A month ago, Google announced that Gemini would soon be coming to Google Messages, helping users with things like writing messages, brainstorming ideas, planning events, making dinner with a set of given ingredients, or just chatting.It appears that "soon" has arrived, as the feature has started rolling out to some beta users, according to 9to5Google.To get access, Google's support page states that you will need to be signed up as a beta tester, have RCS turned on, be at least 18, and have...
Pildtich told how his Barclays Bank debit card appears to have been 'reprogrammed' so it can only be used on the capital's transport network which is overseen by London's Labour mayor.
Google has added a bunch of new features to the Gemini AI assistant. The generative AI chatbot can start navigation in Google Maps automatically when you issue a command asking for directions.
Amazon has launched a new Amazon One app for Android and iOS. The app lets you sign up for Amazon's palm recognition technology using your phone without going to a physical location.
With Spotify now supported, users can tell their Sonos speakers to play tracks, like, and even dislike, songs.
Besides using Gemini to power features in its apps and services, Google offers its LLM to third-party developers. Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to license Gemini for the iPhone. more
As we inch toward the summer holidays, Google is announcing a slate of travel updates that place it squarely in the travel planning process and give it a lot more insight into purchasing intent in the travel sector. First up, Google is rolling out an update to its Search Generative Experience (SGE) that will allow users […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Apple today provided details about the security fixes included in last week's iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 software updates for the iPhone and iPad. In a support document, Apple said the updates patch an image-related security vulnerability that "may lead to arbitrary code execution." The full details:CoreMedia Available for: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and...
Rivian owners can now use Tesla Supercharger stations to juice up their electric trucks and SUVs, after a software update issued during the weekend. The company first announced the integration last year, along with plans to include Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports in forthcoming vehicles. These ports won’t start showing up until 2025, so Rivian has also started a program to send Tesla-made NACS adapters to current customers. The adapters will be free of charge, which calls...
Amazon just launched an app that lets people sign up for its palm recognition service without having to head to an in-store kiosk. The Amazon One app uses a smartphone’s camera to take a photo of a palm print to set up an account. Once signed up, you can pay for stuff by using just your hand, ending the tyranny of having to carry a smartphone, cash or a burdensome plastic card. The tech uses generative AI to analyze a palm's vein structure, turning the data into a “unique numerical, vector...
Microsoft has announced that company IT administrators can now expedite non-security updates for Windows 11 PCs for their businesses to get faster access to bug fixes and features.
Users can access even a wider range of photo-editing options on their phone's gallery app for use with their Google Photos library.