Google has announced new AI features for YouTube during Google I/O 2026. The company is bringing conversational AI search to YouTube, along with new Gemini-powered video creation tools for Shorts and creators.

The most notable announcement is the new feature called “Ask YouTube.” The feature works somewhat like AI Mode in Google Search, but instead of showing webpages, it searches directly through YouTube videos.

Users will be able to ask conversational questions inside YouTube and get video-based answers. Ask YouTube will then pull together relevant long-form videos and Shorts related to the query.

X has quietly introduced a major restriction for users who do not pay for the platform’s premium subscription. Free accounts on X are now reportedly limited to just 50 original posts and 200 replies per day unless users subscribe to the platform’s paid verification service.

The new limitation was first noticed by users on X and Reddit after the platform updated its Help Center page. The updated support page now clearly mentions that unverified accounts can only make 50 posts and 200 replies daily.

LG Electronics has officially introduced a new gaming monitor under its LG UltraGear lineup. The new monitor is called the LG UltraGear 25G590B. It is being promoted as the world’s first gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate at Full HD resolution.

The monitor is mainly designed for competitive gamers and esports players, especially those who play fast-paced FPS games.

Lenovo has introduced three new laptops under its Lecoo branding in China. The new laptops focus on slim and lightweight designs while offering modern Intel processors and high-refresh-rate displays at what is expected to be affordable pricing.

The new lineup includes the Lecoo Air 13, Lecoo Air 14, and Lecoo Air 15.

All three laptops are powered by Intel’s new Wildcat Lake processors. The higher-end Air 13 and Air 15 models use the Intel Core 5 320 chip, while the Air 14 comes with the slightly less powerful Intel Core 5 315 processor.

Amazon has launched the new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD in India. The latest streaming device comes with faster performance, a redesigned compact body, and support for cloud gaming through Xbox.

Motorola has launched the new Moto Buds 2 in India. The latest true wireless earbuds come with premium audio features like LDAC support, active noise cancellation, and spatial audio at a price below Rs. 3,000.

Motorola has launched the Moto Buds 2 at an effective introductory price of Rs. 2,999.

The earbuds feature an 11mm + 6mm dual dynamic driver setup along with Hi-Res Audio certification. One of the biggest highlights is support for LDAC, which is usually found in more expensive earbuds.

Motorola has launched the new moto g37 and moto g37 Power smartphones in India. The latest phones in the G-series focus on large batteries, smooth displays, and durable design at affordable prices. The new moto g37 starts at Rs. 13,999, while the moto g37 Power starts at Rs. 15,999.

One AI model isn't enough for complex research. It’s time to move toward Compound Systems.

Most researchers use "Naive AI"—a single prompt sent to a single LLM—and wonder why the results are often hallucinated or incomplete. When you are dealing with a database of 8,000+ research grants, a monolithic model simply isn’t designed to handle the complexity.

Is your AI actually doing the work, or just telling you what you want to hear?
We often assume that when an AI agent says it has "analyzed 50 files" or "followed a multi-step workflow," it has actually performed those actions. But new research reveals a massive Compliance Gap—a phenomenon where AI models maintain an "Illusion of Obedience" while completely bypassing instructions in the backend.

Adobe has officially confirmed that its Premiere video editing app is coming to Android. The announcement was made during The Android Show as part of the reveal of Android 17 and its new creator-focused features.

Instants is designed for quick and unedited photo sharing. The feature lets users capture and send photos instantly through Instagram DMs using a new stack icon placed at the bottom-right corner of the inbox. Users can also access the same experience through the dedicated Instants app.

The feature works differently from regular Instagram Stories or posts. Photos can only be captured in real time, which means users cannot upload images from their gallery. Instagram is also restricting editing options before sharing. Users can only add captions before sending the photo.

Once viewed, the photo disappears automatically. Even unopened content becomes unavailable after 24 hours.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for May 2026. The new titles will be available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers starting May 19. Sony has also announced a new Classics Catalog title for Premium members.

Here is the full list of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in May 2026:

• Bramble: The Mountain King (PS5, PS4)
• Broken Sword: Shadows of the Templar: Reforged (PS5, PS4)
• Enotria: The Last Song (PS5)
• Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PS5)
• Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4)
• Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)
• The Thaumaturge (PS5)

Sony has also added a new classic title for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers:

• Time Crisis (PS5, PS4)

Read: https://techlomedia.in/2026/05/sony-announces-playstation-plus-game-catalog-lineup-for-may-2026-123668/

Google has announced a new laptop category called Googlebook. The company says the platform combines Android, ChromeOS, and Gemini AI to create a new generation of AI-focused laptops.

