Google has officially released version 1.0 of the Agent Development Kit (ADK) for Kotlin, achieving full feature parity with the Python and Java ADK cores to enable idiomatic, multi-agent AI development. Built on Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), the framework leverages Kotlin Symbol Processing (KSP) for zero-reflection, type-safe function calling, alongside advanced orchestration capabilities like human-in-the-loop workflows and context compaction. Additionally, the release introduces a robust suite of Android-first extensions, allowing mobile developers to integrate local models via LiteRT-LM, cloud reasoning through Firebase AI, session persistence using Room, and semantic memory powered by AppSearch.

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Samsung has ended guaranteed security updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3. Here’s what owners should know and whether it’s time to upgrade.

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DeepSeek V4.1-Flash promises lower memory use and API costs, but buyers should test its performance, compatibility and total deployment expenses.

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Nothing OS 5 leaves three phones without Android 17. See which Nothing devices are affected, what support remains, and whether owners should upgrade.

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Microsoft is testing automatic Light and Dark Mode switching in Windows 11, with scheduling based on sunrise, sunset, fixed times, or PC activity.

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PaperCut flaws were exploited across 440 servers using hundreds of AI agents. Learn which versions are affected and what security teams should do now.

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Google Analytics is rolling out dashboards where you can create your own custom dashboards using Google Analytics data. Google explains that you can "create custom visualizations to quickly pull actionable insights from your Google Analytics data, all in a single, consolidated page."

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Financial Services with market data, citations and document tools for banking, research and compliance teams worldwide.

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Anthropic says researchers used Claude for biological work that could support weapons development, exposing new challenges for AI safeguards.

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Apple’s first foldable meets Samsung’s eighth-generation Fold. Here’s which makes more sense for Apple loyalists, multitaskers, and other premium buyers.

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Apple and Google charge more than $1,000 for two very different flagship strategies. Here’s where iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro earn their premium.

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