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Google Cloud Next Announcements in Under 15 Minutes
Catch all key announcements from Google Cloud Next, including AI breakthroughs and real-world applications from CEO Thomas Kurian.
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra Camera Test
iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra cameras compared. See how photos stack up across real-world shots.
Five Sci-Fi Films with Initially Conceived Different Conclusions
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Some of the top science fiction films did not initially turn out that way. A creative blunder here and there, and tales of futuristic worlds, apocalyptic landscapes, or distant galaxies might have concluded in a vastly different manner, failing to achieve the recognition we’ve grown fond of. Keeping that in mind, we’ve compiled a fascinating collection of sci-fi films that nearly found themselves on an alternate path entirely. This is the type that could have resulted in them not becoming the beloved hits or cult favorites we acknowledge them as, but instead box-office failures that could not reverse time.
Several films in this compilation came close to wrapping up on more optimistic notes than what we experienced, or with dark and definitive conclusions that audiences found hard to grapple with initially. A number of them are certainly better suited for the film’s DVD extras, or for fans searching YouTube to glimpse what might have been. In the rarest occurrences, an ending that was discarded years ago even re-emerged and returned to the official narrative of the film it was cut from. To kick things off, we’re revisiting the ’90s and an exceedingly brighter conclusion to a grim sci-fi film.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Cohere Acquires and Merges with German Startup to Form a ‘Transatlantic AI Powerhouse’
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.Â
Palantir Aids IRS in Probing Financial Crimes: Report
The IRS has used Palantir’s software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.
Google Wallet’s Lock Screen Upgrade Boosts Ease of Use for Regular Travelers
Live Updates functionality that enabled Android 16 to deliver a significant enhancement to Google Maps. This implies you can view details such as destination airports, departure points, estimated arrival times, and a current progress bar — which even refreshes as the plane moves. This update fulfills a prior commitment Google made to incorporate Live Updates into its Wallet app, indicating it would soon provide information regarding flights, train journeys, and live events, as reported by 9to5Google.
Provided that you’re using Android 16 or newer and your applications are current, the new feature should be accessible to you after you add an upcoming flight to Google Wallet — effectively by incorporating your boarding pass. This should facilitate the monitoring of your flight details, and it might also enable you to leave physical copies of your boarding pass behind. If the airport accommodates it, you can conveniently scan the information stored in Google Wallet instead.
This follows the significant usability enhancement delivered by Android’s March 2026 update, which allows you to synchronize Wi-Fi credentials across devices for easier connectivity. Google appears to be concentrating on introducing quality-of-life updates to Android recently, and the new Google Wallet widget will undoubtedly belong to that category if you’re a frequent traveler.
Google Wallet previously supported boarding passes, but Live Updates enhances their functionality
Microsoft Allows Indefinite Pause of Windows Updates, 35 Days at a Time
Windows users will no longer be forced to run automatic updates in the middle of a game or a busy day. Microsoft is rolling out some long-awaited changes to Windows Update to users on its Dev and Experimental Windows Insider channels, including the ability to indefinitely delay updates up to 35 days at a time. […]
Thinking Machines Gains as Meta Loses
Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it’s a two-way street.
Two College Students Secure $5.1 Million Pre-Seed Funding for AI Social Network on iMessage
Series, a social networking app that’s grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.
