Google launched the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard enabling AI-driven shopping agents to complete tasks ...

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Abstract: The work aims to develop an AI-based virtual assistant using Python, integrating speech recognition and automation to function as a human-language interface. AI has revolutionized speech ...

I realized just how useful Mercedes-Benz's new in-car AI assistant can be when I was driving a different car. After testing the impressive new 2026 Mercedes CLA-Class in San Francisco, I flew back to ...

Waymo appears to be testing adding Google’s Gemini AI chatbot to its robotaxis in an effort to integrate an AI assistant that would accompany riders and answer their queries, according to findings by ...

Back in March, Google said Gemini would replace Assistant on Android phones this year. That “upgrade” is now set for 2026. Google today shared an update on its plan to “upgrade the Assistant ...

Abstract: To address the integration and consumption challenges posed by large-scale renewable energy, this paper proposes a low-carbon optimal dispatch strategy for virtual power plants (VPP) that ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Residents seeking non-emergency services from Akron police will now be routed to “Ava,” an artificial intelligence virtual assistant, the department said. Those who call 911, however ...

Google is introducing CC, an AI agent designed to provide daily briefings and help you follow up on tasks. CC taps into your Gmail, Calendar, and Drive data to get a picture of what’s going on in your ...

PythoC lets you use Python as a C code generator, but with more features and flexibility than Cython provides. Here’s a first look at the new C code generator for Python. Python and C share more than ...

Google has started uploading the source code for Android 16 QPR2 to AOSP following its release for Pixel devices today. This marks a return to form for Google after the company surprisingly withheld ...