Google's Gemini Live now incorporates real-time video and screen understanding capabilities, allowing it to answer questions about what it 'sees' through a smartphone camera or on a user's screen. This marks a significant advancement in AI assistant technology, moving beyond voice commands to a more intuitive and interactive multimodal experience.
Huawei integrates its Pangu AI models with DeepSeek AI, a Chinese startup's technology, starting with the Pura X smartphone. This fusion enhances Celia, Huawei's virtual assistant, providing a more versatile and intelligent user experience. The move signifies a strategic shift in Huawei's AI approach, promising broader applications in future devices.
Google's Gemini Deep Research revolutionizes information gathering. It acts as a personalized AI research assistant, condensing hours of online searches into minutes. This tool provides comprehensive, real-time insights on any subject, streamlining research and boosting productivity. Explore its step-by-step guide and advanced features for efficient knowledge acquisition.
Meta's Llama AI model family has achieved over one billion downloads, marking a 53% increase in three months, as announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. These models power Meta's AI assistant across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This milestone highlights Llama's rapid growth, user acceptance, and Meta's competitive advantage in the AI landscape.
Google has updated the Gmail app for Android, relocating the Gemini button. The account switcher returns to its original position, top-right. The Gemini button is now to the left of the account switcher. This improves usability, restoring a familiar layout. Gemini's functionality remains unchanged, offering AI-powered email assistance, despite a slightly smaller search bar.
Google Assistant is evolving into Gemini, a more powerful AI. This brings many improvements, but some features are going away. Learn about the changes, device compatibility, and what to expect as Google transitions to its next-generation assistant. Get ready to adapt to a new way of interacting with your devices.
Google's Gemini AI assistant now offers basic functionality without requiring a Google account login. This expands access but limits advanced features like personalized responses and file uploads. Geographic restrictions apply, with UK and European users still needing to sign in. This change could broaden adoption and increase experimentation with AI.
Gemini introduces 'Canvas' for real-time writing and coding collaboration, and 'Audio Overview' to transform documents into engaging AI-generated conversations. These features enhance productivity and accessibility, catering to diverse learning styles and making Gemini a more versatile AI partner for various creative and professional tasks, streamlining workflows and improving information consumption.
Google Assistant is being phased out in favor of Gemini, Google's new AI. While mobile devices will see the change soon, the smart home transition will be gradual. Learn about the implications for Nest devices, third-party integrations, and what it means for the future of your connected home, including potential benefits and concerns.
Amazon's Alexa is ending local voice processing, shifting all data to the cloud. The 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' option is gone, raising privacy concerns. This change, effective March 28th, supports generative AI development, like Alexa+, but limits user control over data. Users must now choose between accepting cloud processing or abandoning Alexa.
