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AI Turns Streaming Video Search Into Churn-Reducing Conversations
- Streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu offer a vast amount of content, leading to decision paralysis and frustration among users.
- Cineverse, in collaboration with Google, has launched CineSearch, an AI solution to improve search and discovery on streaming platforms.
- The AI-powered search and discovery tool, named Ava, aims to make the process more efficient and enjoyable for users by providing tailored recommendations.
- The future of search in streaming is expected to be conversational and voice-based, reducing reliance on text input and making the experience more interactive.
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Google's AI Gemini, formerly Bard: How the generative AI chatbot works, how to access and use it
- Google is now making moves to establish itself as a leader in the emergent generative AI space by training Google's family of large language models Gemini, which is multimodal AI, recognizing and understanding text, image, audio, video, and code to generate human-like responses.
- Gemini is trained on troves of public data, including "publicly available" Google Docs, and, soon, Reddit posts. The model comes in three sizes that vary based on the amount of data used to train them.
- Users are required to make a Gmail account and be at least 18 years old to access Gemini. They can interact with Gemini's 1.0 Pro model for free.
- Google Gemini users can incorporate Gemini Advanced into Google Meet calls and use it to create background images or use translated captions for calls involving a language barrier.
- Google's AI Gemini, formerly Bard, has guardrails that prevent it from answering questions it deems unsafe. In February 2024, Google paused Gemini's image generation tool after people criticized it for spitting out historically inaccurate photos of US presidents.
- Google's CEO Pichai says it's "one of the biggest science and engineering efforts we've undertaken as a company." According to Business Insider, Gemini appears to perform better than GPT-4, behind OpenAI's ChatGPT, for identifying AI-generated images, and meal planning.
- Google's previous chatbot, Bard was folded into Gemini, after its public release was criticized for being rushed and botched, as it provided incorrect information during its inaugural demo.
- Smartphone users can download the Google Gemini app for Android or the Google app with built-in AI capabilities for the iPhone. Those who own the tech company's Pixel 8 can expect to see Gemini Nano, the smallest version of the model, on their phones after the next feature drop that could arrive in June 2024
- Gemini Advanced, a paid version is available for $19.99/month, users can access the version that is "far more capable at reasoning, following, instructions, coding, and creative inspiration" than the free one.
- Google has been working on AI for more than two decades, and is now betting on its Gemini LLM as it seeks to be an "AI-first" company to be a leader in generative AI space.
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iPhone owners urged to update software immediately over safety risk
- Apple is urging customers to download the latest version of its iOS software to prevent Bluetooth stalking.
- The latest software update enables iPhone users to detect AirTags and Android trackers.
- The industry specification, 'detecting unwanted location trackers (DULT),' allows cross-platform tracking prevention.
- Users receive alerts and instructions on how to disable unknown Bluetooth tracking devices.
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Google Android to lock screen of stolen smart phones with AI
- Google is introducing 'Theft Detection Lock' safety feature in its upcoming Android 15 operating system.
- The feature uses AI technology to detect instances where a phone is forcefully taken from its user and locks the screen.
- Smartphones must have built-in sensors like accelerometers to enable this feature.
- Google also includes a 'Private Space Tool' to securely share sensitive mobile applications.
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‘Circle to Search’ to be on over 200 million devices by 2025
- Google aims to have Circle to Search feature on over 200 million devices by 2025.
- Circle to Search allows users to easily reverse image search on their screens.
- Currently available on various Pixel and Galaxy devices.
- Expecting wider availability with more phone manufacturers and new device releases.
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Google’s New Workplace AI Bot Underscores Big Tech’s Enterprise Focus
- Google announced new AI offerings for the workplace at its I/O developer conference.
- Gemini 1.5 Pro will be embedded within Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Gmail, providing users with access to a virtual AI assistant.
- Google also introduced a prototype AI Teammate designed for workplace use cases.
- Tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft are also focusing on AI solutions for the B2B market.
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Health Connect will finally let apps sync more than 1 month of data
- Health Connect is adding support for history reads, which lets users give apps access to all stored data.
- Previously, Health Connect could only share the past 30 days worth of data with apps.
- Health Connect will soon let apps read health data while in the background.
- Google created Health Connect as a one-stop shop for users' health and fitness data, utilizing its own way of storing health data to simplify data sharing among different apps.
