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tech17 minutes ago•19 min saved

Google’s Gemini 3.5 Transcribe adds multilingual, jargon-aware transcription

Google updates Gemini Audio with Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a multilingual transcription model that can “edit naturally with just your voice,” automatically format text and remove filler words like um and uh, and adapt to specialized jargon via a user-provided vocabulary. It can attribute speech for up to three speakers and provide word-level timestamps. Google also teased 3.5 Live and 3.5 Live Experimental updates, but later said only 3.5 Transcribe is being announced today; rollout begins today in English on macOS Gemini apps and Rambler dictation on Android in select markets, with Chrome support coming soon and API access in public preview.

via The Verge|

#ai #gemini #google

technology6 days ago•8 min saved

Google Grants Free Year of AI Pro to U.S. College Students (AI Plus for International Students)

Google is offering eligible U.S. college students a free year of Google AI Pro (normally $19.99/month) with expanded Gemini usage, Gemini Spark, Gemini in Google apps, and 5TB storage; international students can get a free year of Google AI Plus with Gemini Omni and 400GB storage. A Google AI Pro + YouTube Premium bundle is also available in the U.S. for $8.99/month. Verification via SheerID is required, eligibility requires 18+ with a school email, and free access runs through December 31, 2026 before standard pricing resumes. Gemini Notebook and AI Mode features are being rolled out globally to support study planning and learning.

via macrumors.com|

#ai-pro #college-students #education

technology6 days ago•7 min saved

Pixel 11 Pro: Tensor G6 Delivers CPU Gains but Software Still a Mixed Bag

The Pixel 11 Pro ships with Android 17 and Google’s pledge of seven years of updates. The software remains a mixed bag: clever ecosystem integrations via Gemini feel innovative, but the experience can seem barebones or privacy-concerning, and the HiLight LED feature is oddly limited. On the performance side, the Tensor G6 brings meaningful CPU improvements (roughly 17% single-core and 21% multi-core in Geekbench 6) while GPU stays similar to the G5; real-world use is smoother, and thermals are better than before thanks to a larger cooling setup, though throttling still kicks in due to the phone’s compact size. Overall, real-world performance is solid, but the software experience still lags behind some rivals and can feel uneven.

via GSMArena.com|

#android-17 #gemini #google-pixel-11-pro

technology7 days ago•128 min saved

Googlebook heads to NYC for September reveal with hands-on partner demos

Google has announced an in-person Googlebook Showcase in New York City on September 15 to unveil Googlebook, including a keynote on software, Gemini features, and the native Android codebase, with hands-on hardware demos from partners such as Lenovo, ASUS, and HP ahead of a broader hardware/software rollout.

via Android Central|

#asus #gemini #google

technology12 days ago•18 min saved

Google Gemini now lets you hide visible watermarks on AI content

Google is rolling out a “Media watermark” toggle in Gemini and Flow that hides the visible sparkle watermark on AI-generated images, videos, and music, while invisible SynthID and C2PA markers remain so content can still be verified as AI-generated by Gemini or Search. The change is expanding to Search, though it won’t launch in countries that require visible watermarks.

via The Verge|

#c2pa #gemini #google

technology12 days ago•131 min saved

Pixel 11 launch falters; Google should've gone GTA-6, not Trevor Noah

Android Central argues Google's Pixel 11 reveal missed the mark: Google announced the Pixel 11 series, then spent about 1.5 hours re‑announcing them in an awkward YouTube show hosted by Trevor Noah, which pulled viewers and felt cringeworthy. Two notable moments were Joël Yawili’s on‑stage demo and the new Sign‑to‑Text feature, but overall the format lacked cohesion and impact. The piece suggests a GTA 6–style extended trailer or partnering with a streaming service to deliver a sharper, more consumer‑friendly reveal while highlighting the devices’ AI and accessibility improvements.

via Android Central|

#gemini #google-pixel-11 #launch-event

technology12 days ago•4 min saved

Google rolls out Gemini 3.7 Flash with coding gains and a selective rollout

Google releases Gemini 3.7 Flash three weeks after 3.6, touting notable coding and document-processing improvements (FrontierCode 1.1 Main: 34.4%→43.6%; DeepSWE 49%→65.3%; GDP.pdf 22%→34%; AutomationBench 17%→30.4%). It also cuts the introductory price roughly in half, to $0.75/1M input tokens and $3.75/1M output tokens, but access is limited (Gemini API, AI Studio, Gemini Enterprise; Spark/Pro/Ultra plan required for individual use) and analysts question whether the cadence signals a real breakthrough versus marketing.

