Google is expanding its Gemini app to make smart home controls more accessible to everyone. The Google Home extension within Gemini is now rolling out a host of new features, building upon its existing functionality that allows users to manage smart lighting, thermostats, speakers, and other compatible devices linked to their Google account. Initially previewed…
Generative AI has made a significant leap into material science with the introduction of MatterGen, an advanced AI model developed by Microsoft Research. This innovative tool is designed to create new materials with tailored properties, marking a transformative shift in how scientists approach material discovery and design. Traditionally, the process of developing new materials—whether for…
Meta’s widely used messaging platform, WhatsApp, is testing a redesigned interface that prominently features its suite of AI chatbots. This new design, currently being trialed through the app’s Android beta version, introduces a dedicated AI tab on the homescreen. According to WABetaInfo, the update allocates one of WhatsApp’s four main tabs exclusively to AI tools.…
Researchers have uncovered a way for robots of the future to potentially sense human emotions through touch, using the skin’s electrical properties. A recent study published in IEEE Access highlights how skin conductance, a measure of how well the skin conducts electricity, could provide insights into an individual’s emotional state. Changes in skin conductance are…
Over the past month, the AI landscape has been overwhelmed with a series of high-profile announcements and releases from OpenAI and Google, sparking a fierce rivalry between the two tech giants. The flurry of updates, unusually close to the holiday season, has left the AI community struggling to keep up with the relentless pace. “How…
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Pro, a premium subscription tier that brings exclusive access to advanced features and cutting-edge technology. This new service, which costs $200 a month (about £158), comes with the upgraded o1 Pro Mode, sophisticated speech mode, and unlimited use of GPT-4o. The o1 Pro Mode leverages greater computing power to tackle complex…
A collaborative effort among researchers and engineers has led to a significant breakthrough in identifying optimal materials for film capacitors through the application of machine learning. Using feedforward neural networks, the team rapidly analyzed approximately 50,000 chemical structures to pinpoint materials exhibiting record-breaking performance, ultimately identifying three standout candidates. Film capacitors play a crucial role…
OpenAI has expanded its Advanced Voice Mode, introducing natural and real-time conversational features to ChatGPT’s web platform. Shared via social media platform X (formerly Twitter), this update is now available on chatgpt.com for all paid subscribers. Previously, the feature was limited to desktop applications for Windows and Mac, as well as the mobile app. With…
Microsoft has begun testing AI-enhanced tools for its long-standing Notepad and Paint programs, marking a significant milestone decades after their original release in the 1980s. These innovative “AI experiences,” as described by the tech giant, are now available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels who have updated to Notepad 11.2410.15.0 and…
Sheena Vasani, a writer known for her coverage of commerce, tech news, and e-readers, recently reported that Google’s SynthID, a text watermarking technology, has been made open-source through the Google Responsible Generative AI Toolkit. Announced on X, this development allows other generative AI developers to integrate the technology into their own systems to detect AI-generated…