Google's Android chief says AI will change what smartphones can do and reset the battle with Apple for mobile supremacy

Sameer Samat, the head of Android, speaking on stage at a Google event.

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Google's Sameer Samat says AI offers a unique opportunity for the Android ecosystem.Gemini AI on Android operates at the system UI level, providing context-aware capabilities.On-device AI with Gemini Nano enhances features like encrypted messaging.

Sameer Samat is a powerful guy these days.

I recently saw him on Netflix's Drive to Survive TV show, bringing the hammer down on Zak Brown, the head of McLaren's Formula 1...

The biggest bombshells from Trump's hush money trial

Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels dropped a string of bombshells during Donald Trump's $130,000 hush money trial, all pointing toward Trump's knowledge of the bribe.

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Russia can't seem to stop this Ukrainian Cessna-style drone that, compared to missiles, is basically a 'flying brick' with a bomb onboard

Russian soldiers stand near a new generation air defence system S-400 Triumf, also known as a SA-21 Growler, during their exercises at the anti-aircraft defence military unit near Elektrostal, outside of Moscow on Dec. 2, 2010.

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Ukraine has increasingly attacked Russian military and energy facilities with long-range drones.One weapon Ukraine has turned to is essentially a small sport aircraft packed with explosives.Kyiv has recently relied on this...

Biden and Trump just killed off a decades-long tradition

Joe Biden and Donald Trump debating in 2020. They've agreed to two new debates in 2024 — ones that will sideline decades of tradition.

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The Commission on Presidential Debates has set the showdowns for 37 years. But this year, Biden and Trump are doing their own thing.The commission told BI it could still host its planned debates, but Biden and Trump seem to have had enough.

The non-partisan body that's set the locations, moderators, and formats for...

'Bridgerton' star Claudia Jessie thinks there's 'definitely room' for Eloise to have a queer love story

Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton."

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Fans have speculated that Eloise Bridgerton could have a queer storyline on "Bridgerton."Claudia Jessie, who plays Eloise, says that she loves that fans read the character as queer. Jessie said that there's room for a queer storyline for her on the show.

If you think that Eloise Bridgerton may read as a queer character, you're not alone — Claudia...

Best Memorial Day mattress sales and deals including Serta, Sleep Number, and more

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The best Memorial Day mattress deals include several of our top picks.

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Memorial Day is easily one of the best times to buy a mattress; it's during occasions like this when retailers like to offer some of their most worthwhile discounts. That's why we've gathered all the best Memorial Day mattress sales below.

Some of the best early Memorial Day mattress deals include...

I tested 20+ pillows and this one from Casper is hands down the best for side sleepers

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We've tested dozens of pillows, but Casper's version remains a top pick.

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When I joined the Insider Reviews team, I quickly learned that there are some products nearly all reporters and editors on this team rave about: Brooklinen sheets, Hydro Flask water bottles, Allbirds shoes. The Casper Original Pillow is one of those "hall of fame" items that multiple team members love.

It...

Why investors shouldn't be clamoring for rate cuts this summer

Ed Yardeni, president and chief investment strategist of Yardeni Research, on April 30, 2015

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Cutting interest rates in the next few months would be a big mistake by the Fed, Ed Yardeni said The market vet saw a stock market meltup in that scenario, which would take the S&P 500 to 6,000. The problem with meltups is that they're inevitably followed by meltdowns, Yardeni has said. 

The market should be careful what it wishes for when it comes to rate cuts from...

The Pentagon is sending 2 Navy warships to protect the floating pier to bring aid to Gaza by sea

Soldiers and sailors assemble the floating pier off the shore of Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea.

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The Pentagon deployed two Navy warships to help safeguard a US-built pier to bring aid into Gaza.The safety of US forces positioned off the Gaza coast remains a concern amid the Israel-Hamas war.Route closures and screenings by Israeli officials hindered aid delivery to Gaza via land crossings.

Navy warships will help protect the US military's soon-to-be-completed pier to deliver aid...

I have spent entirely too much time thinking about Mark Zuckerberg's outfit at his birthday party

Mark Zuckerberg in a gold chain and T-shirt at his birthday party.

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Mark Zuckerberg had a 40th birthday party, which looked like a great time.But I noticed he had a slight outfit change in his photos. I was determined to find out why.Yes, I am aware there are better things I could do with my life.

The Instagram photos from Mark Zuckerberg's 40th birthday party left me with many questions. Questions that I am prepared to investigate using...

Meet Miss Hawaii Savannah Gankiewicz, who will be crowned Miss USA following Noelia Voigt's resignation

Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii.

