AI roundup [April 26]: Google unveils AI labelling tool, Microsoft and Alphabet AI earning surpassed expectations, more

The barrage of TV — and great TV — continues apace in 2024, with plenty of intriguing new and returning shows launching their seasons this week.

With the launch of the Google Pixel 8a anticipated during the Google I/O event later this month, leaks surrounding its specifications have been circulating. A recent leak has purportedly revealed the official spec sheet for the Pixel 8a, providing insight into what users can expect from Google's latest offering.

Apple has assembled a team of AI specialists from Google to establish a clandestine research hub in Zurich, as reported by the Financial Times. This covert European facility is dedicated to the development of advanced AI models and products. Analysis of LinkedIn profiles indicates that Apple has recruited 36 professionals from Google since 2018, coinciding with the appointment of John Giannandrea, formerly of Google, as Apple's top AI executive.

DON’T NOD is no stranger to narrative adventure titles with extensive dialogue systems, where your choices can affect the course of the story. While Lost Records: Bloom and Rage sees one playing through two timelines – Summer of 1995 and 2022 – and making decisions that affect each, the development team at DON’T NOD Montreal is going with a slightly different approach to its dialogue system.

Palworld has teased four new beasts of burden for players to corral into their open world survival crafting sweatshops. The new pals are still unnamed but they appear to be the following: karate frog, confused peacock, dopey fungus, levitating sleeve creep. Within the confines of the arms manufacturing Pokélike, such creatures make sense. You can see them struggling to eke out an existence as a close personal friend of the player in the trailer below.

Bandai Namco has revealed its roadmap for Tekken 8 throughout the rest of 2024, including the game’s second DLC character, new story, and plenty more.

Google's Gemini AI, initially exclusive to Android 12, has now expanded its compatibility to include Android 10 and 11. This significant development opens up a world of AI-powered assistance to users of older Android devices.

Are you waiting for the iPhone 16 to launch? As the Apple iPhone 16 launch is months away, we have a good idea of what the device will feature based on the leaked specifications and features. Therefore, if you are confused between iPhone 15 and iPhone 16, then check out the expected upgrades coming in the new generation of iPhone. This will give you a greater understanding of whether you should wait for the iPhone 16 or buy the iPhone 15 during the upcoming sale.

AI roundup, April 25: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the expansion in AI investment to stay ahead of competitors such as Google, Microsoft, and other tech giants. The company also assured investors of monetisation opportunities. In other news, Duolingo highlighted that one of the reasons for their layoffs was AI adoption. Know more about what happened in the world of AI.

It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.

UK antitrust scrutinises Amazon, Microsoft AI deals; India leads global AI implementation, finds NetApp report; Profluent unveils AI-generated OpenCRISPR for tailored disease cures; Adobe's AI tool transforms blurry videos into HD quality- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

We have recently covered that the hype surrounding the Vision Pro has cooled down and demand for the headset is far lower than when it launched. The Apple Vision Pro did not pan out to be a hot seller as it was originally anticipated by the company which is why shipment orders have been cut down. Potentially, the lower-than-expected demand is due to the hefty price tag of the Vision Pro, as it is one of the most expensive mixed reality headsets on the market right now.