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OrganizationGoogle DeepMind

Latest Release3.5 Flash, 3.1 Pro (2026)

TypeMultimodal LLM

Initial Release Year2023

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Will Smith eating spaghetti test shows AI evolution from chaos to cinematic in just 3 years

A bizarre 2023 video of Will Smith eating spaghetti has become the internet's unofficial benchmark for AI video generation progress. What started as a glitchy, warped mess with ModelScope has evolved into cinematic, conversation-filled scenes with Kling 3.0. The transformation reveals how quickly AI video technology matured, though copyright restrictions may soon end this viral test.

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Will Smith eating spaghetti test shows AI evolution from chaos to cinematic in just 3 years

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North Korea-Linked UNC1069 Uses AI-Powered Attacks to Target Cryptocurrency Organizations

Google Mandiant reveals that UNC1069, a North Korea-linked threat actor, is deploying AI-powered attacks including deepfake Zoom calls and seven malware families to target cryptocurrency organizations. The sophisticated campaign uses compromised Telegram accounts and AI-generated lures to steal sensitive data, contributing to $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency thefts in 2025.

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North Korea-Linked UNC1069 Uses AI-Powered Attacks to Target Cryptocurrency Organizations

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SwitchBot AI Art Frame turns text prompts into wall art, but AI gaffes reveal limitations

SwitchBot launched its AI Art Frame with E Ink display technology and AI image generation powered by Google's Nano Banana model. Available in three sizes from $149 to $1,299, the cord-free display promises two-year battery life but requires a $4 monthly subscription for AI features. Early reviews reveal the frame struggles with spelling errors and copyrighted content while offering limited photo management compared to traditional digital frames.

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SwitchBot AI Art Frame turns text prompts into wall art, but AI gaffes reveal limitations

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YouTube Music launches AI Playlist generator for Premium subscribers using text prompts

YouTube Music has introduced an AI Playlist feature for Premium subscribers on iOS and Android, allowing users to create playlists by describing moods, genres, or vibes through text or voice prompts. The move follows similar features from Spotify and Amazon Music, as Google continues integrating Gemini AI across its products while pushing to grow its subscription business.

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YouTube Music launches AI Playlist generator for Premium subscribers using text prompts

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Google tests Personal Intelligence in NotebookLM to learn how users think and work

Google is testing Personal Intelligence in NotebookLM, enabling the AI-powered note-taking tool to learn from user conversations and adapt responses. Unlike Gemini's version, NotebookLM Personal Intelligence appears limited to analyzing chat history within the app rather than pulling data from other Google apps. The feature may allow users to set editable personas at both global and per-notebook levels.

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Google tests Personal Intelligence in NotebookLM to learn how users think and work

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Apple's iOS 26.4 Beta Set to Launch With Smarter Siri and Long-Awaited AI Features

Apple is preparing to release the first developer beta of iOS 26.4 during the week of February 23, bringing long-delayed Siri upgrades first announced at WWDC 2024. The update promises personal context awareness, on-screen intelligence, and cross-app controls, alongside new emoji additions and performance improvements.

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Apple's iOS 26.4 Beta Set to Launch With Smarter Siri and Long-Awaited AI Features

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Apple's Siri AI upgrade hits another snag, pushing key features to late 2026 or beyond

Apple's long-awaited Siri overhaul faces yet another setback as internal testing reveals the revamped virtual assistant struggles with speed and accuracy. Originally announced in 2024, the AI-powered upgrade—built on Google Gemini integration—was slated for March 2026 but will now roll out piecemeal across future iOS updates, potentially delaying some features until September or later.

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Apple's Siri AI upgrade hits another snag, pushing key features to late 2026 or beyond

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Apple Opens CarPlay to Third-Party AI Chatbots Including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude

Apple is preparing to allow voice-controlled AI chatbots from companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to integrate into CarPlay within the coming months. This marks a strategic shift for the company, which has only allowed Siri as the voice assistant option in its vehicle infotainment interface. While users will gain hands-free access to alternative AI assistants, Siri will remain the default option accessible via the Siri button and wake word.

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Apple Opens CarPlay to Third-Party AI Chatbots Including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude

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AI ads flooded Super Bowl 2026, but quality concerns and bubble fears cast shadows over the hype

Super Bowl 2026 featured 10 AI advertisements as tech giants and startups spent up to $10 million per 30-second spot to reach 127 million viewers. But the heavy use of AI-generated commercials drew criticism for poor quality, with brands like Svedka and Artlist producing entirely AI-created spots that many viewers labeled as 'slop.' The saturation has sparked comparisons to previous tech bubbles.

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AI ads flooded Super Bowl 2026, but quality concerns and bubble fears cast shadows over the hype

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Google Meet brings real-time translation to mobile as AI-powered feature expands beyond desktop

Google Meet is expanding its real-time translation capabilities to Android and iOS devices after launching for Workspace users on desktop. The AI-powered translation feature converts speech into natural-sounding audio across six languages, but access remains limited to business users and premium subscribers with usage restrictions.

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Google Meet brings real-time translation to mobile as AI-powered feature expands beyond desktop

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Alphabet sidesteps investor questions on Google Apple AI deal worth $1 billion annually

Alphabet declined to answer investor questions about its AI partnership with Apple during Wednesday's Q4 earnings call, leaving the financial implications of the $1 billion deal unclear. While Google pays Apple $20 billion annually for search default status, the AI collaboration's monetization path remains uncertain as the company experiments with ads in AI Mode.

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Alphabet sidesteps investor questions on Google Apple AI deal worth $1 billion annually

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Google Gemini reaches 750 million users as Gemini 3 launch drives explosive growth

Google's AI chatbot Gemini has crossed 750 million monthly active users, adding 100 million in a single quarter following the Gemini 3 launch. While still trailing ChatGPT's 810 million users, the rapid growth signals Google's successful comeback in the AI chatbot competition after previous setbacks.

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Google Gemini reaches 750 million users as Gemini 3 launch drives explosive growth

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Alphabet doubles AI spending to $185B, sells $20B bonds and rare 100-year notes to fund buildout

Google's parent company Alphabet is doubling down on artificial intelligence with capital expenditure reaching up to $185 billion this year—roughly double last year's total. To finance this unprecedented AI infrastructure buildout, the company sold $20 billion in dollar bonds and is issuing rare 100-year sterling bonds, the first by a tech company since the 1990s.

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Alphabet doubles AI spending to $185B, sells $20B bonds and rare 100-year notes to fund buildout

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Big Tech AI Race Pushes Capital Expenditures to $650 Billion as Investor Pressure Mounts

Amazon leads with $200 billion, followed by Google's $185 billion in planned spending for 2026. The four hyperscalers are investing more than Israel's GDP in AI infrastructure, but plummeting stock prices reveal deep investor concerns about returns. Free cash flow is taking a hit as tech company spending accelerates beyond cloud infrastructure services revenue.

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Big Tech AI Race Pushes Capital Expenditures to $650 Billion as Investor Pressure Mounts

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Elizabeth Warren demands answers on Google Gemini's checkout feature amid privacy concerns

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Google CEO Sundar Pichai for details on Gemini's new checkout feature, warning it could allow the tech giant and retail partners to exploit sensitive user data and manipulate consumers into higher spending. Google has until February 17th to respond to her concerns about the AI shopping assistant.

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Elizabeth Warren demands answers on Google Gemini's checkout feature amid privacy concerns

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