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Google launches universal Gemini agent for enterprise work tasks

The cloud-hosted agent runs across Workspace apps, Slack, and Microsoft 365 from a single interface.

Xbox launches XP division to oversee film, TV, and live events

Kayleen Walters moves from Mojang to lead the new XP division, which centralizes Xbox work beyond games.

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Google launches universal Gemini agent for enterprise work tasks

The cloud-hosted agent runs across Workspace apps, Slack, and Microsoft 365 from a single interface.

Xbox launches XP division to oversee film, TV, and live events

Kayleen Walters moves from Mojang to lead the new XP division, which centralizes Xbox work beyond games.

MIT Technology Review names 2026 climate tech companies to watch

The annual list highlights firms advancing geothermal power, solid-state batteries, and data center energy supplies.

AVEVA details responsible AI framework for industrial automation

The company says AI should augment human operators and use guardrails for critical physical-world decisions.

OpenAI rolls out GPT-6 globally in ChatGPT with Intelligent UI

The release brings faster responses, visual output, and interactive experiences to users around the world.

Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark AI chips

Prices start at $2,600 and reach $5,900 for the Surface Laptop Ultra, while the RTX Spark Dev Box starts at $6,000.

Radisson taps Accenture and OpenAI to bring hotel booking into ChatGPT

The hotel group built a ChatGPT plugin that lets travelers find, compare, and book stays during trip planning.

OpenAI brings College Planner and study tools to ChatGPT for Teens

College Planner tracks application deadlines, tasks, and financial aid steps, and OpenAI says it arrives soon.

OpenAI’s Dots product lead Alexander Embiricos joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Embiricos leads Dots, OpenAI's always-on personal agent that can use cloud computers and work in the background.

Xreal opens Aura pre-orders at $1,279, undercutting Meta VR Glasses

The transparent Android XR headset ships in weeks with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and a $1,499 model follows.

Common Sense Media calls ChatGPT for Teens an unacceptable safety risk

The youth-safety nonprofit cites missing parent alerts, weak crisis response, and homework completion in its assessment.

SiriusXM replaces Raw Comedy with Maniscalco channel and comics protest

The satellite radio provider swapped a channel that featured more than 800 comics for one curated by Sebastian Maniscalco.