As part of the LaMDA announcement in May of 2021, Google cited Assistant, Search, and Workspace as products where it hopes to “incorporat[e] better conversational features.” A new report today looks into Google’s reluctance to launch and incorporate LaMDA into products before OpenAI and Microsoft.
The Wall Street Journal today detailed Google’s history with chatbots. Before LaMDA, there…
After testing in October, Google Messages looks to be widely rolling out a redesign of read receipts with icons replacing words (sent, delivered, and read).
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Global and national brands have been upended by changes brought on in omnichannel marketing as customers access search engines and social media sites that provide highly localized results.
“Brands must ensure consistent localized marketing efforts while still appealing to…
A NASA Earth-observing satellite has helped researchers track carbon dioxide emissions for more than 100 countries around the world. The pilot project offers a powerful new look at the carbon dioxide being emitted in these countries and how much of it is removed from the atmosphere by forests and other carbon-absorbing “sinks” within their borders. The findings demonstrate how space-based…
Google I/O 2023 must be just around the corner, as the company has launched a new “input/output” puzzle that should reveal the date and location for this year’s event.
History of Google I/O
For over a decade, the Google I/O developer conference has served as the…
Google I/O 2023 takes place May 10
March 8, 2023
Following the literal input/output puzzle this morning, Google has announced that I/O 2023 is taking place Wednesday, May 10.
There was no developer conference in 2020. The next year saw a live presentation in front of some employees on a smaller, on-campus stage. In 2022…
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When it comes to phones, Google’s big Pixel differentiators are the camera and ML/AI-powered voice features that work locally. This includes Call Screen, Hold for Me, and Direct My Call…
Einstein AI was good, but Salesforce claims Einstein GPT is even better
Salesforce is doubling-down on its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts today by announcing a new partnership with OpenAI, alongside the launch of the Einstein GPT generative AI service.
AI is not a…
Sonic Frontiers review — Stop laughing
March 7, 2023
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Poor Sonic is often the butt of jokes, even after starring in two hit films and a stellar retro revival with 2017’s Sonic Mania. But the Blue Blur’s lows often stick…
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Toya is a female-led games studio dedicated to growing girls’ self-esteem and body image. And today it is partnering with Dove to launch a game reflecting its ideals on Roblox.
The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said Super U Story is the first Roblox game to address unrealistic beauty ideals…
