Google Maps Adds Gemini AI With Conversational Search And 3D ‘Immersive Navigation’

Google is embedding Gemini AI into Maps with conversational search and 3D navigation, solving problems many users may not know they had.
InfoQ

Java 26 Delivers Language Innovation, Library Improvements, Performance and Security

Oracle has released version 26 of the Java programming language and virtual machine. As the first non-LTS release since JDK 25, the final feature set includes 10 JEPs, five of which are still ...

Building Apps with Google Antigravity & Firebase, Step by Step

Google Antigravity with Gemini 3.1 pairs with Firebase to easily build apps with sandbox payments, webhook verification and ...
CNET

Google's Secret Weapon for Finding the Lowest Airfare Ever

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...
The New York Times

Hard Fork

Companies are using A.I. as a reason for layoffs, but the truth may be more complex. By Kevin RooseCasey NewtonRachel CohnWhitney JonesVjeran PavicKatie McMurranDan PowellRowan Niemisto and Diane Wong ...