Google’s new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media
Google on Tuesday launched a new site that lets anyone verify whether a piece of media, be it an image, a video or an audio clip, is generated using AI.
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6 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Save on your pass before doors open
In 6 days, 10,000+ people from across the global startup and tech ecosystem will come together at San Francisco’s Moscone West for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. If you’re planning to be one of them, don’t wait to register your ticket before prices increase at the door. Save up to $100 on your pass, plus 50% on…
Another personal AI assistant has launched — Meet Tab, which emerged from stealth with a $300M valuation
A new personal AI assistant has arrived. Meet Tab, which announced Tuesday that it had officially emerged from stealth.
Spotify expands audiobooks to over 180 markets
Spotify will make 350,000 titles available in over 120 languages for this expansion.
Google’s Pixel Buds update will put them to sleep along with you
Google has detailed an update bringing a slew of new features to its Pixel Buds 2A and Pro 2, which the company says are rolling out now. The new features were first teased in August. The biggest update is Pixel Watch-powered sleep detection, rolling out to both pairs of earbuds. If you’re wearing a Pixel…
Google now lets you make games with AI
Google today announced Playground, a new browser-based platform for making custom games from AI prompts. Playground will be available today in the US for users who are 18 and older at playground.google. The company is pitching it as an “experimental gaming platform” that “lowers the barriers to creation” and doesn’t require coding experience. “With Playground’s…
At $1,279, Google’s Xreal Aura will go head-to-head with Meta’s VR Glasses
Two weeks ago, journalists in the San Francisco Bay Area got to try two hot new wearables that weigh only around 100 grams: the just-revealed Meta VR Glasses, and the long-awaited transparent Google XR glasses built in partnership with Xreal. It turns out they’re going head-to-head. Xreal has just opened Aura pre-orders starting at $1,279,…
Overwatch Season 5 arrives with a new vampire hero, Solo Leveling collab, and more
Season 5 of Overwatch arrives just in time for the spooky season, bringing Halloween vibes in all the best ways. This season also marks the final chapter of The Reign of Talon narrative, led by a new vampire-like hero: Doctrine.
Halo: Campaign Evolved could get one more update before Activision takes over
Leaker ‘Mr Rebs’ reveals that a 30-person team led by Pierre Hintze remains at Halo Studios to support Campaign Evolved. The group plans to add Firefight and Theater mode in a final update, though they have no current connection to Activision.
Protect your eyes from long gaming sessions with these Fallout gaming glasses
GUNNAR is having an Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale for Fallout-themed gaming glasses that will protect your eyes from being damaged by blue light from your monitors while gaming.