Gemini’s free tier now forces users into automatic model selection
Google is removing manual model selection from Gemini’s free tier, leaving Auto to decide whether Flash-Lite, Flash, or Pro handles each prompt.
Digital Trends — AI4 min read
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The Summer AI Agents Started Knocking on Government Doors
OpenAI’s own agents wandered into US and Australian government websites, borrowing keys strangers had left lying around online…Continue reading on Towards AI »
Towards AI2 min read
Googlebooks mark the end of the old Google
Does Google still believe in the open web? With the launch of its new Googlebooks, it doesn’t feel that way. Googlebooks are Google’s attempt to establish a new platform of Android-based laptops, with native Android app support and tight connectivity with Android phones.
Fast Company — Technology5 min read
Google teases its new 'Fitbit Edge' wearable ahead of an October 12 reveal
Google has seemingly confirmed the rumored "Fitbit Edge" with social media posts teasing a new wearable coming October 12.
Engadget2 min read
Google Brings Unified Gemini Agent to Enterprises, Letting AI Act as a Workspace Co-Worker
Google has introduced a unified Gemini agent that can not only answer questions but also complete tasks on users’ behalf from a single interface, announcing the move at a Google Cloud event on Thursday.
The AI Insider3 min read
Android Bench 2 Adds Support for Long-Horizon Tasks, Agentic Evaluation, and Continuous Scoring
Google has released Android Bench 2.0, a major update to its benchmark framework for evaluating AI models and agents on Android development tasks. The update introduces long-horizon tasks (LHTs), agent-based evaluation, and continuous scoring to better assess performance on complex, multi-step…
InfoQ - AI/ML/Data3 min read
Google just teased its most interesting Fitbit in years, and it’s merely days away
Google has started teasing its next wearable, and all signs point to the Fitbit Edge, a screen-equipped fitness band expected to offer ECG and GPS.
Digital Trends — AI1 min read
A clinical study with Google’s special chatbot shows a strong future for AI in healthcare
A new clinical study suggests Google’s AMIE chatbot could support doctors by gathering patient histories and surfacing possible diagnoses before an appointment.
Digital Trends — AI1 min read
Study in The Lancet suggests AI could improve patient-physician relationships.
A peer-reviewed study in The Lancet evaluates Google's AMIE medical AI in a real-world primary care clinic.
Google AI Blog1 min read
There can be only one: Google Cloud casts Gemini as your enterprise AI hero
The Chocolate Factory proposes a single universal agent for work
The Register7 min read
Google is doing away with Safety Signal on Pixel Watch
Access to the emergency feature for LTE-connected wearables will end by December.
Engadget1 min read
Google brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses
Google is turning Gemini into an AI agent that can plan, execute tasks, and work across business apps and systems. The agent can delegate work to subagents, use multiple AI models, and even gets its own workplace identity, complete with an email address.
TechCrunch4 min readOlder Pixel watches are losing free cellular access to several safety features
Google announced through a short community post today that the LTE versions of the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 are losing free access to Safety Signal that allowed features like Emergency SOS, Fall Detection, and Safety Check to work through cellular networks without the need for a carrier plan.
The Verge - All Posts2 min read
Google Expands AI Push With Public SynthID Checker, Playground Game Builder and Offline Note-Taker Foresight
Google has rolled out three new AI products in quick succession, opening its SynthID verification tool to the public, introducing an AI game-creation platform called Playground, and releasing an offline meeting note-taker for Mac named Google AI Edge Foresight.
The AI Insider4 min read
Finland orders Google to stop work on two AI data centers over alleged deforestation
Finnish authorities say they cannot conduct a proper environmental assessment after the site has already been changed.
Tom's Hardware AI4 min read
Win big at Play Fest: Epic prizes, gaming leagues, and daily deals start October 13
Celebrate Play Fest starting October 13 with sweepstakes prizes, global gaming leagues, and major Google Play deals all week.
Google AI Blog4 min read
Google’s AI note-taking app transcribes your meetings completely offline
Google has released an experimental note-taking app that can transcribe meetings and audio files entirely offline, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. The app, called Google AI Edge Foresight, is free to use and runs on macOS using the company's on-device EmbeddingGemma 2 model.
The Verge - AI1 min read
Sign in quickly and securely with passkeys.
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, make signing in easier and more secure with passkeys.
Google AI Blog1 min read
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