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Ireland wanted to build data centres for the AI boom. Now they fear blackouts

Ireland has attracted global tech companies since the ‘Celtic Tiger’

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Gemini 2.0 'Experimental Advanced' is now available to paying subscribers

Gemini 2.0 Experimental Advanced is likely Gemini 2.0 Pro and can be found in the Gemini chatbot.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 19, 2024

Rivian R1S And R1T EVs Finally Get Native YouTube, Google Cast And SiriusXM

Rivian makes some very compelling adventure-oriented electric cars, but if you were stuck charging on a slow DC stall, you had very limited multimedia options on the built-in center touchscreen.

InsideEVs · Dec 19, 2024

Cellphones and smart glasses can now apply AI to what you see in real time

Can cameras make smarter virtual assistants? ChatGPT, Google, Meta are rolling out AI that can “see” the world around you

Digital Camera World · Dec 19, 2024

ICO criticises Google over ‘irresponsible’ advertising tracking change

The UK’s data protection regulator has criticised the tech giant over its decision to allow advertisers to ‘fingerprint’ user devices for tracking.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

Android's Cross Device Services just became available for another brand

Cross Device Services are Android's version of Apple's famous Handoff suite, and they're coming to more phones.

Android Central · Dec 19, 2024

Gemini update brings 2.0 Flash Experimental model and Google Home, Photos extensions to iOS app

Google is bringing a handful of Gemini for Android features to the iOS app, including Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental.

Android Central · Dec 19, 2024

Gmail now uses a new AI model to try and fend off holiday scams

Google is warning its more than 2.5 billion Gmail users that now's the worst time of the year for scams — here's what you need to know to protect yourself.

Android Central · Dec 18, 2024

OpenAI says it’s not using voice data or transcripts of calls to new 1-800-ChatGPT phone line for AI training

Offering a free phone service to collect voice data is a tried-and-true Silicon Valley technique pioneered by Google.

Fortune · Dec 18, 2024

ChatGPT Search expands to free users, but there's more to expect ahead

OpenAI detailed the expansion of its ChatGPT Search and a few new upcoming features.

Android Central · Dec 18, 2024