[[{“value”:” A feature Google demoed at its I/O confab yesterday, using its generative AI technology to scan voice calls in real time for conversational patterns associated with financial scams, has sent a collective shiver down the spines of privacy and security experts who are warning the feature represents the thin end of the wedge. They warn […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
The top AI announcements from Google I/O
[[{“value”:” Google’s going all in on AI — and it wants you to know it. During the company’s keynote at its I/O developer conference on Tuesday, Google mentioned “AI” more than 120 times. That’s a lot! But not all of Google’s AI announcements were significant per se. Some were incremental. Others were rehashed. So to help […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Uber has a new way to solve the concert traffic problem
[[{“value”:” Uber is taking a shuttle product it developed for commuters in India and Egypt and converting it for an American audience. The ride-hail and delivery giant announced Wednesday at its annual Go-Get event in New York City that it will launch a shuttle service in certain U.S. cities this summer. The service will eventually cater […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Wear OS 5 hits developer preview, offering better battery life
[[{“value”:” This latest release, one of many announcements from the Google I/O 2024 developer conference, focuses on improved battery life and other performance improvements, like more efficient workout tracking. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Google adds live threat detection and screen-sharing protection to Android
[[{“value”:” The company said it is increasing the on-device capability of its Google Play Protect system to detect fraudulent apps trying to breach sensitive permissions. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Google TV to launch AI-generated movie descriptions
[[{“value”:” Gemini, the company’s family of generative AI models, will enhance the smart TV operating system so it can generate descriptions for movies and TV shows. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Android’s new Theft Detection Lock helps deter smartphone snatch and grabs
[[{“value”:” When triggered, the AI-powered feature will automatically lock the device down. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Google Maps is getting geospatial AR content later this year
[[{“value”:” Users will be able to access the AR content by first searching for a location in Google Maps. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Quilt heat pump sports sleek design from veterans of Apple, Tesla and Nest
[[{“value”:” The heat pump startup unveiled its first products and revealed details about performance, pricing and availability. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Google’s new Private Space feature is like Incognito Mode for Android
[[{“value”:” The space is available from the launcher and can be locked as a second layer of authentication. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]