via Ars Technica|

#ai-models #benchmarks #gemini

technology13 days ago•16 min saved

Brin’s Gemini push sparks Google DeepMind leadership shake-up

Google accelerates its Gemini push, triggering a major DeepMind leadership reshuffle: Sergey Brin has urged faster development, Demis Hassabis steps aside to chair DeepMind, Koray Kavukcuoglu takes broader Gemini oversight with final say on major decisions, and several top DeepMind leaders depart or move to Google, reflecting a move toward commercialization and quicker model development amid concerns over autonomy and TPU resource allocation.

via finance.yahoo.com|

#brin #deepmind #gemini

gadgets14 days ago•22 min saved

Pixel Buds 2a drop to $99 at major retailers

Pixel Buds 2a are discounted to $99 (down from $129) at Amazon, Google, Best Buy, and other retailers, available in four colors with ANC, transparency mode, and Gemini integration—an appealing Android-friendly alternative to AirPods; Verge notes solid sound and fit in its Pixel Buds 2a review, and the piece also highlights additional deals like Star Fox for Switch 2, the Anker Nano Smart Display Charger, and the Philips SmartSleep Wake‑up Light.

via The Verge|

#android #deals #gadgets

technology14 days ago•5 min saved

Gemini climbs to 1B MAUs in record Google growth

Google’s Gemini AI has reached 1 billion monthly active users, the fastest uptake of any Google product, driven by deep integration across Android and apps like Gmail, Drive, and Search. About 63% of active users utilize voice input (with an increasing share being voice-only), and 20% of Gemini Live users share camera feeds or screens. Daily, Gemini users generate roughly 150 million AI-generated images watermark-protected by SynthID. Over 100 million MAUs are on iOS. Despite the milestone, progress on model releases has slowed (Gemini 3.5 Pro delays, Gemini 4 training underway) amid leadership changes and AI infrastructure costs, raising questions about sustainability against competition from OpenAI/Anthropic.

via Ars Technica|

#ai #gemini #google

technology14 days ago•139 min saved

Google's Pixel Strategy: AI leadership over hardware scale

Ten years after the Pixel’s debut, Google stays in the phone game to push an AI‑first Android vision and keep hardware/software in sync via on‑device AI and Gemini features, even though Pixel’s global market share is modest and its distribution is limited. Analysts say the Pixel line showcases Google’s AI capabilities (like Magic Eraser and Gemini Live) to counter Apple/Samsung, while rumors point to a Pixel 11 lineup with a Tensor G6 and deeper Gemini integration; the strategy emphasizes AI leadership on mobile more than dominating hardware.

via Tom's Guide|

#ai #gemini #google

technology16 days ago•3 min saved

Ford rolls out mobile AI assistant to check fuel, cargo, and towing

Ford is rolling out an AI-powered assistant in the Ford and Lincoln mobile apps that can answer vehicle questions, check fuel levels, cargo capacity, and towing capabilities, and even process photos for payload checks. Built on Google’s Gemini as an opt-in alternative to Google Assistant, the app-based assistant will eventually migrate to the in-vehicle system in 2027, with Ford aiming to reach up to 8 million owners.

via The Verge|

#ai #automotive #ford

technology17 days ago•143 min saved

Google's Made by Google 2026 Event: Pixel 11, Foldable Pro, Watch 5, and Gemini Take the Stage

Google's Made by Google 2026 event is set for August 12 at 3:00 PM PT, with Android Central tracking live coverage of the Pixel 11 lineup (including a Pixel 11 Pro Fold), a new Pixel Watch 5, and Gemini AI features. Expect Android 17 updates like Gemini Automation that can navigate apps and websites, Pause Point break reminders, Screen Reactions, and other enhancements. The event will be streamed on Google's YouTube channel and the Google Store, with Trevor Noah hosting and celebrity appearances, while Android Central provides ongoing updates.

via Android Central|

#android-17 #gemini #pixel-11

horoscope18 days ago•8 min saved

Mercury in Cancer Sparks Abundance for Four Signs on Aug 8, 2026

On August 8, 2026—the last day Mercury travels through Cancer—four zodiac signs (Gemini, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Libra) are forecast to attract notable abundance and luck as Mercury’s intuitive Cancer energy blends with action. Gemini may receive money tied to a meaningful cause; Aquarius is nudged to finish a lucrative task; Sagittarius gains support from an intuitive circle and a soulmate tribe; Libra experiences natural career and money opportunities as decision-making unfolds smoothly.

via YourTango|

#aquarius #gemini #horoscope

technology18 days ago•10 min saved

Taming Gemini: Five tweaks to mimic Google Assistant

Lifehacker suggests five practical tweaks to make Gemini behave more like the old Google Assistant: set Gemini as the default across your Google Home/Nest devices, minimize personalization by turning off nonessential connected apps, use Instructions for Gemini to create custom shorthand commands, leverage Scheduled Actions to replace routines, and pick the fastest model (disable Extended thinking) where available for faster responses.

via lifehacker.com|

#gemini #google-assistant #personalization