Google Research has released the Open Buildings 2.5D Temporal Dataset, a project that tracks building changes across the Global South from 2016 to 2023. This exceptionally detailed dataset offers a dynamic, year-by-year view of…
By Sam Jeans · 2 min read
Google announced three new models in its Gemini family, making them available as an experimental release to gather feedback from developers. The release is a continuation…
By Eugene van der Watt · 2 min read
On August 21, 2024, Google unveiled its Pixel 9 series – a huge leap in AI-powered smartphones. As generative AI continues its march into every facet…
By Sam Jeans · 4 min read
The AI oneupmanship continued this week with simultaneous announcements of new features and improved AI models from Google and OpenAI. At its Made By Google event…
By Eugene van der Watt · 2 min read
Google has decided to remove its “Dear Sydney” advert for Gemini from NBC’s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The ad aimed to market Google’s generative…
By Sam Jeans · 3 min read
Google unveiled NeuralGCM, a hybrid weather prediction model that combines machine learning with traditional forecasting techniques and has surprising benefits. Weather prediction has enjoyed dramatic improvements…
By Eugene van der Watt · 3 min read
YouTube Music and Deezer are beta testing and rolling out new AI features to make it easier to find music on their music streaming platforms. Music…
By Eugene van der Watt · 2 min read
Google’s 2024 Environmental Report has laid bare the company’s uphill battle to achieve its ambitious goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. By the admission of…
By Sam Jeans · 3 min read
As tech giants like Apple, Samsung, Google, and Microsoft invest heavily in AI research and development, the era of the ‘AI device’ is thoroughly upon us. …
By Sam Jeans · 3 min read
Google’s latest flagship I/O conference saw the company double down on its Search Generative Experience (SGE) – which will embed generative AI into Google Search. SGE,…
By Sam Jeans · 5 min read
