You talkin’ to me? Google Duplex tech takes A.I. chatbots to the next level
Robocalls are going to be a lot more convincing in the near future, Cortana and Alexa will be friends - for now, Apple trims back some weeds int he walled App Store garden.
Before Google’s lifelike Duplex A.I., these chatbots paved the way
The amazing Google Duplex feature Google unveiled at its Google IO event is just the latest in a long line of smart chatbot technologies designed to emulate human conversations using machine technology. Here are the 10 of the most significant milestones we passed to reach this point.
Google Pay gets support for mobile boarding passes and event tickets
Google Pay is adding mobile boarding passes and event tickets, the company said during Google I/O on Tuesday. Broadening its functionality to better mirror Apple's Wallet, the support will be welcomed by Android users, who can now expect "streamlined and engaging ticketing and boarding pass experiences."
How Chrome and other browsers came together to protect you from Spectre
Google's Chris Palmer said that the security teams from major browser developers worked together to protect you from web-based Spectre attacks. For Chrome, Google incorporated a method called site isolation, which isolates the origins of each webpage so that data is not shared between those origins.
Google adds snooze button, Google Pay to Gmail for iOS
Google is officially rolling out a new update to its Gmail application specifically for iOS. With the new snooze button, you're able to put off emails that you aren't able to pay attention to at the moment. As for Google Pay, you're able to send money through Gmail to anyone that has an email address.
Here’s everything we saw at the action-packed Google I/O 2018 keynote
Google I/O 2018 is finally here, and boy are there some great announcements to go over. From improvements to Android, to updates to Google Assistant, to a revamped Google News, to improvements to Google Maps, here's everything we saw at the Google I/O 2018 keynote.
Can A.I. make self-driving cars a reality? Waymo reveals the future
Waymo got some stage time at Google I/O to discuss how Google's artificial intelligence efforts have helped speed up the development of self-driving cars. A.I. allows autonomous cars to react to the environment, according to Waymo, which plans to launch an autonomous ride sharing service later this year.
DT Daily: Next-gen version of Android OS a hot topic at Google I/O
Google's annual I/O tech show kicks off in California, new rumors for the next round of Apple iPhone X models, self driving semis may beat self-driving cars to the finish line.
Google will soon be able to write your emails for you
Announced at Google I/O, soon Gmail will be able to write whole emails for you, or at least whole sections of your emails, with just a few keystrokes. Pulling from your Gmail message history, Smart Compose will be able to help you put together an email by suggesting phrases when you start typing them.
Google responsibly: New Android features remind you to give your phone a rest
Google opened it's annual developer conference, Google I/O, by emphasizing "responsibility in technology" during its keynote. Specifically, Google is launching new tools aimed at helping individuals and families better manage how much time they spend on their mobile devices.
Hidden clues uncover date and location of Google’s I/O 2018 conference
Google has never been one for doing things simply, and the search giant has outdone itself with the way it chose to reveal the date and location of its annual conference.
Pay with Google is a digital wallet for online shopping
Pay with Google, Google's new payments platform for merchants and buyers, alleviates a few of online shopping's biggest headaches.
Android Instant Apps and Progressive Web Apps load instantly on your phone
Android Instant Apps will allow you to visit the app version of websites without ever having to install the app.
Google ATAP and Project Jacquard add gesture control to Levi’s Commuter jacket
Google has collaborated with Levi's to build a Commuter Trucker jacket that has gesture-sensing technology.
Google Home gets voice calling and the ability to put responses on your TV
Google Home got some cool new updates at the Google I/O 2017, like the ability to make phone calls and show visual information.
Google Play Protect makes security on Android devices easier to access
Google is launching more of its Google Play Protect features, which are aimed at keeping your Android phone safe.
You can now type to Google Assistant instead of using your voice
The Google Assistant, Google's super-smart AI-powered app, is hitting more devices -- and languages -- in the coming year.
Powered by Google Assistant, this robot bartender can take verbal drink orders
Google Assistant can carry out images searches, cue up your favorite Netflix shows, read you the news, and… mix you a mean cocktail?
Android O should make it easier to monitor your phone’s battery life
A look into the Android O beta reveals Google's overhauled the battery settings menu for the upcoming release and made some helpful changes.
Here is everything we saw at Google I/O 2017
Google's biggest developer conference kicked off on May 17. Here's everything we've seen from the conference so far.
LG’s Signature connected devices jump on the Google Home bandwagon
Electronics announced a new line of smart appliances completely compatible with Google Assistant and Google Home
Android O’s revamped notifications will anticipate your every need
Android O introduces a new system of notifications that tries to anticipate what's most important to you. Here's how it works.
2017 Google Play Award winners excel in design, functionality, delightfulness
Google's annual 2017 Play Awards concluded with a gala at the search giant's I/O developer conference. Here are the winners.
Here’s what Android TV will look like on Android O
Android TV, Google's software for the big screen, is getting a welcome visual overhaul when Android O rolls around later this year.
How Google Assistant on Google Home is outclassing Amazon’s Alexa
The home assistant wars are heating up. Google Assistant is matching and outclassing Amazon's Alexa with all its new features.
With improved encryption, Android O is the most secure version of Android yet
Android O is the most secure version of Android yet. Google walked through the many changes at an I/O developer session on Thursday.
Trends with Benefits: Google plans to run your home; would you sky-dive from a drone?
As expected, Google unveiled some remarkable tech at the I/O conference this week. Most of it revolves around machine learning and data mining everything a user sends google, even photos.
Google Play App Signing reduces the size of apps, and makes them more secure
Google Play App Signing, a new cloud-based tool from Google, automatically compresses -- and secures -- Android apps.
Google sheds more light on mobile VR headset, next-gen Daydream platform
During Google I/O, Mike Jazayeri provide additional information about the upcoming stand-alone VR headset and the Daydream 2.0 platform.
Google’s new Chrome for virtual reality is much more than just a port
It might not surprise many people to find out Google is rolling out a version of Chrome built for VR, but the rich feature set may.
Google wants to Jedi-mind trick your phone into a powerhouse with Seurat
At the I/O developer conference today, Google unveiled a plan to bring desktop-grade graphics to your smartphone using a few clever tricks.
An unreleased version of the Google Pixel launcher shows up at Google I/O
The Google Pixel launcher is one of the best out there, and a new version of the launcher has shown up at Google I/O.
Web pages using AMP will now load 'twice as fast' as before, Google says
AMP-enabled mobile web pages now load much faster than before, Google announced at its annual developer conference in Mountain View.
Integration with Volvo, Audi cars is natural evolution of Android Auto
Google's in-car offerings are apparently not limited to Android Auto -- Volvo, Audi, and Google announced that they're building a new system.