AI News Archive: May 12, 2026 — Part 28
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- Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after a car drove directly into a flooded road
The company has deployed an OTA software fix.
- Waymo Just Recalled 3,791 Robotaxis After Realizing They Could Drive Into Flood Zones
The company recently issued a voluntary recall of its fifth and sixth generation models.
- Waymo to recall nearly 3,800 robotaxis over self-driving software issue
Waymo is recalling thousands of its self-driving robotaxis in the US. A software flaw could cause the vehicles to drive onto flooded roads. This recall affects specific models of Waymo's automated driving systems. The company is working on a permanent fix. Separately, Waymo faces investigations into other incidents.
- Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis over risk of entering flooded roads
In a proactive safety measure, Waymo is recalling nearly 3,800 of its autonomous vehicles from the U.S. market, triggered by an episode involving a car that drove onto a flooded street. To address this concern, the company is actively deploying software updates and bolstering its approaches to extreme weather scenarios.
- Waymo is recalling thousands of robotaxis for a software flaw that could steer them into floods
The recall follows an April incident in San Antonio where an unoccupied Waymo vehicle drove into a flooded lane during extreme weather
- Waymo issues recall to deal with a flooding problem
Waymo has issued a software recall that makes its robotaxis more cautious around flooded areas. A "final remedy" is in the works.
- Google Previews Android 17 With 'Gemini Intelligence' a Month Before Apple's iOS 27 Reveal
Google today previewed Android 17, the next version of Android that it is bringing to smartphones and other devices. Android 17 includes multiple new AI features, and it comes about a month ahead of when Apple plans to unveil iOS 27 with new AI capabilities. Google is now calling the AI features on Android "Gemini Intelligence," branding similar to Apple Intelligence . Google said it is transitioning Android from an operating system to an intelligence system, with proactive, on-device agentic AI. Expanded Gemini integration - Gemini will be able to do more tasks autonomously, from booking classes to making purchases. Visual context - Gemini will be able to draw context from what's on the screen, which is something that Apple is also bringing to iPhones soon. Google says Android users will be able to do things like bring up a long shopping list in the notes app, long press on the power button over the list, and have Gemini build a shopping cart with all of the items for delivery. Smarte
- Gemini Intelligence brings gen UI widgets, Gboard ‘Rambler’ to Android, debuting on Pixel & Samsung
Google today announced “Gemini Intelligence” as the overarching name for a new series of AI features on premium Android devices. more…
- Everything announced at The Android Show: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, and more
Like last year, Google is making most of its Android announcements a week before I/O 2026. At The Android Show, we got four sets of announcements. more…
- Google announces Googlebooks with Gemini Intelligence focus, coming this fall
At The Android Show today, Google previewed Googlebooks as a new category of laptops that takes the best of Android and ChromeOS. more…
- Chrome for Android adding full Gemini integration and auto browse
In January, desktop Chrome gained an auto browse capability powered by Gemini. This is now coming to Chrome for Android with deeper Gemini integration. more…
- Android Auto is getting video apps, music updates, and more Gemini smarts
Google is delivering some major Android Auto updates over the course of 2026, including support for video apps and new Gemini features. more…
- Googlebooks are official, bringing Gemini Intelligence, Android apps, and a new vision for laptops
Will Android users finally get their MacBook moment? Here's what you can expect from upcoming Googlebooks.
- Google’s making its biggest push yet for putting Gemini to work as an actual assistant on Android
Gemini Intelligence hopes to be the foundational agentic upgrade Android users have been waiting for.
- 6 things Gemini Intelligence is about to do across your Android devices
Google is bringing these Gemini features to Android, expanding it across apps and devices to automate everyday tasks, simplify browsing, and make your phone feel more helpful while keeping you in control.
- Google just made Gemini for Home a lot better at running your smart home
Google has rolled out a new Gemini for Home update with smarter camera search, faster device controls, better onboarding, and new Google Home app improvements.
- Google just announced a new kind of laptop, and it puts Gemini everywhere
Google has officially unveiled Googlebooks, a new category of laptops built around its Gemini AI assistant. Devices from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are expected this fall, though pricing and full hardware details have not yet been disclosed.
- Android Auto is about to change the way you drive: 3D Google Maps, redesigned interface, video support, Gemini and more
Android Auto is about to change the way you drive: 3D Google Maps, redesigned interface, video support, Gemini and more Tom's Guide
- Google just revealed ‘Gemini Intelligence’ — and it could change Android forever
Google just revealed ‘Gemini Intelligence’ — and it could change Android forever Tom's Guide
- Google launches line of Android laptops festooned with Gemini AI
If you're not a fan of having AI baked into your OS, look elsewhere
- Android 17 Is Smarter Than Ever, Thanks to Gemini Intelligence
Google taps even further into AI with some truly useful new features on deck. Here's the latest from The Android Show.
- In Android 17, 'Gemini Intelligence' Can Automate Tasks Across Apps
In Android 17, 'Gemini Intelligence' Can Automate Tasks Across Apps PCMag
- 9 Clever Ways I Use Google Gemini in My Car With Android Auto
9 Clever Ways I Use Google Gemini in My Car With Android Auto PCMag
- New 'Googlebook' Laptop Category Puts AI Front and Center
New 'Googlebook' Laptop Category Puts AI Front and Center PCMag Middle East
- 9 Clever Ways I Use Google Gemini in My Car With Android Auto
9 Clever Ways I Use Google Gemini in My Car With Android Auto PCMag UK
- 9 Clever Ways I Use Google Gemini in My Car With Android Auto
9 Clever Ways I Use Google Gemini in My Car With Android Auto PCMag Australia
- New 'Googlebook' Laptop Category Puts AI Front and Center
New 'Googlebook' Laptop Category Puts AI Front and Center PCMag Australia
- Google's new laptop platform, 'Googlebook,' leaks ahead of reveal event — new laptops powered by Android and Google Gemini, meant to succeed Chromebook
Google has a new laptop platform coming out called the "Googlebook" and it's meant to replace or succeed Chromebook. It's powered by Android and "designed for Gemini Intelligence." The main highlight is native integration with other Android devices and a "Glowbar" that dynamically reacts to what your Googlebook is doing.
- Gemini Intelligence brings app automation to Android
It will arrive on Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones first.
- Gemini in Chrome arrives on Android devices in June
A device with at least 4GB of RAM is required to use the software.
- Google’s New ‘Googlebook’ Will Ensure You’ll Never Escape Android or AI
The next generation of Chromebooks will force you to think about AI every time you use the mouse cursor.
- Google is Unleashing Gemini on Android Users
Ready or not, here it comes.
- Google announces the Googlebook, a new breed of built-for-Gemini laptops
At an Android event on May 12, Google revealed a new class of Gemini-powered laptops, dubbed Googlebooks.