Google Maps can now use your screenshots to help you plan trips thanks to Gemini AI
Screenshotting stuff can seem like a great way to remember something for later, but captures soon get lost and forgotten. Google is looking to change this by bringing new Gemini-powered features to Google Maps.
The company thinks that it can help you to make sense of the “travel blogs, news articles or social media posts” you’ve screengrabbed while researching a trip. Turning to AI to make sense of a heap of images is Google’s solution. Here’s how it can help you.
Google launches Sec-Gemini v1 AI model to improve cybersecurity defense
Google is once again leaning into its Gemini brand, this time with a focus on cybersecurity. You see, the search giant has announced Sec-Gemini v1, an experimental new AI model. It is designed to help security professionals fight back against cyber threats using real-time data and advanced reasoning. Because AI makes everything better, right?
Look, folks, attackers only need to get lucky once, while defenders have to be right every time. That unfortunate imbalance has made cybersecurity a nightmare for many organizations. Google is hoping AI might change that, giving defenders a slight edge.
Google announces Linux-powered Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11-inch
Google has unveiled two new Chromebooks, loaded with fresh AI-powered features that are set to boost productivity and take the ChromeOS experience to a new level. With ChromeOS being a Linux-based operating system, the introduction of these features could make Microsoft nervous, as Chromebooks continue to gain ground in offering advanced tools at affordable prices. The new computers include the ultra-thin Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the versatile Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11”.
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, starting at $699, is the lightest and thinnest Chromebook yet, boasting a sleek 15.6-inch OLED display and an Intel Core 3 processor. The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11”, priced from $339, offers a compact design with a convertible form factor that switches between laptop and tablet modes. Both Chromebooks are equipped with AI-driven features that take ChromeOS to new places.