I’ve talked about this before, but it’s really getting frustrating to see new versions of ChromeOS roll out time and time again with new features and updates that simply aren’t actually there for regular users. From things hidden behind feature flags to features flat-out not being available after they’ve been announced, there’s an aggravating pattern […]
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YouTube setting new guidelines for videos that contain AI-generated content
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how content is being made. AI models can now write text, generate images, produce videos, and even create synthetic voices that sound shockingly real. As this tech only becomes more and more accessible, companies are starting to grapple with the ethical implications and concerns surrounding transparency. YouTube, the world’s largest […]
Continue ReadingApple’s eventual AI may end up getting assistance from Google’s Gemini
Apple is clearly now full steam ahead on its attempt to integrate some form of AI into its devices moving forward. A recent article from Bloomberg (via The Verge) suggests a potential bombshell collaboration with Google is in the works that would bring Google’s Gemini AI models to Apple products in the future, with Apple […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Keep is getting an AI upgrade with Gemini
In 2024, AI is going to keep showing up in all sorts of places, and Google’s latest insertion of Gemini in one of its higher-profile products is landing in Google Keep. The upcoming “Help me create a list” will be a new feature leveraging the power of Gemini to streamline everyday tasks right within the […]
Continue ReadingHow to switch back to the Google Assistant from Gemini on your Android phone
Google’s Gemini app offers a fascinating glimpse into the power of advanced AI language models in your pocket. But if you installed Gemini and it automatically took over as your Android phone’s default assistant, you might be encountering some limitations. Here’s how to easily switch back to Google Assistant. The Gemini digital assistant has incredible […]
Continue ReadingPixel Tablet 2 codenames leak: why I’m hopeful for a Gemini fix
It looks like Google might be cooking up a successor to the Pixel Tablet, based on codenames that have popped up in the first beta of Android 14 QPR3 for its Pixel phones. These codenames – Clementine and Kiyomi – were unearthed by 9to5Google and while details are scarce, the citrus theme leads me to […]
Continue ReadingIt’s past time for Google to deliver on the promised Chromebook Plus AI
It’s a bit tough to believe, but it has been a solid four and a half months since the debut and launch of Chromebook Plus. It doesn’t’ feel like it was that long ago that we were in New York at Google’s awesome event for the big news, and as we now round into the […]
Continue ReadingGemini Advanced AI: what it is, what it costs, and how to try it for free
There’s a good chance that Google’s recent AI rebranding might have left you feeling a little confused. From Bard becoming Gemini, to a new advanced chatbot and an AI Premium subscription, it’s easy to understand why some of you were left scratching your heads and wondering what exactly Google is now offering in the consumer […]
Continue ReadingGoodbye Bard, Google’s AI is now Gemini
If you’ve been following Google for any amount of time, you know they are prone to having a myriad of products and confusing nomenclature. The company’s efforts in AI are the most recent example of this. After ChatGPT rocketed into the scene, Google launched their AI efforts under the Bard branding and they even announced […]
Continue ReadingHere’s Google Assistant with Bard in action
It would seem Google Assistant with Bard is closer than ever to arriving on some phones. Announced back at the yearly Google hardware event in October of 2023, the overhauled and AI-injected Assistant with Bard has been leaking out here and there, and this latest look (from the Pixel Tips app) shows off the new, […]
Continue ReadingWe don’t need AI hardware in Chromebook Plus to use AI features…yet
You know what I’m already getting a bit fatigued hearing about? AI infused into just about everything you can imagine. There’s a great number of things AI will assist us with in the coming years – that much is certain. But for the time being, this somewhat-ridiculous marketing hype around processors with AI at the […]
Continue ReadingYou can now try Google’s AI note-taking app, NotebookLM
Google’s latest AI-powered innovation, NotebookLM, is moving out of the waitlist phase and is now ready for you to try it out. In a post on the Keyword Blog, Google says that Notebook LM is now widely available in the United States, with new features like a noteboard space and suggested actions that can magically […]
Continue ReadingWhy Google needs to get Chromebook Plus AI features delivered soon
Yesterday was a really big day in the world of AI. Google finally delivered its latest public-facing AI model – Gemini – and the way it will be intertwined with computing moving forward will likely never be the same. As a multimodal model, Gemini can handle and understand a variety of input types, from images […]
Continue ReadingI really hope Google’s Gemini Nano is what powers Chromebook Plus AI features
One of the coolest parts of Google’s initial presentation for Chromebook Plus included some nifty AI tools that will be baked into ChromeOS for devices that meet the Chromebook Plus specifications. Sure, the new on-device camera features are nice to have and new wallpapers and screensavers are cool, too, but the on-device AI is what […]
Continue ReadingGoogle introduces Gemini to the world as their most powerful AI model
In this emerging world of artificial intelligence we’ve been in for the past year or so, Google DeepMind has always been a big part of the conversation. Though they were caught a bit flat-footed this time last year, there was never any doubt that Google had some big guns in the AI race that would […]
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