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Google's Duet AI is coming to Workspace apps, but pro users will need to pay extra
Back at I/O, we got a sense of some of Google's big plans for generative artificial intelligence, including the integration of the Duet AI virtual assistant into Workspace productivity apps. The company is now starting to roll out Duet AI to those who pay for versions of Docs, Gmail, Sheets and so on that are geared toward professionals. The virtual assistant is also making its way to Google Meet and Google Chat.
Google Photos now lets you access and set up locked folders on iOS and the web
Google has started rolling out an update for the app that allows users to back up their locked folders, so they can access files saved in them from any of their devices.
iRobot's Roomba 694 robot vacuum drops back to $179
iRobot is running another sale on its Roomba robot vacuums and Braava robot mops, which includes the Roomba 694 back down to $179.
TCL's new budget phones are the first to feature NXTPAPER displays
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER models are budget-oriented devices that promise "industry-leading eye comfort" with mid- to low-range specs.
Marshall premieres its Motif II ANC earbuds with a big bump in battery life
Today Marshall launches the new $199 Motif II ANC earbuds with extended battery life over its predecessor.
German Bionic’s latest exoskeleton helps healthcare workers lift elderly patients
German Bionic, the robot exoskeleton startup behind the lightweight Apogee exosuit, just revealed the Apogee+, a hardware refresh intended to service health care workers. The powered exoskeleton allows nurses and other health care professionals to have greater access to patients, particularly the elderly and the infirm. The company hopes to decrease the “immense levels of stress endured” by these medical professionals.
Snapchat's new 'Dreams' feature uses generative AI to remix users' selfies
Snapchat has added a new generative AI feature to its app, called “Dreams.”
Google just made it a lot easier for people to begin automating their smart home
Plus, its script editor gets its first new features.
Meta took down thousands of fake accounts linked to massive Chinese propaganda campaign
Meta has shared details about a massive network of fake accounts that attempted to spread pro-China propaganda on its platform.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 falls to a new all-time low in Amazon sale
It's up to 47 percent off right now.
Foxconn's promise to invest $10 billion in Wisconsin is now a distant memory
Foxconn is selling two buildings in Wisconsin, which have remained mostly empty since they were originally purchased for its plans to bring production to the US.
The first Mercedes-Benz EV fast-charging stations will open this fall
Mercedes-Benz is launching its high-power charging hub network in the fourth quarter of 2023 with speeds as high as 400kW — more than any EV on the market can handle.
Max will stream 'Fear the Walking Dead,' 'Killing Eve' and other AMC+ shows
Max has struck a deal with AMC to feature some of its more recent programming from September 1st to October 31st.
Google's new sustainability APIs can estimate solar, pollutant and pollen production
Google will officially unveil a trio of new sustainability APIs for business at the Cloud Next conference tomorrow, learn more about them today.
Americans growing anxious as AI adoption expands, Pew Research finds
Americans have grown more worried about AI in the last nine months. A new survey from the Pew Research Center indicates 52 percent of respondents are more concerned than excited about rising artificial intelligence use, up 14 points since December. Meanwhile, only 10 percent say they’re more excited than worried, while another 36 percent described their views as equally balanced. “Concern about AI outweighs excitement across all major demographic groups,” the Pew Research Center wrote in a blog post today.
ChatGPT is easily exploited for political messaging despite OpenAI's policies
ChatGPT was supposed to be inoculated against political misinformation in March. Doesn't look like that actually happened.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise service encrypts corporate conversations
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Enterprise today, the business-focused subscription it teased in April. The company says it won’t train its AI models on any business data or conversations. “Our models don’t learn from your usage,” the company wrote in an announcement blog post about the enterprise features. In addition, the new plan encrypts business chats (in transit and at rest) and is SOC 2 compliant. OpenAI says companies including Block, Canva, Carlyle, The Estée Lauder Companies, PwC and Zapier have already tested ChatGPT Enterprise.
The Polyend Tracker is over 40 percent off
The Polyend Tracker is one of the most intriguing pieces of music-making gear we've come across in years. It's currently available for over 40 percent off.
iRobot’s latest Roombas can vacuum and mop for cheaper
iRobot announced two new combo vacuum / mop combo robots today. The Roomba Combo j5+ and Combo i5+ provide some of the dual-mode features of the $1,1099 Roomba j7+ but for more affordable prices. However, there are some tradeoffs in selling these models for $799 (j5+) and $549 (i5+), including having to swap out their bins when it’s time to switch between vacuuming and mopping.
Libby is making it easier to access magazines for free with a supported library card
Libby is getting some updates that should make it easier to read the likes of 'The New Yorker,' 'Rolling Stone,' 'Bon Appetit' and 'Wired' for free.