Topic: google partnership
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Google to Block Nonconsensual Intimate Images from Search
Google has partnered with StopNCII.org to proactively identify and block non-consensual intimate images from its search results, aiming to protect individuals from digital abuse. The initiative uses hashing technology to detect such content without storing or viewing it, prioritizing user privacy...
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Google Revives Shuttered Nuclear Power Plant
Google has partnered with NextEra Energy to recommission the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa, aiming to provide carbon-free electricity for its data centers after the facility closed in 2020 due to storm damage. The tech giant will purchase the majority of the plant's power under a 25-year agr...
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UAE, Google Offer Free Gemini Pro Access to Students
The UAE government has partnered with Google to provide university students with free access to the Gemini Pro AI platform for one year, supporting the National AI Strategy and enhancing learning, research, and content creation. This initiative aims to build national AI capabilities and leadershi...
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Google Unveils Android XR Glasses Prototype in Magic Leap Deal
Google and Magic Leap have solidified a three-year strategic partnership to accelerate the development and release of Android XR eyewear, building on their 2024 collaboration. The partnership combines Magic Leap's expertise in optical clarity and wearable design with Google's AI and Raxium microL...
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Apple's AI Relies on Anthropic, Insider Reveals
Apple's internal AI development heavily relies on custom versions of Anthropic's Claude models for engineering and design tasks, despite its public partnership with Google's Gemini for consumer features like Siri. The company attempted a formal deal with Anthropic, but negotiations failed due to ...
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Samsung's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Rival Could Launch Soon
Meta has accelerated the smart eyewear competition by launching three new models, including screen-equipped Ray-Ban Display, prompting rivals like Apple to reallocate resources and fast-track their own smart glasses development. Samsung is rumored to be entering the market as early as next year w...
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Apple and Google Team Up on AI Search to Challenge OpenAI
Apple is developing an AI-powered answer engine called World Knowledge Answers to transform information searches across its ecosystem using text, images, and videos. The company is partnering with Google's Gemini AI to enhance Siri's capabilities, aiming to overcome its limitations compared to mo...
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iOS 27 Siri: Everything We Know About the New AI Chatbot
Apple is fundamentally transforming Siri into a sophisticated AI chatbot, with a major personalization update in iOS 26.4 and a full system-level launch in iOS 27 in 2026. The new Siri, powered by Google's Gemini AI models, will match and exceed current chatbot features, handling complex tasks by...
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Replit Reaches $3B Valuation with $150M Annualized Revenue
Replit achieved a $3 billion valuation after raising $250 million, significantly increasing from its previous $1.16 billion valuation in 2023. The company's annualized revenue surged from $2.8 million to $150 million in under a year, driven by its appeal to developers for accessible, collaborativ...
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Apple Appoints New AI Chief with Google, Microsoft Experience
Apple has appointed Amar Subramanya, a former Microsoft and Google AI leader, as its new head of AI to accelerate development after a period of product delays and public missteps. The company faced significant internal dysfunction and public embarrassment, including a rocky launch of Apple Intell...
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iOS 27: The iPhone Update You've Been Waiting For
iOS 27 is a pivotal update focused on deeply integrated AI and a renewed commitment to system-wide stability and performance. A central component is a complete reimagining of Siri into a more advanced, chatbot-style assistant seamlessly woven into the core iOS experience and native apps. Alongsid...
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Google Sues SerpApi for Scraping Search Results
Google has sued SerpApi for commercially scraping and reselling its search results, alleging violations of its terms of service and legal precedent to protect its proprietary data, which is crucial in the AI era. The lawsuit highlights a market demand for search data that Google doesn't provide v...
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Pixel 10's Genshin Impact Issues: Google Defends GPU Support
Google has denied reports that Genshin Impact lost GPU support on the Pixel 10, emphasizing their ongoing partnership with miHoYo to optimize the device's experience. The Pixel 10's switch to a PowerVR GPU with the Tensor G5 chip has led to compatibility issues, as Genshin Impact's updated minimu...
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Google & DeepMind Unveil Pomelli: AI Marketing Revolution
Pomelli is an AI tool from Google Labs and DeepMind, currently in public beta for English-speaking users in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, designed to help small and medium-sized businesses create cohesive marketing campaigns. The tool builds a "Business DNA" profile by analyzing a c...
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PayPal's Honey Teams Up With ChatGPT for AI Shopping
PayPal's Honey browser extension now integrates with AI chatbots to offer personalized shopping assistance, including product recommendations, real-time pricing, and exclusive deals. The feature aims to help consumers make informed price comparisons and assist merchants in boosting sales through ...
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Apple Reports Record iPhone Sales in Latest Quarter
Apple reported record quarterly revenue of $143.8 billion, driven by unprecedented iPhone demand, with iPhone revenue exceeding $85.3 billion despite some supply constraints. The company is advancing its AI strategy through a partnership with Google to upgrade Siri and a reported $2 billion acqui...
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