Regulators took issue with the amount of personal data the company collected and its approach to consent.

Google has pulled the plug on Project Mariner, an experimental feature designed to perform tasks for you across the web, as reported earlier by Wired's Maxwell Zeff. The Project Mariner landing page now contains a message that says: "Thank you for using Project Mariner. It was shut down on May 4th, 2026 and its technology voyaged to other Google products." Google first revealed Project Mariner in December 2024 and later announced an update allowing it to perform up to 10 tasks at a time. Over the past year, Google has integrated features powered by Project Mariner into its other AI tools, including Gemini Agent, which can do things like arc … Read the full story at The Verge.

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“Cheap” Android phones are in an increasingly tough spot right now. The Moto G Stylus, one of Motorola’s most popular offerings, now costs $499 which puts it into the territory of more powerful and better-rounded smartphones like the Pixel 10a, but with the shortcomings of a cheaper device. That said, after using it, I think it’ll be a fine device if you really want that pen. more…

The planned AI search feature for Snapchat never fully rolled out.

The Android operating system for Pixel smartphones is not going to take design cues from Apple and adopt a Liquid Glass aesthetic, Google Android president Sameer Samat said recently (via 9to5Google). In response to a social media mockup of an Android device with a Liquid Glass design, Samat said, "Not happening! Y'all are wild." The mockup was in response to a teaser video for The Android Show: I/O, which depicted the Android mascot pulling a light switch and turning translucent. The teaser led Android users to believe that Google would adopt an iOS-like design for Android. Google's Pixel devices use its Android operating system, but Google also allows other smartphone makers to use Android. Companies like Oppo and Xiaomi have variants of Android that have been updated with similarities to Apple's Liquid Glass, and even Samsung has mimicked some of Apple's design elements. Apple introduced the Liquid Glass design in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26, with a unified design across all of its software platforms. The new design has been a major change for Apple users, and it is not universally popular. Google has been using its Material Design since 2014, though it has been updated several times since then. Google introduced Material 3 Expressive in 2025, adding more natural, springy animations and dynamic color themes. Though Samat said Google is not adopting Liquid Glass, rumors suggest it is going to embrace translucency. Google is rumored to be adding more blur in Android 17, offering a flatter, more frosted glass look. Google will reveal more about Android 17 on May 12.Tag: GoogleThis article, "Google Says Pixel Phones Won't Get Apple's Liquid Glass Design" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

AI and Crypto Czar David O. Sacks speaks during a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education at the White House. | Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter exclusively for Verge subscribers about tech, politics, and Washington intrigue. (It's basically House of Cards, but for nerds.) Not a subscriber yet? You really should become one, and to save you a Google search, here is the direct link to do so! And do you think I should know something? Send it to tina.nguyen+tips@theverge.com. On Monday, The New York Times reported that the White House was considering having the government review AI models before release. To the casual Verge reader, it appeared to be a total reversal in Donald Trump's policies. For the past year, he had been a vocal champion o … Read the full story at The Verge.

Samsung today reached a valuation of $1 trillion for the first time, reports Bloomberg. Samsung's value has been climbing sharply due to increasing demand for the memory chips it manufactures, and stock increased 14.4 percent today. Samsung is the second Asian firm after Apple supplier TSMC to reach a $1 trillion valuation. Last week, Samsung's semiconductor manufacturing business wildly exceeded analyst expectations, reporting operating income of $36 billion instead of the $24.4 billion expected. Just yesterday, rumors suggested Apple was speaking with Intel and Samsung about taking on some processor manufacturing for Apple devices. Apple is looking to diversify its supply chain due to chip shortages. During Apple's earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said iPhone 17 shipments were constrained because Apple could not get enough of the A19 and A19 Pro chips that TSMC makes. Samsung said it plans to "secure flagship SoC design wins" in the second half of 2026. Development of Samsung's 1.4nm node is on track, and it is "pursuing the expansion of large-scale 2nm customers." Apple is preparing to make the jump to 2nm chips soon, and the iPhone 18 models could be the first to have chips built on the new node. Samsung also said that it expects server memory demand to remain strong in the latter part of 2026, so the company is in a good position to see further growth in the coming months. At a $1 trillion valuation, Samsung trails Apple's more than $4 trillion valuation and TSMC's $2 trillion market cap. Samsung's mobile unit has not been faring as well as its chip business because of increasing material and component costs.Tag: SamsungThis article, "Samsung Hits $1 Trillion Valuation Amid Apple Chip Diversification Talks" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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The black and white versions of the latest Tile Pro is $10 off, marking its best price of the year. | Image: Tile If you’re struggling to find a Mother’s Day gift under $30, location trackers are a good investment, helping mom keep tabs on keys, bags, luggage, and other valuables. The latest Tile Pro is one of the best on the market, and it’s on sale for $24.99 ($10 off) at Amazon and directly from Tile. While this isn’t a new deal, it’s still its best price of the year and only $2 shy of its all-time low, which is why it’s worth highlighting ahead of the holiday.  Tile Pro Where to Buy: $34.99 $24.99 at Amazon $34.99 $24.99 at Tile A big part of why I like the Tile Pro is that it works equally well with both iPhones and Android devices. Compared to other trackers that depend on Google’s Find Hub network, it’s more reliable when trying to track down lost items away from home, which is why it’s our go-to pick for Android users. Apple’s new AirTag still offers more precise location tracking overall for iPhone owners, but the Tile Pro has a few advantages of its own. For one, it includes a keyring hole, so mom can attach it to keys or luggage without buying extra accessories. It’s also Tile’s most capable tracker, offering a Bluetooth range of up to 500 feet and Tile’s loudest ring at 110 decibels, which I’ve found is slightly louder than Apple’s latest AirTag. That comes in handy when trying to track down a misplaced phone, since the Tile Pro can make the phone ring even when it’s set to silent. Plus, it’s the only Tile with a replaceable CR2032 battery, so mom won’t need to replace the tracker itself once the battery dies after about a year. Tile also includes a handful of free safety and convenience features AirTags lack, including two days of location history and crash detection, which can alert emergency contacts if the app detects a car accident. A paid subscription, which starts at $7.99 a month after a free one-week trial, adds extras like SOS alerts that connect to a live emergency dispatcher, local crime reports, and up to $100 in stolen phone protection.

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Apple objected to a European trademark filing from a Chinese keyboard maker because the logo the company wanted to use was too close to Apple's own logo. The EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) partially refused to grant a European Union Trade Mark after Apple opposed the filing. The company, Yichun Qinningmeng Electronics Co., makes mechanical keyboards and keycaps, according to its website, though it also seems to sell solar panels. The logo the company uses is a citrus fruit with the bottom segments turned into keyboard keys, with a green leaf angled to the left at the top of the fruit and a missing section on the right side. Part of the company's name translates to a citrus fruit, which is likely the reason behind the design. Apple argued that the logo resembled an apple with a detached leaf and a bite, which the EUIPO did not agree with. It found the perfectly round shape of the logo did not track with the shape of an apple, and that it looked more like an orange. The opponent argues that the figurative element of the contested sign also consists of an apple device with a detached leaf and a bite. However, the body of the figurative element consists of a circle (despite the missing part) and apples are not perfectly round. Furthermore, apples are not normally depicted in such a shape which is, in any case, more akin to an orange or other round-shaped fruits. Therefore, while the Opposition Division agrees that the figurative element of the contested sign is likely to be perceived as depicting a fruit of some sort and that the detached oblong shape is therefore also likely to be perceived as depicting a leaf, in view of its round shape together with the relatively generic leaf shape, it will not be immediately associated with any fruit in particular but rather with a round-shaped fruit in general. It follows from the above that, in the present case, the relevant public will perceive the contested application as a highly stylised round-shaped fruit bearing additional fanciful figurative elements. In particular, the triangular shapes, due to their arrangement, may be seen as segments. Furthermore, the square and rectangular figures in the lower part, again by virtue of their arrangement, may evoke a keyboard. The EUIPO did acknowledge that there were some "minor commonalities" between the two designs, but also noted numerous differences. Overall, the two logos were found to be "visually similar, albeit to a very low degree," and the EUIPO concluded that the "signs are not conceptually similar." Even though the EUIPO did not feel that the citrus fruit logo looked like an apple, it largely decided in Apple's favor because of the strength of Apple's reputation in the EU and the potential for customers to "establish a mental 'link' between the signs." Apple claimed the citrus fruit logo would take unfair advantage of Apple's reputation, and the EU agreed. Apple's argument: Given the immense reputation of the Opponent's Earlier Mark, it is hard to believe that the Applicant's intention was not, at the very least, to bring the Opponent's Apple Logo to mind in some way. More likely, the Application represents a deliberate attempt to take advantage of that reputation to offer identical and highly similar goods. As a result, the addressed public, when confronted with the Applicant's sign, will wrongly assume that the Application indicates a connection to Apple (i.e. that the Applicant is a supplier or manufacturer). Yichun Qinningmeng Electronics Co. is not able to continue with the trademark process for keyboards or any other related computer goods, but the application to use the logo for solar panels will proceed. The company is able to file a notice of appeal in the next two months. Apple and Yichun Qinningmeng Electronics Co. also had a trademark dispute in the U.S., but the trademark application was terminated after the Chinese company failed to respond in opposition proceedings. Apple has objected to

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Alberta is moving closer to the launch of its regulated online gambling market after provincial regulators approved 28 operators to enter the province ahead of the July 13 opening date. An updated list released by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission includes several of the biggest sportsbook brands active across North America. BallyBet, BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet Canada, and theScore Bet all appeared on the regulator’s latest roster. Albertans will still have access to PlayAlberta, the government-run betting platform that currently operates in the province. Regulators also expect additional operators to join after launch, as Alberta continues efforts to shift gray-market gambling activity into the legal system. A market designed to compete quickly The commission’s update also identified 22 approved Critical Gaming Service Providers as of May 1. That group includes major industry suppliers such as IGT and Light and Wonder, which provide technology and gaming infrastructure for sportsbook and casino operators. Alberta’s government has been preparing for market expansion for months as officials look to create a framework similar to Ontario’s system. In comparison, Ontario opened its regulated online betting market in April 2022 and now hosts more than 30 licensed sportsbooks and casino brands. Provincial officials believe a competitive market could generate roughly CAD $100 million in annual tax revenue while giving consumers more regulated options. Operators begin building customer databases Some companies have already started collecting customer registrations before launch day, including BetRivers, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings and theScore Bet. The timing also lines up with a busy summer sports calendar. Alberta’s launch will arrive during the closing stretch of the World Cup, with the tournament final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York. The market also opens before Week 7 of the CFL season, including Calgary’s July 18 game against the Montreal Alouettes. Google policy changes could boost competition Google’s updated advertising policy could further accelerate competition. Following changes announced earlier this week, licensed gambling operators are now permitted to run Google ads in Alberta. Still, not everyone supports the province’s expansion plans. First Nations casino operators previously raised concerns that a broader online gambling market could pull revenue away from community casinos that help fund local programs and services. Critics have also warned that the province must balance revenue goals with stronger responsible gambling protections as online betting access expands rapidly across Canada. Featured image: By AceYYC – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90688658 The post Alberta approves 28 operators ahead of regulated online gambling market launch appeared first on ReadWrite.

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A federal judge in Arizona has temporarily blocked state officials from pursuing gambling enforcement against Kalshi, handing the prediction market company another important court victory as legal fights over event-based trading continue spreading nationwide. In a 17-page order released Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Liburdi said federal commodities law likely takes priority over Arizona gambling rules when contracts are traded through exchanges overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The Court concludes that federal law preempts state gambling laws insofar as they seek to regulate derivatives exchanged on markets regulated by the CFTC,” Liburdi wrote. The ruling granted a preliminary injunction requested by the United States and the CFTC after Arizona regulators accused Kalshi of offering illegal sports and event wagering. State officials had previously sent the company a cease-and-desist order demanding it “cease gambling operations in Arizona” while also warning that criminal penalties could follow. Kalshi runs a federally regulated designated contract market where users trade contracts tied to election results, sporting events, and other real-world outcomes. The company has consistently argued that those products qualify as federally supervised financial derivatives rather than gambling activity controlled by individual states. Judge says federal law likely controls event contracts Liburdi said the Commodity Exchange Act gives the CFTC “exclusive jurisdiction” over swaps and other qualifying derivatives listed on federally regulated exchanges. He also determined Kalshi’s contracts likely meet the legal definition of swaps under federal law. Arizona officials argued contracts tied to sports outcomes should not receive the same treatment because they rely on game results instead of economic indicators. The judge rejected that position, writing that Congress intentionally used broad statutory language and that sports results still qualify as “events” or “occurrences” under federal commodities rules. The order also said these contracts can carry financial consequences because businesses and investors may use them to hedge against risks tied to real-world developments. Liburdi pointed to Congress expanding derivatives oversight through the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, saying lawmakers repeatedly strengthened centralized federal regulation. “Congress has consistently chosen centralized federal regulation of these derivatives,” the judge wrote. National prediction markets fight continues expanding The Arizona dispute is only one part of a larger national battle over prediction markets. Recent court decisions have produced conflicting outcomes as states challenge Kalshi’s operations. A federal appeals court in the Third Circuit recently sided with the company, while courts in other jurisdictions have allowed state gambling claims to move forward. Separate lawsuits involving tribal gaming interests, including litigation connected to Wisconsin’s Ho-Chunk Nation, have added more pressure around whether sports-related prediction contracts improperly bypass state gaming agreements. Supreme Court showdown remains possible Other ongoing disputes involving the CFTC could eventually reach the Supreme Court as federal regulators and states continue fighting over jurisdiction. The post Federal judge blocks Arizona gambling action against Kalshi in major prediction markets ruling appeared first on ReadWrite.

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Mira Murati, OpenAI's former CTO, has testified under oath that CEO Sam Altman lied to her about the safety standards for a new AI model. In a video deposition shown during the ongoing Musk v. Altman trial on Wednesday, Murati said Altman falsely stated that OpenAI's legal department determined a new AI model did not need to go through the company's deployment safety board. "As you understand it, was Mr. Altman telling the truth when he made that statement to you?" Murati was asked in the deposition. "No," Murati said. Murati said that during her tenure at OpenAI, Altman made her work more difficult. Her criticism "is completely management … Read the full story at The Verge.