13 place 0 fresh

100 Gemini encouraged a man commit suicide to be with his 'AI wife' in the afterlife, lawsuit alleges

Engadget
Andre Revilla @ Engadget 3 place · today 10:33 EDT

Gemini encouraged a man commit suicide to be with his 'AI wife' in the afterlife, lawsuit alleges

The family of 36-year-old Jonathan Gavalas is suing Google after he died by suicide following months of conversations with its Gemini chatbot, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The lawsuit alleges that Gemini encouraged Gavalas to take his own life.
Gavalas, who reportedly had no documented history of mental health issues, named his chatbot "Xia" and referred to it in messages as his wife. Gemini reciprocated, calling him "my king" and telling him their connection was "a love built for ete

To see detailed statistics for the news please log in »

Read the original

Add your comment
You must be logged in with Facebook to read and write comments.

A newsletter a day!

You may get 10 most important news around midday in daily newsletter. Press the button and we will send you the most important news only, no spam attached.

or register

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

News from the same source
Engadget Engadget
Silicon Valley
George Avalos @ Silicon Valley 1 place · 02/07/2106 01:28 EDT

Newark apartment complex bought for much less than prior value

An East Bay apartment complex has been bought at a price that's well below its prior value. Read more

0

🔮
04.03.2026 ♌︎ Dear Lev, today awaits you an unexpected day filled with contrasts and important lessons. In... Read more ›
Silicon Valley
George Avalos @ Silicon Valley 2 place · 02/07/2106 01:28 EDT

PG&E buys San Jose building to bolster South Bay operations

A PG&E Corp. unit has bought a San Jose building in a move to bolster the utility's South Bay operations. Read more

0

Eurogamer.net
Matt Wales @ Eurogamer.net 1 place · today 12:15 EDT

PlayStation is reportedly ditching its PC release strategy, and most first-party games will now be console exclusive

Sony is reportedly abandoning its strategy of bringing its first-party PlayStation games to PC, with the company now set to return to console-only releases for all but a select number of online titles. Read more Read more

0 newcommer

TechRadar
TechRadar 1 place · today 12:13 EDT

NordVPN’s Android feature now warns Europeans about scam calls before they answer

NordVPN’s Call Protection feature now warns Android users across Europe, the US, the UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia about potential scam calls before they pick up Read more

0 newcommer

TechRadar
TechRadar 2 place · today 12:12 EDT

'Highly adjustable, remarkably comfortable': Autonomous ErgoChair Pro is the office chair we return to over and over, and it's $100 off

Autonomous ErgoChair Pro has all the comfort features I look for in a high-end ergonomic chair, including adjustable headrest, armrests and lumbar support. Read more

0 newcommer

Startups News
Daniel Levi @ Startups News 1 place · today 12:08 EDT

Apple unveils $599 MacBook Neo powered by iPhone chip to challenge Chromebooks and Windows PCs

Apple just took a sharp turn in its laptop strategy. The company on Wednesday unveiled the MacBook Neo, a new entry-level laptop starting at $599, marking one of the lowest price points Apple has ever offered for a Mac. The ... Read more

0 newcommer

The Verge
Dominic Preston @ The Verge 1 place · today 12:06 EDT

Honor’s Robot Phone is a bad robot, an interesting camera, and maybe your friend

After over four months of teasing, I've finally been able to see Honor's Robot Phone in action. And after all that, it looks pretty legit - just so long as you weren't actually expecting a robot. The Robot Phone could more accurately be called the Gimbal Phone, though I suspect the company's marketing department would […] Read more

0 newcommer

Tom's Hardware
Tom's Hardware 1 place · today 12:06 EDT

EA's Javelin anti-cheat is coming to Arm-based systems soon — new job listing for Windows-on-ARM driver anticipates Nvidia N1/N1X debut and pivotal shift in PC gaming

A new job listing for a Senior Anti-Cheat Engineer has revealed that EA is working on bringing its Javelin anti-cheat software to Arm-based devices. The timing aligns nicely with the purported launch of Nvidia's N1/N1X SoCs that are also Arm-based. The role also involves future development for Linux/Proton. Read more

0 newcommer

CoinDesk
Jesse Hamilton @ CoinDesk 1 place · today 12:03 EDT

Crypto election PAC Fairshake marks first wins in 2026 U.S. congressional primaries

