Google announced the launch of Gemini Live at Made by Google 2024. A broader rollout is currently underway for select Pixel and Samsung devices, and it will be available on Android devices as well. Gemini Live provides a conversational experience that lets you freely interact with your digital assistant. The feature supports both text and voice input for hands-free operation and works even in the background or when the phone is locked.
Valve, the American game developer behind the Steam Deck handheld console, has confirmed that it’s working on extending SteamOS support to third-party handheld gaming consoles, including ASUS’ ROG Ally devices. The move poses a challenge for Microsoft, as most of Steam Deck’s competitors currently use the Windows platform.
Motorola’s upcoming budget 5G smartphone, Moto G45 5G, is set to launch on August 21. The device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chip and will support 13 5G bands for enhanced connectivity. It will have a 6.5-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and offer Dolby Atmos surround sound support and Hi-Res audio certification.
Chinese smartphone brand POCO has announced that its first Android tablet, the POCO Pad 5G, will be launched in India on August 23. The tablet has been listed on e-commerce platform Flipkart, confirming its Indian launch. Unveiled globally in May, the POCO Pad 5G is already on sale in select markets and the Indian version is expected to mirror the global specs.
Apple is reportedly planning to release the next-generation MacBook Pro with the M4 in October of this year. According to a report from 9To5Mac citing analyst Ross Young, Apple plans to release the new MacBook Pro models on the same schedule as last year.
According to technology website VentureBeat, Google has released the latest version of its AI text image generation tool, Imagen 3, to users in the U.S. The image generation tool is available through Google’s ImageFX platform and can be accessed through Google’s AI Test Kitchen. Imagen 3 was first announced at Google I/O in May and was previously only available to some Vertex AI users.
Apple is reportedly accelerating development of a desktop robotic device. Bloomberg reports that Apple is working on a home device with an iPad-like screen connected to a robotic arm that can move and reposition the display. The device is expected to act as a command center for a smart home and could also double as a video conferencing tool.
Apple’s iOS 18 is expected to be released by the end of September this year, which will bring a variety of new customization tools and app upgrades along with Apple Intelligence. According to 9to5Mac, the upcoming update will also include some notable improvements to the Reminders app.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Foxconn Chairman Liu Yong met here on Friday to discuss the future of technological innovation in India and the world.
First Edition: August 16, 2024 | 8:03 PM IST
