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Google DeepMind partners with fusion startup to power AI data centers
Google DeepMind has partnered with fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems to apply artificial intelligence expertise toward developing practical fusion power, the companies announced Thursday. This collaboration represents the latest effort by major tech companies to secure clean energy sources for their power-hungry data centers, as the AI boom drives unprecedented electricity demand. The big picture: Tech giants are placing significant bets on fusion energy as a solution to their growing power needs, with Google, Nvidia, and Microsoft all investing in Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Google has made two capital investments in CFS and secured access to 200MW of power from the...
read Oct 16, 2025Google’s Gemini 3 AI model reportedly set for October 22 launch with 5 key upgrades
Google's anticipated Gemini 3 AI model appears closer to launch than many expected, with leaked internal timelines suggesting a potential October 22 release date. While Google hasn't officially confirmed this timeline, the tech giant's historical pattern of Wednesday launches for major AI updates lends credibility to the speculation. The leaked calendar, which surfaced on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), could represent either a public launch or limited developer access. Regardless of the exact timing, Gemini 3 represents Google's next major advancement in artificial intelligence capabilities, building on the success of the current Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash...
read Oct 13, 2025Google Meet adds 12 AI makeup filters for shyness-free video calls
Google Meet has introduced 12 AI-powered makeup filters that let users apply virtual cosmetics during video calls, building on the platform's existing "Touch-up" feature launched last year. The update addresses a common remote work challenge—looking presentable for unexpected video meetings—while positioning Google to compete more directly with beauty-focused video calling features. What you should know: The AI makeup system offers studio-style presets ranging from subtle professional looks to more creative options, with virtual foundation and lipstick that adapts to individual facial features.• The filters use AI to create natural-looking makeup that stays in place as users move around or drink...
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Google expands Imagen 3 to NotebookLM and more after 200M edits
Google has officially rolled out its Imagen 3 AI image generator to NotebookLM and Google Lens, with Google Photos integration coming soon. The expansion marks a significant broadening of the popular AI tool beyond its original home in Gemini, where it has already completed over 200 million edits since its August launch. What you should know: Imagen 3 is now live in NotebookLM's Video Overviews feature, automatically creating illustrations and explanatory diagrams in six visual styles including Watercolor, Papercraft, and Anime. In Google Lens, users can snap photos and instantly transform them using a new "Create" mode, currently available in...
read Oct 13, 2025Microsoft Copilot now connects to Gmail, OneDrive and Google Drive
Microsoft has begun rolling out an update to Copilot on Windows that enables the AI assistant to connect directly with OneDrive, Outlook, Google Drive, Gmail, and other personal productivity apps. The upgrade allows users to prompt Copilot in natural language to retrieve and analyze information from their connected accounts, while also introducing the ability to create and export documents through simple voice commands. What you should know: The new connector features are opt-in only and currently available exclusively to Microsoft's Copilot "Insider" program members. Users can grant Copilot access by opening settings, clicking "Connectors," and selecting which services they want...
read Oct 9, 2025Google adds AI virtual try-on for shoes in Search and Shopping
Google has expanded its AI-powered virtual try-on feature to include shoes and sneakers, allowing users to see how footwear looks on them through Google Search and Shopping results. The technology uses full-body photos rather than requiring specific foot images, positioning Google to capture more of the growing virtual shopping market as consumers increasingly seek digital try-before-you-buy experiences. How it works: The virtual shoe try-on uses the same technology as Google's clothing try-on feature, requiring only a full-length photo upload.• Users can select shoes from Google Shopping or search results and tap the "try it on" button to generate a virtual...
read Oct 9, 2025Google DeepMind launches Gemini 2.5 Computer Use to control web browsers
Google DeepMind has launched Gemini 2.5 Computer Use, an AI model that can autonomously navigate web browsers by clicking, typing, and scrolling through websites like a human user. The model joins similar offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic in the emerging field of AI agents capable of performing web-based tasks with minimal human oversight. What you should know: Gemini 2.5 Computer Use operates through natural language prompts and can execute complex multi-step web tasks independently. Users simply provide instructions like "Open Wikipedia, search for 'Atlantis,' and summarize the history of the myth in Western thought," and the model handles the entire...
read Oct 9, 2025Google unfurls Gemini Enterprise to compete in business AI market
Google has launched Gemini Enterprise, a new AI platform designed specifically for business customers, as the tech giant intensifies its push to capture more corporate clients in the competitive enterprise AI market. The platform enables employees to interact conversationally with their company's data, documents, and applications using Google's most advanced AI models, positioning the company to compete directly with Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic in the lucrative business AI sector. What you should know: Gemini Enterprise offers both pre-built AI agents and tools for companies to create custom solutions tailored to their specific needs. The platform provides pre-built Google AI agents...
