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At its I/O 2026 developer conference, Google unveiled Antigravity 2.0, an upgraded agentic coding platform that adds a revamped desktop application, a command‑line interface and a software development kit. Built on the Gemini 3.5 Flash model, the suite lets developers orchestrate multiple AI agents, schedule background tasks and integrate projects with AI Studio, Android and Firebase. The launch also introduces native voice commands and a new AI Ultra pricing tier aimed at enterprise users, signaling Google’s push to broaden its AI‑driven development tools. Ler mais

Google has upgraded Maps with its Gemini artificial‑intelligence model, letting users ask conversational questions while driving, receive landmark‑based turn directions, and use Lens to identify places. The new features let drivers request restaurant recommendations, traffic updates, and even add calendar events without touching their phones. Gemini cross‑references millions of places with Street View imagery to highlight visible landmarks in navigation cues. The rollout will begin on iOS and Android devices, with Android Auto support slated for the near future. Ler mais

Microsoft’s official Windows account posted a cryptic message promising "something big" on Thursday, October 16, and hinted that it will give users’ hands a break. Executives David Weston and Pavan Davuluri have recently spoken about the future of Windows moving away from mouse and keyboard toward voice interaction. The tease aligns with existing Voice Access, voice dictation in Word, and AI‑powered features on Copilot+ PCs, suggesting a forthcoming major advancement in voice‑controlled Windows 11 functionality. Ler mais

Google Photos has rolled out a new conversational editing feature that lets users modify images by typing or speaking commands. Initially limited to the Pixel lineup, the tool now reaches a broader set of Android devices. Eligible users—18 or older, located in the United States, with English (US) language settings, Face Groups, and location estimates enabled—can ask the app to make specific adjustments such as increasing saturation or to reimagine scenes entirely. Settings allow users to manage Gemini‑powered features and control data access. Ler mais

Amazon has broadened the range of voice commands available for its Alexa assistant, covering smart‑home control, media playback, scheduling, communication, shopping, and more. Users can now manage lighting, temperature, security devices, and appliances, while also issuing multi‑room music requests, controlling Fire TV, checking calendars, setting timers, and placing orders. The expanded command set includes natural‑language prompts such as implied requests and contextual actions, enhancing Alexa’s conversational abilities and making it a more versatile hub for daily routines. Ler mais

Google has introduced an AI-driven editing feature to Google Photos for Android users. Leveraging the Gemini model, the tool lets users describe desired changes through voice or text, handling tasks from basic lighting tweaks to advanced object removal and creative enhancements. Available initially to U.S. users aged 18 and older in English, the feature expands beyond Pixel devices to the wider Android ecosystem and includes support for AI content credentials, offering a more intuitive and transparent photo‑editing experience. Ler mais