Week in Review: The top stories in phones, computing and more

Pixel Fold revealed, Bing AI upgrades, and the death of connected wearables Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( May 5, 2023 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome It’s nearly Christmas! Okay, obviously not – but the week before a big event such as Google I/O feels like that to those of us who live and breathe technology. And there’s plenty to be excited about at Google’s shindig on Wednesday. Namely: Pixels! And lots of them – we should see the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold phones, and the Pixel Tablet. Of course we can also expect to hear lots more about Android 14 and all of Google’s many clever apps, such as Google Maps and Assistant. And then of course there’s AI; the launch of Bard was a little muted, but maybe there’ll be some big news around it at I/O. Speaking of AI, this week saw the next step in the evolution of Microsoft’s Bing AI. The ChatGPT-powered search engine is now open to everyone, and it just got a bunch of new skills – our US Editor in Chief Lance Ulanoff talks you through all the key developments in the story below. Marc McLaren, UK Editor in Chief [] The week in phones [] [Google spoils its own Pixel Fold launch party]( The Google Pixel Fold is official (Google) [Google spoils its own Pixel Fold launch party]( Everyone knew Google would be launching the Pixel Fold, its first foldable phone, at I/O next week – but now it’s official. Google let the cat out of the bag itself in a Star Wars Day-inspired tweet, and shared a video of the phone to further whet the appetite. [Read the full story]( [] - [Dig out that old iPhone – Apple is offering improved trade-in values]( [] - [Google Pixel 7a leaks in hands-on video ahead of launch]( [] - [New iPhone 15 Pro rumor puts it one step closer to iPad territory]( [] The week in computing [] [Microsoft wants Windows 12 to run on its own silicon]( Next-gen Surface tablets could run Windows 12 better - or worse - on Microsoft's own silicon (Future) [Microsoft wants Windows 12 to run on its own silicon]( Rumor has it that Microsoft is following Apple’s lead by building its own bespoke silicon to power its Surface devices. That's a terrible idea, says our Computing Editor John Loeffler – because down that path lies potential disaster. [Read the full story]( [] - [We're unlikely to see M3 chips from Apple this year, but that's no big deal]( [] - [The Windows 11 Photos app just got a major upgrade]( [] - [Windows 11 notifications could soon get less annoying]( Free eBooks and Resources Free eBooks and resources brought to you by our sponsors - [How Technology Can help You Get a Good Night's Sleep]( - [#GIRLBOSS Book Summary]( - [Ten Traits Of Successful People]( - [8-Step Guide: How to Overcome Laziness and Start taking Action]( - [100 Motivational Quotes That Will Inspire You to Succeed]( [] The week in AI [] [Bing AI chat is now open to all and will get more powerful]( New features are coming to Bing AI chats (Microsoft) [Bing AI chat is now open to all and will get more powerful]( There's no longer any waiting list to try out the Bing AI chatbot, Microsoft has announced, while also outlining some of the features heading to the bot in the near future – including the ability to include photos and videos in the generated responses. [Read the full story]( [] - [5 Ways the 'Godfather of AI' thinks AI could ruin everything]( [] - [Google Bard might soon come to your Pixel phone]( [] - [Would you trust artificial intelligence to help you buy a house?]( [] The week in streaming [] [7 new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend]( Sci-fi thriller Silo is on Apple TV Plus (Apple TV Plus) [7 new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend]( Need some suggestions for how to spend your downtime this weekend? From returning royal dramas to twisting sci-fi thrillers, our selection of the best new movies and shows includes picks from all the major streaming services. [Check out the list]( [] - [Rings of Power, House of the Dragon continue filming amid writers strike]( [] - [Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi go head to head with intimate documentaries]( [] - [Netflix users cancel subscriptions amid growing feud over writers strike]( [] The week in wearables [] [The axing of Amazon Halo is a consumer rights issue]( Your Amazon Halo will soon be essentially useless (Amazon) [The axing of Amazon Halo is a consumer rights issue]( In the wake of the Amazon Halo and Fitbit fiascos, is it time to stop buying connected wearables? Our Fitness, Wellness, and Wearables Editor Matt Evans explains why this troubling trend has become an issue of consumer rights. [Read the full story]( [] - [Widgets may be making a comeback on the Apple Watch]( [] - [The Galaxy Watch 5 is getting upgrades to sleep, workouts, and more]( [] - [Garmin could soon challenge the Apple Watch Ultra with the Epix 2 Pro]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [Moon's new amplification system beats most consumer hi-fi]( [] - [Google IO 2023: what to expect and how to watch]( [] - [Google's rumored Bluetooth tracker could trump Apple's AirTags]( [] - [Passwords are dead: how to set up a passkey for Google or Gmail]( [] - [WhatsApp is getting 3 super-useful features – here's how to get them]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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