Google I/O 2019 recently took place in the first week of May in Mountain View, CA. The annual three-day event brought a whirlwind of information with it about upcoming updates in Android, Google Assistant’s new abilities, demonstrations of thrilling features we can expect in Google Lens and Duplex and much, much more!
Of the amazing eye-opening projects announced, here are 4 we’re most keen on:
1. AR in Search
Later this year, Google Search will begin displaying 3D models of our searches to give users a more rounded sense of their query. Look up a penguin, for instance, then point your camera one way and a to-scale model will pop up. No news on how many searches will display AR results but the feature will definitely be a help to many, especially in terms of education.
2. AI for Social Good
This year, at Google I/O 2019, developers showcased a number of projects being developed like the Flood Forecasting Initiative which will help warn people in advance by incorporating it into a Google Public Alert so evacuation can occur ahead of the danger. Others include making use of deep learning to assess cardiovascular risk factors and even using bioacoustics sound research to understand and protect marine life.
3. Live Caption Videos
Live transcription will be available on videos online, in your camera roll, on an app, and even within video chats and phone calls. This is amazing for those with impaired hearing.
4. Google Lens
Hovering the lens over publications that Google is partnered up with – like Bon Appétit Magazine – will bring them to life. We’re making great strides towards interactivity and ease!
There are plenty of other exciting announcements which were made during Google I/O 2019 such as the launch of the new Pixel 3A. Other announcements made included upcoming incognito modes in Google Maps and YouTube as well as increasing Google Assistant’s interactivity. The latter includes a personal fav, the ability to literally tell your alarm to “stop” ringing.
The tech world is constantly evolving and reaching new milestones. Focusing on the positive effects of technology with events like Google I/O and finding new ways of celebrating and innovating said tech is going to bring forth a riveting time period – what a time to be alive!