Google’s going all-in on AI — and it wants you to know it. During the company’s keynote at its I/O developer conference on Tuesday, Google mentioned “AI” more than 120 times. That’s a lot! But not all of Google’s AI announcements were significant per se. Some were incremental. Others were rehashed. So to help sort the wheat from the chaff, we rounded up the top new AI products and features … [Read more...]
Uber has a new way to solve the concert traffic problem
Uber is taking a shuttle product it developed for commuters in India and Egypt and converting it for an American audience. The ride-hail and delivery giant announced Wednesday at its annual Go-Get event in New York City it will launch a shuttle service in certain U.S. cities this summer. The service will eventually cater to events like concerts and sports games, as well as airport pickups and … [Read more...]
Google announced an update for Android Auto with new apps and casting support
Google just announced at an update coming to Android for Cars that should make paying attention to the road just a tiny bit harder. The automobile-based OS is getting new apps, screen casting and more, which were revealed at Google I/O 2024.First up, select car models are getting a suite of new entertainment apps, like Max and Peacock, for keeping passengers busy during road trips. The company … [Read more...]
Android 15 will make it harder for phone thieves to steal your data
After shirking tradition and devoting its entire Google I/O keynote to showcase how it’s stuffing AI into everything imaginable, the company has reserved day two to catch up on the one-time star of the show, Android. Alongside the arrival of the second Android 15 beta on Wednesday, Google is unveiling previously unannounced security features in its 2024 mobile software, including AI-powered theft … [Read more...]
I tried Project Astra at Google I/O, but it's not ready to beat GPT-4o yet
Artificial intelligence was the main focus of Google I/O 2024, and Google even poked fun of itself by counting the number of times it said "AI" in the keynote (121). Of the countless AI features that were announced at Google I/O, the big one was Project Astra. It's a multimodal AI interface that you can interact with using vision and audio. We saw a pre-recorded demo of what Project Astra can do … [Read more...]
Wear OS 5 is all about improving battery life, and its first developer preview is now here
Wear OS is the Android-based operating system that powers watches from the likes of Google and Samsung, and Wear OS 5 has just been announced at this year's Google I/O. It's based on Android 14, and the big improvement is in battery life. Google says that running and tracking a marathon on Wear OS 5 will use 20% less power than on Wear OS 4, meaning that you'll get even more battery life out of … [Read more...]
4 new features coming to Android 15 that were announced at Google I/O
If you have an Android smartphone, then you're probably excited by the prospect of Android 15. It's the latest and greatest Android update that will come to most smartphones released in the last couple of years, and there'll be some big updates and improvements. While most of the changes have been minor, there are some big ones that have been announced at the company's I/O event for Android 15 … [Read more...]
Android 15 Theft Detection Lock Knows When Your Phone Is Stolen
Billions of Android phones are getting new tools to stop phone thieves from accessing your information and to slow down their criminal behavior, Google announced today at its I/O developer conference. Android phones will soon use artificial intelligence to automatically detect when they have been snatched from your hand and lock themselves, as part of the new changes that include adding extra … [Read more...]
Google takes aim at Android malware with an AI-powered live threat detection service
Google is preparing to launch a new system to help address the problem of malware on Android. Its new live threat detection service leverages Google Play Protect’s on-device AI to analyze apps for malicious behavior. The service, announced following the Google I/O developer event on Tuesday, examines various signals related to an app’s use of sensitive permissions and interactions with other apps … [Read more...]
Google Maps is getting geospatial AR content later this year
At its annual Google I/O 2024 conference, Google announced that users will soon be able to access geospatial augmented reality (AR) content directly on Google Maps on their phones. The feature will first launch in Singapore and Paris as part of a pilot program launching later this year. Users will be able to access the AR content by first searching for a location in Google Maps. If the location … [Read more...]
Quilt heat pump sports sleek design from veterans of Apple, Tesla, and Nest
Heating and air conditioning is usually pretty boring stuff, performed by appliance-like boxes with uninspired designs, from sheet metal outdoor units to cheap plastic indoor mini-splits. Not Quilt. The heat pump startup unveiled its first products on Wednesday, and they sport the sort of sleek and intuitive designs you’d expect from veterans of Apple, Nest, Google, and Tesla. Each unit is … [Read more...]
Google’s new Private Space feature is like Incognito Mode for Android
At its Google I/O 2024 developer conference on Wednesday, Google announced Private Space, a new Android feature that lets users silo a portion of the operating system for sensitive information. It’s a bit like Incognito Mode for the mobile operating system, sectioning designated apps into a “container.” The space is available from the launcher and can be locked as a second layer of … [Read more...]
Google TV to launch AI-generated movie descriptions
As anticipated, numerous AI-related announcements were made at this year’s Google I/O 2024 conference, including the unveiling of a new feature for Google TV. Gemini, the company’s family of generative AI models, will enhance the smart TV operating system so it can generate descriptions for movies and TV shows. When a description is missing on the home screen, the AI will fill it in … [Read more...]
Android’s new Theft Detection Lock helps deter smartphone snatch and grabs
Imagine you’re minding your own business, sitting on a park bench, looking at your phone. Boom. Someone grabs your device and runs off with it. Android and iOS already have some safeguards in place, but what about those precious few seconds when the handset is still unlocked, and you get your hands on a way to remotely wipe it? Thieves can access a lot of information in that short time. Every … [Read more...]
Google adds live threat detection and screen-sharing protection to Android
On the second day of the Google I/O 2024 conference, Google said on Wednesday that it is adding new security and privacy protections to Android, including on-device live threat detection to catch malicious apps, new safeguards for screen sharing, and better security against cell site simulators. The company said it is increasing the on-device capability of its Google Play Protect system to detect … [Read more...]
Wear OS 5 hits developer preview, offering better battery life
Google is introducing a new version of its smartwatch operating system, Wear OS 5, into developer preview. This latest release, one of many announcements from the Google I/O 2024 developer conference, focuses on improved battery life and other performance improvements, like more efficient workout tracking. Developers are also getting updated tools for creating watch faces, as well as new versions … [Read more...]
Google adds Max, Peacock, and Angry Birds to cars with native Android software
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Car screens are getting bigger — and weirder — and Google wants to help
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Image: Daniel GolsonGoogle is lowering the barriers for new apps to be added to Android Auto and cars with Google software built-in, making … [Read more...]
Android will be able to detect if your phone has been snatched
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">More security features on more Android phones. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd … [Read more...]
Someone finally made a heat pump that looks good inside your home
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Quilt uses ductless heat pump-powered mini-split units combined with touchscreen remote controls to heat and cool your home. a:hover]:text-gray-63 … [Read more...]
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