read Oct 9, 2025Google expands Nano Banana AI to Search and Lens after 200M edits
Google's Nano Banana AI image-generation tool may soon expand beyond Gemini to other Google services, with code hints appearing in the Google app for Android. The potential integration signals Google's confidence in the tool's popularity—it has completed over 200 million edits since launching in August and sparked multiple social media trends. What you should know: Android Authority discovered evidence of Nano Banana integration across multiple Google app features, including AI Mode for Search, Google Lens, and Circle to Search.• In AI Mode, a beta version shows a refreshed layout with a new "Create images" option that mirrors Gemini's description of...
read Oct 7, 2025Google Translate adds free AI practice mode for language learners
Google has rolled out Practice mode, a new AI-powered language learning feature within its Google Translate app that offers personalized lessons and conversation practice. The beta feature allows users to create custom learning scenarios on-demand and emphasizes speaking practice over traditional multiple-choice methods, positioning itself as a compelling free alternative to established platforms like Duolingo. What you should know: Practice mode currently supports French and Spanish for English speakers, with plans to expand to more languages as the beta progresses. Users can choose from recommended scenarios like ordering food, asking for directions, or greeting acquaintances, or create entirely custom lessons...
read Oct 7, 2025Google expands AI Plus to 36 more global markets with 50% discount
Google has expanded its AI Plus subscription service to 36 additional emerging markets, bringing the total availability to 77 countries just under a month after its initial announcement. The service is positioned as a more affordable alternative to Google's AI Pro subscription, targeting users in developing regions with comprehensive AI-powered features across Google's ecosystem. What you should know: AI Plus provides access to Google's advanced AI capabilities at a discounted rate for eligible users in emerging markets. Users get access to Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Research with a 128K token context window through the Gemini app. The service includes...
read Oct 6, 2025Google may drop Samsung modems for MediaTek in Pixel 11 series
Google is reportedly considering dropping Samsung's modem technology entirely for its upcoming Tensor G6 chip, potentially switching to MediaTek's new M90 modem for the Pixel 11 series. This shift could address longstanding connectivity and battery drain issues that have plagued Google's Pixel phones, marking a complete break from Samsung hardware after years of partnership complaints. What you should know: Google has already moved Tensor G5 chip production from Samsung to TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) for the Pixel 10 series but retained Samsung's Exynos modem technology. According to leaker Mystic Leaks, Google is now evaluating MediaTek's M90 modem, which was...
read Oct 6, 2025Over Overviews? New browser extension lets users hide Google’s AI search features
A new browser extension called "Bye Bye, Google AI" allows users to completely hide Google's AI Overviews and other AI-powered search features from their results pages. Developed by Avram Piltch, former Editor-in-Chief of Tom's Hardware, the tool addresses growing user frustration with AI-generated summaries that have reached over 2 billion monthly users but face criticism for accuracy issues and cluttering search results. How it works: The extension uses CSS (web styling code) to block AI elements from appearing on Google Search, restoring a cleaner, more traditional search experience.• Users can remove AI Overviews (summaries above web results), the AI Mode...
read Oct 6, 2025Wanted: Google offers $20K bounty for serious Gemini AI security flaws
Google has launched a new AI Vulnerability Reward Program that pays security researchers up to $20,000 for discovering serious exploits in its Gemini AI systems. The program targets vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to manipulate Gemini into compromising user accounts or extracting sensitive information about the AI's inner workings, moving beyond simple prompt injection tricks to focus on genuinely dangerous security flaws. What you should know: The bounty program specifically rewards researchers who find high-impact AI vulnerabilities rather than harmless pranks or minor glitches. The most severe exploits affecting flagship products like Google Search and the Gemini app can earn...
read Oct 6, 2025Google DeepMind’s CodeMender AI fixes 72 security bugs automatically
Google DeepMind has unveiled CodeMender, an AI agent that automatically fixes software vulnerabilities and proactively rewrites code for better security. Over the past six months, the system has already contributed 72 security fixes to open-source projects, including some with up to 4.5 million lines of code, demonstrating AI's growing capability to address the mounting challenge of software security at scale. How it works: CodeMender leverages Gemini Deep Think models to create an autonomous debugging agent equipped with sophisticated validation tools. The system uses advanced program analysis including static analysis, dynamic analysis, differential testing, fuzzing, and SMT solvers (mathematical problem-solving tools)...
read Oct 2, 2025Folding laundry is nice, but is that all? Google’s robots fall short, say experts
Google DeepMind recently showcased its humanoid robot Apollo performing household tasks like folding clothes and sorting items through natural language commands, powered by new AI models Gemini Robotics 1.5 and Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5. While the demonstrations appear impressive, experts caution that we're still far from achieving truly autonomous household robots, as current systems rely on structured scenarios and extensive training data rather than genuine thinking capabilities. What you should know: The demonstration featured Apptronik's Apollo robot completing multi-step tasks using vision-language action models that convert visual information and instructions into motor commands. Gemini Robotics 1.5 works by "turning visual information...
