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Use Gemini in Gmail, Docs and More in New Google One Plan
Google has announced an expansion of its Google One AI Premium plan, introducing the integration of Gemini capabilities into Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Meet. This update is powered by Gemini Advanced and Google's 1.0 Ultra AI model aims to increase your productivity within Google's suite of products, integrated right into apps. Since its debut...
Reddit Signs Deal with Google to Train AI Models [Update]
Reddit has entered into a significant agreement with Google, allowing the search engine to use its website data for training artificial intelligence models. This deal, said to be valued at roughly $60 million USD annually, was confirmed by three individuals familiar with the negotiations, reports Reuters. The partnership highlights Reddit's strategic moves to diversify its...
Google Increases Price of Workspace Starter Prices in Canada
Google has announced an upcoming price increase for its Google Workspace Business Starter subscription, effective from March 19, 2024. According to an email obtained by iPhone in Canada, Google explains users currently paying $7.80 CAD per user per month will see their subscription costs rise to $9.36 CAD per user per month after this date....
Google Increases Price of Nest Aware Subscriptions in Canada
Google has announced its Nest Aware subscription prices are jumping up this year, starting in March. According to an email received by iPhone in Canada, Google says a Nest Aware Plus subscription is increasing from $160 to $200 per year—that’s a 25% jump. This plan costs $20 per month. As for Nest Aware, it’s jumping...
Google Unveils Next-Gen Gemini 1.5 AI Model
Google has announced the launch of its latest artificial intelligence model, Gemini 1.5, marking a big leap forward in the company's AI technology. The new model is described as making considerable strides in various dimensions, including the ability to process information more efficiently and over longer contexts than its predecessor, Gemini 1.0 Ultra. The demo...
Google One Surpasses 100 Million Subscribers
Google has officially surpassed the 100 million subscriber mark for its Google One service, as announced by CEO Sundar Pichai on Friday. "We just crossed 100M Google One subscribers! Looking forward to building on that momentum with our new AI Premium Plan (launched yesterday) offering AI features like Gemini Advanced, plus Gemini in Gmail, Docs...
Google Gemini (Bard) Launches in Canada
Google has finally launched Bard in Canada, now known as Gemini. The newest AI models from Google are now available coast-to-coast in both English and French, joining 40 other languages worldwide. With Google Gemini, we have new features like double-check, Extensions and image generation (English only for now). Coming soon will be new Gemini app...
Google Spent $2.1 Billion to Lay off Over 12,000 Employees
Google's Q4 earnings show it spent a whopping $2.1 billion on severance and related expenses during its extensive employee layoffs in 2023.
Google Improves ‘Digital Wellbeing’ Controls on Smart Devices
Google has announced updates to its Digital Wellbeing controls, aimed at how you can limit the use of your smart devices at home, specifically Google Nest or Home speakers. According to an email sent by the Google Home team today and obtained by iPhone in Canada, starting this month (so in the next or so?),...
Google Debuts ‘Mint’ Coloured Pixel 8 in Canada
Google has announced the launch of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in a fresh new trendy colour, Mint. For Canada, Mint will only be available for the Pixel 8 and not the Pixel 8 Pro. Here’s another image of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in Mint colours below (this matches a...
Alleged Google Pixel 9 and 9 Pro Renders Have Leaked
Recent leaks shared by reliable leaker @OnLeaks with 91mobiles and MySmartPrice have provided a sneak peek into the anticipated designs and features of Google's upcoming Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro smartphones. These leaks include detailed 5K renders and a 360-degree video, offering a comprehensive view of what to expect from the next Google flagship...
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Warns of More Job Cuts in 2024
In a recent internal memo to Google employees, CEO Sundar Pichai indicated that the tech giant is set to undergo further job cuts throughout the year.