Google has upgraded Maps with its Gemini artificial‑intelligence model, letting users ask conversational questions while driving, receive landmark‑based turn directions, and use Lens to identify places. The new features let drivers request restaurant recommendations, traffic updates, and even add calendar events without touching their phones. Gemini cross‑references millions of places with Street View imagery to highlight visible landmarks in navigation cues. The rollout will begin on iOS and Android devices, with Android Auto support slated for the near future. Leer más →

Microsoft’s official Windows account posted a cryptic message promising "something big" on Thursday, October 16, and hinted that it will give users’ hands a break. Executives David Weston and Pavan Davuluri have recently spoken about the future of Windows moving away from mouse and keyboard toward voice interaction. The tease aligns with existing Voice Access, voice dictation in Word, and AI‑powered features on Copilot+ PCs, suggesting a forthcoming major advancement in voice‑controlled Windows 11 functionality. Leer más →

Google Photos has rolled out a new conversational editing feature that lets users modify images by typing or speaking commands. Initially limited to the Pixel lineup, the tool now reaches a broader set of Android devices. Eligible users—18 or older, located in the United States, with English (US) language settings, Face Groups, and location estimates enabled—can ask the app to make specific adjustments such as increasing saturation or to reimagine scenes entirely. Settings allow users to manage Gemini‑powered features and control data access. Leer más →

Google has introduced an AI-driven editing feature to Google Photos for Android users. Leveraging the Gemini model, the tool lets users describe desired changes through voice or text, handling tasks from basic lighting tweaks to advanced object removal and creative enhancements. Available initially to U.S. users aged 18 and older in English, the feature expands beyond Pixel devices to the wider Android ecosystem and includes support for AI content credentials, offering a more intuitive and transparent photo‑editing experience. Leer más →