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Android XR Is Google’s Final Shot to Overthrow Meta’s AR, VR
- Google has released its Android XR platform, featuring AI, AR and VR and a bracelet to help transition between realities, beating its main competition, Meta, which has already launched its own glasses and unveiled Orion, touted as the most advanced AR glasses on the market. Its decision instead is to offer natural conversation and a variety of glasses that can easily integrate with other Android devices.
- Google's first XR headset is scheduled to launch next year and supports tools such as ARCore, Unity, Jetpack Compose, and OpenXR to make it easier for developers to create applications for upcoming devices. However, Android XR's success depends on it being more open than visionOS and less predatory than Meta.
- Google's latest innovation, Astra, helps it better understand and respond to situations more naturally and in real-time. During the latest Astra Project demo, Google introduced its smart glasses, which come with a camera and always connected to Astra for instant information.
- Google is facing tough competition from Meta, which had earlier released its own glasses and unveiled Orion, the most advanced AR glasses on the market.
- OpenAI is expected to announce a hardware device soon, as it collaborates with former Apple design chief Jony Ive and his design firm, LoveFrom. It appears to be in the early stages, with a small team of former Apple designers, including Tang Tan and Evans Hankey, who are key to the development of the iPhone.
- It is essential to make the hardware lighter in AR/VR glasses, and this is a difficult task due to the constraints of physics to fit all of the hardware into such a small form factor. It's hard to fit enough computing power and optics into the glasses.
- Google Android XR is integrating AI, AR and VR to provide innovative headset and glasses experiences and a natural conversation to assist users in interacting with devices, planning, researching, and completing tasks.
- Google is taking a different approach this time by focusing on developing an operating system rather than hardware, similar to Meta's Horizon OS. The Android XR integration offers a variety of stylish and comfortable glasses that would work seamlessly with other Android devices.
- Yann LeCun, Meta's chief AI scientist, predicts that smartphones will be replaced by augmented reality glasses in 10-15 years.
- Google's Android XR is supported by several tools, like ARCore, OpenXR, Jetpack Compose, Unity, making it easier for developers to create apps for upcoming devices. Additionally, Google Gemini offers natural conversations to help users engage with devices.
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Get your apps ready for 16 KB page size devices
- Android is adopting a 16 KB memory page size for faster and more efficient experiences.
- The adoption of 16 KB page size leads to noticeable performance gains (5-10%) in apps and games.
- Developers need to rebuild apps with native code to ensure compatibility with 16 KB devices.
- Testing on 16 KB page size devices is recommended to identify and resolve compatibility issues.
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Karya Launches Platform-as-a-Service to Scale Ethical Data Work Globally
- Karya, a Bengaluru-based ethical data platform, has launched its platform-as-a-service offering.
- The platform aims to deliver ethical data work at scale and create AI-enabled earning opportunities for low-income communities.
- Karya has expanded its operations internationally through partnerships in Ethiopia and Kenya.
- The company's PaaS model focuses on social impact and technological efficiency, democratizing access to digital work and learning opportunities.
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You can now try out the latest Gemini 2.0 Flash model on your phone
- Google app beta users on Android can now choose between different Gemini models.
- The latest Gemini 2.0 Flash model is also available for testing on Android.
- This feature gives users more control over their AI experience on their smartphones.
- Users can change the Gemini model by clicking on the header area in the Google app.
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Google’s Gemini 2.0 May Signal the Future of AI Agents
- Google has released Gemini 2.0, showcasing AI systems that can independently navigate complex tasks across multiple platforms.
- Gemini 2.0 improves on previous AI systems by advancing the capabilities of autonomous decision-making.
- The key innovation lies in Gemini 2.0's ability to handle multistep processes with reduced human oversight.
- Gemini's agentic approach could have massive usefulness for practical and inefficient consumer tasks.
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I tried out Google’s latest AI tool that generates images in a fun, new way
- Google has released a new AI tool called Whisk for image generation.
- Whisk allows users to create images using other images as prompts.
- The tool is currently in an experimental phase.
- It offers options to upload images, add text prompts, and access a personal library.
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Big Tech is now all-in on AI agents
- Nearly every Big Tech company and many prominent language model startups have made significant investments in AI agents.
- Most tech giants have launched their own enterprise agent platforms to reduce labor costs and save time.
- Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Amazon, and IBM are among the companies offering agentic AI solutions.
- The competition is intensifying, with a focus on multimodal computer use agents and the potential for trillions of dollars in enterprise value.
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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 is arriving today, loaded with bug fixes
- Google has started rolling out the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 update.
- The second QPR2 Beta offers bug fixes and new additions.
- Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 is available for various Pixel devices.
- It allows users to try out Pixel Feature Drop updates before public release.
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Google Pixel 10 May Use MediaTek Modem
- Google is testing a new modem for its Pixel 10 prototypes, potentially using MediaTek's T900.
- The shift to MediaTek marks a move away from reliance on Samsung for chipsets and modems.
- Details about the MediaTek T900 modem, such as its features and performance, are not yet announced.
- Google's choice of MediaTek may be driven by cost and the T900's performance will determine its success.
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Google debuts Veo 2 video generator, upgraded Imagen 3 with Whisk remix tool
- Google debuts Veo 2, an AI model capable of generating high-resolution videos up to two minutes in length.
- Google also introduces an upgraded version of Imagen 3, its flagship AI image generator, with improved output quality.
- A new tool called Whisk is unveiled, which uses Imagen 3 to remix existing images.
- Veo 2 allows users to customize video settings, simulate camera features, and supports cinematic effects.
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Google Whisk lets you fuse multiple images into something all new
- Google introduces Whisk, an experimental tool for generating AI images.
- Whisk allows users to upload images for the subject, scene, and style.
- Images are analyzed through Gemini and described by Whisk.
- Imagen 3 generates a new image by blending the provided inputs.
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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices
- Google has released Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel devices.
- The update includes bug fixes and is available for various Pixel models.
- Some of the bug fixes address issues related to developer options, glucose sensor devices, call delays, charging optimization settings, and device crashes.
- Bluetooth-related issues, including audio pause during switch, L2CAP connection failure, and encryption vulnerabilities, have also been resolved.
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How the Math Powering Payments Adds Up in the Quantum Era
- Math forms the foundation of the entire payments ecosystem, driving innovation, security, and trust.
- Google's creation of the Willow quantum chip poses a challenge to encryption algorithms used in payments.
- Quantum computing presents both a threat and an opportunity for payment systems.
- Developers and organizations are already working on quantum-resistant solutions in the payments space.
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Digitaltrends
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Google strikes back with an answer to OpenAI’s Sora launch
- Google's DeepMind division has unveiled Veo 2, its second-generation video generation model.
- Veo 2 can create clips up to two minutes long and with resolutions reaching 4K.
- The current version of Veo 2 is available on Google's experimental platform, VideoFX, with capped clips at eight seconds and 720p resolution.
- Google plans to expand access to Veo 2 and integrate its capabilities into use cases across the Google ecosystem.
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Chromebooks are getting a safety reset feature that doesn’t wipe your data
- Google has launched the Chrome OS M131 update for Chromebooks.
- The update introduces a new Back to Safety feature.
- The Back to Safety feature allows users to restore their system without losing data.
- It resets Chrome settings, shortcuts, and clears temporary data while preserving bookmarks, history, and saved passwords.
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