It looks like the Samsung and Google partnership we've been hearing whispers about may not be delivering the mixed reality headset we initially anticipated. Instead, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said in a recent interview with CNBC that the three companies are actually brewing up a pair of mixed … [Read more...] about Qualcomm teases Google and Samsung augmented reality project that’s not a headset
Artificial Intelligence
A more ‘advanced’ version of Bard might be on the way, but you’ll have to pay
Google appears to making more strides with Bard AI. In addition to the Assistant getting an AI revamp with Bard, it looks like Google is planning on rolling out a paid version of Bard that will be available through a subscription to Google One. In a recent thread on X, developer Dylan Roussel has … [Read more...] about A more ‘advanced’ version of Bard might be on the way, but you’ll have to pay
Here’s an early look at the Google Assistant with Bard
The launch of Google's new AI-enhanced Assistant with Bard might be right around the corner. As we've seen the current Google Assitant get less and less capable, the promise of a new Assitant with the AI smarts of Bard is something that has me excited about a digital personal assistant again. The … [Read more...] about Here’s an early look at the Google Assistant with Bard
10 ways AI is being used on Chromebooks right now
Back in October at the Chromebook Plus Event, the ChromeOS team did something they don't normally do: they gave us a look at some new features that would be "coming soon" to Chromebook Plus models. These new features were all centered around bringing Google's AI capabilities directly to ChromeOS and … [Read more...] about 10 ways AI is being used on Chromebooks right now
Bard now responds in real time instead of making you wait, can also summarize emails better
Contents Google is moving rather quickly with its artificial intelligence initiatives, and it's evident every time I put my fingers on the keyboard. I'd say it's moving too quickly, but it continues to assure us that it's being as responsible as possible with AI like Bard and the mysterious … [Read more...] about Bard now responds in real time instead of making you wait, can also summarize emails better
Google is adding generative AI to Keep notes with upcoming ‘Magic Lists’ feature
Contents If you're at all familiar with Generative AI and Google's latest efforts with Bard, Gemini, and more, you'll know it's going all in on the idea. No, I mean it's truly ALL in. Now, thanks to an APK insights report by 9to5Ggoogle, we can see early hints that the tech giant is adding a new … [Read more...] about Google is adding generative AI to Keep notes with upcoming ‘Magic Lists’ feature
You can now create AI images with text in Search thanks to Google Search Generative Experience
If you're not yet familiar with artificial intelligence-created images using nothing but text, it's a real thing. In fact, it's taking the world by storm right now, and while I know how important the ethics concerns tied to these tools are, I have to admit they're getting really impressive. While … [Read more...] about You can now create AI images with text in Search thanks to Google Search Generative Experience
Good news: Google Assistant with Bard is likely coming Pixel 6 and 7 series phones as well
According to 9to5Google, who did a deep dive of the latest Google app beta version 14.41, code strings for Assistant with Bard point to support for more than just the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. In fact, this revolutionary new revamp for the ridiculously useless Assistant may be coming to both the 6th and … [Read more...] about Good news: Google Assistant with Bard is likely coming Pixel 6 and 7 series phones as well
This Chrome extension lets you export your Google Bard AI chats for safekeeping
Google just announced that it's injecting Bard into Assistant to improve the once-amazing digital helper.Access will first be given to Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners when the phones ship out, but for now, we're stuck with regular ol' Bard. That's fine though since it's recently gained extensions, can see, … [Read more...] about This Chrome extension lets you export your Google Bard AI chats for safekeeping
Just as I predicted, Google just injected Assistant with Bard AI and it’s going to change everything
Google just wrapped up its Made by Google hardware event this morning, and while a lot of things we got were certainly known and revealed ahead of time, a few features and updates were a complete surprise. For example, being able to use Generative AI to zoom in and essentially rebuild pixels for a … [Read more...] about Just as I predicted, Google just injected Assistant with Bard AI and it’s going to change everything
Google opens its Search Generative Experience up to teenagers and provides an AI safety guide
Stadia Games and Entertainment (SGE) - just kidding, I mean Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE), has been out for a little while now, and while I don't think it's particularly helpful in most situations compared to just looking at the top few links and manually parsing information for my … [Read more...] about Google opens its Search Generative Experience up to teenagers and provides an AI safety guide
Bard wants to get to know you better by committing your preferences to its ‘Memory’
Whether it's dietary choices, travel preferences, or just day-to-day nuances, repeating yourself on basic facts to Bard or other artificial intelligence bots can get old fast. It makes them feel a lot like Google Assistant in its current, ridiculously stupid state. However, Google recognizes this … [Read more...] about Bard wants to get to know you better by committing your preferences to its ‘Memory’
