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technology3 days ago•10 min saved

Google’s Gemini AI Glasses Go Cross‑Platform with Audio-First Wearable

Google revealed its first consumer AI smart glasses at I/O 2026, powered by Gemini AI on Android XR with an audio-first design and cross‑platform iPhone support, targeting a fall 2026 launch; partners include Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung, with Gucci joining later. The glasses emphasize hands-free AI tasks (navigation, translation, messaging, photo/video editing) without an in‑lens display, and sit to compete with Meta’s Ray‑Ban while hinting at future display glasses and broader competition from Apple in 2027.

via Memeburn|

#android-xr #gemini-ai #google

technology6 days ago•4 min saved

Google and Samsung Unveil Audio-Only Android XR Glasses as XReal Teases Aura Display

Google and Samsung preview audio-focused 'smart glasses' built on Android XR at I/O 2026, pairing with Android and iOS, featuring exterior cameras, a microphone, a speaker, and a Gemini-powered on-the-go AI, including real-time translations and notification summaries; the glasses lack a front-facing display and are designed to work within the Galaxy ecosystem and compete with Ray-Ban/Meta glasses. Separately, XReal revealed Project Aura, a lighter AR glasses prototype with a lens display and a 70-degree field of view powered by Snapdragon, with dev kits planned next year under the Catalyst Program; pricing isn’t announced and Aura’s current build includes a noticeable cable.

via PCMag|

#android-xr #gemini-ai #google-io-2026

technology7 days ago•3 min saved

Gmail Live Turns Your Inbox Into a Voice Assistant

Google announced Gmail Live, an AI-powered voice mode that lets you ask Gmail questions aloud to pull details from your inbox, with source citations for verification; the feature (built on Gemini) also extends to Docs Live and Keep, and will roll out on mobile to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers (Keep first on Android). Gmail AI Inbox expansion to Pro and Plus tiers is also on the way.

via The Verge|

#ai-in-email #docs-live #gemini-ai

technology7 days ago•9 min saved

Gemini AI takes center stage as Google I/O 2026 opens

Google I/O 2026 opens with a heavy focus on Gemini AI, showcasing fast in-house silicon demos (TPU 8t/8i), a projected $180–$190 billion AI infrastructure push, and Gemini-powered features like Docs Live, Ask YouTube, and Maps, while Android updates are noted but not the main draw. The keynote frames AI-first scaling from infrastructure to products, with Sundar Pichai steering the vision.

via Yahoo Tech|

#android-xr #docs-live #gemini-ai

technology8 days ago•5 min saved

Google I/O 2026: How to Watch and What to Expect

Google I/O 2026 will livestream on May 19 at 10 am PT on Google’s site and YouTube, with WIRED providing a live blog; the keynote is expected to showcase Android 17, Gemini AI updates, AI-powered features, a new Googlebooks laptop line, an updated Android Auto, and a first look at Android XR smart glasses, including a hint of a sale timeline later in 2026.

via WIRED|

#android-17 #gemini-ai #google-io-2026

technology13 days ago•3 min saved

Android Auto Gets Edge-to-Edge Maps Across All Car Screens

Google’s Android Auto is getting a major refresh that lets maps and widgets fill any car screen shape with edge-to-edge Google Maps and a borderless UI. The update centers on Immersive Navigation 3D view, offering real-time details and the option to pin widgets on top of Maps. It also enables 60fps HD video playback from the phone on supported head units (parked, with audio continuing while driving) and will add Dolby Atmos support soon. Gemini AI will be more tightly integrated for context-aware tasks (e.g., replying to messages, calendar checks, or ordering via Doordash) and will roll out across multiple brands later this year, with BMW, Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Skoda, Tata, and Volvo among early adopters.

via InsideEVs|

#android-auto #edge-to-edge-display #gemini-ai

technology13 days ago•15 min saved

Googlebook Laptops to Use Intel's Wildcat Lake CPUs in AI-Driven Lineup

Intel disclosed that Google’s new Googlebook laptops will run on Core Series 300 'Wildcat Lake' CPUs—a six‑core x86 platform (two Cougar Cove P‑cores and four Darkmont efficiency cores) with an NPU 5 at 40 TOPS INT8, Xe graphics, and a Xe3‑level GPU on the 18A process—while Google pursues Arm variants with Qualcomm and MediaTek; Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are among OEMs expected to ship the devices this fall.

