• Google's new 'Speaking practice' feature uses AI to help users improve their English skills

    Google is testing a new “Speaking practice” feature in Search that helps users improve their conversational English skills. The company told TechCrunch that the feature is available to English learners in Argentina, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Venezuela who have joined Search Labs, its program for users to experiment with early-stage Google Search experiences. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • Google adds 6 new AI features for Performance Max

    New PMax features include Customer Value mode, customer retention goal, detailed demographics, budget pacing insights and more.

    • Neowin

    Google is testing a new 'Speaking practice' feature to help improve your English

    Google is testing a new feature for Google Search to improve spoken English skills. The feature called 'Speaking practice' is powered by generative AI and is currently available in select regions.

    • ZDNet

    Google Search is testing a 'Speaking practice' AI feature to help teach you English

    Google is testing a Google Search feature designed to help users improve their conversational English skills. First discovered by X user howfxr, the AI-powered "Speaking practice" feature encourages non-English speakers to say English sentences out loud that include specific words.In one of the screenshots shared on X, the conversation starter is: "I'm sad because I lost my favorite sweater at the park yesterday." The user must respond verbally to that statement with a sentence that includes...

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    Google's Pixel 8a is getting AI features and 7 years of security updates, leak reveals

    With Google set to introduce the Pixel 8a at Google I/O 2024, the now customary leaks are revealing some of what's in store for this new take on the Pixel 8 -- and it's impressive.  Also: Why Google's cheaper Pixel 8 is the real star of its Android phone lineupAndroid Headlines reports that the Pixel 8a will receive whaat Google is calling the "AI-mazing Camera" as well as seven years of security updates. For those who have not experienced the camera app on the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, it's chock...

  • Google is, as expected, pushing for more AI features for upcoming Google Pixel 9

    With the Google Pixel 9 release date just around the corner, Google is apparently set to bring more AI features to the upcoming device.

  • Meta AI adds Google Search results

    Meta AI will point users to web search results of Google or Microsoft Bing for queries that require the most up-to-date answers.

  • 3 Google Workspace templates to improve your productivity

    Jeff Su introduces three Google Workspace templates designed to boost productivity in workplace settings. These templates, developed over a decade, are tailored for use with Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive, and are intended to streamline various routine tasks. To remain competitive in today’s professional landscape, your efficiency is not just an advantage—it’s a […]

  • Google Taiwan opens AI workspace in New Taipei

    TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Google Taiwan held an opening ceremony for its new

  • Samsung and Google are working together on new AI features

    Back in January, Samsung announced the Google-developed Circle to Search AI feature for its Galaxy S24 series before Google unveiled the it for its Pixels, signifying a strong partnership between the two companies in the AI space. In case you've been wondering whether there's more AI stuff to come from these two companies in the future, the answer is a resounding yes. Google and Samsung are working together on developing new AI features for their respective smartphones running Android, as can...

  • Tesla Meets China's Data Security Standards, Restrictions to be Lifted

    On the evening of April 28th, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers issued an announcement confirming that Tesla has met the relevant data security requirements.

  • Google tests new AI feature for YouTube that answers questions about videos

    Google is taking its investment in AI a step further with a new experimental feature on YouTube. Currently being tested by Premium subscribers on Android in the US, this conversational AI lets users ask questions and get answers directly related to the video they’re watching without ever hitting pause. Seen on X. This makes it so much easier […]