Google has launched TranslateGemma, a new open AI translation model built on Gemma 3

Google’s TranslateGemma Supports Translation Across 55 Languages

By Aditi Gupta | January 15, 2026

Ever thought you could find a single translation tool that works across devices and supports 55 languages? Google has introduced TranslateGemma, a new family of open translation models built on its Gemma 3 platform. TranslateGemma is available in three versions: 4B, 12B, and 27B parameters, bringing the capabilities of much larger systems into smaller, more efficient models that can run across a range of hardware. Smaller Models Doing Bigger Work For developers, this means high-quality translations can now be achieved using models with less than half the parameters. Leading to lower latency, reduced computing costs, and better performance on everyday […]

Opera Launches One R3 Browser and with Contextual AI, Quad-Tab Split Screen & More

By Abhijay Singh Rawat | January 15, 2026

Key Highlights What’s Really New in One R3? Opera has just released One R3 on Thursday, with new AI features & redesign to its flagship browser. The update focuses on “agentic” AI capabilities and a modular interface designed to streamline complex browsing sessions. The release marks the third annual “rebirth” of the Opera One platform. With this update, Opera focuses to shift towards an AI centric browser built on top of the Opera Neon browser. The company claims the new system provides 20% faster response times compared to previous versions. Contextual AI and YouTube Integration The updated AI now operates […]

YouTube Introduces New Parental Controls to Limit Shorts, Reduce Teens’ Screen Time

By Aditi Gupta | January 14, 2026

Key Highlights: Concerns about children’s online safety and the impact of doom-scrolling have been rising globally, prompting media companies and social platforms to strengthen their safety protocols and introduce improved safeguards. YouTube is the latest to respond, announcing on Wednesday a new set of parental controls, potentially the strictest yet, to help parents regulate the screen time of children and teens spent watching YouTube Shorts. The update reflects wider scrutiny of short-form video, as, according to critics, short-form content encourages endless scrolling and makes it harder for younger users to manage screen time. YouTube’s changes are aimed at giving parents […]

OpenAI’s Rumored Audio AI Wearable Device Is Codenamed ‘Sweetpea’

By Rishaj Upadhyay | January 14, 2026

It was back in 2025 when everyone started talking about OpenAI’s mysterious AI wearable. The speculation was largely fueled by the fact that OpenAI acquired Jony Ive’s startup. The same Jony Ive who worked at Apple as design chief, and who made the iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch, and AirPods a reality. Well, the narrative around AI wearables has shifted quickly since then. Thanks to the partnership, people started expecting something genuinely different, and more serious. OpenAI, Jony Ive reportedly developing an AI-first audio device codenamed “Sweetpea” Last year, bits and pieces about the rumored AI hardware device project leaked, but […]

Google Looks to Revolutionize Chrome Browsing With Gemini-Powered “Auto Browse” Feature

By Rishaj Upadhyay | January 14, 2026

Key Highlights: AI companies are pushing agent-based browsers, with the aim of transforming web browsing like never before. Companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and others have already dropped their AI browsers. Well, it’s hard to tell whether Google will drop something similar. Instead, the company is looking to integrate its AI assistant, Gemini, to help users browse the internet more smartly. Google is testing a new Gemini-powered “Auto Browse” feature to automate Chrome browsing According to a report by TestingCatalog, Google is now testing an Auto Browse tool that recently appeared inside Gemini’s tools section, marked with a cursor icon. Since […]

Google Veo 3.1’s Now Lets You Generate Vertical AI videos using Portrait Images

By Rishaj Upadhyay | January 13, 2026

Key Highlights: Vertical videos, which first launched with Snapchat, came into the mainstream after TikTok introduced the For You feed. Now, most social media platforms have adopted this format. On Instagram, you have Reels. On YouTube, you have Shorts, and so on and so forth. Most platforms now drive traffic from short-form content, or rather, short-form video content, I would like to say. That’s also why you see more and more AI-generated videos on your feed these days. Google Veo 3.1’s new “Ingredients to Video” feature generates vertical videos using portrait images Google is quite aware of this. This is […]

Consumer Watchdog Questions Google’s New AI Shopping Framework

By Aditi Gupta | January 13, 2026

Key Highlights Consumer Watchdog Raises Alarm Over Google’s AI Shopping Plans A consumer watchdog has questioned Google’s new AI shopping framework, saying it could give companies more influence over pricing. These concerns emerged soon after Google introduced its Universal Commerce Protocol, an AI-powered shopping agent that interacts with retailers across Google Search and AI products, including Gemini. What Sparked the Warning Lindsay Owens, executive director of the think tank Groundwork Collaborative, drew worldwide attention on social media by warning that Google’s plans to personalize upselling could allow companies to charge users based on their shopping behavior and chat history. Big/bad […]

Apple Creator Studio Launch Signals New Competition for Adobe

By Aditi Gupta | January 13, 2026

Key Highlights Apple Launches Creator Studio, Bringing Its Creative Apps Together Apple has launched Creator Studio, bundling its creative apps into a single subscription. The move puts Apple more directly into the all-in-one creator software market, which has been dominated by Adobe. Until now, Apple’s tools like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro have been used individually. The Creator Studio reframes them as part of a complete workflow rather than standalone products. What’s Included and Why It Matters for Everyday Creators Apple Creator Studio groups tools that many creators already use, but often separately. Final Cut Pro adds features like […]

Anthropic Launches Cowork, an Agentic AI Tool for Non-Technical Users

By Aditi Gupta | January 13, 2026

Key Highlights Anthropic Brings Agentic AI to the Desktop Anthropic is taking its AI assistant beyond traditional chat with the launch of Cowork, a research preview that brings agentic capabilities to the Claude Desktop app on macOS. The feature allows Claude to take on complex tasks that can run for extended periods, continuing to work even when users step away. Built on the same agentic architecture that powers Claude Code, Anthropic’s tool for developers is designed for a broader level of professional work. Combining these capabilities into the desktop app, Anthropic is targeting professionals who work with documents, files, research, […]

Slackbot enters AI agent era with a major update rolling out today

By Rishaj Upadhyay | January 13, 2026

Key Highlights: Slack has been a staple for many who work in a corporate or hybrid work setup. I personally use Slack to communicate with teams that I am working with. Since I am a longtime user of Slack, I know—and I’m guessing you know too—that the messaging platform has its minimalist Slackbot. All this time, it lived inside Slack, offering answers to users’ queries and helping them in the right direction. Slackbot enters AI era with the latest update rolling out today, says Salesforce However, it seems Salesforce, the company behind Slack, isn’t quite happy with the basic stuff […]

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