via TechPowerUp|

#gemini-ai #googlebook #intel

technology14 days ago•5 min saved

Android Auto Now Fits Every Car Screen, Gets AI Widgets and Immersive Navigation

Google’s I/O showcase brings a full-bleed Android Auto UI that adapts to curved and irregular car screens, enables YouTube video streaming in parked mode (4K60 with spatial audio) from the phone, adds Material You Expressive styling, and introduces widget support with Gemini. New AI features include Magic Cue and Gemini acting as a go-between for apps (like Starbucks or DoorDash), plus Maps’ Immersive Navigation for richer in-car visuals, signaling closer integration between phone projections and embedded car systems. HVAC and some car controls still aren’t controllable from Android Auto yet.

via The Verge|

#android-auto #gemini-ai #google

technology18 days ago•3 min saved

Google Unveils Fitbit Air: a Screenless AI-Powered Fitness Tracker

Google launches Fitbit Air, a $99.99 screenless health and fitness tracker powered by Gemini AI and Google Health Coach, aiming to expand its wearables with AI-driven health insights.

via Seeking Alpha|

#ai #fitbit-air #gemini-ai

wearables29 days ago•53 min saved

Samsung teases two-model Galaxy Glasses to rival Ray‑Ban's AR crown

Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses leak reveals two models in development: Jinju (entry-level, no display) and Haean (premium with a micro‑LED AR display), with Jinju slated for late 2026 and Haean in 2027. The lineup, which emphasizes audio, AI, and an autofocus camera, appears aimed at everyday users and could challenge Meta’s Ray‑Ban glasses, signaling a broader consumer AR strategy that could incorporate Google’s Gemini AI features.

via Android Central|

#ar-glasses #gemini-ai #meta

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Gemini-Powered Google Translate Brings Smarter Text and Live Headphone Translation

Google is embedding Gemini AI into Translate to produce more natural, context-aware translations (better handling of idioms, slang, and tone) across English and about 20 languages, with a beta live-translation feature for headphones that preserves cadence and emphasis; the headphone feature is currently Android-only with plans to reach iOS later in 2026, while AI features also extend to search results.

via MacRumors|

#gemini-ai #google-translate #headphone-translation

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Gemini AI powers Google Maps' biggest navigation upgrade in a decade

Google Maps unveils its biggest navigation upgrade in more than ten years, powered by Gemini AI. The new Ask Maps feature provides conversational, real‑world answers and route suggestions, while Immersive Navigation adds 3D visuals, improved audio directions, and smarter trade-offs for alternate routes. The update rolls out today in the U.S. and will reach more Android and iOS devices, CarPlay, Android Auto, and compatible vehicles in the coming months.

via PhoneArena|

#3d-maps #ask-maps #gemini-ai

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Google Maps Rolls Out AI-Powered Immersive Navigation and 'Ask Maps' Update

Google Maps has released its biggest update in over a decade, turning the app into an AI-powered travel companion with Immersive Navigation (enhanced road details and see-through 3D renderings) and Ask Maps (natural, context-aware directions and place questions) powered by Gemini AI; rolling out in the US for iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google-built cars, potentially shaking up competition with Waze and Apple Maps.

via supercarblondie.com|

#ask-maps #gemini-ai #google-maps

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Google Maps Gets Immersive 3D Navigation and AI-Powered Map Assistant

Google Maps unveils Immersive Navigation, a real-3D map with buildings, crosswalks, traffic cues, and more, powered by Gemini AI; it also adds Ask Maps, a conversational feature that personalizes searches and trip planning. The update brings smarter voice guidance, real-time disruption alerts, route trade-offs, and pre-visualization of destinations, with rollout beginning in the US and India on Android and iOS and expanding to CarPlay/Android Auto and other platforms.

via InsideEVs|

#3d-maps #ask-maps #gemini-ai

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Google Maps Rolls Out Gemini AI for Ask Maps and 3D Immersive Navigation

Google Maps now includes Gemini AI-powered Ask Maps, letting users ask real-world questions (for example, locating a lit public tennis court tonight) and generate tailored itineraries from data on 300 million+ places. It also introduces Immersive Navigation, a major update with a 3D view that highlights road details like lanes, traffic signals, and stop signs, based on Gemini’s analysis of Street View and aerial imagery. Ask Maps rolls out in the U.S. and India on iOS/Android (desktop coming soon), while Immersive Navigation starts in the U.S. today with plans for broader availability in the coming months.

via MacRumors|

#3d-view #ask-maps #gemini-ai