May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google Chrome has finally introduced vertical tabs, a feature that dramatically improves browser usability. By moving tabs to a sidebar, users gain more vertical screen space and easier tab management. This article explains the benefits, how to enable them, and why you should make the switch.
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May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google is expanding its AI integration into Google Finance with a new Deep Search feature powered by Gemini models. The tool provides comprehensive, cited responses to complex trader queries. Additionally, Google Finance now supports prediction market data from Kalshi and Polymarket. The update also includes an earnings tab and a gradual rollout in India.
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May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Microsoft is removing Claude Code licenses for thousands of its developers, encouraging a transition to GitHub Copilot CLI. The move, effective by June 30, aims to consolidate on a single agentic coding tool and reduce operating expenses. Despite Claude Code's popularity, Microsoft's experiences and devices group will shift workflows to its own AI coding assistant.
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May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AI coding tools like Claude Code allow anyone to build personal software. The era of 'vibe coding' lets users create apps for themselves, from to-do lists to family meal planners. This article explores the rise of personal software and its impact on how we interact with technology.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google unveiled a massive Android Auto overhaul at I/O, featuring adaptive full-screen support for curved, circular, and trapezoidal displays. The update also adds YouTube video playback (parked only), Material You design, widget support, and advanced Gemini AI capabilities like order placement via Starbucks and proactive message analysis. This marks the most significant update in the platform's 10-year history.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has announced Googlebook, a new line of laptops designed to succeed Chromebooks. Running a mysterious new operating system (codenamed Aluminium), the devices will blend Android and ChromeOS with deep AI integration. Partners include Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, but hardware details remain scarce until fall.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple's latest Studio Display update is underwhelming, keeping the same aging IPS panel from 2014 while competitors offer better ergonomics, more ports, and lower prices. The <em>Studio Display</em> remains a beautifully built monitor, but its high price and lack of modern features make it hard to recommend.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Rural America is being pitched data centers as economic saviors, but research shows they create little long-term employment. A Maine mill town's story illustrates the disconnect between developer promises and the reality of power-hungry, job-light facilities. Tax revenue, not jobs, may be the only reliable benefit—yet towns often negotiate it away.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Verge relies on insider information to break stories about technology and its societal impact. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for submitting tips securely through encrypted email or the Signal messaging app, with a strong emphasis on source protection and anonymity. Discover the best practices for avoiding surveillance and contributing to investigative reporting without compromising your safety.
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