Google has introduced Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, a new audio model designed for real-time speech-to-speech translation. The system builds on two decades of machine learning work in translation and is aimed at enabling more natural, continuous communication across languages while preserving tone, pacing, and pitch. Continue reading “Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate with real-time speech translation, 70+ language support, and Android listening mode”
Cars with Google built in are getting an upgrade. Yes, the Google Assistant will be replaced with Gemini through a software upgrade, letting users do more with just voice commands and natural interaction. With Gemini, you can speak naturally to get more done with your favorite apps, brainstorm ideas, and even ask for vehicle-specific info thanks to Gemini’s integration with your car, says Google.
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Motorola and Google are expanding their Android partnership with new Google Photos features and deeper integration on Motorola devices. The update uses AI to organise clothing from photos into a digital wardrobe and adds personalised content updates through a new feed experience. Continue reading “Motorola and Google bring AI-powered Google Photos wardrobe feature”
Google has announced an update to its AI assistant Gemini focused on mental health support, crisis response, and user safety. Mental health affects over one billion people globally, and Google states that its work in this area is based on research and clinical best practices. While AI tools can introduce new challenges, responsible AI is positioned to support user well-being as adoption increases. Continue reading “Google Gemini update adds mental health support and crisis response features”
Google has partnered with Back Market to introduce a ChromeOS Flex USB Kit, designed to help users extend the lifespan of older PCs and Macs by installing ChromeOS Flex. Continue reading “ChromeOS Flex USB Kit announced as Google partners with Back Market”
Google rolls out new personal health coach features for Fitbit, expanding its Public Preview program with additional wellness tools and broader access for users without a Premium subscription. The update introduces Cycle Health, Mental Wellbeing tracking, and Nutrition and Water logging to help users better manage daily health, fitness, and sleep. Continue reading “Fitbit Personal Health Coach gets cycle insights, stress resilience, and nutrition tools”
Google has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of its startup support initiative, the Google for Startups Accelerator: India. The program is designed for AI-first startups in India that are developing scalable solutions across advanced AI domains and moving toward real-world deployment. Continue reading “Google opens applications for 2026 Startup Accelerator India cohort”
Apple is reportedly preparing a significant change to its voice assistant by opening Apple Inc.’s Siri to third-party artificial intelligence assistants. The development is expected to be part of the upcoming iOS 27 update and is aimed at strengthening Apple’s position in the AI space, according to a report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. Continue reading “Apple reportedly plans to open Siri to third-party AI assistants with iOS 27”
Google has introduced Ask Maps, a conversational feature in Google Maps powered by Gemini models that allows users to ask questions about places directly within the Maps interface. The feature combines Google’s digital mapping data with AI models to answer location-related questions and help users plan routes, explore nearby places, and organize visits. Continue reading “Google Maps gets Ask Maps with Gemini AI for conversational local search”
Google has introduced the excessive partial wake lock metric to help developers identify background behaviors that contribute to battery drain. Developed in collaboration with Samsung and refined using developer feedback, the metric completed its beta phase last year and is now available to all developers, providing insights into how apps hold partial wake locks during user sessions. Continue reading “Google Play Store now warns users about battery-hogging apps”
Google has outlined its vision for an “intelligent OS,” introducing new AI-powered capabilities for Android apps in a blog post by Matthew McCullough, VP of Product Management, Android Development. As users increasingly rely on AI assistants to complete tasks instead of navigating apps manually, Android is shifting toward a task-focused model where agents execute actions across applications. Continue reading “Google details Android roadmap for AI agents and app automation”
Google has added AI-powered music creation to the Gemini app. The feature uses Lyria 3, the latest generative music model from Google DeepMind, and is rolling out in beta. Continue reading “Gemini app gets AI music creation powered by Lyria 3 in beta”
Google DeepMind has introduced Agentic Vision in Gemini 3 Flash, a new capability that changes how the model understands images. Instead of analyzing visuals in a single, static pass, the model can now actively investigate images through step-by-step reasoning supported by code execution. Continue reading “Gemini 3 Flash gets Agentic Vision with code-based image analysis”
Google has introduced a new Search experience designed to make exploring, accessing, and understanding information effortless. Robby Stein, VP of Product, Google Search, said the updates aim to provide a more natural way for users to get answers, whether they need quick facts or want to explore complex topics. The improvements bring AI-powered assistance directly to the search results page. Continue reading “Google expands AI Overviews with Gemini 3 upgrade in Search”
Google announced its latest update to its Gemini service called Personal Intelligence. With Personal Intelligence turned on, users can connect Gemini with existing Google apps such as Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, and Search to receive personalized answers based on data that already exists across these services.
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