Author: The Tech Guy

Summary On May 19, Google announced massive changes to Search, centered around deep AI integration. The reimagined Search box expands and offers AI-driven suggestions, along with the ability to drag-and-drop files, images, and Chrome tabs to add context. You’ll also be able to create custom agents and even have Search code a custom app for you, right from the Search box. At Google I/O on May 19, the search giant announced a slew of AI-powered updates to its core search product, including what it’s calling the Search box’s “biggest upgrade in over 25 years.” What’s new with Google Search? A…

vivo is reportedly planning to revive the S series in India. The vivo S1 was the last S series phone to launch in India back in 2019. The new phone is said to be called the vivo S2. According to the report, the vivo S2 will reportedly be more expensive than the mid-range pricing of its predecessor. The handset is said to be priced between INR 45,000 and INR 50,000, placing it in the premium segment. vivo S1 The vivo S2 is said to launch in July. While its specifications remain under wraps, the S series is expected to continue…

Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it has disrupted a cybercrime service that has been helping threat actors distribute ransomware and other malware. According to the tech giant, a threat actor it has named Fox Tempest has been running a malware-signing-as-a-service (MSaaS) that abuses Microsoft Artifact Signing to generate short-lived code-signing certificates. The certificates are used to sign malware disguised as legitimate software, helping it evade detection. “Fox Tempest has created over a thousand certificates and established hundreds of Azure tenants and subscriptions to support its operations. Microsoft has revoked over one thousand code signing certificates attributed to Fox Tempest,” the…

Hydrogen gas produced by geological processes beneath Earth’s surface has been touted as a promising clean energy source. A new study provides the first solid evidence that it could be a practical and commercially viable option for decarbonizing the grid.Hydrogen is an energy-dense fuel that produces only water when burned. But today, the vast majority of industrial hydrogen is manufactured using fossil fuels in an energy intensive process, negating its green credentials. While there’s hope renewable energy could one day power the process and provide a reliable source of green hydrogen, that technology is still a long way from commercial…

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight sees everyone’s favorite morally dubious hero return to the streets of Gotham once more in TT Games’ latest brick-based adventure. It’s a real mish-mash of genres, combining RPG and brawler elements with classic Lego action-adventure platforming fun, but it makes for a charming adventure that Bat-fans are sure to love.Review infoPlatform reviewed: PC (via Steam and on handheld)Available on: PS5, Xbox Series…

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityTL;DR Rakuten Kobo announced a new integration with StoryGraph. The feature will support automatic syncing for current reads, reading progress, finished books, and star ratings. The new integration launches in June. Goodreads integration has long been one of Kindle’s understated ecosystem advantages. Kobo users, meanwhile, have mostly been stuck manually updating third-party reading trackers or relying on clunky workarounds. That changes very soon, thanks to Kobo’s newly announced partnership with StoryGraph. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Starting in June, Kobo users will be able to tie their Kobo device to the StoryGraph…

Vulnerability exploitation was the most common access vector for data breaches in 2025, the latest installment of Verizon’s annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) shows. The number of analyzed security incidents has increased to 31,000. Of these, more than 22,000 were confirmed breaches, nearly double compared to last year’s 12,195 confirmed breaches. Approximately 31% of the breaches were the result of unpatched vulnerabilities being exploited. Credential abuse, which was the top entry point in last year’s DBIR, accounted for 13% of the breaches. According to Verizon’s researchers, threat actors are leveraging AI to accelerate vulnerability exploitation, and the window for…

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech A lot goes into getting that warm pizza to your doorstep. Dough is kneaded, toppings are sprinkled, ovens are fired up, and cars hit the road. Did we mention there’s an AI pulling all the strings? That’s the case at Pizza Hut, at least, and not everyone’s happy about it. One of the pie-slinging chain’s largest franchisees in the country is suing the parent company over its mandatory deployment of an AI-powered kitchen management and delivery system that’s been so disastrous that it’s…

There is a particular kind of frustration that comes with owning a speaker that sounds genuinely brilliant indoors but cannot follow you outside without the quality falling off a cliff the moment you unplug it. Most portable speakers solve the portability problem by quietly compromising on the thing that made you want a good speaker in the first place, leaving you with something that is fine for a garden or a weekend away but never quite sounds like it means it. Amazon has knocked $100 off the Sonos Move 2, a rare pre-Prime Day drop The Sonos Move 2 solves…

I never buy into a single device or software ecosystem. It’s partly an occupational hazard, because I need to stay familiar with every brand and operating system. It’s also because I want to try the bleeding edge of tech, regardless of the logo on the back of a product. That means I’m using iOS and Android daily, as well as macOS and Windows. It’s usually a headache, but there’s one area where I can mix-and-match gadgets without worrying about interoperability problems — my smart home. A decade ago, it wasn’t that simple. I had certain smart home gadgets in the…