The biggest announcements from The Android Show: I/O Edition — Android 17 news, Google AI laptops

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Google I/O 2026 takes place on May 19, but today, Google hosted a livestreamed warm-up event called The Android Show: I/O Edition. As you might have guessed, it's mostly focused on Android news.

I spent 5 days in the Great Smoky Mountains with just a backpack. Here are 9 items I'm glad I packed and 1 thing I didn't need.

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A backpack was all Business Insider's reporter needed for a five-day trip to the Great Smoky Mountains.

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I had dinner at Papi Steak, Miami's flashiest steakhouse known for $1,000 steaks and club-like vibes. I'm dying to go back.

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I dined at Papi Steak, one of Miami's flashiest steakhouses. I skipped the $1,000 steak, but every dish was worth it.

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I've been to all 50 states. These are the 7 tourist attractions that are actually worth the hype.

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After traveling to all 50 states, I think some US tourist attractions are worth the hype.

Emily Hart

I live in the East Village and take a yearly staycation on the Upper West Side. There's no hassle.

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The author said she enjoys taking staying in a hotel just a few miles away from her home every year.

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After living in the UK for 5 years, there are 7 places I always tell tourists to visit

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The Cotswolds are one of my favorite places to visit in the UK.

Maria Polansky

TikTok adds in-app travel booking services

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Your next impulse vacation is just a few taps away.

We have 3 kids under 3. We left a trip early and realized we needed to reset our expectations.

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The author and her husband decided to end a family trip early.

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Save 75% on Voibe, the offline dictation app for faster typing

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The Hisense M2 Pro projector proves you dont need a normal TV anymore

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Many of us are trying to cut down on screentime. We’re Bricking our phones and re-learning how to be present, instead of mindlessly scrolling.

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