read Oct 2, 2025There can be only One UI 8.5: Samsung brings Google’s AI notification summaries to phone
Samsung is developing an AI-powered notification summary feature for One UI 8.5 that closely mirrors Apple's controversial notification summaries launched last year. The feature appears to leverage Google's work-in-progress notification summary technology rather than Samsung's own development, suggesting a collaborative approach to bringing AI-driven notification management to Android devices. What you should know: Samsung's notification summary feature was discovered in the latest One UI 8.5 firmware build by SamMobile, though it's not currently functional. The feature will use AI to summarize long messages and group conversations, identical to Google's approach. Users will see a pop-up explanation when pulling down the...
read Oct 1, 2025Google’s AI Mode adds visual search with image analysis for American users
Google has rolled out visual search capabilities to its AI Mode feature, allowing users to receive image-based results alongside text responses to their queries. The update represents a significant expansion of Google's AI-powered search tool, introducing what the company calls "visual search fan-out" technology that can analyze subtle details and secondary objects within images. What you should know: Google Search's AI Mode now delivers visual results similar to clicking the Images tab, but with enhanced AI-powered analysis and conversational follow-up capabilities. Users in the US can ask questions in AI Mode and receive a range of images with clickable links...
read Oct 1, 2025Bollywood super couple sues Google over AI-generated deepfakes
Bollywood power couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have filed a legal petition asking Indian courts to protect their "personality rights" and prevent AI-generated content that uses their likenesses. The case specifically targets YouTube's parent company Google, demanding safeguards to prevent their images from being used to train AI models, potentially setting a significant precedent for celebrity image rights in the AI era. What you should know: The actors are challenging YouTube's policy that allows certain videos to be used as training material for third-party AI generation models.• They argue this practice contributes to the spread of false information...
read Sep 30, 2025Google DeepMind launches Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5 for smarter robot reasoning
Google DeepMind has released Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5, a new embodied reasoning model designed specifically for robotic applications that can perform spatial reasoning, multi-step planning, and execution in physical environments. The model represents a significant shift toward separating reasoning from execution in robotics AI, potentially making it easier to adapt advanced AI capabilities across different hardware platforms and accelerating the development of general-purpose robots. What you should know: Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5 is now available in preview through Google AI Studio and the Gemini API, offering developers a new approach to robotic intelligence. The model can output precise 2D points grounded in...
read Sep 30, 2025Google Fi adds AI billing summaries of upcoming charges, albeit with accuracy warnings
Google Fi has introduced AI-powered billing summaries that provide brief explanations of upcoming monthly charges directly in the app's Home tab. The feature aims to help users quickly understand bill fluctuations, though Google explicitly warns users not to rely solely on the AI-generated information due to potential inaccuracies. What you should know: The AI billing summary appears as a small paragraph on Google Fi's Home tab, offering insights into why your bill might be higher or lower than usual.• The feature explains changes compared to the previous month's bill and remains available for only 10 days after bill generation.• Google...
read Sep 30, 2025Google Drive adds AI ransomware detection to stop attacks before they spread
Google Drive is adding AI-powered ransomware detection to its desktop application, using a specialized model trained on millions of real-world ransomware samples to identify malicious file modifications before they spread. The feature automatically pauses file syncing when threats are detected, sends alerts to users, and enables file restoration, addressing the growing ransomware threat that saw 5,289 attacks worldwide in 2024—a 15% increase from the previous year. How it works: Google's AI model continuously monitors file changes on Windows and macOS systems to detect signs of ransomware activity like mass encryption or corruption attempts. When the system detects suspicious activity, it...
read Sep 29, 2025YouTube removes horrific AI channel depicting women being murdered
YouTube removed a disturbing channel called "Woman Shot AI" that featured AI-generated videos depicting women being murdered, following an investigation by 404 Media, a technology news outlet. The channel accumulated over 175,000 views and nearly 1,200 subscribers since launching in June 2025, highlighting serious gaps in content moderation and AI tool safeguards. What you should know: The channel exclusively featured graphic AI-generated content showing women being shot, with videos following a consistent formula of photo-realistic depictions of women begging for their lives while held at gunpoint. The channel uploaded 27 videos with titles like "Lara Croft Shot in Breast –...
read Sep 26, 2025Google rolls out 4 audio enhancements for Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds
Google has begun rolling out a significant software update for its Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds, delivering four major audio enhancements that were first teased at the company's Made by Google event last month. The update introduces adaptive audio technology, hands-free gesture controls, enhanced noise protection, and improved AI assistant functionality—features that collectively represent one of the most substantial upgrades the premium earbuds have received since their 2024 launch. This update arrives as competition intensifies in the premium earbud market, with Apple's AirPods Pro 2 setting benchmarks for adaptive audio features and other manufacturers racing to match sophisticated noise management...
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