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Google lets third-party developers into Home through new APIs
Google is letting developers tap into hundreds of millions of Home-compatible devices through new APIs. It suggests, for instance, that food delivery apps can switch on your outdoor lights as the courier shows up with dinner.
Kris Holt05.16.2024
Google announced an update for Android Auto with new apps and casting support
Google just announced an update for Android for Cars. There are new apps, like Max and Angry Birds, and casting support.
Lawrence Bonk05.16.2024
Android 15 will make it harder for phone thieves to steal your data
After shirking tradition and devoting its entire Google I/O keynote to showcase how it’s stuffing AI into everything you can imagine, the company has reserved day two to catch up on the one-time star of the show, Android.
Will Shanklin05.16.2024
Chuck Schumer is dropping the ball on regulating AI
A new legislative plan from a bipartisan group of senators outlines billions for AI research and development while passing the buck on regulation to various committees.
Sarah Fielding05.15.2024
Google's Project Gameface hands-free 'mouse' launches on Android
Google has open-sourced more code for Project Gameface, allowing developers to build Android applications that can use the hands-free "mouse" technology.
Mariella Moon05.15.2024
Google Project Astra hands-on: Full of potential, but it’s going to be a while
At Google I/O 2024, Google gave us a glimpse at what next-gen AI could do, but after trying it out, it's clear it won't arrive anytime soon.
Watch the Google I/O 2024 Developer keynote live
It’s time for Google’s I/O 2024 conference. This event will spotlight Android 15 and Gemini, with room for plenty of surprises.
Lawrence Bonk05.15.2024
Google expands digital watermarks to AI-made video and text
As Google starts to make its latest video-generation tools available, the company says it has a plan to ensure transparency around the origins of its increasingly realistic AI-generated clips.
Karissa Bell05.15.2024
Gemini will be accessible in the side panel on Google apps like Gmail and Docs
Google is adding Gemini-powered AI automation to more tasks in Workspace. In its Google I/O keynote, the company said Gemini 1.5 Pro will soon be available in the Workspace side panel.
Will Shanklin05.15.2024
Google Gemini can power a virtual AI teammate with its own Workspace account
At its I/O keynote, Google demoed a virtual AI teammate that can provide insights on a team's work using its own Workspace account.
Kris Holt05.15.2024
Google announces new scam detection tools that provide real-time alerts during phone calls
Google just announced forthcoming scam detection tools coming to Android phones later this year. It provides real-time alerts.
Lawrence Bonk05.15.2024
Google builds Gemini right into Android, adding contextual awareness within apps
Google just announced some changes to Gemini on Android at I/O 2024. The chatbot can now contextually analyze specific apps and provide relevant suggested actions.
Lawrence Bonk05.15.2024
Android's Circle to Search can now help students solve math and physics homework
Google has unveiled a new Circle to Search capability at I/O 2024.
Mariella Moon05.15.2024
Google's Gemini will search your videos to help you solve problems
As part of its push toward adding generative AI to search, Google has introduced a new twist: video.
Steve Dent05.15.2024
Google unveils Veo and Imagen 3, its latest AI media creation models
Today, Google announced its new AI media creation engines: Veo, which can produce "high-quality" 1080p videos; and Imagen 3.
Devindra Hardawar05.15.2024
Google's Project Astra uses your phone's camera and AI to find noise makers, misplaced items and more.
Google's Project Astra uses your phone's camera to let AI find noise makers, misplaced items and more.
Cherlynn Low05.15.2024
Google's new Gemini 1.5 Flash AI model is lighter than Gemini Pro and more accessible
Gemini 1.5 Flash isn't really meant for consumers. Instead, it’s a faster and less expensive way for developers building their own AI products and services using tech designed by Google.
Pranav Dixit05.15.2024
What to expect at Google I/O 2024: Gemini, Android 15, WearOS and more details
Google's I/O developer conference is right around the corner. Here's what we're expecting to see, including Android 15 details and a whole bunch of AI news.
Kris Holt05.14.2024
Google teases new camera-powered AI feature one day ahead of I/O
Google is teasing an intriguing new AI feature one day ahead of its IO developer conference.
Karissa Bell05.14.2024
Apple and Google roll out a cross-platform feature to tackle unwanted Bluetooth trackers
Apple and Google are rolling out a feature that will alert iOS and Android users when an unknown Bluetooth tag appears to be tracking them.
Kris Holt05.14.2024