Google DeepMind Scientists Win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for AI-Powered Protein Modeling
The Nobel Prize committee awarded Hassabis and Jumper for developing AlphaFold, an AI model that precisely predicts protein structures from amino acid sequences—a feat previously unsolved for half a century.
Google Rolls Out Imagen 3 Image Generator for All Gemini Users
Users can prompt Imagen 3 with simple commands like "draw," "generate," or "create," specifying the desired style and details for optimal results. All generated images carry a SynthID watermark to indicate they are AI-created.
Android 15 Rolls Out on Pixel Devices with New Security Features and Multitasking Tools
The update brings an advanced Theft Detection Lock, which uses AI to protect data by automatically locking the phone if it senses it's being stolen. Users can also remotely lock their phones using a phone number and a security check.
Instagram Launches Digital Profile Cards for Easy Sharing
Acting like a virtual business card, the new feature lets users share a two-sided card that includes a scannable QR code linking to their profile, along with information like their bio, picture, and even a song of their choice.
Apple Unveils iPad Mini 7 with A17 Pro Chip and Apple Intelligence
The A17 Pro chip brings a 30% increase in CPU performance and a 25% boost in GPU performance. Users can also benefit from new AI tools in apps like Mail and Notes, alongside faster Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.
YouTube Introduces 'Hype' Button and New Tools for Creators
Available only for channels with fewer than 500,000 subscribers, viewers can hype videos in the first seven days after release, with each user limited to three hypes per week.
Oura Unveils Fourth-Generation Smart Ring with Enhanced Features
One of the key updates is an enhanced algorithm that increases the number of signal pathways from eight to 18, boosting the ring's ability to track metrics like blood oxygen and heart rate more accurately.