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Indian startup Sarvam, developing AI models for local languages and users, introduced the Indus chatbot. The company is entering a market where OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are already competing.
Google announced the launch of the new music model Lyria 3, integrated into Gemini. From now on, users can create 30-second tracks based on a text query or remix existing compositions. The tool will also be available in the Dream Track feature on YouTube, where it can be used to generate musical accompaniment for Shorts.
Currently available only in the USA and only on Android
The smart Siri is expected to release later this year
Google has introduced an update for the Google Maps app on Android and iOS with integration of the Gemini artificial intelligence. It's now not just a navigator, but a digital assistant.
The Swedish electric car brand Polestar is the first in the industry to integrate Google Maps' live lane guidance feature into the digital instrument panel of its cars.
There will be no more pimples on your photos
Negotiations have only just begun and shares of both companies have already soared
Google has introduced Flight Deals, an AI search for airfares inside Google Flights. Describe in words where you want to go and the AI will find the best deals. Now available in the US, Canada and India.
Perplexity, an AI startup valued at $18bn, has made an offer to buy the Chrome browser from Google for $34.5bn in cash. The company promises to keep the code open, invest in development and provide competition.
Google has changed its decision on goo.gl short links: instead of a complete shutdown on 25 August 2025, only those that are actually used will work.
Reddit reported record earnings for Q2 2025: $500 million in revenue, 21% audience growth, AI search integration, and plans to become a full-fledged search platform.
Australia is expanding a law banning social media for children under 16 to include YouTube. The new law will impose age verification and fines of up to $32.2 million.
Google has announced that it will discontinue its goo.gl shortener: all old https://goo.gl/* format links will stop working on 25 August 2025 and will generate a 404 error. In advance, users started seeing warning messages from 23 August 2024.