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Google search is changing, it will soon show AI-generated answers
- Google search is changing with the introduction of AI-powered changes.
- Instead of providing relevant websites and resources, Google will now provide direct answers, help brainstorm ideas, and plan events.
- The changes come after OpenAI released its GPT-4o model, leading to speculation about a new search engine.
- The new features include AI Overviews, Plan Ahead tool, completely AI-organized results page, and the ability to ask queries through video.
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Sergey Brin says Google was 10 years too early with Google Glass — but they'd be perfect for AI
- Sergey Brin says Google was 10 years too early with Google Glass
- Brin believes Project Astra is the perfect hardware for AI-powered glasses
- Project Astra is an AI agent that can understand and recall objects in the real world
- Google Glass famously flopped due to the lack of a killer app
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Google unveils Veo, a high-definition AI video generator that may rival Sora
- Google has unveiled Veo, a high-definition AI video generator that may rival Sora.
- Veo can create HD videos from text, image, or video prompts, similar to OpenAI's Sora.
- It can generate 1080p videos lasting over a minute and edit videos from written instructions.
- Veo includes features like maintaining visual consistency, generating detailed scenes, and applying cinematic effects.
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The best thing about Google’s new AI Search results: You can block them
- Google has introduced AI overviews in its search results, but users have the option to block them.
- The AI overviews are meant to summarize search findings and provide various resources.
- Google's web search mode allows users to search the web and receive text-based links, avoiding the AI overviews and video results.
- Users need to manually select the web search mode from the More menu on the Google Search page.
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Google’s AI Search Feature Fuels Content Traffic Concerns
- Google's AI-powered search summaries could drive traffic away from third-party websites and towards the tech giant's own results, a move that could reshape online publishing and advertising revenue. The new feature is expected to reach over a billion people by the end of the year and will offer topic summaries reducing the need for clicking through to external sites. Industry experts suggest competition from AI startups such as OpenAi present a threat to Google's dominance of the search market.
- Google's AI will prioritise traditional website links and ads for simple searches such as those looking for local businesses or checking the weather. The company is also planning to include planning capabilities in search, allowing users to request tasks such as a 3-day meal plan. Whereas other features being trialled using video links will enable search results for diagnosis of malfunctioning products by users.
- Traditional search engine volume is predicted to decrease by 25% by 2026, with virtual agents and chatbots capturing a notable portion of the market. The company's integration of AI into its workspace tools and search function has resulted in excitement as well as concern amongst those who test AI tools such as the founder of Serious Moonlight Consulting, Steven Wilson. He stated many are wondering if this might spell the end of link-based search.
- Raptive's Marc McCollum has deep concerns that generative search will have severe implications for content creators, reducing traffic to their sites, which would impact their ad revenue and subsequent livelihoods. He estimated the total revenue impact to be $2bn within one year. However, Michael Hasse, a cybersecurity and technology consultant, insists AI-based search can be both helpful and hindering for consumers looking for specific products.
- Google is in a complicated position whereby it must balance several factors for users, publishers, and advertisers alike to ensure they find ways to use AI but still ensure users have a reason to click through to websites, engage with the content, and encourage publishers and advertisers to adopt the technology. The impact of Google's AI push remains unknown, and we will be monitoring any changes that could come.
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Ahead to launch the new leaked images for Google Pixel 9 Series is OUT!
- Hands-on photos of Google Pixel 9 series have been leaked ahead of schedule.
- The leak includes images of Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL.
- The Pixel 9 Pro is expected to feature top-tier camera technology in a compact form factor.
- Speculation arises about potential changes in Google's release strategy and the absence of Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
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Vanilla Google Search without AI is being sidelined into a menu
- Google is introducing a new filter called Web to remove AI-generated elements from search results.
- The filter will only show text-based links and is available for desktop and mobile users.
- This option aims to provide simpler search results and direct access to desired information.
- Google is unlikely to allow users to set this filter as a preference for all future searches.
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Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Google's parent, Alphabet: How to ride, cost, accident record
- Waymo is Alphabet's robotaxi service owned by Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc.
- Waymo's driverless taxis are currently operating in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
- Waymo has been involved in accidents, including crashes with other vehicles and pedestrians.
- Prospective riders can sign up for Waymo One service in Phoenix, while services in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin are currently waitlisted.
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