에어비앤비 2026 섬머 업데이트 공개

에어비앤비가 숙박 예약 앱을 넘어 여행 전반을 다루는 플랫폼으로 확장하고 있습니다. 에어비앤비는 2026 서머 릴리스에서 차량 렌털, 식료품 배송, 공항 픽업, 짐 보관, 부티크 호텔, 월드컵 경험 상품, AI 기반 여행 도구를 새로 발표했습니다. 지난해 Airbnb Services와 Airbnb Experiences를 다시 강화한 데 이어, 올해는 여행의 이동, 식사, 일정, 고객 지원까지 앱 안으로 끌어오는 방향입니다.   […]

구글, 24시간 실행되는 개인 AI 에이전트 ‘제미나이 스파크’ 공개

구글이 Google I/O 2026에서 개인 AI 에이전트 ‘제미나이 스파크(Gemini Spark)’를 공개했습니다. 제미나이 스파크는 제미나이 앱 안에서 작동하는 24시간 개인 AI 에이전트입니다. 사용자의 지시에 따라 업무를 정리하고, 여러 앱을 오가며 작업을 처리하고, 반복되는 일을 자동화하는 역할을 합니다. 구글은 이를 “디지털 생활을 탐색하고 일을 처리하도록 돕는 개인 AI 에이전트”로 설명했습니다. 제미나이 스파크의 핵심은 채팅을 넘어선 실행입니다. 기존 […]

AI 에이전트가 된 구글 검색

구글 검색의 역할이 링크를 보여주는 도구에서 사용자의 일을 대신 처리하는 AI 에이전트 인터페이스로 바뀌고 있습니다. 구글은 2026년 5월 19일 Google I/O 2026에서 검색창을 AI 중심으로 다시 설계한다고 발표했습니다. 새 검색창은 긴 질문을 받을 수 있고, 텍스트뿐 아니라 이미지, 파일, 영상, 크롬 탭까지 입력값으로 사용할 수 있습니다. 핵심 변화는 검색 결과를 고르는 방식이 아니라, 검색을 쓰는 […]

구글, 영상 생성 모델 ‘제미나이 옴니’ 공개

구글이 Google I/O 2026에서 새로운 생성형 AI 모델 제품군 ‘제미나이 옴니(Gemini Omni)’를 공개했습니다. 첫 모델은 ‘제미나이 옴니 플래시(Gemini Omni Flash)’입니다. 구글은 이 모델을 “어떤 입력값에서도 원하는 것을 만들 수 있는 모델”로 설명하며, 우선 영상 생성과 편집 기능부터 제공합니다. 제미나이 옴니는 텍스트, 이미지, 오디오, 영상 입력을 함께 사용할 수 있습니다. 사용자는 기존 영상을 올린 뒤 자연어로 […]

Baemin Adds Split Payment Feature

Baedal Minjok is preparing a feature that allows users to split the bill within the app. Woowa Brothers, the operator of Baemin, plans to provide this split payment feature to select users starting June 16, 2026. Baemin is the first domestic delivery app to introduce an in-app split payment function. The new feature allows users to request settlement from other Baemin users after ordering food on Baemin. Settlement can be made using Baemin Pay Money, or by sharing the payer's account information to [… ] other payment/transfer [… ]

WWDC26, the second test of Apple's AI strategy

Apple WWDC 26 will be held from June 8 to 12, 2026. Apple has released this year's WWDC schedule via its official developer page, and it is expected to introduce major operating system updates, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27, during the keynote on the first day. The core of this WWDC 26 is Siri and Apple Intelligence. While Apple heavily teased AI features at the 2024 WWDC, some Siri features were delayed. Therefore, this year [… ]

Google I/O 2026 Rumor Roundup: Gemini, Search, XR, Home Devices

Google I/O 2026 will be held from May 19 to 20. According to the official schedule, the main keynote begins at 10:00 AM PT on May 19, which is 2:00 AM KST on May 20. This summary excludes content from the pre-released Android Show and gathers only rumors and expected announcements that are being discussed as potential additions to the main event. The biggest focus is Gemini. Foreign media outlets are reporting that this year's I/O will [… ] present Gemini as a 'connecting layer' linking Search, Chrome, Workspaces, and the Cloud.

Google Tests Lighter Interactive UI for Gemini Live

Google is testing a new interactive experience for Gemini Live. Gemini Live is a voice-centric feature that allows users to converse with Gemini in real time. In this test, instead of the existing full-screen interface, a pill-shaped bar floating above the screen serves as the central UI for Gemini Live. The new interface responds to user touch. According to reports, pressing the pill-shaped bar moves like an animation, and in response to user gestures [… ]

OpenAI Adds Personal Finance Features to ChatGPT

OpenAI has unveiled a personal finance feature that allows users to link bank accounts and financial accounts within ChatGPT. This is a preview feature initially available to ChatGPT Pro users in the United States. Users can connect bank accounts, cards, investment accounts, and more on ChatGPT Web and iOS to view expenses, subscriptions, portfolios, and upcoming payment details. The connection is made possible through Plaid, a financial data integration platform. OpenAI [… ] 12,000 [… ]

Spotify, 20th Anniversary Disco Ball Logo

The name Spotify was not meticulously designed from the start. According to Spotify, the name "Spotify" emerged when co-founders Daniel Ek and Martin Laurentsson were brainstorming; one misunderstood a word the other had said. While it has since been explained as a combination of "spot" and "identify," its origin was largely coincidental. The color green is also central to Spotify's identity. In its brand guidelines, Spotify uses 'Spotify Green' as its primary logo color, and the brand's voice immediately [… ]

Android Expands AI Recommendation Feature That Predicts Users' Next Actions

On May 12, Google unveiled Gemini Intelligence, a new suite of Android AI features. The core objective is to expand Android from a simple operating system into an intelligent system that understands user context and handles tasks on their behalf. The features will be rolled out sequentially starting this summer with the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones, and are scheduled to expand to other Android devices such as watches, cars, glasses, and laptops. Gemini Intelligence automates the various steps that previously had to be performed while switching between apps. […]

Instagram Launches Instants, a Disappearing Photo Sharing Feature

Meta has launched Instants on Instagram. Instants is a feature that allows you to send instant photos to close friends or users who follow each other. Photos disappear after being viewed once and cannot be viewed after 24 hours. The key is "photos taken now." Users cannot upload photos from their phone gallery; they must take them directly within Instagram. Editing and retouching are also restricted. Recipients can send emoji reactions or reply via DM. In some descriptions [… ]

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