Google has rolled out Lyria 3.5, its flagship music generation model, bringing high-fidelity audio synthesis directly into both consumer and developer workflows. By integrating Lyria 3.5 across the Gemini ecosystem, Google aims to streamline creative audio production, providing users with tools that balance intuitive prompting and deep stylistic nuance.
Next-Level Acoustic Fidelity and Vocal Realism
Lyria 3.5 marks a significant leap in synthetic audio quality, addressing long-standing hurdles in AI music generation:
Dynamic Vocal Expressiveness: The model handles nuanced vocal styles...
ASUS announced immediate Canadian retail availability of the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series, the world's only quad-band WiFi 8 router currently available to buy from retail stores. The series is scheduled for worldwide release in October, with US launch details to follow. Also launching in October is the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12, a first-to-market dedicated WiFi 8 mesh ecosystem designed for high-capacity homes and connected households.
ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series: First-to-market WiFi 8 router
Built on the WiFi 8 architectural framework, the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series delivers measurable performance...
Meta is rolling out new podcast features on Threads, expanding tools for creators to share their shows and for listeners to engage in conversations around podcasts.
New Features for Creators
The new features include profile banners and post banners that help listeners more easily discover shows, and an episode picker that lets creators feature their favorite episode with podcast links appearing as tappable cards. Creators can now share standout moments and featured guests through transcript, video, and guest card posts.
Features for Listeners and Notifications
For listeners, Threads now...
Google is introducing a new experience on Android to help users safely and easily move passwords and passkeys between password managers in just a few clicks—no file downloads required.
Transfer passwords and passkeys with ease
Historically, switching password managers meant downloading passwords into an unencrypted text file, leaving them vulnerable on your device. Passkeys couldn't be transferred at all, forcing users to recreate them across multiple sites and apps. The new process simplifies this:
Start the move: Open your new password manager app and select the option to import or copy...
Google's August 2026 updates focus on making artificial intelligence more practical through new hardware like the Pixel 11 series and cost-efficient models like Gemini 3.7 Flash. Enhanced productivity tools in Gemini Live, free AI plans for students, and advanced video generation features are now available.
For more than 20 years, Google has invested in machine learning and AI research, tools, and infrastructure to build products that improve everyday life. Teams across the company are working to unlock AI's benefits in healthcare, crisis response, and education.
The big picture
In...
Razer announced the Razer Clio X, a wireless speaker head cushion that attaches to most high-back gaming chairs to deliver rear surround sound without a headset. The device will debut at PAX West 2026 (September 4-7).
The Clio X combines THX Spatial Audio with Razer HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz wireless technology. At its core is an integrated near-field speaker design featuring dual 38mm full-range drivers and 55mm passive radiators, angled toward the listener's ears to deliver focused audio from behind. THX Spatial Audio's acoustic widening modes create a broader, more realistic soundstage, adding...
Meta is introducing Muse, a secure, private personal AI agent that proactively helps with people's goals and suggests ideas. The agent runs on Muse Secure VM, a dedicated virtual machine that houses both the agent and a person's data. Muse is designed around existing communication patterns, working like messaging another person through the Muse app or directly in WhatsApp.
People tell Muse what needs to get done, and it takes action, powered by Muse Spark, Meta's most capable model to date, built for real-world agentic work.
How It Works
Muse was built to work for billions of people...
Earlier this month, we announced our new model, Muse Spark 1.1, which powers the Meta AI app and meta.ai. The model is built to plan, work with your apps, and follow through from start to finish. With it driving the experience, Meta AI is starting to take action on your behalf.
This is our next step toward personal superintelligence: an AI that knows your context, is there for you whenever you need it, and handles things so you don't have to.
An AI Assistant That Plans and Follows Through
Meta AI can now make plans, follow through on next steps, and keep you on track without needing to be...
OpenAI has outlined how the company is aligning its safety and transparency practices with the European Union AI Act as the regulation enters its next implementation phase. The AI developer, whose tools serve millions of European users daily alongside businesses and government entities across the continent, has detailed the frameworks and initiatives now in place to meet the regulatory requirements while maintaining operational flexibility as artificial intelligence technology continues to evolve.
Endorsement of EU Codes of Practice
The company has contributed to and formally endorsed two...
