Google’s new Universal Cart wants to follow you across the entire internet
At I/O on Tuesday, Google introduced Universal Cart, its so-called agentic hub for managing shopping in one place. The tech giant also announced updates to its Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) and teased that it would bring the technology to Google products in the coming months, enabling users to authorize agents to make payments on their behalf. The announcements signal Google’s push to turn AI assistants from passive recommendation tools into active participants in online commerce. By launching a...
Google is trying to make deepfake detection more accessible for everyone
You can soon check for SynthID and C2PA markers directly on your Chrome browser. | Image: The Verge Google is expanding AI detection capabilities to Chrome and Search, with the aim of making it easier for people to identify deepfakes. The updates, announced at Google I/O today, cover not only SynthID - the invisible watermarking technology developed by Google DeepMind - but also content embedded with C2PA content credentials, making both systems more accessible for users to learn how the...
The Hidden Players Powering The Future Of Quantum Computing
InnovationThe Hidden Players Powering The Future Of Quantum ComputingByPravir Malik,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 11:59am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Dr. Pravir Malik is the founder and technologist of QIQuantum and the Forbes...
AI Security Threats Coming From Outside And Inside, And Few Are Ready
InnovationEnterprise TechAI Security Threats Coming From Outside And Inside, And Few Are ReadyByJoe McKendrick,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joe McKendrick covers how technology moves markets and careersFollow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 11:55am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.AI greatly amplifies threatsgettyWalter White’s fictional meth enterprise in Brea...
Zak Brown On Racing’s Triple Crown
McLaren CEO Zak Brown joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down the team’s hunt for motorsport’s Triple Crown, why IndyCar still rewards elite driving talent, and how AI is changing Formula 1 strategy in real time. He also weighs in on controversial F1 regulations, fan growth, and the future of racing technology. (Source: Bloomberg)
Liberty Media CEO on the Media Landscape
Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang discusses the company's decision to simplify its corporate structure by breaking up into multiple entities, noting that it aims to better serve shareholders' interests in the evolving media landscape. He speaks with Lisa Abramowicz on the sidelines of the JPMorgan global technology, media and communications conference in Boston. (Source: Bloomberg)
Baroness calls for ban on ALL technology given to children, labelling it 'addictive'
A ban on all technology for children has been called for by a member of the House of Lords.The call comes just weeks after Labour announced that a mandatory phone ban would be imposed in schools across the UK. The Department of Education insist the change would be made through changes to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.Under existing rules, schools are encouraged to implement phone bans, but the decision ultimately rests with individual headteachers who retain the authority to disregar...
DSPM: The Missing Piece For A Successful DLP Project
InnovationDSPM: The Missing Piece For A Successful DLP ProjectByRohit Dhamankar,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 10:15am EDTRohit Dhamankar, VP, M&A and AI Strategy, Cybersecurity Experience for 15+ years. gettyData has never been more crucial to companies than it is right now. Data-driven decisions drive operational opti...
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Price Gamble Pays Off Early
InnovationConsumer TechSamsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Price Gamble Pays Off EarlyByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 10:09am EDTMay 19, 2026, 10:10am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Samsung’s choice not to raise the price of the Galaxy S26 Ultra app...
AI’s Dirty Secret: It Mostly Speaks English
InnovationAI’s Dirty Secret: It Mostly Speaks EnglishByVéronique Özkaya,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 10:00am EDTVéronique Özkaya is CEO of DATAmundi.ai, delivering high-quality human data for leading global AI labs and enterprises. gettyAt first glance, AI is viewed as a global technology. However, if you look at its...
The Link Between Unified Commerce And Retail AI Transformation
InnovationThe Link Between Unified Commerce And Retail AI TransformationByMichael Scheibner,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 09:45am EDTMichael Scheibner is CEO and Chairman of the Board at GK Software, a Fujitsu company and global leader in retail technology. gettyRetail leaders are serious about implementing AI. Accordi...
How Technology Is Reshaping What Clients Want From Logistics Providers
InnovationHow Technology Is Reshaping What Clients Want From Logistics ProvidersByPaul A Mohabir,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 09:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Paul A. Mohabir is head of IT at Transervice Logistics. gettyL...
AI Isn't Scaling Because Organizations Are Still Designed For Control
InnovationAI Isn't Scaling Because Organizations Are Still Designed For ControlByAnna Drobakha,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 09:30am EDTAnna Drobakha, Global Digital Business & AI Transformation Director at Groupe SEB. gettyThere's a pattern I keep seeing across organizations.In conversations with leadership teams, t...
Why Most Enterprise AI Fails After The Pilot Phase
InnovationWhy Most Enterprise AI Fails After The Pilot PhaseByAmirtha Saminathan,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 09:15am EDTAmirtha Saminathan is a data and analytics leader specializing in scalable platforms, data governance, and AI-driven decision-making. gettySomewhere in your organization right now, there is an AI t...
Retired Austin cop tears into leftist city council for stripping police of key tools before shooting rampage
After a weekend shooting rampage that spanned nearly 24 hours in Austin, Texas, and left four people injured, one former police officer says left-wing city council members have "handcuffed" the city's police department by stripping it of critical technology.Three suspects, teenagers ages 15, 16 and 17, were taken into custody on Sunday afternoon and evening, two in Austin and one in neighboring Manor, Texas. There were 12 separate shootings during the rampage, which police say appeared random, i...
Operational Darwinism: Owning Power In A Multipolar World
InnovationOperational Darwinism: Owning Power In A Multipolar WorldByKoray Köse,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 09:00am EDTKoray Köse is a supply chain expert, tech futurist, author, former Gartner analyst and CEO & Founder of KŌSE ADVISORY. gettyWe live in a supposed golden age of technological tools. AI, automation and...
Insta360 Launches Wireless Microphone To Solve Pro Audio’s Pain Points
InnovationConsumer TechInsta360 Launches Wireless Microphone To Solve Pro Audio’s Pain PointsByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 09:00am EDTThe new wireless mircophone system from Insta360 has a customizable E-Ink screen that can be flashed with a logo, photo or identifier using the Insta360 app.INSTA360Insta360 has announced the lau...
The Cost Of Intelligence: Why Efficiency Is Becoming AI’s Real Battleground
InnovationThe Cost Of Intelligence: Why Efficiency Is Becoming AI’s Real BattlegroundByPunnam Raju Manthena,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 09:00am EDTPunnam Raju Manthena, Cofounder & CEO at Tekskills Inc. Partnering with clients across the globe in their digital transformation journeys. gettyArtificial intelligence (AI...
The New Vendor Due Diligence: Why Your Enterprise Buyer Will Ask About Agentic Governance
InnovationThe New Vendor Due Diligence: Why Your Enterprise Buyer Will Ask About Agentic GovernanceByAjay Pundhir,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 08:45am EDTAjay Pundhir, senior AI leader & founder of AskAjay.ai. Believes AI should amplify human expertise, not replace it. gettyOn March 30, California Governor Gavin News...
NYSE’s Owner Plans Its Own Futures Market for Computing Power
Intercontinental Exchange Inc., owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is adding futures contracts for computing power as the market for tracking the price of what’s driving AI technology continues to develop.