Google adds Gemini-powered dictation to Gboard, which could be bad news for dictation startups
Google's transcription feature will initially launch with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones

Google's transcription feature will initially launch with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones

Samsung is offering a $30 store credit for customers who preorder the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold phones after registering their interest. The credit must be used at checkout for accessories or services like Samsung Care Plus, not on the phone itself. The Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 22nd, 2026.

SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, a new AI model emphasizing "workhorse" capabilities in coding, office tasks, and research. The company claims "twice greater token efficiency" compared to competitors, potentially lowering costs for users. Elon Musk compared it to Anthropic's Opus model, noting Grok 4.5 is faster and cheaper.

Roost, a 'slow-cial' app, uses virtual birds to deliver messages, contrasting with instant communication. It gained viral popularity, growing from 10,000 to 300,000 users, praised for its wholesome and intentional communication.

General Intuition CEO Pim de Witte believes embodied AI will adopt a foundation model approach, similar to NLP. The company raised $320M at a $2.3B valuation for its model trained on video game data, capable of powering robots with minimal real-world data.

X's Community Notes fact-checking system will soon alert users via direct messages when posts they've interacted with are corrected. This aims to address criticisms that corrections arrive too late to mitigate the spread of misinformation.

Google Photos is launching a new "Video Remix" feature powered by Gemini Omni, allowing users to easily edit videos with AI-driven effects like cinematic relighting and artistic styles. The tool aims to simplify video editing for consumers and is rolling out to eligible AI subscribers in select countries.