Products News & Updates

Google adds a Gemini-powered conversational interface, 'Ask Maps,' to Google Maps, allowing users to ask questions about locations and schedule routes.

Google Maps now features a Gemini-powered 'Ask Maps' feature and an updated 'Immersive Navigation' experience with 3D views and natural voice guidance.

Amazon now offers its Health AI assistant on the Amazon website and app, providing personalized health advice and medical guidance without requiring Prime membership or a One Medical membership.

Meta will allow rival AI companies to offer chatbots on WhatsApp in Brazil and Europe due to regulatory pressure, charging a fee for the service.

Ford has launched an AI assistant for its commercial customers, providing detailed insights into fleet performance and health. The AI assistant is part of Ford's subscription service and uses internal data from each customer's fleet to reduce potential errors.

OpenAI introduces dynamic visual explanations in ChatGPT, enabling users to interact with formulas and mathematical relationships in real-time.

Anthropic launched Anthropic Marketplace, allowing corporate customers to purchase AI software, while facing uncertainty due to Pentagon designation.

Facebook Marketplace now offers AI-powered features, including auto-replied messages, simplified listing creation, and shipping options, to enhance the seller experience.

Microsoft Foundry now integrates Fireworks AI, enabling teams to run high-performance open model inference efficiently and securely at enterprise scale without lock-in to a single model provider.

Ford has unveiled Ford Pro AI, an AI-driven chatbot integrated into its telematics software for commercial fleet managers, aiming to streamline operations and reduce workload.

Google, Tesla, and Verrus, alongside other prominent companies, have formed a coalition called Utilize to advocate for more efficient use of the electrical grid, leveraging existing technologies to reduce waste and improve resilience.

Databricks introduces Kasal, a low-code platform for designing, developing, and deploying effective agentic AI systems through a visual interface.

Oura Ring has acquired Doublepoint, a company specializing in AI-driven gesture recognition technology, aiming to include voice and gesture control in future wearables.

Tinder announced a slate of updates, including AI-driven matching, real-world events, and safety enhancements, to revamp its product and compete with Gen Z's preferences.

Meta has introduced new features on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp to protect users from scams by alerting them to suspicious activities before engagement.

Sandbar, a wearable note-taking startup, has raised $23 million in a Series A funding round to expand its Stream smart ring and refine its app experience.

Office.eu, a new European open-source office suite, has launched in The Hague, offering a private and transparent alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with a strong focus on digital sovereignty and EU-based infrastructure.

Grammarly, in an effort to address expert identity concerns, has disabled its Expert Review feature and is reimagining the feature to allow experts to control representation.