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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Google's Search overhaul to Sony's priciest wireless headphones ever
By Hamish Hector Published
The week's top stories from Apple, Sony, Ubisoft, Nvidia and more for May 23, 2026.

Experts find Google API keys are still usable, even after you delete them
By Sead Fadilpašić Published
For more than 20 minutes after deletion, some Google API keys can still be used, apparently creating a major security gap.
"Google Search is now AI Search" equals the worst thing to happen to the internet since social media, except this time we can all see it coming
By Josephine Watson Published
At this year's Google I/O, one of the biggest changes presented by the Silicon Valley giant was to Search. Here's why you should care about what comes next.

Original gen 1 Chromecast dongles are now failing after 13 years
By David Nield Published
Support for the first-generation Chromecast ended a while ago, but now the gadget is falling for many users.

GrapheneOS patches an Android VPN bypass that Google decided to leave alone
By Monica J. White Last updated
A researcher disclosed an Android 16 VPN bypass that leaks your real IP. Google declined to patch it, but GrapheneOS shipped a fix within days.

Gemini's new AI meter has changed the way I use the chatbot
By Graham Barlow Published
Gemini’s shift from daily limits to a new 5-hour window has changed the way I use it.

Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, like LG's divisive Magic Remote
By Carrie Marshall Published
Google has told app developers that Google TV will be adding support for "pointing remotes" that sound very similar to LG's Magic Remote

With SynthID, Google is cleaning up the AI mess it helped make, but Omni power makes it clear we'll never get ahead of generative AI fiction
By Lance Ulanoff Published
Can the companies that are building truth-bending AI models also be the same ones to help police the fake content?

Google is updating Android Auto to allow more flexibility for music app designs
By Rowan Davies Published
Google is giving music platform developers more flexibility in designing apps for the in-car experience.

Most Android phones released before 2026 likely won't support Gemini Intelligence — yes, really
By James Rogerson Published
Small print on the Gemini Intelligence site reveals that most pre-2026 phones won't get access to the software, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Pixel 9 series, and more.
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