Tags: personalized recommendations

Google is rolling out a new Gemini AI feature called Ask Maps to the Google Maps app. The conversational experience lets users ask follow‑up questions, rephrase queries and explore prompts about trips, nearby amenities and tourist spots. Ask Maps draws on users’ past Maps data to tailor recommendations, such as locating charging stations or well‑lit tennis courts. The update also makes spoken directions sound more natural and improves route alternatives and entrance details. The feature is live for users in the United States and India and will later expand to CarPlay and Android Auto. Weiterlesen

Google is expanding its Gemini AI assistant to the Google TV Streamer, launching Gemini for TV today with a rollout over the coming weeks. The new voice‑controlled feature adds robust AI capabilities, offering personalized viewing suggestions and contextual information about programs. The move follows earlier hints from The Android Show and aligns with recent early‑access releases of Gemini for Home on Google Home devices. Weiterlesen

Amazon has introduced a new AI-powered feature called Help Me Decide, aimed at guiding indecisive shoppers toward a purchase. The tool appears on product pages in the U.S. when a user has been browsing without committing, and it draws on browsing history, search activity, and prior purchases to suggest a primary product, an upgrade option, and a budget-friendly alternative. Help Me Decide relies on Amazon's Bedrock and SageMaker machine‑learning platforms along with OpenSearch to compile recommendations and incorporate customer reviews. The feature is currently live in the Amazon app and mobile browsers. Weiterlesen

Revieve, a Finland‑based software company founded in 2016, leverages artificial intelligence and augmented reality to deliver personalized skincare, makeup, and hair‑care advice. Partnering with retailers such as Boots, the platform analyzes facial images with computer‑vision models trained on millions of photos, generating product recommendations and routine suggestions. The service runs on Google Cloud’s Vertex AI infrastructure and is integrated into both online and in‑store experiences. While the technology provides detailed feedback and real‑time scoring, some users feel the analysis leans toward product promotion rather than a fully objective diagnosis. Weiterlesen

SleepSpace, an AI‑driven sleep‑tracking app founded by Dan Gartenberg, provides users with detailed sleep analysis and personalized recommendations through its Dr. Snooze chatbot. The app works without mandatory wearables, using a phone’s microphone and motion sensor to monitor sleep sounds and movement. After a seven‑day trial, users can subscribe for ongoing access. SleepSpace’s machine‑learning models, trained on polysomnography data, deliver sleep‑stage breakdowns and actionable tips, while human experts intervene when the AI cannot answer a query. Reviewers note the app’s accuracy, ease of use, and the clarity it brings to nightly sleep patterns. Weiterlesen

Amazon Music has introduced AI‑generated weekly playlists that adapt to each listener’s "preferences and mood." Using Amazon’s Bedrock generative AI platform, the service curates a mix of familiar favorites, recent hits, and new discoveries, delivering playlists with catchy names such as "Empowerment Anthems" and "Melodic Flex." The feature, described by General Manager Ryan Redington as a new way to help fans connect with music that resonates, is currently limited to U.S. users and drops each Monday. It joins a broader push by streaming services toward AI‑driven personalization. Weiterlesen