In other tech news, Apple is introducing new accessibility features for iPads and iPhones. Dietitian startup Fay emerged from stealth with $25M funding from General Catalyst and Forerunner. Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger is joining Anthropic as the head of product. Google is also introducing a new version of its smartwatch operating system, Wear OS 5. Other startups such as PayHOA, Restaurant365, and Alkira have also raised significant funding.
Key takeaways:
- Google announced several AI-related updates at the Google I/O 2024 conference, including a new feature for Google TV called Gemini. This AI model will generate descriptions for movies and TV shows, translate descriptions into the viewer's native language, and personalize recommendations based on viewer preferences.
- Google is also launching a live threat detection service for Android, using Google Play Protect’s on-device AI to combat malware.
- Google Maps is set to introduce geospatial AR content, and Google is introducing a new version of its smartwatch operating system, Wear OS 5.
- Other tech updates include Apple introducing new accessibility features for iPads and iPhones, Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger joining Anthropic as head of product, and AWS confirming the launch of a European "sovereign cloud" by 2025.