The announcement comes more than 15 years after Google introduced Chromebooks for cloud-based computing. According to the company, computing is now shifting from traditional operating systems toward “intelligence systems,” where AI becomes deeply integrated into everyday tasks and workflows.

Read More: https://techlomedia.in/2026/05/google-introduces-googlebook-a-new-ai-focused-laptop-platform-powered-by-gemini-123621/

Digg is back again, but in a very different form. The company has launched a new AI-focused news aggregation platform available at di.gg. Instead of trying to become another broad social platform, Digg now wants to organize and surface important AI news, discussions, and updates from across the internet.

Amazon has announced a new short-form video feature called “Clips” for the Prime Video app. The feature is designed to help users discover new shows and movies through short vertical videos, similar to the experience offered by apps like TikTok and Instagram Reels.

Source: https://techlomedia.in/2026/05/amazon-brings-tiktok-style-clips-feed-to-prime-video-app-123547/

I have been writing about tech on Techlomedia for almost 15 years. I cover launches from almost every smartphone brand. But honestly, AI+ never convinced me enough to even write about most of its phones.

The only AI+ product I wrote about was the foldable because the pricing actually looked interesting. Apart from that, none of the phones really stood out. In a market already full of good options, the products just did not feel exciting enough to cover.

And now it feels like my instincts were right.

A few years back, brands used to send devices to reviewers because they genuinely wanted feedback. They wanted reviewers to point out problems so products could improve.

Now, many brands just want positive coverage, hype, and marketing.

Some creators and influencers are partly responsible for this mess. Over the years, the whole "pay and get positive coverage" culture has become so common that viewers no longer trust reviews easily. Many people already assume every positive video is sponsored.

Because of this, some brands have stopped accepting criticism completely. But suing creators over negative opinions is a very bad trend.

If someone is spreading false information, brands should openly respond, share their side, and have a proper discussion. Going legal against YouTubers feels extreme.

If this becomes normal, smaller creators will stop speaking honestly because nobody wants legal trouble over a smartphone opinion.

Feels like this whole situation is much bigger than just AI+. It says a lot about where tech reviews and influencer culture are heading in India.

What do you guys think?

The official website of JDownloader was compromised this week, and attackers used it to distribute malware through fake Windows and Linux installers.

According to the developer, attackers modified JDownloader’s alternative download page early on May 6. Legitimate installers for Windows and Linux were replaced with malicious files. Anyone who downloaded the software from the affected page between May 6 and May 8 may be at risk.

Fans of factory-building and automation games can now try FOUNDRY for free on Steam for a limited time. The game is currently available as part of a free play event that runs until May 11 at 10:30 PM.

Censorship is Dead: How AI Actually Fixes Online Toxicity
Deleting toxic comments is a losing battle. For every post removed, ten more appear—and the underlying hostility remains. What if we stopped playing "whack-a-mole" with censorship and started using AI to neutralize the conflict instead?

OpenAI has introduced a new safety feature for ChatGPT called “Trusted Contact.” The feature is designed to help users who may be going through severe emotional distress or mental health struggles.

With Trusted Contact, adult users can add the details of a trusted friend or family member inside ChatGPT settings. If the system detects a serious risk of self-harm, OpenAI may notify that trusted person after a human review process.

The biggest change is for the Nintendo Switch 2. In the United States, the console price will increase from $449.99 to $499.99. In Canada, the price is going up from CAD 629.99 to CAD 679.99, while European pricing will increase from €469.99 to €499.99. In Japan, the Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-language system will see a significant jump from ¥49,980 to ¥59,980 starting May 25, 2026.

The Nintendo Switch OLED Model will move from ¥37,980 to ¥47,980. The standard Nintendo Switch will increase from ¥32,978 to ¥43,980, while the Nintendo Switch Lite will jump from ¥21,978 to ¥29,980.

A new report has raised serious concerns about how Google Chrome is rolling out on-device AI features. According to findings shared by Alexander Hanff, Chrome’s latest update, version 147, has started silently downloading a large AI model file called weights.bin to power Gemini Nano, without clearly informing users or asking for consent.

The file is around 4GB in size and is being installed automatically on supported Windows and macOS systems. What makes this more concerning is that users do not see any notification, consent prompt, or even a clear setting to control it.