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Shankar Mahadevan creates a song using AI tool for Google: ‘It is such an inspiring tool’ | Bollywood

Shankar Mahadevan creates a song using AI tool for Google: ‘It is such an inspiring tool’ | Bollywood

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It seems Shankar Mahadevan is ready to usher in a new phase in the music industry with AI. The singer recently collaborated with Google for the Lyria AI music generator tool and created a song using the tool. Also read: Shankar Mahadevan shares note of gratitude after Shakti’s Grammy win: ‘It’s truly This Moment’ Shankar Mahadevan shared a sneak peek into his work on the AI-generated song Rubaro. Shankar Mahadevan creates a song using AI Shankar made a virtual appearance at Google’s annual I/O developer conference on May 20, held at Mountain View, California, US. During the conference, Google shared updates on the new AI products that they are working on, including an AI tool for filmmaking and a tool for music generation. During the introduction of Lyria 2, Google Research Scientist Jason Baldridge revealed that the platform worked “with musicians to develop a music AI sandbox”. “It is a tool for professionals to explore the possibilities of our generative music model Lyria, in their work. Let’s watch a clip starring legendary Grammy-winning singer and …

Google Previews Gemini-Powered Android XR Glasses at I/O With Live Language Translation Feature

Google Previews Gemini-Powered Android XR Glasses at I/O With Live Language Translation Feature

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Google showed off its Android XR Glasses at Tuesday’s annual Google I/O Developers Conference in California. Developed through an expanded partnership with Samsung, these AI-powered glasses add Gemini to smart glasses. Google is also working with eyewear brands like Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to design the new smart glasses. They feature a live language translation feature and boast speakers. They can be paired with smartphones to run apps. They offer an optional in-lens display for discreet information viewing. Google Shows Off Android XR-Based Glasses The Alphabet-owned tech brand outlined its plans for Gemini-powered Android XR smart glasses at the Google I/O 2025. Google is collaborating with Samsung, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to design smart glasses. Looking ahead, the brand is eyeing to team up with more partners such as Kering Eyewear to expand the range of smart glasses available to users. These smart glasses feature a camera, microphones and speakers. They will work with the paired smartphone to provide hands-free access for users. An optional in-lens display discreetly shows helpful information right when …

Google Introduces Beam, an AI-Driven Communication Platform That Turns 2D Video Into 3D Experiences

Google Introduces Beam, an AI-Driven Communication Platform That Turns 2D Video Into 3D Experiences

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Google is rebranding its Project Starline and turning it into a new 3D video communication platform, the company announced at its annual I/O developer conference on Tuesday. Dubbed Beam, the platform enables users to connect with each other in a more intuitive manner by turning 2D video streams into 3D experiences. It leverages the Google Cloud platform along with the company’s AI prowess to deliver enterprise-grade reliability and compatibility with the existing workflow. Google says Beam may receive support for speech translation in real time and will be available in the market starting with HP devices later this year. Google Beam Features Google detailed its new Beam platform in a blog post. It uses an array of different webcams to capture the user from different angles. Then, AI is used to merge the video streams together and render a 3D light field display. Google says it also has head tracking capabilities which are claimed to be accurate down to the millimetre and at 60 frames per second (fps). Google Beam takes advantage of an AI volumetric …

Google Expands AI Overviews to Over 200 Countries in More Than 40 Languages

Google Expands AI Overviews to Over 200 Countries in More Than 40 Languages

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Google is expanding its AI Overviews feature to over 200 countries along with broadening support for more languages, the company announced during the keynote of its I/O 2025 developer conference held in California on Tuesday. With this update, the AI-powered search tool will now be available in Arabic, Chinese, Malay, Urdu, and more languages, enabling users to see text in the local languages of each of their respective countries and get a quick overview of the topic. Expansion of AI Overviews Google announced the expansion of AI Overviews in a blog post. AI Overviews will now be available in more than 200 countries and over 40 languages. It is adding support for Arabic, Chinese, Malay, and Urdu which join existing language options such as English, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, more users can leverage the AI-powered feature to ask questions, quickly find information, and explore relevant websites in Google Search results. It enables them to see snapshots containing a brief overview of the topic they’ve searched for, …

Android 16 Will Arrive on Galaxy Devices ‘This Summer’, Confirms Samsung Official

Android 16 Will Arrive on Galaxy Devices ‘This Summer’, Confirms Samsung Official

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Android 16, the next big operating system (OS) update, will be released for Samsung Galaxy devices “this summer”, a company spokesperson confirmed during the sidelines of The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday. Google’s prelude to its annual I/O 2025 developer conference played host to a series of Android-related announcements, which also included a tentative release timeline for Android 16. The OS will hit stable status next month, following which it will be released for not only Pixel but also for Galaxy devices. Android 16 for Samsung Galaxy Devices Post conclusion of The Android Show: I/O Edition, Android’s official YouTube channel posted a video featuring Minseok Kang, Vice President and Head of Smartphone Planning at Samsung. It detailed all the features that have arrived and some that are yet to, on Galaxy devices courtesy of the collaborative efforts of the two tech behemoths. Towards the end, the spokesperson seemingly confirmed that the “all new” Android 16 firmware will be arriving on Samsung Galaxy devices “this summer”. While there isn’t an exact release date, it is …

Gemini App to Get Improved Personalisation Features; Gemini Ultra Plan Said to Be in the Works

Gemini App to Get Improved Personalisation Features; Gemini Ultra Plan Said to Be in the Works

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Google’s Gemini app will get new personalisation features to make users’ experience more immersive. A company executive revealed that the company is working to upgrade the chatbot app with enhanced memory and the ability to draw upon information from users’ Google accounts. The AI app might also get new agentic capabilities similar to the Deep Research tool. These features will be unveiled at Google I/O 2025, the executive added. The tech giant is also reportedly planning to introduce a new subscription tier for the chatbot dubbed Gemini Ultra. Gemini Could Get a Personalised Context Upgrade Google I/O 2025 In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Josh Woodward, VP of Google Labs and Gemini, detailed several new features for the Gemini app that will be unveiled at the upcoming Google I/O. Woodward added that the new features are part of Google’s “personal, proactive, and powerful” strategy. To make Gemini more personalised to users, it will soon be able to remember past conversations. That means users will not have to start each new session from …