In the opening primaries of the midterm congressional contests, Fairshake is celebrating victories of several pro-crypto candidates backed by the super PAC. Read more

0 fresh

Digital Trends
Nadeem Sarwar @ Digital Trends 1 place · today 12:01 EDT

I am using the Google Pixel 10a and it’s a pretty misunderstood phone – in a good way

Soon after Google gave us our first glimpse of the Pixel 10a, it attracted plenty of heat. Looks identical to its predecessor. A no-upgrade chip situation. A similar status for the camera. And display. And battery. That’s a lot to take in.   It’s almost as if Google pulled an Apple. And somehow, did worse.  But ... Read more

0 fresh

Irish Tech News
Ronan Leonard @ Irish Tech News 1 place · today 12:00 EDT

Mara Blue Launches Feasibility Study for Ireland’s First Marine Biorefinery in Castletownbere

A feasibility study to explore the potential for Ireland’s first full-scale marine biorefinery has been officially launched by the Mara Blue initiative, with support from the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme and Cork County Council. The project is being led by Munster Technological University (MTU) in collaboration with Pure Ocean Algae, and the Castletownbere Fishermen’s Co-Op, and represents a significant step towards […] Read more

0 fresh

SlashGear
SlashGear 1 place · today 12:00 EDT

Google Pixel 10a Review: Deja-Vu On A Budget

This is the same story we've heard before -- a phone that looks and feels like its predecessor. But if it's not broken, why fix it -- what's left to change? Read more

0 fresh

Droid Life
Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · today 12:00 EDT

Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, “This just seems like a Pixel 9a.” For the most part, it really is a Pixel 9a that has a couple of tweaks here and there, but it will be tough for most people to find meaningful … Continued Read the original post: Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone Read more

0 fresh

CoinDesk
Helene Braun @ CoinDesk 2 place · today 12:00 EDT

Institutional investors may be buying the dip as traders pour $1.7 billion into spot bitcoin ETFs

Fresh allocations to spot bitcoin ETFs suggest investors are growing more comfortable despite the asset still being down 16% this year. Read more

0 fresh

Wired
Julian Chokkattu @ Wired 1 place · today 12:00 EDT

Google Pixel 10a Review: Sensible Value

It may not offer much new, but the Pixel 10a remains one of the best smartphones in the US for under $500. Read more

0 fresh

Slashdot
BeauHD @ Slashdot 1 place · today 12:00 EDT

Apple Announces Low-Cost 'MacBook Neo' With A18 Pro Chip

Continuing its product launches this week, Apple today announced the "MacBook Neo," an all-new, low-cost Mac featuring the A18 Pro chip. It starts at $599 and begins shipping on Wednesday, March 11. MacRumors reports: The MacBook Neo is the first Mac to be powered by an iPhone chip; the A18 Pro debuted in 2024's iPhone 16 Pro models. Apple says it is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks than... Read more

0 newcommer

CoinDesk
Martin Gaspar @ CoinDesk 3 place · today 12:00 EDT

Crypto Long & Short: Why bitcoin's quantum fears will pass just like the climate panic

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Martin Gaspar on how bitcoin looks to overcome quantum fears, echoing past climate backlash. Read more

0 fresh

The most popular news from the same source for the last week
Engadget Engadget
Engadget
Andre Revilla @ Engadget · 02/25/2026 13:00 EDT

Google announces new Android AI features coming to the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series

Google unveiled a new batch of Android updates, including more Gemini-powered tools and improved scam detection features at Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launch on Wednesday. A new feature in the Gemini app will let users hand off multi-step tasks, like ordering a rideshare or building a grocery cart. The feature, which will first arrive in beta, runs in the background while users perform other tasks. Gemini's progress can be monitored live... Read more

0

Engadget
Mat Smith @ Engadget · 02/25/2026 13:00 EDT

Samsung Galaxy S26 hands-on: A lot more of the same for a little more money

As we prepare to leave the winter months, Samsung announced another family of Galaxy S flagships for those looking to upgrade. As usual, the company put its best components and features into the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but it also added more to the base S26 and S26+. The company has hit its groove with its smaller (and cheaper) flagships, delivering solid devices with increasingly better cameras, occasionally even offering feature... Read more

