Google adds AI study tools across Search and Gemini
Google announced a slate of new AI-powered study tools spanning Search and Gemini, including interactive visuals, 3D simulations, and a dedicated student hub.
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Amazon is rolling out its AI assistant Alexa+ for free to all compatible Fire TV devices in the US, dropping the $19.99-per-month fee it previously charged non-Prime users.
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Cursor launches Origin, a rival to GitHub, amid outage frustration
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Warp launches Factories, an out-of-the-box AI software factory
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens after years of safety lawsuits
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Perplexity's free Airtel deal leaves it with millions more users
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AI automation startup Relay shuts down as staff joins Google Chrome team
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Spotify's Playlist Notes let users explain their song picks
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Reddit tests TikTok-style audio and video posts
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YouTube will count a view as soon as a video starts playing
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WordPress.com launches free student plan to court young web creators
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Uber brings Zipline drones onto Uber Eats delivery network
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