Paul Monckton

Google has baked 'computer use' directly into its Gemini 3.5 Flash model, allowing AI to take control of desktop, mobile, and browser interfaces. Superseding the standalone Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model, this built-in feature can see your screen, click, and type like a human operator to automate complex tasks. While an AI hijacking your cursor sounds daunting, Google limits access to developers. The update adds optional safeguards like prompt injection detection and explicit user confirmation. However, because these critical safety tools are strictly opt-in, Google is putting the ultimate privacy risk squarely on the developers adopting these agents.

Apple is preparing a massive leap in display technology for its future iPad Pro and Mac line-ups. According to a new TrendForce report, Apple will adopt next-generation OLED panels capable of hitting the BT.2020 color standard, which covers 75.8% of all humanly visible colors. This is a substantial upgrade over the DCI-P3 (54%) screens used today. By aiming for 95% BT.2020 coverage, Apple will push past its competitors, giving creators precise control over true-to-life images without requiring external monitors. Expected between 2026 and 2027, the shift relies on advanced OLED materials and navigating ongoing industry patent disputes, but it provides a concrete defense for Apple's premium "Pro" pricing.

Google is preparing a feature allowing Android users to remotely command and monitor AI workflows on Apple-silicon Macs. Linked to Google's Gemini Spark agent, it utilizes an isolated "new thread" system to prevent data leakage. Discovered in the Android Google App's code, the "Robin" feature requires "Gemini for macOS," enabling users to trigger complex tasks like summarizing documents or running scripts from their phones. This cross-platform integration gives Mac owners an early advantage in remote AI agent capabilities, preceding any native macOS Copilot features. It uniquely targets Mac users who also own Androids, carving out a distinct niche in the AI landscape, though Spark remains experimental.

Samsung has quietly revealed the names of three new Galaxy devices ahead of launch.

July 7 update below: Why a Clip-On design could be a key strategic upgrade to Samsung's product catalog. This article was originally published on July 5

Microsoft has confirmed that a serious Windows 11 bug is currently eating up to 500GB of storage on affected PCs running Windows 11 versions 24H2

Google Photos is finally preparing to bring back a popular feature quietly dropped as part of the app's extensive 2025 video editor redesign.

Google Photos is bringing back the popular Auto trim video tool that was removed during a controversial 2025 redesign.

Recent findings reveal that Google's new Magic Pointer feature is written almost entirely as AI prompts and sends portions of your screen to Gemini for processing.

Google's new Magic Pointer uses Gemini to analyze screen content and suggest actions. An APK teardown also reveals the feature is powered largely by AI prompts.