Apple has revealed more details on its upcoming $3499 Vision Pro headset, including specially created games which will take advantage of its «spatial computing» capabilities.
20.12.2023 - 07:02 / tech.hindustantimes.com / Ai
As the year comes to a close, Google has rolled out several new features to Google Maps in India. This move aims to enhance the overall user experience of the app as well as set the base for the next year and beyond. One of the standout features of this expansive update is the Lens integration which leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to make searching things easier. It is the latest in line with a slew of AI features rolled out onto the platform lately. Rumours have also hinted that the tech giant might be planning to roll out an AI chatbot in Maps, but more about that later. Check out all the new AI-powered features rolled out in Google Maps such as Lens in Maps, Live View walking navigation, and more.
In a blog post, Google announced that it is finally bringing Lens in Maps to India. This feature was rolled out in the US and other global markets earlier this year, and it will be finally coming to Android devices in 15 Indian cities starting January 2024. The Lens in Maps feature allows users to point their camera down the street and instantly see nearby restaurants and cafes, as well as useful information like opening hours, ratings, reviews, and photos.
While India has been late to the party in terms of the Lens in Maps feature, Google is making sure it isn't left behind. Calling it an India-first innovation, Google has also announced a new feature called Address Descriptors. When you drop a location pin and share it with your friends, the Address Descriptors feature will automatically find up to five of the most relevant landmarks and area names around your pinned address, and display the landmark reference when you share your location. This feature uses machine learning and AI.
Google is also bringing Live View walking navigation to India. With this feature, you will see arrows, directions, and distance markers overlaid on the Maps screen, helping you quickly figure out which way to head in. Google says this feature is coming on Android devices in over 3000 cities and towns in India.
Announcing these features, Miriam Daniel, VP and GM of Google Maps, said, “Our goal with Google Maps has always been to organize information about the real-world and make it accessible and useful for everyone. And along this journey, AI has supercharged the way we map for nearly a decade, enabling us to build a comprehensive, up-to-date, and helpful map that's at the foundation of everything we do.”
Other new features include fuel-efficient routing that can potentially suggest more sustainable alternative routes, reducing CO2 emissions. Moreover, Google has also announced the expansion of the Where Is My Train app to cover Mumbai and Kolkata Local Trains, with more cities to come.
Apple has revealed more details on its upcoming $3499 Vision Pro headset, including specially created games which will take advantage of its «spatial computing» capabilities.
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NASA, with the help of its advanced space and ground-based telescopes, has recently tracked an asteroid that is set to pass Earth at very close quarters today, January 6, and the US space agency has shed light on details such as its speed, distance of approach, and more. Apart from posing a threat to Earth, asteroids can also provide valuable resources such as water, metals, and other minerals. In fact, it is surmised that water was brought to Earth by asteroids and comets over a period in excess of millions of years. Research on asteroids is critical since it can provide valuable information on the early stages of the solar system and planetary development. Know all about the asteroid that is set to pass Earth in the coming days.
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ISRO is set to welcome the new year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket on Monday. The launch comes after the success of its Gaganyaan Test Vehicle D1 mission in October.
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2023 has been an eventful year for Samsung with multiple smartphones being launched. As the year comes to a close, the South Korean tech giant has unveiled two new smartphones in India, the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, and Galaxy A15 5G. The Galaxy A15 5G is the successor to the Galaxy A14, which has become India's number one 5G smartphone, Samsung said, citing Counterpoint Research. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A25 5G gets features such as 50MP triple camera, Super AMOLED display, and more.
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