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Google is rolling out an experimental AI assistant called CC that compiles a personalized “Your Day Ahead” briefing each morning. The service draws on a user’s Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and the web to summarize schedules, upcoming tasks, bills, and relevant updates, while also drafting emails and creating calendar links for quick action. Initially available in early‑access to paid subscribers over 18 in the United States and Canada, Google is opening a waitlist for the feature. Powered by the Gemini model, CC mirrors OpenAI’s Pulse in offering a concise daily snapshot of a user’s digital life. Ler mais

Locai Labs, a UK‑based startup, has introduced its home‑grown AI chatbot, Locai, as a direct competitor to leading models such as ChatGPT. The company promotes a “community AI” approach that blends self‑learning technology with a decentralized, blockchain‑backed network of user‑contributed computing power. Early‑access users can interact with the model via text prompts, upload files, and conduct web searches, though features like voice, image generation, and a mobile app are not yet available. Locai’s architecture aims to reduce reliance on massive data‑center investments by leveraging crowdsourced resources and a novel training method called Forget‑Me‑Nt. Ler mais

Google has begun rolling out its new Gemini voice assistant for Google Home smart speakers and displays, positioning it as the default assistant across its ecosystem. While a recent blog post praised the rollout and highlighted a user’s positive experience, the accompanying FAQ revealed recurring problems, including misinterpreted commands and unreliable device control. Access to Gemini requires enrollment in an Early Access program that launched in late October, and the rollout is expected to be gradual, potentially not reaching all users until next spring. Early feedback suggests the generative‑AI‑driven assistant still struggles with basic smart‑home tasks. Ler mais

Amazon has expanded its Alexa+ artificial intelligence assistant to the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android. The new integration lets users converse with the AI to create custom playlists, request nuanced music selections, and get answers to music‑related questions. Early‑access customers can activate Alexa+ with a tap and explore its AI DJ, playlist curator, and music encyclopedia capabilities across all subscription tiers. Amazon reports that users explore music three times more with Alexa+ and listen to nearly 70% more music when they search for recommendations, indicating strong early engagement. Ler mais

Google has begun rolling out Gemini for Home, the next‑generation AI for smart‑home devices, to users who have opted into early access. The upgrade currently supports doorbells and cameras in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. New features such as Ask Home let users ask natural‑language questions about device status, while Home Briefing provides AI‑enhanced summaries of video events, including detailed pet‑monitoring insights. Early adopters report both impressive capabilities and a handful of bugs as the program expands. Ler mais

Google has released a detailed FAQ to clarify the rollout of Gemini for Home, its replacement of Google Assistant, and the new subscription tiers that succeed Nest Aware. The free update enables basic voice commands on supported devices, while paid tiers—Google Home Premium Standard and Advanced—add AI‑driven features like Gemini Live, automated routines, AI video search, and extended video history. Gemini for Home is currently in early‑access in several regions for cameras and doorbells, with smart speaker support slated for later in the United States. Compatibility spans most Google speakers and displays made since 2015, with limited third‑party support at launch. Ler mais

Google is rolling out Gemini for Home, an AI‑powered upgrade that will replace Google Assistant on many of its existing smart speakers, displays, cameras and doorbells. The new experience promises more natural, conversational interactions, new voices, context‑aware actions and a chat mode that does not require a hotword. Early access begins with cameras and doorbells, followed by speakers and smart displays later in the rollout. Users can sign up through the Google Home app to try the feature as it launches. Ler mais

Electronic Arts announced that Skate will debut in early access on September 16, 2025 across multiple platforms. The company detailed a multi‑season roadmap that includes new seasonal events, gameplay tricks, co‑op modes, voice chat, leaderboards, and ongoing quality‑of‑life improvements. Each season will also add fresh skateable areas, challenges, brand partners, cosmetics, and soundtrack tracks, signaling EA’s commitment to expanding the multiplayer skating experience. Ler mais