Daily Tech Headlines Google Introduces Gemini 2.0 - DTH
Dec 11, 2024
Google's Gemini 2.0 boasts impressive advancements with faster performance and enriched image and audio capabilities. General Motors pulls back on its robo-taxi project due to tough market conditions, raising questions about autonomous tech. Apple introduces significant updates to iOS, enhancing user privacy. Moreover, a California judge's ruling against Automattic disrupts its operations, showcasing the ongoing legal tussles in the tech world. There are also exciting new tools launching from Instagram and YouTube, hinting at fresh creative opportunities.
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Gemini 2.0 Advancements
- Google's Gemini 2.0 boasts native image and audio processing, along with external tool integration.
- The lighter, faster Gemini 2.0 Flash model surpasses 1.5 Pro in benchmarks while doubling response times.
GM and Cruise
- GM ceases funding for Cruise's robotaxi development, citing time, resources, and market competition as factors.
- However, GM will continue developing autonomous vehicle technology.
Apple Software Updates
- Apple releases iOS/iPadOS 18.2, featuring AI image generation (Image Playground), personalized emoji (Genmoji), and Siri's ChatGPT integration.
- Other updates include AirTag sharing, Sudoku puzzles, lock screen volume controls, but availability is limited.