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During the holiday season Americans travel by plane, train, and automobile. For many, the holiday season means getting into a car and visiting relatives. That makes it the perfect time for Google to introduce some new features for Google Maps. There are four new features that are mentioned in a new blog post published today by Google.  As Google says in the blog, “These new Maps features help you save time and feel more prepared.”Google is adding “Things you should know before you go” to Google MapsGoogle has been “Geminiizing” (to coin a word) all of its apps as it…

Looking ahead to FY 2026/27–2028/29, the Ministry outlined priorities aimed at expanding digital infrastructure, modernising broadcasting systems, strengthening public communication, enhancing data protection, and addressing cybersecurity threats. The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy of Kenya  participated in the Public Hearings for the FY 2026/27 and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget during the Energy, Infrastructure, and ICT Sector session. The session was chaired by the PS for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke, with the PS for ICT and Digital Economy, John Tanui, serving as Acting Sector Chair. The hearings provide a platform for public engagement in national planning…

Nex Playground gets the whole family moving! HomeGadgets for KidsNex Playground Active Play System Gadget Flow EditorsNex Playground Active Play SystemGet moving as a family with the Nex Playground. It’s a smart, active play cube that turns the living room into a full-body game space.Connects to TV: Connects to your TV for big-screen play. Everyone can watch and join without extra devices.Body motion tracking: Uses full-body motion to register moves. This keeps play natural and gets kids moving without controllers.No controllers required: Hands-free gameplay lowers setup friction and reduces lost parts. Families start playing faster!Play Pass and updates: Play Pass…

Summarize This Article:ChatGPTPerplexityGrokGoogle AIIt’s been a few months since Android OEMs started rolling out the latest Android version, Android 16. Motorola was among the first to start this journey and has already released the update for several models. In this article, you’ll learn which Motorola devices have received the Android 16 update.Motorola began rolling out the Android 16 update in September, with the Motorola Edge 60 Pro being the first device to receive it. Later, the update was released for more devices. Here’s a list of the devices that have received the update so far.Note: If any device is missing…

At Stanford, dozens of attendees participated in lengthy chats about the risks, as well as the benefits, of bot companions. “At the end of the day we actually see a lot of agreement,” says Sunny Liu, director of research programs at Stanford. She highlighted the group’s excitement for “ways we can use these tools to bring other people together.”Teen SafetyHow AI companions can impact young people was a primary topic of discussion, with perspectives from employees at Character.AI, which is designed for roleplaying and has been popular with teenagers, as well as experts in teenagers online health, like the Digital…

Browsing the web today inevitably involves dealing with an overwhelming number of pop-ups asking you to make cookie choices. That’s about to end as the European Commission has proposed changes to its privacy rules that may make visiting websites a much better experience.Cookie consents will be managed at the browser levelThe European Commission (EC) has announced a new Digital Package of proposals aiming to drastically simplify the EU’s digital rules in various areas, including how websites handle cookie consent. Eventually, users will be able to set their cookie preferences at the browser level, and websites will need to respect their…

The launch marks a significant step in accelerating Guinea’s digital transformation, ensuring that state-led digital projects are effectively coordinated and aligned with national development objectives. The Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy (MPTEN)  officially launched a two-day conference on digitalization and the integration of digital projects into Guinea’s 2026 Programme Budget on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The event brings together Secretaries-General, technical directors, and key digital stakeholders to establish a shared vision and improve coordination of the state’s digital initiatives. Discussions focus on analyzing digital projects across ministries, identifying national priorities for 2026, strengthening inter-institutional collaboration, and preparing a…

Mophie 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand for iPhones/AirPods HomeAirPods Accessoriesmophie 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand for iPhone & AirPods Gadget Flow Editors mophie 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand for iPhone & AirPodsGet easy Qi2 charging with the mophie 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand for iPhone and AirPods. It frees desk space and keeps cables tidy!Magnetic Alignment: Magnetic pad aligns MagSafe and Qi2 phones for instant alignment. Your device starts charging in a snap!Fast Phone and Earbud Charging: Delivers up to 15W to phones and 5W to AirPods for faster top-ups, useful during quick bedside or desk charges.Space-saving Design: The vertical stand lifts the phone…

vivo is getting ready to unveil the S50 series next month, and ahead of that the company has today confirmed the S50 Pro mini’s chipset – it’s the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, just like a rumor said in late October. Since this SoC isn’t official yet – it’s due to be unveiled on November 26 – you may have been wondering what to expect from it in terms of performance. And while we still can’t tell you that, we can however relay what vivo says about the S50 Pro mini it will power, namely that it will hit 3 million…

LONDON, Nov. 19, 2025 — Elsevier, a global leader in advanced information and decision support in science and healthcare, introduces LeapSpace, a next-generation AI-assisted workspace built to transform how academic and corporate scientists work. Designed for speed, collaboration, and discovery, LeapSpace empowers academic and corporate researchers to uncover deeper insights, accelerate innovation, and collaborate seamlessly – in one secure environment they can trust. 84% of researchers say they have used AI tools in their work but only 22% trust existing tools. Designed with thousands of researchers, LeapSpace builds on the success of ScienceDirect AI and Scopus AI, bringing together the broadest…