… It initially was available only on the more expensive AI Ultra tier, and just recently came to AI Pro in the US. Link: Gemini Spark now integrates with Chrome | https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-spark-updates-july-2026/ | Google
… The company has restructured itself to focus heavily on AI, reportedly moving 7,000 staffers to work on new AI initiatives, though it also laid off about 8,000 people in May. …
Waze, the Google-owned navigation app, is getting new AI-powered features and customization updates , including the ability to report road updates conversationally and get personalized navigation. …
Google is getting into the “star in your own AI-made videos without the need for a camera” game. The tech company said on Thursday that two new updates to Google Vids , its AI video creation tool, will let you star in your own videos, which you can now create with a typed prompt. …
… Google confirms the media-training use directly, stating in that email to customers: “Like your Search Services History, your saved media is also used to develop and improve Google services and technologies, including AI models and safety measures.” Its help documentation echoes this, noting that t… …
Apple has finally introduced a long-awaited yet tightly controlled overhaul of Siri, now called Siri AI. …
… Those include specific shortcuts that might only be available to motorcycles and "hazards that are tricky for riders, like potholes, speed bumps, raised crosswalks, shoulder endings and narrow bridges." While using AI might raise some questions about the accuracy of Waze's motorcycle directions, th… …
… Motorcycle mode uses AI to identify two-wheeler shortcuts and restrictions, which will help bikers travel on the best route — while also offering more accurate arrival times. This mode also highlights bike-specific hazards such as potholes, speed bumps, narrow bridges and raised crosswalks. …
… The new homepage is personalized and dynamic, serving up a real-time image gallery tailored to your interests and Collections. AI image generation is coming to AI Overviews, letting you create original images from text prompts using Google’s Nano Banana model. …
… The company positioned these fresh, highly personalized updates as a core reason for buying a newer smartphone. When these AI features failed to materialize fully in a timely manner, consumers struck Apple with a false-advertising lawsuit and settled for a $250 million payout. …