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Technology Google DeepMind's Gemini AI Now Controls Humanoid Robots for Dextrous Tasks
Google DeepMind has released Gemini Robotics 2, an AI model that can control humanoid robots to perform complex physical tasks. The system combines vision language and action models, and has been demonstrated using Apptronik's Apollo 2 robot. Safety remains a key concern, with Google introducing a new benchmark called ASIMOV-Agentic.
Technology How Google’s New Gemini Rates Work and How to Track Your Usage
Google has overhauled how Gemini AI usage is measured, shifting from request counts to the computing power required. This change affects all tiers—Free, Plus, Pro, and Ultra—and can lead to unpredictable limits. Users can track their usage through new tools in the app.
Technology Google Limits Meta’s Use of Its Gemini AI Models Due to Compute Constraints
Google has placed limits on Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models after the social media company sought more computing capacity than Google could provide. The shortfall disrupted and delayed some of Meta’s internal AI projects, according to the Financial Times. The incident underscores the broader industry struggle to secure enough computing power for AI workloads.
Technology Google Launches First New Smart Speaker in Six Years, Powered by Gemini AI Assistant
Google has announced its first new smart speaker in six years, the Google Home Speaker, powered by the Gemini assistant instead of the old Google Assistant. Preorders begin June 17 at $100, with sales starting June 25. The speaker offers improved natural conversation understanding, multi-command handling, and a subscription-based Gemini Live mode.
Technology Google TV's Gemini Voice Assistant Now Controls Picture Settings on TCL TVs
Google's Gemini voice assistant on Google TV has gained the ability to adjust audio and video settings, change picture modes, and troubleshoot display issues via voice commands. The feature is initially rolling out to select 2025 and 2026 TCL TV models in the US.
Technology Google Slashes Gemini AI Plus Price to $4.99, Doubles Storage to 400GB
Google has reduced the price of its Gemini AI Plus subscription from $7.99 to $4.99 per month and doubled included storage from 200GB to 400GB. The move positions the plan as a cheaper alternative to OpenAI's ChatGPT Go, which costs $8 monthly. Subscribers gain access to enhanced Gemini capabilities, video generation, NotebookLM, and 200 Google Flow credits.
Technology Google Gemini outage hits users globally with error messages and no official fix yet
A spike in reports on Downdetector shows Google Gemini is down for many users, with 480 reports in the US and 440 in the UK as of 6:11am ET. Despite error messages like 'error 1099' and 'error 1076', Google's status page states all systems are operational. A temporary workaround involves retyping the query.
Technology Gemini in Chrome Expands to Latin America, Middle East, and Africa, Bypassing Europe
Google's Gemini in Chrome, an AI browsing assistant, has expanded to Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, covering nearly every region except Europe. The feature offers personalized help with summarizing content, comparing tabs, and integrating with Google apps like Calendar and Gmail, but European availability remains blocked by GDPR compliance hurdles.
Technology Google Sues Chinese Cybercrime Network Exploiting Gemini AI in Massive Fraud Cam
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime network called Outsider Enterprise for using its Gemini AI to perpetrate a massive fraud operation, creating fake Google, YouTube, and government websites. The company reports hundreds of thousands of victims and losses in the millions, while advocating for seven bipartisan bills to combat AI-driven scams.
Technology Gemini voice control now tunes picture and audio on Google TV
Google TV has integrated Gemini to allow natural-language voice commands for picture and audio adjustments, including brightness, contrast, picture mode, and EQ. The feature is currently exclusive to select TCL models in the US, with a rollout to additional TCL lines expected soon.