CNET got a preview of Android 16 from Google's head of Android. Samat showed us how the expanded Theft Detection tool works (among other features, like Gemini and Material 3 Expressive). https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/we-stole-a-phone-from-googles-sameer-samat-and-were-dazzled-by-android-16/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: I'm not big on AI, but if it can save me from endlessly scrolling through Netflix and Hulu, I'm all ears. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/gemini-is-coming-to-google-tv-to-help-you-find-your-next-binge/#ftag=CADf328eec
More than 45 million people will travel for the holiday weekend, according to AAA. Use these tips to save on your getaway. https://www.cnet.com/news/yes-we-all-need-a-break-expect-record-crowds-for-memorial-day-travel/#ftag=CADf328eec
A 10-year moratorium introduced by House Republicans would preempt state and local laws on artificial intelligence. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/states-want-to-regulate-ai-why-congress-may-push-back/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Material 3 Expressive design will bring fresh, fun and flirty fluidity to your Android phones and wearables. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/googles-jellification-of-android-16s-design-wont-please-everyone-but-im-a-fan/#ftag=CADf328eec
The biggest addition is beat editing, which will help creators sync their audio and visual elements much more efficiently. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/instagram-video-editing-app-update-includes-new-features-to-rival-capcut/#ftag=CADf328eec
We don't know what Nothing's "first true flagship" looks like, but we do know what will be written on the price tag. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/holding-out-for-the-nothing-phone-3-this-is-how-much-it-will-cost/#ftag=CADf328eec
Both standalone plans and bundle options will be offered on the new steaming sports app. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/espn-new-streaming-app-will-launch-espn-30-unlimited-price-tier/#ftag=CADf328eec
Android 16 will arrive this summer with a new expressive look, Gemini's arriving to even more devices like TVs along with cars and Wear OS 6 will be bumping up the battery life on smartwatches. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-android-show-live-blog-android-16s-new-design-gemini-on-tv-and-wear-os-6/#ftag=CADf328eec
Publishers will be able to choose from more than 100 voices across multiple languages to read their books. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/your-next-audible-audiobook-could-be-voiced-by-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec