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Americas News

Google's latest AI flex came with Silicon Valley's new favorite word
Business

Google's latest AI flex came with Silicon Valley's new favorite word

Sundar Pichai joked about "tokenmaxxing" as Google revealed explosive growth in AI usage.

Charles Rollet · 19 May, 2026
The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026
Technology

The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026

Google's I/O 2026 keynote today was once again full of AI-related announcements including a new family of Gemini 3.5 AI models, new features for Search and Gmai...

Andrew Liszewski · 19 May, 2026
Putin using Africa as ‘purse’ for Ukraine war while US faces ‘intelligence black hole’: commander
World

Putin using Africa as ‘purse’ for Ukraine war while US faces ‘intelligence black hole’: commander

U.S. Africa Command leader says Africa serves as Putin's purse, fueling Russia's war in Ukraine through resource extraction and recruitment networks.

Jeremy Buckridge · 19 May, 2026
NHL upholds penalties against Golden Knights but hints at possible future draft compensation if team complies
World

NHL upholds penalties against Golden Knights but hints at possible future draft compensation if team complies

Stanley Cup Playoff conference finals are set, but Vegas deals with fallout after Tortorella's fine and draft pick penalty appeal was denied.

Oral Hamill · 19 May, 2026
Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash model. How to try it for free now.
Technology

Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash model. How to try it for free now.

Google unveiled a new AI model, Gemini 3.5 Flash, at Google I/O 2026. The new model is available now at no cost.

Fredrick Considine · 19 May, 2026
California doctor convicted of $45M Medicare fraud scheme that funded luxury vacations and a $12K crossbow
World

California doctor convicted of $45M Medicare fraud scheme that funded luxury vacations and a $12K crossbow

California doctor accused of submitting $45 million in false Medicare claims for Botox injections was convicted of wire fraud and obstruction charges.

Antonia Robel · 19 May, 2026
Google wants to compete with Anthropic’s Mythos
Technology

Google wants to compete with Anthropic’s Mythos

Google is making a big push into cybersecurity. At I/O, the company announced that it was inviting select groups of experts to test the API for CodeMender, an "...

Hayden Field · 19 May, 2026
Everything Google announced at I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Android XR, & more
Technology

Everything Google announced at I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Android XR, & more

At I/O 2026, Google announced a tidal wave of new Gemini-powered features across its biggest products and services that will soon be available. We’ve compiled a...

9to5Google · 19 May, 2026
Google Search is getting its biggest-ever AI makeover
Business

Google Search is getting its biggest-ever AI makeover

Google is bringing its various AI products closer together and updating its iconic Search box for the AI era.

Hugh Langley · 19 May, 2026
Google overhauls its AI subscription tiers, makes them cheaper
Technology

Google overhauls its AI subscription tiers, makes them cheaper

Google overhauled its AI subscription plans at I/O, and made them cheaper

Tracey Bernhard · 19 May, 2026
Google Releases Gemini 3.5 Flash Frontier Model Focused On Agentic AI
Technology

Google Releases Gemini 3.5 Flash Frontier Model Focused On Agentic AI

Agentic AI comes to Google's core AI products and enterprise offerings.

Khamosh Pathak · 19 May, 2026
Google's redesigned Gemini comes with a new interface and AI models
Technology

Google's redesigned Gemini comes with a new interface and AI models

Google's redesigned chatbot hits Android and iOS today.

Arne Shields · 19 May, 2026