Google launches Nano Banana 2 model with faster image generation Google today announced the latest version of its popular image generation model, Nano Banana 2. The new model, which is technically Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, can create more realistic images than its predecessor. The model will also now become the default in the Gemini app for its Fast, Thinking, and Pro modes. The company first...

Ukraine: At least two dead as gunman opens fire in KyivAt least two dead as gunman opens fire and takes hostages in KyivReutersThe incident happened in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi districtTwo people have been killed and others injured as a person opened fire in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital's Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said. The incident happened in the southern Holosiivskyi district, Kyiv's police force...

Microsoft is working on yet another OpenClaw-like agent Microsoft is testing ways to integrate OpenClaw-like features into its existing Microsoft 365 Copilot tool. The new features, which the company confirmed to The Information, would be geared toward enterprise customers, with better security controls than the famously risky open source OpenClaw agent. OpenClaw is a tool that runs locally on...

We're Tracking Streaming Price Hikes in 2026: Spotify, Paramount Plus, Crunchyroll and OthersThe start of a new year of streaming brims with anticipation for all the great things you'll watch. You could get hooked on an underrated show, binge the return of a favorite or stream a new Oscar Best Picture winner from your couch. Envisioning upcoming entertainment is better when you don't factor in...

Bluesky Is Making an AI Feature. Here's Why Everyone Seems to Hate It Already The newest wave of backlash against AI on social media is directed at Bluesky. Katelyn Chedraoui Writer I Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the...