Tag: computing
Gemini is taking over some more Google Assistant tasks
Google continues to replace Google Assistant features using its Gemini AI models and branding, as discovered in as-yet unreleased code by Android Authority. The tech giant’s infusion of Gemini is rolling throughout its product line. Upcoming Gemini Extensions will take over Google Assistant integrations with apps including Google Messages, Spotify,…
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I created this creepy avatar and now I might never stand in front of a camera again
I’ve shot thousands of hours of video over the years of my career and I can tell you that it takes lots of preparation, work, and energy. I can also tell you that if you use an AI avatar video generator like HeyGen, it takes almost none of the above,…
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I’ve spent the last 2 weeks speaking to AI – here are my 3 biggest takeaways
If you’ve been following the latest AI news then you’ll know that chatbots that you can talk to using your voice are here. OpenAI was one of the first to demo the technology with its ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode (currently only free for 10 minutes a month), but Google got…
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Nvidia CEO to host CES 2025 keynote – could that mean the wait for the RTX 5090 is almost over?
While Nvidia hasn’t confirmed the release of its rumored new flagship GPU, the company’s recently shared news that CEO Jensen Huang is to deliver the keynote at CES 2025 – that’s 6:30 PM January 6 2025 – could hint at the highly-anticipated debut of the RTX 5090. Rumors have been…
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You can now book parking spaces in Google Maps, just like in Apple Maps
When you’re planning a drive in Google Maps, the app can cover pretty much every part of the journey except parking. Well, thanks to a new partnership with SpotHero, it can now handle that, too. SpotHero has just announced that its parking system will be coming to Google Maps users…
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Say goodbye to the Surface Duo – Microsoft is pulling the plug on the Duo 2 this month
We’ve got some bad news about Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2: it’s going away to the farm. Three years after launching the device with a premium price tag of $1,499, Microsoft has released what appears to be the last ever security update for the device: as with the original Duo last…
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