Google I/O Conference Unveils Newest Offerings
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Two weeks ago, Google hosted its annual developer conference “Google I/O”, announcing its new wave of inventions and software capabilities.
While the conference was geared towards developers, it provides consumers with a sign of what’s to come and how Google is evolving.
- Pixel 8a: Google’s newest budget-friendly handset hit the market last week. Offering impressive generative AI features at a competitive price of $499.
- Slate: Google’s Pixel Tablet, Slate, is now available for purchase.
- Enhanced security features:
- AI call scanning to identify potential scams;
- Threat detection software to protect against malicious apps;
- Screen sharing protection; and
- Anti-theft features that activate when they detect motions typical of theft.
- Improvements to Gemini (Google’s AI software):
- Gemini Live: Allowing for live “in-depth” discussions with the software and even the input of photos, videos or other media for the program to respond to.
- Google Veo: An AI model designed to create videos based upon text instructions.
- Ask Photos: Allowing users to search easily through their content with prompts such as finding the “best photo” from a specific trip.
- Gmail Add-In: Users may now ask for a summary of recent emails to highlight upcoming action items or the current status of a project, or even to extract information into different formats such as spreadsheets.
- Google Smart TV: Gemini will now generate descriptions, translations and reviews where missing based on users’ desires.
- Private Space: Similar to ‘Incognito Mode’, Android will soon be able to silo their sensitive information through a separated area in the operating system that is locked.
- New ‘Web’ Search Filter: Google users can now filter search results to see only text-based links.
Google’s latest innovations not only push the boundaries of technology, but also demonstrate the multitude of ways AI will be integrated into consumer products.
Author: Shea Neals
Photo Credit: https://unsplash.com/@arkanperdana
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