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Google is introducing 'Imagen 3' and 'Gems' for their Gemini AI platform, focusing on enhancing user experience and expanding capabilities. Despite past concerns, Google is bringing back the human image generation feature, promising more accurate depictions while avoiding potential misuse. The AI tool will prioritize advanced subscribers at first. Additionally, Google is integrating Gemini into Gmail on Android, providing users with AI-powered email summarization and search functionalities. This..

Google's AI software Imagen 3 can now generate images of people based on language prompts, after the function was temporarily turned off due to concerns over inaccurate diversity representation. The feature is available again for subscribers to the AI chatbot Gemini, with restrictions in place. Competitor programs like xAI's Grok have raised concerns about the potential use of photorealistic depictions of well-known people for manipulation during the upcoming US presidential election. Google is..

Google introduces Imagen 3 and Gems to Gemini for specialized AI assistance while addressing concerns over cybercrime and child exploitation online. Gems enable tailored chatbots for various tasks, excluding certain image content. Despite initial restrictions, Google plans to expand Imagen 3's capabilities. The Gemini platform now allows creating AI-generated individuals with improved fairness. Google's efforts to enhance AI technology include personalized Gems and enhanced image generation, e..

A strike has commenced at Discover Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, causing disruption for passengers. Pilots and cabin crew have walked out over a wage dispute with the Verdi union. Discover Airlines' 27 aircraft and 1,900 employees are at the center of the conflict. The Verdi contract includes significant wage increases of 16-38%, sparking tension with specialist unions VC and Ufo seeking influence in the Lufthansa Group. To manage the situation, Lufthansa plans to redistribute flights...

US confectionery giant Mars is set for a major merger by purchasing snack producer Kellanova, known for its Pringles chips, in a $35.9 billion deal. This move aims to expand Mars' snack portfolio beyond candies like Snickers and M&Ms, venturing into the growing snack market dominated by Kellanova's popular brands like Cheez-It. The acquisition signals Mars' strategic shift amid cocoa price pressures, diversifying into pet care. Wall Street reacts cautiously to the deal, while Kellanova's sale..

Mars, renowned for M&Ms and Snickers, aims to take over Kellanova, the company behind Pringles and Cheez-It, in a $35.9 billion deal. This move seeks to capitalize on the growing snacking trend, particularly appealing to the younger demographic. Kellanova, formerly Kellogg Company, split last year, with the snack business becoming Kellanova. The merger would create a snacking giant in the US food industry, with Kellanova's revenue of $13 billion and 23,000 employees. Mars' acquisition strategy,..

Mars, the candy giant, is set to acquire Kellanova, the maker of popular snacks such as Pringles, Cheez-It, and Pop-Tarts, in a record-breaking $36 billion deal. This acquisition marks Mars' largest since its $23 billion purchase of Wrigley in 2008. Kellanova, previously a spin-off from Kellogg's, will integrate its brands into Mars' snacking portfolio, joining recent additions like KIND Snacks and Nature's Bakery. The all-cash transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject..

Mars Inc. is planning to acquire Kellanova, the maker of Pringles chips and Eggo waffles, in a nearly $30 billion deal, according to the Wall Street Journal. This acquisition comes as the packaged-food industry is facing declining volumes, slowing growth, and a weakening global consumer. Companies, including Mars, are turning to innovation and new markets to boost sales amidst pushback from shoppers on price hikes. Kellanova, which spun off its cereal business last year, has seen strong earnings..

Google has launched its latest flagship smartphones, the Pixel 9 series, featuring the powerful Tensor G4 chip and advanced AI capabilities. The new phones offer a range of features, including the Gemini Live AI assistant, Pixel Studio for AI illustrations, and the 'Add Me' camera feature for group photos. Google also introduced other accessories, such as the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2, both powered by AI and offering enhanced functionality. The Pixel Watch 3 comes in two sizes and inc..

Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube, has passed away at the age of 56 after a two-year battle with lung cancer. She was a key figure in the history of Google, having rented her garage to the company's founders and played a pivotal role in its development. Wojcicki was responsible for the creation of Google's image search, as well as the acquisition of YouTube and the advertising platform Doubleclick. She led YouTube from 2014 until her departure last year. Google CEO Sundar Pichai descri..