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Android Show: I/O Edition Reveals Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, And More Tech UpdatesGoogle's Android Show: I/O Edition previewed Gemini Intelligence, an advanced generative AI set to launch on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones this summer. A new laptop, the Googlebook, designed for Gemini Intelligence, will also be released this fall. The event also detailed updates for Android Auto, including enhanced navigation and media playback features, alongside significant security enhancements for Android and Gemini.- Ford's Mustang Cobra Jet sets a new EV quarter mile record at 6.87 secondsFord Racing's Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 has set a new world record for an electric vehicle, completing a quarter mile in 6.87 seconds at 221 mph. This electric drag car boasts 2,200 horsepower, a 900-volt architecture, and features like a clutch and multi-speed transmission to optimize acceleration. While some of its technology could transfer to consumer vehicles, recent industry trends show reduced investment in BEV technology.
- Honda cancels three EVs that were months away from US productionHonda has canceled the production of three electric vehicles, including the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 sedan, and Acura RSX, which were nearing completion at its Ohio EV Hub. The company cited eased regulations, US tariffs, and slowing EV demand due to policy changes as reasons for the cancellations. Honda will now focus on next-generation hybrids and will only release EVs when demand justifies it, with a significant restructuring expected to cost up to $15.7 billion.