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Africa's AI moment has arrived — this 1.5B model built from scratch for 12 African languages beats Google, Meta, and Alibaba while being 8x smaller

www.techradar.com

MORENA is a 1.5B African language model that beats larger rivals on benchmarks while requiring substantially less computing power.

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Google’s Omni video generator is now free to try in Vids

When Google Vids rolled out in 2024, it was initially intended as a tool for professionals. Even as access expanded beyond Gemini for Workspace customers, the AI-powered video generator remained locked behind Google’s subscription plans.…

Google’s Official Pixel 11 Case Hits a Record-Low Price Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

www.cnet.com

Protect your new Pixel 11 with Google’s magnetic PixelSnap case while every color is on sale.

Blame this Google Maps Android Auto bug for your next speeding ticket

Google Maps' speedometer is swapping between MPH and KPH for some users

Google Gemini Unveils Two AI Models for Smarter Voice Interactions

smallbiztrends.com

Explore how Google Gemini is transforming voice technology with the launch of two innovative AI models designed for smarter, more intuitive voice interactions. Discover their features and potential impact on everyday communication.

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Google Maps update shows traffic lights and stop signs at your next turn on Android Auto, more

9to5google.com

Google Maps is rolling out a new update on Android Auto that makes it easier to know what to expect at your next turn, with a visual indicator to show upcoming traffic lights or stop signs.

‘I miss old Google’: readers tell us how they search the internet in the age of AI

www.theguardian.com

A feature called AI Overviews has been a profound change, and the browsing habits of billions of people are shifting

Zuckerberg Overtakes Google’s Brin As World’s Fifth-Wealthiest As Muse Fuels Meta Rally

www.forbes.com

he company’s stock has been surging thanks to optimism surrounding its new Muse AI agent.

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Former Google Exec Warns That AI Could Be Causing Terrible Harm to Minors, Even Worse Than Social Media

futurism.com

"We find ourselves in a really terrible ​situation in terms of what AI is doing to kids."

I ditched Google for SearXNG, and going back feels like a downgrade

www.xda-developers.com

If you're tired of your searches being used to sell ads, SearXNG is the best way to get your search results while keeping your privacy.

Google Beam 3D meeting booths coming to co-working spaces

9to5google.com

Google today announced the latest expansion of its 3D meeting booths, including a partnership that brings Google Beam to co-working spaces in the US.

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Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS, Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS Introduced by Google With Custom Voice Design and SynthID Watermarking

www.latestly.com

Google has launched Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS models, introducing custom voice design, line-by-line performance direction, and voice replication from 30-second samples. Backed by SynthID watermarking and strict consent…

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Google’s new Gemini TTS models can clone a voice from 30 seconds of audio

thenextweb.com

“Today, we’re introducing two new text-to-speech models to the Gemini family, transforming voice generation from static presets into a dynamic creative studio,” Google wrote in its announcement. Google released Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and…

Adobe Premiere Video Editor Now Available on Google Play; Know What It Offers

www.latestly.com

Adobe has launched Premiere for Android, bringing professional video editing, audio enhancement and AI tools to smartphones. The free app supports Android 13 or later with at least 5GB RAM and offers a multi-track timeline, stock assets…

Google Recorder could soon fix its biggest drawback for power users

A toggle may let you automatically save all future recordings to your internal storage.

Google thinks the iPhone Duo could actually be good news for Android foldables

www.androidcentral.com

Apple is finally entering the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo very soon. And Google actually thinks Apple's arrival in the category could be a good thing.