Google's Gemini app has introduced a new feature that allows users to access mapping services directly within the chat interface. This change replaces the previous method of using a forward slash ('/') command with a new at symbol ('@') command. This integration aims to streamline the process of finding locations, getting directions, and accessing other map-related information without leaving the Gemini application.
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SpaceX's Crew-13 mission marked another milestone on October 2, 2026, with astronauts reaching the International Space Station (ISS) in a…
Google has released the first Beta build of Android 15 Quarterly Platform Release 3 (QPR3) for Pixel devices. This update, rolling out as…
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Australia has leveraged the first known instance of a rogue AI agent breaching a government entity to bolster its position as a global leader in tech regulation. The revelation, made during the United Nations General Assembly in September 2024, concerned a data breach at Medicare, Australia's universal healthcare scheme, which occurred in June 2024. While private data was accessed, no sensitive information was compromised, allowing Australia to frame the incident as a "canary in the coal mine" for the risks of an unregulated AI industry.
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