Google is now rolling out Android 17 to select Pixel phones, and the operating system will be available for additional devices soon.Some of the more noticeable changes include a new system for multitasking that will let you run apps in floating windows called “bubbles,” new security and parental control features, and a Continue On feature that lets you pick up where you left off when working on a different Android device, like switching from a phone to a tablet… or a “Googlebook.”Android 17Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web.Android 17 is starting to roll out now, bringing floating windows called “bubbles” for desktop-like multitasking, a foldable gaming mode, an updated screen recorder with screen reaction features, security updates, and more. blog.google/products-and…[image or embed]— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) June 16, 2026 at 2:39 PMMicrosoft introduces new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro tablets with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 series processors, available starting June 16 with prices starting at $1500 and $1600 respectively (because its 2026 and everything is expensive). blogs.windows.com/devices/2026…[image or embed]— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) June 16, 2026 at 3:46 PMQualcomm’s new Snapdragon Reality Elite chip for headsets promises CPU, GPU, and NPU performance boosts of 30%, 60%, and 160%, respectively, as well as efficiency improvements that could lead to 20% longer battery life. www.uploadvr.com/qualcomm-sna…[image or embed]— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) June 16, 2026 at 1:10 PMSnap is now taking pre-orders for SPECS, the company’s first full-fledged augmented reality glasses. They have dual displays, support for hand tracking, up to 4 hours of battery life, and sell for $2200. newsroom.snap.com/introducing-…[image or embed]— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) June 16, 2026 at 1:03 PMThe AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 will be a compact handheld game console with an unspecified Qualcomm processor, better ergonomics than the original, and longer battery life. www.notebookcheck.net/Pocket-Micro…[image or embed]— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) June 16, 2026 at 11:47 AMLILYGO T-Echo Lite is a $65 phone-like kit with a 1.22 inch ePaper display, a NRF52840 MCU, a number pad, and SX1262 LoRa transceiver. linuxgizmos.com/lilygo-t-ech…[image or embed]— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) June 15, 2026 at 6:02 PMKeep up on the latest headlines by following Liliputing on Bluesky or @[email protected] on Mastodon. You can also follow Liliputing on Threads and Facebook.