Tesla has long relied on a pricing model that is intended to promote even utilization of its Supercharger charging stations. A new method for calculating the price of charging power further reinforces this approach.
While many Samsung smartphones already enjoy One UI 7, the company is also expected to bring a major counterpart update to its Galaxy Watch wearables, reportedly arriving as One UI 8 Watch. Potential key features discovered so far include a battery health-boosting tool and several UI enhancements.
Chrome is already a powerful browser that integrates advanced safety features to protect users online. Now, Google has announced updates to Chrome for desktop and Android, which are set to receive two new major enhancements leveraging Google's latest Gemini AI. These updates aim to better protect users from sophisticated scams and malicious or misleading web notifications.
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While Google is set to announce the Android 16 release date in the coming weeks at I/O 2025, Pixel devices are now receiving the May Android 15 update. This update includes the latest security patches along with fixes for a few prominent bugs. The firmware also introduces a new bootloader to older Pixel models, disabling the option to downgrade.
Samsung has made significant progress in the tracking features of the Galaxy Watch 7 by introducing a speedier processor that enables a suite of AI-powered tools. The upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 could further advance tracking capabilities by introducing an "Antioxidant Index" feature, which measures beta-carotene consumption using a new skin-scanning technology.
The Sennheiser Accentum Open were launched in France on Wednesday May 7. These are "open" wireless earphones with no silicone tips, hooks or fins. It's the same principle as Apple's AirPods 4 (test), and it's interesting to see Sennheiser venturing into these waters. The manufacturer usually confines itself to wireless in-ear headphones. It remains to be seen whether this umpteenth, less expensive alternative to the AirPods can really convince.
Google appears eager for I/O 2025 to arrive, already previewing an update to Gemini. Notably, the search giant is highlighting the updated Gemini 2.5 Pro model, which promises significant upgrades to coding capabilities designed to support the development of more engaging and dynamic web applications.
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Over the past few years, Microsoft has rapidly integrated AI into its core services and is now bringing new AI features to Windows 11 settings. Notably, an upcoming AI agent will enable contextual input for settings adjustments. This feature, alongside enhancements to Click to Do, will first debut on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon processors before expanding to other models.
After Sony and Nintendo, Microsoft recently completed a festival of price increases for video game consoles. On average, an Xbox Series console will be $100 more expensive by 2025. The Nintendo Switch 2, U.S. tariffs, the infamous "economic situation"... there's no shortage of arguments to justify this race to your wallet. So let's take stock: how much more will you have to spend on console gaming in 2025?
Samsung's adoption of Android 15 hasn't been the swiftest compared to other Android manufacturers, largely due to the initial delays with One UI 7. However, the company has now begun to make significant progress. Potentially aiming to compensate, Samsung might also release One UI 8 earlier, aligning with the accelerated timeline of Android 16.
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