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- Gemini can now create personalized AI images by digging around in Google Photos
by Ryan Whitwam on April 16, 2026 at 4:59 pmGoogle is making it easier to feed your photos into Nano Banana for more personal image generation.
- RFK Jr. forces FDA to reconsider 12 unproven peptides after 2023 ban
by Beth Mole on April 16, 2026 at 4:45 pmThere doesn’t seem to be new safety or efficacy data, but Kennedy touts them anyway.
- First look: Also’s upcoming e-bike disconnects the pedals and wheels
by John Timmer on April 16, 2026 at 4:23 pmThe company bets that software can create a distinct—and better—riding experience.
- Meet the Quantum Kid
by Jennifer Ouellette on April 16, 2026 at 2:17 pmNine-year-old Kai Moskvitch’s podcast explores how quantum technologies can transform our daily lives.
- The race to Shackleton Crater is on—will Jeff Bezos or China get there first?
by Stephen Clark on April 16, 2026 at 11:00 amUS and Chinese landers could be operating in close proximity on the Moon later this year.
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- Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7: How to try it, benchmarks, safety
on April 16, 2026 at 6:08 pmAnthropic announced the release of Claude Opus 4.7 on April 16. The new frontier AI model is available now.
- Why fans are so upset about Patrick Schwarzeneggers Beach Read casting
on April 16, 2026 at 5:16 pmPatrick Schwarzenegger’s casting as Gus Everett in the “Beach Read” adaptation has sparked backlash online, with fans arguing he does not match the Emily Henry character.
- Allbirds goes soleless and pivots to AI
on April 16, 2026 at 5:06 pmAllbirds was a brand that made wool shoes that were popular with Silicon Valley tech dudes. Emphasis on “was.”
- The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is back down to under $15
on April 16, 2026 at 4:06 pmThe Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $14.99 with code SAVE4K, down from the list price of $39.99. That’s a 63% discount.
- Nano Banana can now make personalized AI Images based on your Photos library
on April 16, 2026 at 4:00 pmGoogle announced that it’s bringing Personal Intelligence to Nano Banana. It can now make personalized AI images based on your Photos library.
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