Google Maps taps Gemini AI

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Gemini AI to transform Google Maps into a more conversational experience
Google Maps is heading in a new direction with artificial intelligence sitting in the passenger’s seat. Fueled by Google’s Gemini AI technology, the world’s most popular navigation app will become a more conversational companion as part of a redesign announced Wednesday.

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You can talk with Google Maps now, thanks to its big Gemini upgrade - how it works
So long, Assistant—Gemini is taking over Google Maps

Google, Epic and Android

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Google proposes app store reforms in settlement with ‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games
Alphabet's Google has reached a comprehensive U.S. court settlement with “Fortnite” video game maker Epic Games, agreeing to Android and app store reforms aimed at lowering fees, boosting competition and expanding choices for developers and consumers.

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Fortnite maker Epic Games and Google say they’re settling 5-year legal fight over Android app store
Epic and Google agree to settle their lawsuit and change Android’s fate globally

Google Unveils Project Suncatcher

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Google wants to build a data center that harnesses the power of the sun — in space
The tech giant is planning a series of satellite-based data centers in space that run on solar power, without draining electricity on earth.

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Google Eyes Space-Based Data Centers With 'Project Suncatcher'
Google wants to build AI data centers in space using satellites
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