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The Verge · 2026-08-20

Google is giving students a free year of AI Pro and a new Gemini Student Hub

Digital Trends · 2026-08-20

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The Verge · 2026-08-20

Google gives Gemini Live its own Deep Research upgrade

Digital Trends · 2026-08-20

Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?

The Verge · 2026-08-20

NASA calls off mission to rescue Swift gamma-ray observatory

Ars Technica · 2026-08-20

Apple’s Camera-Equipped AI AirPods Remain on Track for 2027 Despite Video Leak

The Verge · 2026-08-20

Meta’s AI assistant finally lands on Mac, but it has some catching up to do

Digital Trends · 2026-08-19

the rumored Galaxy S26 FE

The Verge · 2026-08-20

Avec’s new AI feature makes sure you never miss a deadline again

Digital Trends · 2026-08-19

[Invitation] Galaxy Event August 2026

The Verge · 2026-08-20

Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by end of 2026

Ars Technica · 2026-08-19

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The Verge · 2026-08-20

Cognition CEO denies report that SpaceX tried to acquire the startup

TechCrunch · 2026-08-19

Google Gemini is getting a dedicated student hub

The Verge · 2026-08-19

Gambling on the Little League World Series? Sports bettors have gone too far

TechCrunch · 2026-08-19