Google brings Smart Reply to Hangouts and Smart Reply to G Suite users

Aside from introducing grammar check to Google Docs, Google also announced a couple of AI-centric features to its G Suite business users. One is that Smart Reply is coming to Hangouts chat. Another is that G Suite users will be getting Smart Compose on Gmail as well. G Suite users should expect these features in the coming weeks. Google has generally fallen a bit behind its competitors in the enterprise space but by introducing these types of unique features, it might entice more users to give its services a try.

Source: Mashable

Google Docs to use AI to make sure your documents are grammatically correct

Google wants to make sure the documents you type out on its Docs app are as grammatically correct as possible. One of the new updates coming to G Suite users that are part of its Early Adopter Program is the grammar check option. It makes use of machine translation to locate everything from basic grammatical errors to issues with sentence structure. And since this makes use of artificial intelligence, this should also learn over time and catch those “trickier” problems. While it’s currently only available to business users, Google does plan to roll this out to other users as well.

Source: Mashable

Facebook and Rockstar offer ‘GTA Online’ rewards when you watch livestreams

Aside from releasing the Grand Theft Auto Online After Hours update, Rockstar has one more trick up its sleeves to entice its gamers to watch Facebook livestreams. The game developer and social network are giving away free GTA Online currency if you tune in to certain broadcasts. To get these credits, you’ll need to link your Rockstar Games Social Club account to your Facebook account. The first official stream where you can earn currency is on July 27^th, which is when Rockstar and Facebook gaming “all-star friends” will mark the launch of After Hours. There will be a series of broadcasts running through mid-August, where these Facebook streamers will be offering perks on their respective channels. You can check this link for any announcements.

Amazon Echo smart speakers can now control GM vehicles by voice

"Alexa, start my Chevy Bolt!"

Owners of Amazon Echo devices who also happen to own recent vehicles from GM, Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles using the multifunctional smart speaker can now remote start/stop their vehicle's engine or lock/unlock their vehicle using their voice, without the need for keys or  even a smartphone.

GM says that, "starting today, more than 800,000 owners of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles in Canada will be the first in the country to be able to control their vehicles using just their voice. By linking their Owner Center accounts with their Amazon account, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac owners can now enjoy the convenience of the myChevrolet, myBuick, myGMC and myCadillac Alexa skills."

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