play presentation. Clocking in at over 20 minutes long, the presentation showcased elements of gameplay, story, audio, and subtitle options, plus three new game modes: the Watanabe Mode, Kurosawa Mode, and Miike Mode. The Watanabe Mode …
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Sucker Punch has announced additional visual modes for its upcoming semi-sequel Ghost of Yōtei. Whereas the original Ghost of Tsushima had its Kurosama Mode that honored legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, Ghost of Yōtei will have three of these visual modes, including one inspired by 13 Assassins (and Ichi the Killer) director Takashi Miike. The reveal was part of the gameplay …
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Google appears to be accelerating preparations for a new wave of AI features, as recent backend changes suggest that the Deep Think model has now been activated behind the scenes, though it remains hidden in the user interface. Early access tests show that Deep Think is functional and capable of returning responses, albeit with longer processing times compared to previous …
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Image: Highest Score Arcade A British amusement arcade is reopening this weekend in a last-ditch attempt to secure its future. Highest Score Arcade, located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, opened last August. However, it recently closed its doors and posted “Game Over” messages on social media, leading many to assume it was gone for good (thanks, Salisbury Journal). However, owner James Petherick …
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