Google I/O, the annual developers' gathering, is just around the corner, promising a sneak peek into Android 15, advancements in AI, and the possible debut of new Pixel devices.    Set for May 14 at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, the keynote speech will likely be the highlight of the event, followed by developer sessions on May 14 and 15. Last year, attendees witnessed the unveiling of the Pixel Fold, Pixel 7A, and exciting features like Magic Editor in Photos and Immersive View for Maps. With this precedent, this year's conference is expe ... Read More

Google I/O, the annual developers' gathering, is just around the corner, promising a sneak peek into Android 15, advancements in AI, and the possible debut of new Pixel devices.    Set for May 14 at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, the keynote speech will likely be the highlight of the event, followed by developer sessions on May 14 and 15. Last year, attendees witnessed the unveiling of the Pixel Fold, Pixel 7A, and exciting features like Magic Editor in Photos and Immersive View for Maps. With this precedent, this year's conference is expe ... Read More

In a recent announcement, Canva, the popular online graphic design platform, has introduced Magic Media, a cutting-edge AI image generator aimed at simplifying design tasks for amateur creators. This innovative tool joins Canva's suite of AI-powered features, including Dall-E 3 by OpenAI and Imagen by Google Cloud, offering users a range of options to enhance their design projects. Magic Media promises practicality and ease of use, allowing users to effortlessly generate images with just a few clicks. However, despite its name suggesting whimsy, Magic Media is positioned as a utilit ... Read More

In a recent study conducted by the Yale School of Environment, alarming findings regarding the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged, casting a shadow on its touted benefits. Contrary to popular belief, the study reveals that AI's energy usage, particularly its consumption of water and electricity, poses a significant threat to the environment. Jeremy Tamanini, founder of Dual Citizen, a platform specializing in sustainability, warns of dire consequences if AI's carbon footprint remains unchecked. He emphasizes that without regulation, AI' ... Read More

The Rabbit R1 enters the scene as an intriguing contender in the realm of personal AI devices, aiming to complement rather than replace smartphones, which currently reign supreme with a staggering ownership rate in the U.S. market. Priced at $199, the Rabbit R1 introduces users to a novel experience of interacting with Perplexity AI through voice commands and chat functionalities. Offering features like internet searches, music playback, note-taking, translations, and image generation, the device boasts a range of capabilities accessible through its touch display, push-to-talk but ... Read More

Apple has been relatively tight-lipped about its foray into generative AI technologies, but recently, it provided a sneak peek into its ongoing development efforts in this realm. This week, it unveiled OpenELM, described as a cutting-edge open language model. These language models serve as the backbone for AI chatbots and image generators like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and DALL-E, drawing from vast repositories of data to generate responses to user prompts, whether it's crafting emails, coding, or producing imaginative images. While OpenELM isn't the full-fledged Apple ... Read More