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After being teased in March, Google unveiled the Google Fitbit Air, a screenless passive wearable weighing 12 grams with a band and 5.2 grams without. The device can measure heart rate, sleep, detect “signs of AFib with irregular heart rhythm notifications”, and provide data on heart rate variability (HRV). The screenless device has no buttons and can autodetect activities like running, walking, rowing, and other high-heart rate cardio and sport activities. The estimated battery life goes up to a week and a five minute charge can restore a day’s worth of power. A 90 minute charge will bring the battery up to full. The Google Fitbit Air is available for pre-order now for $100 USD, releasing May 26th, and is compatible with most phones on Android 11 or higher and Apple iOS 16.4 or higher.
Source: Engadget
Google also announced the Fitbit App will be called the Google Health app beginning May 19th. Fitbit data will automatically be available in Google Health and Google Fit users will have the option to migrate data later in 2026. The Google Health App AI-powered trainer, Health Coach, previously tested as Fitbit Health Coach, will be a premium feature for Google Health Premium Subscribers. Fitbit Premium will be called Google Health Premium beginning on May 19th and the annual cost is rising from $79.99 per year to $99.99, though the monthly plan remains stable at $9.99. Premium access will also be included for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in over 30 countries. The free Google Health includes activity, sleep, and health tracking, as well as manual wellness logging, without additional fees.
Source: Android Central
On Wednesday the European Commission confirmed an agreement on the ‘AI Omnibus’ package of amendments to the Artificial Intelligence Act, including a ban on AI-generated non-consensual intimate images. Dates for AI companies to implement changes to comply with the AI act have been pushed back from August 2026 to December 2027 and standalone high-risk AI systems and select embedded AI products will need to comply by August 2028. Compliance with the ban on AI-generated non-consensual intimate images must be implemented by December 2026.
Source: The Next Web
CNBC’s sources report the European Union is considering restricting member governments from using US cloud providers for sensitive data purposes. A “Tech Sovereignty Package” is expected to be presented by the European Commission on May 27th. The proposal would not entirely prohibit use of overseas cloud platforms by governments, focused instead on limiting use for processing sensitive information like health, financial, and judicial data. Any proposal would need to be approved by all 27 member states.
Source: CNBC
Wired reports cybersecurity firm RedAccess analyzed thousands of vibe-coded web apps by AI development tools Replit, Base44, Netlify, and Lovable, and found over 5,000 lacked security or authentication of any kind. RedAccess claims anyone with the web URL for the apps have full access to the data or only require an email address to get through. 40% of the apps expose sensitive info like medical and financial data, corporate strategy documents, and logs of conversations with chatbots. A spokesperson from Lovable said “Lovable gives builders the tools to build securely, but how an app is configured is ultimately the creator’s responsibility.”
Source: Wired
On Thursday Spotify announced the interactive AI DJ now supports French, German, and Brazilian Portuguese; adding to the previously launched English and Spanish options. The AI DJ provides commentary on songs the platform suggests for users, and features the option to chat with the DJ, including the ability to make requests for songs or make genre changes. The AI DJ is available in over 75 countries, now including Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, South Korea and Switzerland.
Source: TechCrunch
And Spotify now offers a command line tool for AI agents like OpenClaw and Claude Code to import AI-created audio summaries and personal podcasts to Spotify. AI-generated audio from platforms like Adobe Acrobat, NotebookLM, and Hero can be imported through the The Save to Spotify CLI, now in beta and available on GitHub. Imported selections will be available within a user’s personal library, but will not be accessible by other Spotify users.
Source: TechCrunch
The Wall Street Journal reports Samsung will no longer sell televisions and home appliances in China due to competition from domestic brands and a changing business environment. In a statement Samsung says the company is “reviewing various support measures for business partners”. Sales of smartphones and chips in China will continue.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
An IGN commissioned study called ‘Generations In Play: 2026 Audience Insights Report’ examined trends of Gen Z’s media activities. The study, conducted by Kantar and UC Berkeley polled over 5,000 respondents in the UK, US, and Australia, and found 50% of Gen Z users subscribe and unsubscribe from a streaming service just to watch a single title. 62% do not pay full price for video games, 71% don’t buy physical music, and 70% don’t buy physical copies of tv shows or movies. Gen Z is also 13% more likely to attend theatrical releases on opening weekends compared to older demographics.
Source: Variety
Diablo IV’s secret Cow Level has finally been discovered, three years after the game’s launch. Diablo and Cow Levels have a storied history, first popping into playable form in Diablo II after all the rumours of one existing in the original Diablo. Diablo III had ‘Not the Cow Level’ as an anniversary event. And now Diablo IV’s cow level can be accessed after a rather lengthy sidequest process. A current rumour claims this new cow level won’t be the only one as the Cow King has a random drop called the ‘Prime Rib’. The item description reads: “A royal cut of beef, with perfect marbling, a majestic texture, and a regal flavor. Such a prime cut would be a worthy offering to anyone, even to a god.”
Source: Eurogamer