Google has begun rolling out its Gemini AI extensions for WhatsApp, Google Home, Phone, and Messages as a replacement for traditional assistants. The updates bring seven new features to Android users. For WhatsApp, the Gemini Extension allows users to make calls and send messages with the help of generative AI. This feature can also compose … Read more
Google has made several changes to its Contacts app in recent months, including a cleaner layout and dynamic theming support for the scroll bar. Now, the company is rolling out another minor design update, adding icons to various contact settings and testing the ability to use emojis or monograms as display pictures. The latest update … Read more
Historian Allan Lichtman, known for accurately predicting election outcomes, was left stunned after Donald Trump’s landslide victory. Lichtman had predicted Kamala Harris would win the presidential election but was wrong. The former president’s surprise victory has sparked disappointment among some, including Lichtman himself. Lichtman, who is known as “Nostradamus of US polls,” appeared visibly tired … Read more
US President Joe Biden has called on Americans to remain calm following Donald Trump’s surprise election win, promising an orderly transfer of power. In a statement, Biden urged citizens to “bring down the temperature” after Trump’s victory, which was driven by economic discontent. Biden’s comments come amid criticism from some Democrats who blame him for … Read more
ChatGPT Search, the latest addition to OpenAI’s AI platform, has been rolled out as of November 1, 2024. This new feature enables users to get fast and timely answers with links to relevant web sources, saving time and effort. 75% of knowledge workers now use AI at work, according to Microsoft and LinkedIn’s Work Trend … Read more
David Kim, a former multiplayer lead at Blizzard Entertainment on StarCraft 2, has left his position to work on a new real-time strategy (RTS) game called Battle Aces. The game aims to be an accessible and enjoyable experience for both newcomers and seasoned veterans of the genre. Kim expressed frustration with the idea that StarCraft … Read more
Researchers at Texas A&M University College of Medicine have developed a promising nasal spray therapy targeting neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease, potentially delaying its progression by over 10 years. The treatment uses extracellular vesicles derived from neural stem cells to reduce inflammation and protein build-up in the brain. In early-stage animal models, the therapy altered the … Read more
A groundbreaking study has revealed the genetic switches controlling the distinctive colors of the Australian finch’s red, yellow, and orange bills. Researchers from eight institutions across five countries have identified key genes that control how birds process yellow pigments from their diet. The long-tailed finch, found primarily in northern Australia, was the focus of the … Read more
Google has rolled out a new update for Android 15, focusing on its Quick Share feature to make it a more prominent part of the user experience. The latest setup wizard aims to introduce users to seamless file transfers among devices. With this new focus, Google hopes to increase usage and familiarity with Quick Share, … Read more
Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, securing his return to the Oval Office. This development has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin briefly reaching an all-time high of $76,000 on Wednesday. The surge in Bitcoin’s price is largely attributed to the significant inflows of $622 million into spot Bitcoin ETFs … Read more