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Porsche to integrate Google Maps, Assistance into future cars
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Porsche will integrate Google Maps and Google Assistant into its future cars, providing drivers with enhanced navigation and assistance features. The collaboration between the luxury car manufacturer and the tech giant aims to improve the driving experience and offer convenient access to various services and information through voice commands and integrated maps. This integration reflects the ongoing trend of automotive companies partnering with technology companies to enhance the connectivity and functionality of vehicles.
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From ChatGPT to massive dashboard screens, AI to drive cars of the future
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The article discusses the advancements in technology for cars of the future. German automaker Volkswagen plans to integrate AI chatbot ChatGPT into its cars, allowing users to control vehicle functions and ask general knowledge questions. Sony showcased an upgraded EV prototype car called Afeela, featuring a large dashboard display and autonomous driving capabilities. Electric car brand Polestar announced the integration of Google apps and services in their EVs. Bosch demonstrated eye-tracking technology for fatigue detection and providing contextual information during the drive. Hyundai Motor announced the expansion of its fuel cell brand and introduced a green hydrogen solution.
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Google Maps is getting ‘supercharged’ with generative AI
The Verge
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1y ago
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Google is incorporating generative AI into Google Maps to provide users with recommendations for restaurants, shopping, and other places of interest. The AI will analyze data from more than 250 million places and insights from over 300 million contributors to offer suggestions. The feature will initially be available in the US, with plans for expansion in the future. This move aligns with Google's goal of transforming Google Maps into a search tool for discovering new locations. The integration will first be accessible to Google's Local Guides community of contributors before being rolled out to other users.
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India probes Google Maps after three deaths
Economic Times
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8m ago
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Google is cooperating with Indian authorities investigating the deaths of three men who drove off an incomplete bridge while following directions on Google Maps. The incident occurred when the group was en route to a wedding in Uttar Pradesh. The driver relied on Google Maps for the route, leading them to drive off the bridge and into the river. Police have questioned a Google Maps official and government public works department officials as part of the investigation. This accident follows a similar incident last year where two doctors died after their car plunged into a river while following Google Maps directions in Kerala.
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How Google Maps solved India's street name problem; Former employee explains
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
To address challenges with Google Maps in India, a global design team, led by a former Google executive Laraki, conducted on-the-ground research to understand how Indians navigate. They discovered that many Indians rely on landmarks instead of street names for directions. Google Maps incorporated landmarks like parks, monuments, shopping centers, landmark buildings, and petrol pumps into its navigation system. This approach transformed Google Maps into the dominant navigation product in India, catering to local navigation preferences and improving user experience.
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WhatsApp Beta unveils Meta AI integration in Search Bar for assistance: Report
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
WhatsApp is reportedly planning to integrate Meta AI directly into its search bar, simplifying access to AI assistance and eliminating the need for a separate conversation. The update will allow users to type queries directly into the search bar, bypassing the need for a separate conversation. WhatsApp is also exploring ways to enhance user interaction with Meta AI. This strategic integration aims to improve user experience and provide convenient and efficient AI-powered assistance. The feature is currently in development and is expected to be included in a future app update.
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Google Cloud and Stack Overflow team up to bring generative AI to millions of developers
Techradar
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1y ago
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Developer community Stack Overflow has partnered with Google Cloud to bring improved AI capabilities to developers. The collaboration aims to integrate Google Cloud Console and Gemini for Google Cloud into Stack Overflow's platform, providing coding assistance and access to validated technical insights. Google Cloud will also host and support Stack Overflow's developer knowledge platform, leveraging its AI capabilities for enhanced community engagement and content curation. The first integrations will be previewed at Google Cloud Next in April, with general availability planned for later this year.
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Google’s universal AI assistant prototype just got a wild new feature
The Verge
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2m ago
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Google's Project Astra is an ambitious AI assistant prototype that aims to integrate seamlessly into users' lives by observing and interacting proactively without prompts. Announced at the Google I/O 2025, Astra's new features include task performance without requests, proactive notifications, and accessing user data for personalized assistance. It can perform tasks like pairing devices. Google emphasizes overcoming challenges in user experience, privacy, and technology to develop a truly universal AI assistant.
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MapmyIndia aims for ₹1,000 cr of revenue by FY27 but faces speed bumps galore
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
MapmyIndia, a digital mapping company, aims to achieve ₹1,000 crore in revenue by 2027 through its analytics business and its expansion into international markets, particularly Southeast Asia. The company faces challenges from increased competition in both its legacy maps business and its new analytics offering. MapmyIndia's ClarityX, an AI-based data analytics and consulting services company, will leverage MapmyIndia's customer base to provide value-added offerings. Analysts believe that the Internet of Things (IoT) business and deals with automotive original equipment manufacturers will drive future growth. However, MapmyIndia faces competition from auto OEMs and giants like Google Maps and Apple Maps, along with numerous competitors in the analytics space.
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Metro ticket bookings in Google Maps is now going live in Kochi and Chennai
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google Maps is now enabling metro booking in Kochi and Chennai, thanks to the partnership between Google, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), and Namma Yatri. This collaboration aims to enhance the public transport experience on Google Maps. Users in Kochi and Chennai can now book their metro tickets directly through the app, eliminating the need to queue at the stations. Google plans to expand this feature to more cities and modes of transport in the future, working closely with ONDC and Namma Yatri.
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Apple unveils web-based Maps Beta, bringing navigation to browsers: Details
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Apple has launched the public beta of Apple Maps on the web, allowing users to access the service directly from their browsers. The web-based Apple Maps offers driving and walking directions, gas station information, and comprehensive place details. Users can also order food from the place card within Maps and access curated Guides. The service is currently in English and compatible with Safari, Chrome, and Edge browsers. Apple aims to expand support to additional languages, browsers, and platforms in the future. The launch of Apple Maps on the web provides an alternative to Google Maps.
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