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Google has started rolling out Android 17 to eligible Pixel phones, which brings a refreshed design and a variety of new features and improvements. At the same time, the company is releasing its June Pixel Drop update, which introduces new multitasking tools, AI-powered creative features, improved calling experiences, and additional safety features for Pixel Watch users. Bubbles bring a new way to multitask The biggest addition in this Pixel Drop is Bubbles, a new multitasking feature that lets users keep supported apps floating over other apps on screen. Apps such as Gemini, browsers, and calendars can remain accessible in small…

Modern work culture has people spending most of their day behind screens, and discomfort has slowly become part of the routine. Developers spend hours locked into coding sessions, gamers often stay at their setup far longer than they initially plan, and designers remain seated through continuous creative workflows. As a writer, I know this agonizing rhythm all too well. You get so deeply locked into a groove that you don’t notice your posture deteriorating until you finally look up from the keyboard and your lower back protests. The problem is not about the amount of time spent sitting, but how…

Disney just dropped the first teaser trailer for Hexed, set in a magical world of witches. This animated movie is the studio’s first original non-sequel since Wish in 2023. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 65th animated feature hits theaters on November 25, 2026. If you prefer streaming, Hexed will arrive on Disney+ in early 2027. Hexed cast, plot, and trailer breakdown The trailer introduces Billie, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, an impulsive teenager who has always felt like an outsider. When her bracelet breaks and her fingers suddenly spark with magic, things spiral fast. She accidentally destroys a school bathroom, gets expelled,…

Apple‘s first foldable iPhone is still expected to debut later this year, but the company may already be looking beyond its first attempt. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning a second-generation foldable iPhone for release in 2027, just one year after the original model is expected to arrive. The device is reportedly codenamed V78 and will launch alongside the 20th-anniversary iPhone model. It looks like Apple might be going all in on foldables as a long-term product category rather than a one-off experiment. The Cupertino giant has spent years watching rival smartphone makers refine foldable hardware. Samsung, Google,…

After multiple delays, Shrek is back, and he is bringing the whole family time! DreamWorks has released the first trailer for Shrek 5, and it is exactly as chaotic as you would hope. The film marks the franchise’s return after 17 years since Shrek Forever After in 2010, and it hits theaters on June 30, 2027. The wild moments in the Shrek 5 trailer Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are all back as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona. The trailer opens with a storybook recap of the original story, before Donkey interrupts to announce it is time for a…

Dek: AI requires responsibility and intention to use well. Here are examples of how automotive retailers are implementing AI effectively and safely.  Remember the old Spider-Man quote? The one his Uncle Ben tells him (or his Aunt May in the new movies) about how “with great power comes great responsibility”? If there was ever a time when that was relevant to people in real life, it’s now. AI is one of the most capable technological tools to emerge in decades. Google’s CEO even compared it to the discovery of fire.  When you have something this powerful, it comes with great responsibility. You…

Microsoft is expanding its ambitions for workplace AI with the general availability of Copilot Cowork, an agentic system designed to handle complex tasks from start to finish rather than simply offering suggestions. After spending three months in Microsoft’s Frontier preview program, the company says Copilot Cowork is already used by more than half of the Fortune 500, alongside organizations such as Accenture, Zurich Insurance, Capital Group, and others. The rollout marks one of the fastest-growing launches in the history of Microsoft’s Frontier program, according to the company. Copilot Cowork wants to do the work, not just suggest it Unlike traditional…

Qualcomm is laying the groundwork for the next generation of XR hardware with two announcements that target both the brains inside future headsets and the tools needed to build them. At Augmented World Expo 2026, the company unveiled Snapdragon Reality Elite, its new flagship XR platform designed for devices running Android XR and other mixed-reality experiences. Qualcomm also introduced Snapdragon START, a new initiative aimed at helping brands bring AI-powered smart glasses and wearable devices to market more quickly. Snapdragon Reality Elite puts AI at the center of XR Replacing Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 at the top of Qualcomm’s XR…

Dubai, UAE, June 2026: Riva Beach Club is turning every day into a mini holiday this summer with the launch of Weekday Vibes and Weekend Treat, two seasonal offers designed for guests looking to unwind by the pool, enjoy great food and drinks, and make the most of Dubai’s summer months. Available Monday to Friday, Weekday Vibes includes adult entry for AED 99, complete with AED 89 redeemable on food and beverage, while child entry is AED 99 and fully redeemable on food and drinks. Guests can also enjoy Happy Hour from 3 PM to 9 PM, alongside 20% off food and wine throughout the…

Roblox just launched Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts globally, following a limited pilot last month in Australia, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. These are dedicated account types for users under 16, and the idea is that child safety protections grow with the child rather than staying static. How Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts work for your child The two account types are split by age. Roblox Kids covers ages 5 to 8 and carries the platform’s strictest default settings. Children in this tier can only access games with Minimal or Mild content maturity labels that have passed…