Wednesday
May132026

Google's Gemini Intelligence promises to automate multi-step tasks

Google

Google is promising to tackle "tedious tasks" through a multi-step automation feature it first tested on the Samsung Galaxy S26 and Google Pixel 10. This move is part of the new Google Gemini Intelligence, an integrated system designed to bring the company's top AI tools together on Android as well as other Google ecosystems.

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Wednesday
May132026

Google Gemini promises 'smarter' browsing on Android version of Chrome in June

GoogleAside from automating multi-step tasks on Android, Chrome users on the mobile platform will soon find it easier to interact with the browser and automate tedious tasks there as well. Starting in late June, Google promises Android users will get a "smarter browsing assistant" with the help of Gemini. The web browser will soon be able to do tasks like booking appointments or tickets or even find and reserve parking spots for you. You can still intervene when needed, but the option is now available for you to let Gemini handle these little chores. It can even help you research, summarize and compare content across different websites.

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Wednesday
May132026

Google teases a built-for-AI laptop called Googlebooks

Google wants you to take advantage of Gemini Intelligence with its new laptop line called Googlebooks. According to the tech giant, it helps them move "from an operating system to an intelligence system," offering a device that brings together the "best of Android" with ChromeOS.

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Monday
May112026

Canada-Wide Science Fair comes to Edmonton this May

Youth Science Canada

The Edmonton EXPO Centre and the University of Alberta will play host to Canada's brightest young scientists from May 23 to 30. Youth Science Canada's 64th annual Canada-Wide Science Fair will bring 400 student finalists from across the country to showcase 346 STEM projects. These young researchers are competing for a $2 million prize pool in awards and scholarships, with the week-long event culminating in an awards ceremony at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on the evening of May 28.

The public is invited to engage with the next generation of innovators during three open-house days. Visitors can explore the Project Zone on Sunday, May 24, or visit during the STEM Expo on May 28 and 29, which will also feature interactive exhibits from over 50 universities and government agencies alongside the student projects. For those unable to make it to Edmonton, virtual access will be available through this link.