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      AI agents are getting their own search engine

      AI agents are getting their own search engine

      Jun 26, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      A coalition of tech giants including Google and Microsoft has announced Agentic Resource Discovery (ARD), an open specification designed to let AI agents search for and use tools, skills, and other agents at runtime. This fills a critical discovery gap left by protocols like MCP, which handle data sharing but not resource finding. However, the domain-based trust model also introduces new security risks that enterprises must address.
      The Fitbit Air is a good wearable weighed down by a chatty AI “coach”

      The Fitbit Air is a good wearable weighed down by a chatty AI “coach”

      Jun 26, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      The $100 Fitbit Air offers a no-frills fitness tracking experience with a tiny, comfortable design and week-long battery life. However, Google's integration of a chatty AI Health Coach in the premium subscription often provides verbose, unnecessary summaries. While the hardware is excellent, the AI feature may push users away from the premium tier.
      Android phones will soon be able to detect spoofed calls and impersonation scams

      Android phones will soon be able to detect spoofed calls and impersonation scams

      Jun 26, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Google is expanding its scam call detection feature to all Android 12+ devices, requiring Phone by Google, Contacts, and Google Messages. The system verifies calls by sending an authenticated RCS ping to the contact's phone, flagging spoofed numbers. Additionally, Circle to Search gains a 'Find the Look' tool for identifying clothing, Google Photos creates an AI wardrobe, and AirDrop support broadens across Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and more.
      Amendment to Conde Nast User Agreement & Privacy Policy

      Amendment to Conde Nast User Agreement & Privacy Policy

      Jun 26, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      A major media conglomerate has amended the user agreement for its technology news website, replacing a key section with a significantly broader content license. The new terms grant the company an irrevocable, royalty-free right to use, modify, and distribute user submissions for purposes related to the service or its promotion, including commercial uses. While users retain ownership, the license allows extensive reuse without compensation or attribution, raising concerns among privacy advocates and content creators.
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