Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s AI hiring spree
Inside Mark Zuckerberg's AI hiring spree Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s AI hiring spree AI researchers have recently been asking themselves a version of the question, “Is that really Zuck?“ As first reported by Bloomberg, the Meta CEO has been personally asking top AI talent to join his new “superintelligence” AI lab and reboot Llama. His recruiting […]
Google’s test turns search results into an AI-generated podcast
Google's test turns search results into an AI-generated podcast Google’s test turns search results into an AI-generated podcast The option to generate an Audio Overview appears beneath the “People also ask” module. Google is rolling out a test that puts its AI-powered Audio Overviews on the first page of search results on mobile. The experiment, […]
Google’s Gemini AI will summarize PDFs for you when you open them
Google's Gemini AI will summarize PDFs for you when you open them Google’s Gemini AI will summarize PDFs for you when you open them Google is rolling out new Gemini AI features for Workspace users that make it easier to find information in PDFs and form responses. The Gemini-powered file summarization capabilities in Google Drive […]
Google is shutting down Android Instant Apps over ‘low’ usage
Google is shutting down Android Instant Apps over 'low' usage Google is shutting down Android Instant Apps over ‘low’ usage Google has confirmed that it plans to shut down Android’s Instant Apps later this year, attributing the decision to “low” usage of the functionality. Instant Apps were introduced in 2017, and allow developers to create […]
Google’s excellent TV Streamer (4K) is on sale just in time for Father’s Day
Google's excellent TV Streamer (4K) is on sale just in time for Father's Day Google’s excellent TV Streamer (4K) is on sale just in time for Father’s Day I love finding deals on devices that pull double duty, as it feels like it’s stretching my dollar even further. That’s why Google’s discounted TV Streamer (4K) […]
Google has a new AI model and website for forecasting tropical storms
Google has a new AI model and website for forecasting tropical storms Google developed a new AI-based model for tropical cyclone forecasts. Google is using a new AI model to forecast tropical cyclones and working with the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) to test it out. Google DeepMind and Google Research launched a new website […]
Moto Tag finally gets precise UWB location tracking
Moto Tag finally gets precise UWB location tracking The Apple AirTag and Moto Tag next to one another. | Image: Motorola Promised way back in June 2024, the Moto Tag location tracker is finally rolling out UWB support via a firmware update. That makes it the first tracker on Google’s Find Hub network to support […]
Google will reduce Pixel 6A battery capacity due to overheating issues
Google will reduce Pixel 6A battery capacity due to overheating issues Earlier this year, Google shipped a Pixel 4A update to some owners that lowered battery life to mitigate overheating risk, and soon, it’s going to do the same for the Pixel 6A. “A subset of Pixel 6A phones will require a mandatory software update […]
Android 16 is here, but its big redesign isn’t ready
Android 16 is here, but its big redesign isn't ready Android 16 is here, but its big redesign isn’t ready Google rolled out a bunch of new features with Android 16 on Tuesday, but the company appears to be saving its big Material 3 Expressive redesign for a future update. The update doesn’t feature the […]
Google’s ‘Pixel VIPs’ will help you keep track of your favorite contacts
Google's 'Pixel VIPs' will help you keep track of your favorite contacts Google’s ‘Pixel VIPs’ will help you keep track of your favorite contacts All the important information about your close contacts, now in one place. Google is rolling out a new feature to Pixel devices that makes it easier to connect with people you’re […]