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There are plenty of AI image-generation models these days, but the ones capable of quality outputs tend to be slow and expensive. Google DeepMind says its new image model, known as Nano Banana 2 Lite, offers the best balance of quality and speed. It's available today across the Google ecosystem, cre

Researchers created a test to measure how well AI can help companies modernize their outdated Java software systems—a task that normally requires expensive human developers to manually rewrite old code. The benchmark shows whether AI agents can actually handle real-world migration projects, where they need to understand legacy systems and convert them to newer frameworks. This matters because companies spend millions keeping ancient software running, so reliable AI assistance could save significant time and money.

Kara Swisher is everywhere.She’s filling in for Joy Behar on ABC’s The View. Appearing alongside Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada 2. Starring in a CNN documentary. Preparing a national tour. And churning out four podcasts most weeks featuring long-form interviews and commentary.It’s a ubiquity