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Photoshop's Origin, Gemini in Cars, Samsung Smart Glasses, Starlink's Growth, Utah VPN Law, BlackBerry's Comeback, and Google Translate Turns 20
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- Tech Gumbo
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- May 11, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1335
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Summary
News and Updates: • Photoshop’s Accidental Origin: A 1987 PhD student’s grayscale display fix evolved into Adobe Photoshop, launching commercially in 1990 and reshaping photography, publishing, and design forever. • Gemini Hits the Road: Google is rolling out its Gemini AI to millions of cars with Google built-in, enabling natural, conversational interaction for navigation, tasks, and hands-free responses. • Gemini Ads Coming Soon: Google’s chief business officer signaled openness to placing ads inside the Gemini app, shifting from its previously ad-free stance amid growing monetization pressure. • Samsung Smart Glasses Leaked: Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Glasses, code-named ”Jinju,” rival Meta’s Ray-Bans with a 12MP camera and Snapdragon chip, priced between $379 and $499. • Starlink Poised for Explosive Growth: A Starlink chip supplier projects LEO satellite internet subscribers will surpass 100 million by 2028, driven by falling hardware costs and new global competitors. • Utah VPN Law Takes Effect: Utah became the first U.S. state to hold websites liable for users masking locations via VPNs, drawing criticism as technically unenforceable and harmful to privacy. • BlackBerry’s Quiet Comeback: BlackBerry’s QNX software powers 275 million vehicles worldwide, now representing half the company’s revenue and driving four consecutive profitable quarters for the once-struggling brand. • Google Translate Turns 20: Google Translate now serves one billion monthly users across nearly 250 languages, adding AI-powered pronunciation practice and real-time conversation features to mark its 20th anniversary.