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  Gmail Reportedly Begins Rolling Out Gemini AI 'Insert' Button on Android

  Gmail for Android is reportedly adding the Insert button to its Gemini assistant. The artificial intelligence (AI) feature has been part of the web version of Gemini in Gmail since last year, however, it was so far missing from the Android app. As per the report, the feature is finally being rolled out to all Android devices. This feature follows t...

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  Google Might Be Redesigning Gemini Overlay Window on Android Devices

  Google might be tweaking the overlay window of Gemini on Android devices. A Reddit user shared a screenshot of the new user interface, which appears when the Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is summoned via voice command or manually. Several other users replying to the post also claimed to have seen the new interface on their Android d...

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  Google Previews New Gemini-Powered AI Features in Google TV at CES 2025

  Google previewed new Gemini-powered artificial intelligence (AI) features for Google TV on Monday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. The company’s operating system for smart TVs will soon integrate new AI features that will add new functionalities and make it easier for users to interact with their devices. The Mountain View-based tech ...

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  AI Agents in 2025: What Are They and How Can They Revolutionise Industries Across the Globe

  This year should mark the entry of AI agents in consumer electronics, mobile and desktop applications, as well as websites and platforms. Google’s Project Mariner, for example, can be integrated with Google Chrome and assist users in making purchases and finding files from the web by the end of this year.

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Series to Reportedly Introduce AI-Powered Bixby Assistant Globally

  Samsung is reportedly planning to introduce the next generation of Bixby with the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. The South Korean tech giant first announced the artificial intelligence (AI) version of its virtual assistant earlier this year in China with the Galaxy W25 and the Galaxy W25 Flip. However, the AI-powered Bixby was not seen in regions outsi...

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  Samsung Unveils Moohan Android XR Headset to Compete With Apple Vision Pro in 2025

  Samsung has unveiled Project Moohan as its first extended reality (XR) headset. This device was showcased alongside Google's new Android XR OS for mixed reality headsets and AR glasses. The Moohan XR headset will support Google's Gemini AI assistant and come with apps optimised for large virtual displays.

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  Google Announces Android XR Operating System for Mixed Reality Headsets, Smart Glasses

  Android XR has been unveiled by Google as a new operating system for XR devices, featuring Gemini AI assistant support. Expected to debut with mixed reality headsets and smart glasses, it will support AI, AR, and VR functionalities, enhancing user experiences with advanced, immersive features.

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  Google Puts AI Agents At The Center Of Gemini Update

  CEO Sundar Pichai in a blog post dubbed the moment as the start of a "new agentic era," referring to virtual assistants that can perform tasks with greater autonomy.

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  Google Introduces Gemini 2.0: An Advanced AI Model For Versatile Tasks

  Released as an experimental preview, the model features multimodal output capabilities, including native image and audio generation, and integrates with tools like Google Search and Maps.

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  Google Patents Smart Glasses Assistant That Adapts Suggestions Based on User Gaze, Voice Input

  Google has been granted a patent that describes an automated assistant for smart glasses that adapts suggestions based on the user's gaze or verbal instructions. Although Google abandoned its 'Project Iris' AR smart glasses, it may develop similar hardware for OEM partners, it is uncertain whether Google will launch a pair of AR glasses based on th...

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  Google's Gemini AI Assistant Gains Utilities Extension With Ability to Control Smartphone Tasks

  Gemini AI assistant has finally received the Utilities extension that will grant it the ability to control various tasks in the smartphone. The Mountain View-based tech giant first announced this extension at its Google I/O event earlier this year. Utilities extension will let the Gemini AI assistant on Android devices control first-party apps and ...

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  Gemini AI Assistant Rolling Out Support for Making Calls, Sending Messages on the Lock Screen

  Gemini AI assistant is getting a new functionality that will allow users to make calls and send messages even on the lock screen. The feature was spotted in the latest version of the Gemini app for Android and seems to have been activated on the server side. While it is not widely available currently, those who have access to it can test the featur...

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  Google Gemini Spotify Extension With Play and Search Functions Rolling Out

  Google Gemini is getting a new extension that will allow the app to play and search for songs from the Spotify app. The new feature will be supported by the Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant on compatible Android devices. With this, users can link their Spotify account to their Google account and use the AI-powered virtual assistant to ...

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  Google Maps Faces Probe In India After Car Falls Off Bridge Killing 3

  Google said Tuesday it was assisting Indian authorities probing the deaths of three men who reportedly drove off an incomplete bridge while following a route on Google Maps.

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  Google Lets Users Share Files Directly With Gemini from Any Android App for Quick Analysis: Report

  Google has rolled out a new functionality for Gemini — its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant on Android smartphones, according to a report. It lets users share a document with the AI assistant using the Android share sheet, negating the need for opening Gemini and then manually uploading a file for analysis.