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Starting today, Google Docs users will be able to turn documents into audio files, allowing them to listen instead of read. This can be especially helpful if you find listening to information easier to digest,
Google Gemini was the star yet again at this year's hardware event, brining new features to the second-gen Pixel Buds A-Series and Pro 2.
Google didn’t just give the Fitbit app a makeover. It said that coaching and AI were at the core of the redesign, and that the “entire app was rebuilt so the health coach can understand your goals, build your plan, contextualize your metrics and bring insights at the right moments.”
The move by Google and Oracle signals a future in which AI is no longer locked to a single provider’s platform.
For likely the first time ever, security researchers have shown how AI can be hacked to create real world havoc, allowing them to turn off lights, open smart shutters, and more.
Of course, Google’s latest Pixel lineup is far from an existential threat to Apple’s iPhone. According to research firm Canalys, Apple’s iPhone made up 49% of US smartphone shipments in Q2. Samsung accounted for 31%, while Motorola had 12%. Google devices made up just 3% of shipments.
As kids return to school, some teachers are embracing AI tools to assist them in the classroom. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch explains how a school is utilizing Google’s Gemini AI tool to enhance learning for high school students.
Google Docs will now let you generate an audio version of your documents using AI. In a post announcing the rollout, Google says you can customize Gemini’s AI audio output with different voices and playback speeds.