BreakthroughsMajor Win: 17 Million-Device Botnet Tied to Russian Proxy Network Dismantled
Security teams have dismantled a massive botnet of more than 17 million compromised devices linked to a Russia-based residential proxy network. The takedown removes a large-scale criminal infrastructure that powered attacks and abuse, and highlights the value of coordinated cybersecurity action.
Breakthroughs9 Demos Show Gemini Omni and Gemini 3.5 Supercharge Multimodal AI
Google’s new set of nine short demos, released after the Gemini Omni and Gemini 3.5 announcements at Google I/O 2026, highlights what multimodal AI can do in real-world settings. The videos make it easy to see how these models can boost creativity, productivity, and practical assistance across images, video, and text.
BreakthroughsFree Home Cleaning Programs Speed Development of Helpful Household Robots
Startups are offering free in-home cleaning in exchange for video of domestic chores, giving robots the real-world footage they need to learn tasks like dishwashing and mopping. This data-for-service model could accelerate the arrival of practical, affordable home robots that save people time and expand access to daily assistance.