Google’s large developer showcase, encompassing software program, {hardware} and all its shopper AI initiatives, is quick approaching. Google I/O’s opening keynote is on Might 14, and we’ve obtained a superb guess on what you possibly can count on.
To start, Android 15’s first beta is already out. We all know there will likely be enhanced privateness options, partial display screen sharing and system-level app archiving. However they’re not probably the most thrilling updates — hopefully, Google has some spicy options in its again pocket. Redesign one thing!
AI-wise, plenty of stuff. Gemini AI is now firmly established, however what about an AI assistant? Reportedly, Pixie, because it’s presently known as, may debut on the Pixel 9. We’re additionally anticipating the corporate to ramp up its generative AI — however the place will it begin? Extra modifying options in Google Pictures? Extra textual content assist in Google Docs? One thing AI with Google Maps?
What a couple of new Pixel telephone? Historically, these seem within the fall, however what a couple of Pixel 8a? Perhaps.
Earlier than all that, we’ve obtained an iPad occasion in just some hours in the present day. Be certain to right here on Engadget.
— Mat Smith
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It’s on Steam and the Epic Video games Retailer.
Hades II is in Early Entry for PC gamers. The roguelike is out now for $30. Hades II builds on the themes and gameplay of the 2020 timesink unique. We’re getting a brand new protagonist, and apparently, there’s no must have performed by means of Hades. (Confession: I by no means fairly beat Hades…) The sport will finally land on PlayStation and Xbox too.
They’re known as the Sonos Ace.
Sonos’s long-awaited debut headphones are dropping in June. That’s in accordance with Dutch firm Schuurman, which has revealed data and pictures of the headphones forward of time. Schuurman listed the gadget for €403.58 ($435) with cushion replacements, which is fairly close to the $449 pricing Bloomberg reported beforehand.
Extra dangerous information for Boeing.
NASA’s Boeing Starliner crew flight check was meant to blast off to the Worldwide House Station yesterday. Sadly, Boeing scrubbed the primary Starliner crew struggle check two hours after it was scheduled to launch. The launch management groups detected “anomalous habits.” Astronauts had been already onboard and needed to exit the car. The corporate has but to announce a brand new launch schedule. It’s the most recent delay of many earlier delays.