Ben Schoon

On the back of a ton of Gemini announcements at I/O 2026, Google is today announcing “Gemini built in” as a new solution that brings AI features to third-party devices including speakers, cameras, and more.

Gaming tablets are seeing a revival with smaller form factors, with Lenovo’s Legion series being one of the most popular options. But, now, Lenovo is giving bigger screens another shot, with the new Legion Y900 series that includes 11-inch and 13-inch Legion Tab models.

Following prior leaks, a new report out of Korea reiterates that Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds release will use the clip style of open-ear earbuds, and Xiaomi is following suit too.

As a part of a massive slate of new AI announcements, Google this week also announced new compute-based usage limits for Gemini – existing users don’t seem too happy about it.

Magic Cue was perhaps one of the most exciting ideas on Google’s Pixel 10 series, but months later, it feels like a forgotten part of those devices. At I/O 2026, though, Google has confirmed that Magic Cue will be expanding to more apps on Pixel 10 devices.

Google says the first Android XR display glasses aren’t coming until 2027, which makes me all the more excited to check out XREAL’s upcoming Project Aura hardware and, at I/O, we’re getting more details about those glasses, including how they one-up Apple’s Vision Pro by turning the wired battery into the brains of the experience, and a controller too.

ADT is today launching Blu, a new DIY security system that’s a tiny bit more affordable, but also a very confusing companion to the existing ADT+ system.

Google is setting the stage for Android’s version of Apple Handoff, with the new “Continue On” feature in Android 17 set to let you move tasks seamlessly between Android devices.

Google is updating Android 17’s Quick Settings in the latest beta release with a fun new animation that’s a little bit bouncy.

Alongside various other announcements at Google I/O 2026, we’re getting a deeper preview of major media app changes on Android Auto, as well as a list of apps that will be adopting the changes first.

On-stage at Google I/O 2026, we’re getting a preview of the first Android XR glasses built as a collaboration between Google and Samsung and confirmation of multiple style offerings

At Google I/O 2026, a new focus on pointer remotes – like a Wii remote – is being announced for Google TV, with a push to update apps and the homescreen with support.

Alongside other Android XR announcements at Google I/O 2026, XREAL has confirmed that its Project Aura glasses will be launching before the end of 2026, with a new program granting developers early access.

As its competition takes a break, Google is doubling down on video generation through Gemini, with Omni upgrades for it filmmaker and musician-focused Flow AI tools, as well as dedicated mobile apps starting on Android.

Google is launching a new Universal Cart tool that leverages Gemini and the Universal Commerce Protocol to allow buyers to gather together products from across the web through Gemini, Gmail, YouTube, and more, with added benefits such as deal tracking and smart recommendations.

While you’re usually best served by the camera app built into your smartphone, there’s a growing number of third-party apps that can offer a different, often even better experience. Released this week, VWFNDR + MBL is a new camera app that adapts to you as the photographer, putting out results free of excessive processing – and it’s Android-only to start.