Google is unveiling new features for Google Assistant, Google Home, and Nest cameras powered by Gemini AI, promising a more natural and intuitive smart home experience. These include a more human-like Assistant voice, improved follow-up questions, automation creation using natural language, and advanced search capabilities for camera activity. While the features are still in the Public Preview phase, they show immense potential for a smarter and more user-friendly future.
Google’s latest smart thermostat, the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen), boasts a stunning new design, advanced AI features, and a redesigned Nest Temperature Sensor. The thermostat learns your preferences, adjusts temperature based on weather and activity, and even helps you save money on energy bills. It also offers features like Smart Ventilation, System Health Monitoring, and humidity control.
Saloni Rakholiya, an engineer from NIT Tiruchirappalli, has gone viral on social media for showcasing the impressive perks and amenities offered to employees at Google. Her video provides a glimpse into the life of a software developer at the tech giant, highlighting the company’s commitment to employee well-being.
A Google employee’s Instagram post showcasing the diverse and delicious lunch options available at the company’s canteen has gone viral, highlighting the perks of working at one of the world’s leading tech giants.
Google has introduced a new system to combat the rise of AI-generated deepfakes created without consent. The system simplifies the removal process for victims and proactively reduces the spread of such content. Google aims to filter out deepfakes from search results and prioritize legitimate news coverage on the issue.
Google has dedicated its August 1st Doodle to the exciting world of surfing, highlighting its inclusion in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. The Doodle features vibrant imagery of surfers catching waves, showcasing the athleticism and artistry of the sport.
Google is bolstering Chrome cookie security on Windows by adopting a macOS-like protection system called ‘App-Bound’ Encryption, which aims to safeguard users from info-stealing malware. This new security measure, available in Chrome 127, encrypts data related to app identity and will eventually be extended to protect payment data, passwords, and other sensitive information. This move comes in the wake of a recent IT outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update, which highlights the vulnerability of Windows systems and prompts Microsoft to consider a similar Mac-like security approach.
Google’s upcoming Pixel Watch 3 faces potential compatibility issues as it requires Android 10.0 or higher, leaving some Android users with older versions unable to use the new smartwatch. Despite the change, the Pixel Watch 3 is expected to offer several exciting features, including two sizes, a new chipset, and a brighter display. The device is anticipated to launch alongside other Pixel devices on August 13th.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 is shaping up to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with leaked specifications revealing a brighter screen, faster charging, and enhanced fitness tracking features. The new smartwatch is expected to include a larger 45mm case size and a new Cardio Load metric, among other improvements.
Google has come under fire from Trump supporters who accuse the tech giant of election interference after its autocomplete function failed to suggest information about an attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump. The omission, alongside other alleged instances of bias, has sparked accusations of manipulation and fueled calls for investigations.
