Interesting announcements
Google will add its Gemini AI assistant to Chrome
Gemini will be able to “clarify complex information on any webpage you’re reading or summarize information”. The feature will be available to Chrome users on Windows and macOS, but only for paying subscribers to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra plans.
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Microsoft Notepad now has an AI-powered writing assistant
Microsoft is adding generative AI to Notepad, enabling users to generate content directly within the app using a feature called Write. The feature was first discovered earlier this year in code included in test builds of Windows 11.
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Google made an AI coding tool for UI design
Stitch can turn prompts and reference images into functional, ready-to-export UI designs. It allows users to generate “multiple variants” of an interface, according to Google, making it easier to experiment with different styles and layouts.
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Apple will reportedly launch smart glasses next year
Apple’s smart glasses are expected to include cameras, microphones and AI capabilities, much like the Meta Ray-Bans. The glasses could support activities such as listening to music, taking phone calls or hearing step-by-step directions to a location.
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Top new products
Xiaomi 16
Xiaomi 16 will have a 6.3-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor and a 6,800mAh battery.
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Xiaomi 15S Pro
15S Pro has a 6.73-inch OLED display and Xring O1 processor, its first custom flagship SoC. It comes with a 6100mAh battery.
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