Google DeepMind's Genie 3 can dynamically alter the state of its simulated worlds

At start of December, Google DeepMind released Genie 2. The Genie family of AI systems are what are known as world models. They're capable of generating images as the user — either a human or, [...]

Google's Project Genie lets you generate your own interactive worlds

This past summer, Google DeepMind debuted Genie 3. It’s what’s known as a world world, an AI system capable of generating images and reacting as the user moves through the environment the software [...]

Google's Project Genie lets you create your own 3D interactive worlds

This past summer, Google DeepMind debuted Genie 3. It’s what’s known as a world world, an AI system capable of generating images and reacting as the user moves through the environment the software [...]

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: The stealth upgrade

You'd be forgiven for thinking that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks a lot like the last four models. That's because it does, right down to its general design and rear camera layout. But o [...]

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on: Meaningful tweaks plus a slick new Privacy Display

Last year, it felt like Samsung relied a bit too much on AI when trying to convince people to upgrade to its flagship phone. And while there’s no shortage of features that utilize machine learning [...]

Lego Black Friday deals are still live: Up to 50 percent off on Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter and more toy sets for the biggest holiday sale

Were you a Lego set kid or a giant-bucket-of-Legos kid? I was a sets kid all the way — I loved, and still love, the zen feeling of building something incredible a little bit at a time. Also, every t [...]

Cyber Monday Lego deals are here: Up to 50 percent off on Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter and more toy sets

Were you a Lego set kid or a giant-bucket-of-Legos kid? I was a sets kid all the way — I loved, and still love, the zen feeling of building something incredible a little bit at a time. Also, every t [...]

Lego Black Friday deals are here: Save up to 60 percent on Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter and more during the biggest holiday sale

Were you a Lego-set kid or a giant-bucket-of-Legos kid? I was a sets kid all the way — I loved, and still love, the zen feeling of building something incredible a little bit at a time. Also, every t [...]

Google I/O 2025 recap: AI updates, Android XR, Google Beam and everything else announced at the annual keynote

Today is one of the most important days on the tech calendar as Google kicked off its I/O developer event with its annual keynote. As ever, the company had many updates for a wide range of products to [...]