Hotline Feature: Tech Trends: Smarter Alexa, Apple & Google AI Integration, and Instagram Upgrades with Abrar Al-Heeti
In this week's tech update, Abraar Al-Heeti from CNET joins the show to discuss Amazon's new Alexa Plus, which brings generative AI capabilities to older Echo devices, making them smarter without requiring new hardware. We also dive into Apple's potential Google Gemini integration, giving iPhone users more AI-powered search options, and how Safari can be set to prioritize ChatGPT over Google search for those looking to break free from Google's ecosystem. Finally, we explore Instagram's latest DM features, including message translations, scheduled messages, and pinned chats, making it a more powerful messaging hub. Plus, an early look at NVIDIA's stock performance and its impact on the broader tech industry.
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