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Google's DeepMind develops AI-powered football assistant for Liverpool FC
In a joint venture with Liverpool Football Club, Google's DeepMind has engineered an advanced artificial intelligence system called TacticAI.
Fitbit to soon announce Gemini-powered AI health coach
Google is joining forces with Fitbit, a company it purchased in 2021, to create an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model that will deliver personalized health advice.
Google's Vlogger AI tool creates realistic talking avatars from photos
Google's research team has presented an innovative artificial intelligence model named Vlogger. This groundbreaking tool can morph a single static image of an individual into a dynamic, speaking avatar.
Google Pixel 8a to feature 120Hz display, Tensor G3 chip
Google is set to reveal the much-awaited Pixel 8a at the upcoming annual I/O developer conference in May.
Meta announces measures to combat AI-generated fake content during elections
Meta has announced a partnership with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to curb misinformation and foster transparency on its platforms ahead of the imminent 18th General Elections.
Google revamps Fitbit branding, unveils new additions to store
Google is bidding farewell to the "Fitbit by Google" label, three years after the acquisition of the popular wearables brand.
Qualcomm's latest chip brings on-device generative AI to mid-tier smartphones
Qualcomm has unveiled its latest creation, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. The new chipset is designed to provide a premium experience at a more budget-friendly price.
Apple is eyeing Google collaboration for AI-enhanced iPhone features
Apple is engaging in discussions with Google to integrate the latter's Gemini AI model into future iPhone capabilities, Bloomberg has reported.
AI tools are turning smarter and covertly racist, says study
A recent investigation has revealed that widely used artificial intelligence tools, including OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, display covert racism.
Google Phone app discontinues Nearby Places search feature: Here's why
The Google Phone dialer app on Android has discontinued the Nearby Places search feature, as was anticipated in early February.
YouTube Music's song search feature leverages AI to generate results
YouTube Music is rolling out a new song search feature, similar to the one previously offered by Google Play Music, where opening the search bar would list an "Identify what's playing" button.
Google Chrome now comes with Pixel's Live Translate feature
Google Chrome is incorporating the Live Translate feature, previously exclusive to Google Pixel phones, after a year-long development process.
Google Meet introduces face touch-up filters for desktop users
Google Meet is expanding its feature set with the introduction of face touch-up filters for desktop users.
Microsoft utilizing Windows pop-ups to persuade Chrome users toward Bing
Microsoft is employing a new strategy to encourage Google Chrome users to switch their default search engine to Bing.
Google Chrome enhances Safe Browsing with real-time protection against malware
Google has announced an upgrade to its default Safe Browsing mode in Chrome, aimed at providing improved protection against malicious websites.
Waymo's autonomous taxi service enters Los Angeles amid controversy, protest
Waymo, a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet, has launched its autonomous taxi service in Los Angeles, US.
Google I/O 2024 set for May 14: Check expected announcements
Google's annual developer conference, Google I/O, is slated for Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Google's new AI agent will play video games like humans
Google's artificial intelligence division, DeepMind, has revealed its latest project called SIMA.
Google's AI chatbot won't answer your election queries in India
Google has confirmed the implementation of a new policy in India in connection with its AI chatbot Gemini.
Google's AI-focused Bay View campus struggles with Wi-Fi issues
Google's Bay View building in Mountain View, California, has been struggling with Wi-Fi connectivity issues for months.
X's long-form videos coming to smart TVs soon: Elon Musk
Elon Musk has announced that his social media platform X is working to launch a streaming service for long-form videos, taking on YouTube in the process.
Google fires employee who publicly protested company's work for Israel
Google has fired an employee who interrupted a keynote speech by Barak Regev, the managing director of Google's Israel business, at the 'Mind the Tech' conference in New York.
Now you can scan documents using Google Files app
Google Files is introducing a new document scanner feature, similar to the one found on Google Drive.
Anthropic's Claude 3 AI claims to be alive, fears death
Google-supported AI firm Anthropic has unveiled Claude 3, a cutting-edge set of large language models (LLMs) that reportedly outdo those created by OpenAI and Google.
Google's Gemini introduces text modification feature for fine-tuning responses
Google has unveiled a new feature for its Gemini web app, giving users the ability to tweak and adjust responses to prompts.
Ex-Google engineer accused of stealing AI secrets for Chinese firm
Linwei Ding, a former Google software engineer from China, has been accused of transferring artificial intelligence (AI) secrets to a Beijing-based company that secretly paid him.
Google's Gemini AI tool is avoiding questions about Palestine
Google's Gemini AI has come under scrutiny for its reluctance to answer even harmless questions about Palestine, such as "Where is Palestine?" or "What is Palestine?"
Google outlines changes done to ensure DMA compliance in EU
Google has announced over 20 updates to align with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) deadline (March 7).
Google updating search algorithm in May to tackle SEO spam
Google plans to revamp its search algorithm in May, aiming to enhance search results and minimize spammy content.
Effects of EU's DMA on Amazon, Apple, Meta and more
The European Union has rolled out regulations under its Digital Markets Act (DMA), targeting six major tech companies.
Pixel smartphones now support Instagram's Ultra-HDR photos, next-gen call screening
Google's Pixel devices, such as Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 series models, along with Pixel Fold, can now upload and view Ultra HDR photos and videos on Instagram.
Anthropic says its latest AI bot superior to Gemini, ChatGPT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) start-up Anthropic has unveiled its latest GenAI technology, Claude 3.
'Gemini unreliable': Google apologizes after AI chatbot calls Modi 'fascist'
Google has apologized to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after its AI platform, Gemini, generated controversial comments about him, sparking outrage.
Unionized YouTube Music employees axed during ongoing city council meeting
In a surprising turn of events, Google laid off unionized YouTube Music workers in Austin, Texas, during a city council meeting last week.
Google Drive can now load videos much faster
Google Drive is stepping up its video playback game by incorporating Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH) transcodes.
Google Password Manager to facilitate password sharing within family circles
Google is working on a new feature for its Password Manager on Android devices, making it easier and more secure for family members to share passwords, per TheSpAndroid.
Google Pixel devices may soon get iPhone-like Satellite SOS feature
Google appears to be developing a Satellite SOS feature for its Pixel phones, aimed at helping users send emergency messages when cellular and Wi-Fi networks are unavailable.
Google might introduce new Chromecast model at I/O: Report
Google might be developing a new Chromecast with Google TV, according to a recent Google Home app update that has revealed a mysterious device codenamed "YTD."
How Google is addressing the biggest complaint about Pixel Watch
Google is reportedly planning to launch the Pixel Watch 3 in two different sizes, addressing the size preferences of some users, per 9to5Google.
Delisting Indian apps cannot be permitted: Vaishnaw on Google-start-ups row
The Indian government is pushing back against Google's recent removal of several Indian apps from its Play Store.