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Google announced at its annual conference Google I/O 2024 that users will soon be able to access geospatial augmented reality (AR) content directly on Google Maps on their phones. The feature will first launch in Singapore and Paris as part of a pilot program starting later this year. Users will be able to access AR content by first searching for a location on Google Maps. If a location has AR content and the user is near the location, he or she must tap on the image labeled “AR Experience” and then lift the phone. If someone is exploring a location…

Google is bringing Wear OS 5, a new version of its smartwatch operating system, to developer preview. This latest release is one of many announcements from the Google I/O 2024 developer conference, focusing on improved battery life and other performance improvements like more efficient workout tracking. . Developers will also get updated tools for creating watch faces, as well as new versions of his Wear OS tiles and Jetpack Compose for building watch apps. A key upgrade that consumers appreciate is battery life, which is driven by improvements in the way some software works. For example, Google says that workout…

At the Google I/O 2024 developer conference on Wednesday, Google announced Private Space, a new Android feature that allows users to silo parts of the operating system for sensitive information. This is similar to incognito mode in mobile operating systems, which separates a given app into “containers.” This space is available from the launcher and can be locked as a second layer of authentication. Apps in your private space are hidden from notifications, settings, and recent apps. As long as the private space is unlocked, the user can access the app through the system share sheet and photo his picker…

Google is preparing to launch a new system to address the issue of malware on Android. The new live threat detection service leverages Google Play Protect's on-device AI to analyze apps for malicious behavior. The service, announced after Tuesday's Google I/O developer event, examines various signals related to an app's use of sensitive privileges and interactions with other apps and services, the company said. If we find suspicious behavior, Google Play Protect can send your app to Google for further review, warn users who have your app installed, and optionally disable your app. can. This detection also leverages Google's Private…

As expected, this year's Google I/O 2024 conference featured a number of AI-related announcements, including the announcement of new features for Google TV. Gemini, the company's family of generative AI models, powers smart TV operating systems to generate descriptions for movies and TV shows. Google says that if a description is missing on the home screen, AI will automatically fill in the description, so viewers don't have to wonder what the title is. It also translates the description into your audience's native language, making it easier for a wider audience to find your content. AI-generated descriptions are also personalized based…

Imagine sitting on a park bench looking at your phone while minding your own business. boom. Someone takes your device and runs away with it. Android and iOS already have some safety measures in place, but what happens to those precious few seconds when your handset is unlocked? Will I be able to get a way to wipe data remotely? Thieves can access a lot of information in a short amount of time. Every moment counts. Google on Wednesday announced an upcoming feature for Android called Theft Detection Lock designed to protect against this growing threat at the Google I/O…

For years, Sammy Fakery has heard from her mother and sister, both nutritionists, about how many Americans eat poorly and struggle to provide nutrition counseling. Nearly half of adults in this country suffer from chronic diseases related to unhealthy diets, yet health plans have a limited number of in-network dietitians. Faikaly decided to create a platform where RDs like her mother and sister could start their own practice while still being covered by insurance. He started working on Fay, a startup that connects RDs with insurance and patients, in 2021 while an MBA student at Harvard Business School. About a…

Apple is introducing new accessibility features to iPad and iPhone designed to meet the needs of diverse users. These include features like controlling your device with eye-tracking technology, creating custom shortcuts using your voice, and experiencing music with a haptic engine. The company made the announcement ahead of Thursday's Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Apple already supports eye tracking in iOS and iPadOS, but required the use of an additional eye tracking device. This is the first time Apple has introduced the ability to control iPads and iPhones without the need for additional hardware or accessories. A new built-in eye tracking…

TechCrunch Disrupt, our flagship startup event held annually in San Francisco, returns October 28-30. We expect it to be crowded with thousands of startup enthusiasts. Exciting news! We are pleased to announce the near-complete agenda for the Builders Stage, the culmination of several months of hard work. This is just one of six stages featured at this year's event, with more announcements to come. PS Early bird ticket sales end on May 31st. Book your pass now and save up to $800! About Builders Stage Builders Stage serves as a hub for dozens of panels and interviews dedicated to the…

Seven ventures and organizations focused on diversity within technology have announced the Diversity Data Alliance, an effort to standardize the way data is collected and shared. Data transparency remains a pressing issue within venture firms for those who want to better track where and to whom their funds are being allocated. Many companies already compile background information about their founders privately, but without insight into how the data was collected, that data can be distorted when shared publicly. . The alliance hopes to simplify this process by creating a framework that companies can use to collect information about their founders…