Google just declared itself a contender in AI design at IO 2026

Google just declared itself a contender in AI design at IO 2026

Google announced at its annual Google I/O event on Tuesday that it’s launching Pics, a new AI-powered design and image-generation app for Google Workspace. The tech giant says it designed the app to be accessible to everyone, from teachers to small business owners. With Pics, users can generate everything from social media graphics and invitations to marketing materials and mock-ups using simple text prompts, without needing any editing skills or advanced tools. By giving users an easy way to generate visuals, Google is looking to take on popular design apps like Canva, as well as products from AI-native competitors like...

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5 Valuable Retro Gadgets Your Grandpa Might Still Have

5 Valuable Retro Gadgets Your Grandpa Might Still Have

Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Warm weather is here, and for many that means doing a bit of spring cleaning. Going through everything and deciding what to keep, what to donate, and what to toss out. If you have grandparents, you might even find yourself up in the attic helping them clean out old boxes that have been collecting dust for decades. And hiding inside those boxes might be a treasure trove of retro gadgets that are making a comeback, but could also be worth a pretty penny because of it.  From...

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Your Fire TV Stick has a developer menu that unlocks features Amazon doesn’t advertise

Your Fire TV Stick has a developer menu that unlocks features Amazon doesn’t advertise

Published May 14, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT Aggy is a veteran writer and editor in the technology and gaming space. Having served as a Managing Editor for high-traffic digital publications, alongside being an editor and consultant for over a dozen sites. Aggy’s published work spans a wide and respected array of tech and gaming outlets, including WePC, Screen Rant, How-To Geek, Android Police, PC Invasion, and Try Hard Guides. Beyond editorial work, Aggy’s direct experience in the tech sphere extends to app development. Aggy has published two games under Tales and is always eager to learn and do more. He also...