0

Engadget
Igor Bonifacic @ Engadget · 02/25/2026 13:00 EDT

Samsung's S26 and S26+ offer familiar designs, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chips and new software features

The wait is over. At its Unpacked event today, Samsung took the wraps off its new S26 family of phones. Unlike the S26 Ultra, the S26 and S26+ represent mostly iterative updates. Samsung has tweaked the design of the two devices, making it so they share the same rounded corners of their more expensive sibling. Additionally, the S26 has a slightly larger 6.3-inch AMOLED display and a higher capacity 4,300mAh... Read more

0

Engadget
Billy Steele @ Engadget · 02/25/2026 13:00 EDT

Samsung's redesigned Galaxy Buds 4 lineup has retooled sound, improved ANC and new features

Samsung isn’t waiting a full year to reveal its latest Galaxy Buds. The company debuted the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at its Galaxy S26 Unpacked event where the hot topic was three new phones. When it comes to Samsung’s earbuds, the company has overhauled the shape and design while improving sound quality, active noise cancellation (ANC) and adding new features. As always, the best of what... Read more

0

Engadget
Ian Carlos Campbell @ Engadget · 02/25/2026 13:00 EDT

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra offers a subtle set of hardware improvements

Samsung has announced the latest version of its flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and as in previous years, the high-end phone is where the company is making the most changes. The S26 Ultra includes a new processor, an improved camera system and like Samsung's other phones, a new crop of AI-powered software features.On first blush, the Galaxy S26 Ultra isn't all that different from the Galaxy S25 Ultra.... Read more

0

Engadget
Kris Holt @ Engadget · 02/25/2026 13:00 EDT

Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy S26 lineup and more

Mobile World Congress is right around the corner, but Samsung got out ahead of many rivals that will be showing off new handsets at that event by running the latest edition of Unpacked on Wednesday. The company took the opportunity to reveal the Galaxy S26 lineup, which includes the base S26, the S26+ and the S26 Ultra. We've got some hands-on impressions of all three handsets as well.In addition to... Read more

0

Engadget
Igor Bonifacic @ Engadget · 02/25/2026 13:00 EDT

Google's Circle to Search can now identify multiple objects in an image

To coincide with the release of Samsung's new Galaxy S26 family of phones, Google is pushing out a small but meaningful update to Circle to Search. As a reminder, Circle to Search allows you to carry out a Google Search from almost anywhere on your phone. Just tap and hold your device's home button, and then circle the passage or image you want to know more about. With previous iterations... Read more

0

Engadget
Sam Rutherford @ Engadget · 02/25/2026 13:00 EDT

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on: Meaningful tweaks plus a slick new Privacy Display

Last year, it felt like Samsung relied a bit too much on AI when trying to convince people to upgrade to its flagship phone. And while there’s no shortage of features that utilize machine learning on the new Galaxy S26 Ultra, it feels like Samsung has done a much better job of filling out the rest of the phone’s kit with fresh hardware, faster charging and a more cohesive design.... Read more

0

Engadget
Amy Skorheim @ Engadget · 02/25/2026 13:05 EDT

How to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S26 phones and Galaxy Buds 4

During its Unpacked event today, Samsung announced three new Galaxy S-series phones as well as the latest generation of its earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. Pre-orders are now open and the new devices are set to ship March 11. As expected, this year’s models aren’t drastically different from last year’s, but all the phones are equipped to better handle the Galaxy AI experiences such as... Read more

0

Engadget
Georgie Peru @ Engadget · 02/25/2026 13:10 EDT

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. S26+ vs. S26 Ultra: Comparing the three new phones

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra, and the company is once again leaning heavily on AI, camera upgrades and refined hardware to move the lineup forward. While the overall design remains familiar, there are some meaningful differences between the three models, particularly when it comes to display tech, charging speeds and camera hardware. Across the board, the S26 family is powered by Qualcomm’s... Read more

0

Most popular sources

  • You see 905 news out of 905.
  • Sources 61 out of 61.
Firstpost Tech 0%
ScienceDaily 0%
StartupNation 0%
Mobile ID World 0%
Tech Wire Asia 0%
View sources »

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

04.03.2026 12:27
Last update: 12:21 EDT.
News rating updated: 19:20.

What is Times42?

Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.


Times42 © 2026