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Google is rolling out its Gemini AI as the new voice interface for Polestar cars, superseding the traditional Google Assistant. Users will now say “Hey Google” to activate Gemini, which runs on the Android device cast to the vehicle’s infotainment system. The upgrade promises more natural conversation, broader language support, and deeper integration with Gmail, calendars, and navigation. Polestar’s head of UI/UX highlighted the partnership as a step toward a richer digital experience inside the car, with Gemini slated for all current and upcoming Polestar models. Ler mais

Amazon and Google announced a wave of new smart home hardware powered by advanced artificial intelligence. Amazon introduced updated Echo Show displays and Echo speakers featuring the Alexa Plus voice assistant, along with a lineup of Ring cameras that includes a 4K video doorbell and an AI tool for locating missing dogs. Google responded with a major overhaul, embedding its Gemini AI into Google Home devices under the Gemini for Home brand, launching Gemini-capable Nest security cameras, a new video doorbell, and a low‑cost camera series partnered with Walmart, plus a next‑generation Google Home speaker slated for release next year. Ler mais

Amazon introduced the Echo Dot Max, its latest smart speaker, at a fall hardware event. The device features a flat front panel, upgraded sound system delivering nearly three times more bass than its predecessor, and a new AZ3 processor that enhances on‑device AI and conversation detection. Priced at $99.99, it joins the Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Show 11 as part of Amazon’s most powerful Echo lineup. The Echo Dot Max also supports Alexa Plus, a subscription‑based AI upgrade that enables more natural, multi‑turn conversations and personalized recommendations. Pre‑orders begin immediately with general availability slated for October 29, and U.S. buyers of any new Echo devices receive early access to Alexa Plus. Ler mais

Amazon announced a revamped Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 at an invite‑only Devices and Services event in New York City. The new smart displays feature custom silicon, advanced sensors, improved microphones, and 13‑megapixel cameras, and are built around the AI‑enhanced Alexa+ service. Alexa+ offers more conversational interactions and memory of prior chats, and is available free to Prime members or for a monthly fee for non‑Prime users. The redesign aims to blend the devices into home environments while delivering higher‑quality audio and visual experiences. Ler mais