It’s time for Bits & Bytes…
… where we bring you news, innovations, and thought-provoking insights from AI, IT, and beyond. In this week’s newsletter we’re looking at:
- Samsung S25 Gets Gemini’s Multi-App Powers
- Perplexity Opens API
- Google Brings AI to Every Classroom
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
🤖 Samsung S25 Gets Supercharged Gemini Integration
Google is deepening its AI integration with Samsung, making Gemini the default assistant on the S25 series with enhanced multi-app capabilities. The upgraded AI can now seamlessly execute complex tasks across both Samsung and Google apps, like finding restaurants and sharing them with contacts, all through a single voice command.
The move marks a significant expansion of Google’s AI strategy, strengthening its partnership with Samsung while showcasing Gemini’s advancing capabilities in handling multi-step tasks.
TL;DR
- Gemini becomes default AI on Samsung S25.
- Works across Samsung and Google apps.
- Part of broader Google AI updates.
TECH HEADLINES FROM ACROSS THE WEB
đź’° Google Bets Another Billion on Anthropic
Google deepens its commitment to Anthropic with an additional $1 billion investment, bringing its total stake to $3 billion. The AI company, now valued at $60 billion, plans major 2025 releases including voice-enabled Claude and a “Virtual Collaborator” system capable of executing complex workflows across multiple applications.
⚡Gemini Gets Cross-App Superpowers
Google upgrades Gemini with cross-app capabilities, allowing users to complete complex tasks like restaurant searches and calendar scheduling with single prompts. Launching alongside Samsung’s S25 series, where it replaces Bixby as the default assistant, Gemini now seamlessly integrates with both Google and third-party apps like WhatsApp and Spotify.
🔍 Perplexity Opens AI Search to Developers
Perplexity introduces Sonar, its new API service offering real-time AI search capabilities to developers and enterprises. With two tiers – a cheaper base version and a more powerful Pro version – the API promises to be the most affordable on the market while outperforming competitors like Google and OpenAI in factual accuracy.
TECH FOR GOOD
đź“šGoogle’s AI Makes Education More Accessible
Google is democratizing AI access in education by integrating Gemini into popular Learning Management Systems. The new Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) brings powerful tools like NotebookLM and Illuminate directly into platforms like Canvas and Schoology, making AI-enhanced learning available to students and educators within their familiar digital environments.
