Google I/O 2026 Preview Highlights Android 17, AI Push, and Developer Tools

Google I/O 2026 Preview Highlights Android 17, AI Push, and Developer Tools

Google has released an early preview of sessions for its upcoming I/O 2026 developer conference, giving a strong indication of where the company is heading across its ecosystem. The event, scheduled to begin on May 19, is expected to center heavily on artificial intelligence, alongside major updates to Android, Chrome, Firebase, and developer tools. The…

How DEEPX chips could change Hyundai’s push into AI robotics

How DEEPX chips could change Hyundai’s push into AI robotics

South Korean AI chipmaker DEEPX said it will strengthen its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to develop a computing platform for generative AI robots and vehicles, as the company pushes deeper into low-power, on-device artificial intelligence. The move builds on an existing relationship between the two companies and underscores a broader industry shift towards running…

Australian creatives push back against ‘AI theft’ · Global Voices

Australian creatives push back against ‘AI theft’ · Global Voices

Artists are demanding tech companies to uphold transparency and fairness when rolling out AI to scrape and mine local content. Photo from X post of Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance. This post is part of Global Voices’ April 2026 Spotlight series, “Human perspectives on AI.” This series will offer insight into how AI is being…

MACRA BOSS NKOLOMA LEADS DIGITAL PUSH AS MALAWI, GAMBIA DEEPEN DIGITAL TIES AT GITEX AFRICA 2026 TO ACCELERATE TRANSFORMATION AGENDA – Malawi Nyasa Times

MACRA BOSS NKOLOMA LEADS DIGITAL PUSH AS MALAWI, GAMBIA DEEPEN DIGITAL TIES AT GITEX AFRICA 2026 TO ACCELERATE TRANSFORMATION AGENDA – Malawi Nyasa Times

Director General of MACRA Mayamiko Nkoloma has led Malawi’s push for stronger digital partnerships as the country intensifies efforts to accelerate its digital transformation agenda through strategic regional cooperation. Nkoloma, together with the Principal Secretary for e-Government Prosper Mopiwa, held high-level discussions with a delegation from The Gambia during GITEX Africa Morocco 2026, a major continental…

Claude Opens Microsoft 365 Integration to Free Users in Major AI Push

Claude Opens Microsoft 365 Integration to Free Users in Major AI Push

Anthropic is continuing its rapid pace of innovation with Claude, announcing a significant update that expands access to Microsoft 365 integrations for all users — including those on the free tier. This move marks a notable shift in accessibility, as the feature was previously limited to Team and Enterprise subscribers. The announcement was made via…

ODU leaders push digital transformation despite faculty no-confidence vote

ODU leaders push digital transformation despite faculty no-confidence vote

NORFOLK, Va. — A major shift in how some classes are taught at Old Dominion University is sparking pushback from faculty and raising questions from students, after the university’s Faculty Senate voted no confidence in President Dr. Brian Hemphill on Tuesday. The vote comes as ODU plans to move all online courses into eight-week formats…