Google rumoured to introduce generative AI features to Assistant

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Google is reportedly working on a new version of Assistant that will use generative AI to enhance its features. The company has told its staff in an email, obtained by Axios, that it is already experimenting with a “supercharged” Assistant powered by the latest large language models (LLM), similar to the ones behind ChatGPT and Google’s own Bard chatbot. The email says, "A portion of the team has already started working on this, starting with mobile."

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Nintendo’s next-gen console: What we know so far

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A new leak claims that Nintendo is working on its "next-gen" console, which will be another hybrid device like the Switch. However, it will have an LED screen instead of an OLED one to cut down on production costs. The leak also suggests that the console will launch in the second half of 2024, with developers already having access to devkits.

This launch window matches a previous rumour and Nintendo's own statements. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa told investors they should not expect new hardware until after the fiscal year 2023, which ends on March 31, 2024. This also aligns with the typical console generation cycle, as the Switch celebrated its sixth anniversary in March. 

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The big changes rumoured to come to the iPhone 15 Pro series

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The iPhone 15 Pro lineup is expected to bring some major changes this year, but they might also come with a higher price tag. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new Pro models will have several upgrades over the previous generation, seemingly confirming some of the rumours that have been circulating for months.

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Niantic tests new feature to speed up 'Pokémon Go' Raids

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Niantic is testing a new feature that will speed up Pokémon Go Raids. The "Ready to Raid" button will let players in London, Osaka City, and Suita City skip the long wait time and start the Raid in 10 seconds. This applies to both in-person and Remote Raids. Niantic shared a gif of the feature on Twitter/X:

"We're testing a 'Ready to Raid' button in the London, Osaka City and Suita City areas. Trainers participating in Raids in these areas will be able to tap a button above their Raid Party to skip to a 10-second Raid countdown. This includes Remote Raids hosted in these areas."

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