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On Wednesday, Miss Hawaii Savannah Gankiewicz will be crowned the new Miss USA 2023.Gankiewicz took over as queen after Noelia Voigt announced she was resigning on May 6.Gankiewicz is a model and entrepreneur, and she is opening a boutique hotel in Bali in 2025.

Noelia Voigt was crowned Miss USA in September 2023 in a moment full of celebratory tears and confetti.

But on May 6, Voigt stepped down, citing her mental health and spearheading a...

Sergey Brin says Google was 10 years too early with Google Glass — but they'd be perfect for AI

Google's cofounder said Project Astra is the "killer app" for AI-powered glasses.

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Sergey Brin said at Google I/O that Project Astra is "the perfect hardware" for smart glasses.Google's cofounder said the tech giant was a decade too early with Google Glass, which famously flopped.Google revealed Project Astra on Tuesday, an AI agent that was also working on prototype glasses.

Google introduced a collection of AI updates and new releases at its I/O event Tuesday, including...

This cheap standing desk has worked wonders for my productivity, and relieved my tight hips and aching back

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The author testing the Flexispot E2 Pro standing desk, a top pick in our best standing desk buying guide, for assembly, ease of use, and durability.

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I'm a pretty active person but, like many of us, I spend way too much time sitting at my desk. While I can't quit my 9-5 in order to get more movement into my day, I have discovered a little work around: standing desks. When I'm...

The stock market has peaked and will trade flat for the rest of 2024, Goldman equity chief says

A stock trader at work at the New York Stock Exchange on February 24, 2020.

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Goldman Sachs chief US equity strategist David Kostin says the S&P 500 could trade flat for the rest of the year. He told Bloomberg TV that the index has already reached Goldman's year-end target of 5,200. The firm's indicators are not signaling much more upside from current levels, although rate cuts could change that.

The stock market rally has run its course for 2024, as the S&P 500 now...

Frank Lloyd Wright's midcentury modern home designs are back, now in easy-to-assemble kit form

Stanley Rosenbaum House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

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Lindal Cedar Homes sells house kits inspired by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.The kits are based on Wright's famous homes but are updated for the modern homeowner.The company told The Wall Street Journal they have sold 10 kits so far.

Frank Lloyd Wright revolutionized America's home design industry almost a century ago. Now, you, too, can build a Wright-inspired home.

Lindal Cedar Homes is now selling "kits"...

Why Netflix's new NFL deal has some sports fans crying foul

The NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Netflix secured a three-season deal with the NFL to air two games on Christmas.The deal boosts the streamer's ad business, appealing to advertisers seeking live sports audiences.NFL games will now be spread across seven platforms, potentially raising costs for fans.

Score one for Netflix, which just announced a three-season deal with the NFL and will show two of the league's games on Christmas this year.

For...

Trump is trying to win over Silicon Valley and former DeSantis backers to erase Biden's considerable fundraising edge

Former President Donald Trump.

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Trump is soliciting support from Silicon Valley donors to cut into Biden's cash edge.Trump is discussing a fundraiser with two high-profile venture capitalists, Bloomberg reported.The ex-president finds himself trailing the incumbent president in the fundraising race.

Former President Donald Trump is turning to Silicon Valley and ex-donors of onetime rival Ron DeSantis to boost his campaign coffers and cut into President Joe Biden's hefty...

I contacted a pet psychic after my dog died. It helped me deal with my grief.

The author went to a pet psychic after having to put down her dog of 10 years.

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I rescued my dog Violet when she was just 4 months old. She came with a lot of trauma, but so did I, and we became inseparable. I had to put her down recently, and connecting with a pet psychic has helped. 

I was driving my family's new puppy, Tino, to the vet one day when a pet psychic came on the radio. Curious, I turned the volume up. Tino, who we jokingly call the most chill puppy in the...

Nvidia's rally will run out of steam next year as the chip giant's customers become competitors, analyst says

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Nvidia's monster rally won't last as the chipmaker faces long-term challenges, according to Gil Luria. The DA Davidson analyst has predicted as much as a 20% decline in Nvidia stock by the end of the year. Nvidia's largest customers could turn into competition as they develop their own AI chips, Luria warned.

Nvidia stock can't keep soaring forever, and the chip behemoth will eventually suffer as demand for its GPUs...

Apple is letting you control your iPhone and iPad with your eyes

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Apple announced a suite of updates for Global Disability Awareness Day. Eye Tracking will let users control their iPhones and iPads by noticing where they look.There's also a new music experience for deaf and hard of hearing users.

Apple will soon let iPad and iPhone users control their devices with a glance of their eyes.

A new AI-powered feature called Eye Tracking, unveiled Wednesday, is designed for people with physical disabilities. Apple said it's coming later this...