Weekly Round Up | Google's Olympic Tech, New Microsoft Designer Features, and Claude's Android Debut

Discover how Google's tech will enhance the Paris 2024 Olympics, explore new AI-powered features in Microsoft Designer, and check out the new Claude Android app for on-the-go AI assistance in this week's AI news.

Adam here! This week, we're exploring Google's partnership with NBCUniversal for the Paris 2024 Olympics, new AI features in Microsoft Designer with a downloadable app, and Anthropic’s new Claude Android app for on-the-go AI assistance.

In Tweets of the Week, Sam Altman shares the cost-efficiency of GPT-4o mini, while Min Choi highlights the impressive results users are achieving with Claude 3.5 Sonnet.

Check out More AI in Action for insights on Spikes Studio’s video capabilities and discover more AI tools and apps at the end of this newsletter.

🤼 Google Teams Up with NBCUniversal for Paris 2024 Olympics

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Google and NBCUniversal are collaborating to bring helpful features to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games coverage in the U.S. Viewers will see how Search, Google Maps Platform, and Gemini make exploring and learning about the Games easier.

Here’s how Google will appear during NBCUniversal’s coverage:

  1. Explain the Games with Google Search: NBC Olympics announcers will show how Search’s AI Overviews provide quick snapshots and links about sports and athletes, explaining details like swim lanes, basketball rules, or guide runners in Paralympic Track and Field.

  2. Dig deeper with Gemini: Leslie Jones will use Gemini to explore the Games and share her findings in segments on NBC and Peacock, getting involved in the action and learning new sports.

  3. Explore Paris with Search, Maps, and Gemini: Follow U.S. Olympians and Paralympians on NBCUniversal’s social media as they use Lens, Circle to Search, Immersive View in Google Maps, and Gemini to explore Paris based on their interests.

  4. See Google Maps Platform bring Paris landmarks to life: Google Maps Platform’s Photorealistic 3D Tiles will display 3D views of Olympic venues like Versailles, Roland Garros, and the Aquatics Centre during NBCU’s broadcasts.

Catch these features in NBCUniversal’s Olympic coverage starting with the Opening Ceremony on July 26.

🎨 Microsoft Designer: New AI Features and Downloadable App

Image: Microsoft Designer

Microsoft Designer is now available with new AI-powered features to enhance your creativity. Accessible across Microsoft products like Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Photos, Designer supports over 80 languages and can be downloaded as a free mobile and Windows app.

Use Designer to create images and designs directly in Word and PowerPoint through Copilot. The mobile app allows you to create and edit on the go with AI. New features include prompt templates, custom stickers, emojis, greeting cards, and photo transformations.

Designer offers 15 free daily boosts for faster AI creations, with an option to upgrade to Copilot Pro for 100 boosts per day.

Microsoft ensures safe and responsible AI use with robust safeguards

📱 New Claude Android App: AI Power on the Go

Image: Anthropic

The Claude Android app is now available, bringing the power of Claude, including the Claude 3.5 Sonnet model, to Android users. This free app works seamlessly with all plans, including Pro and Team, and offers the same features as Claude on iOS and the web.

Key Features:

  • Multi-platform support: Continue conversations with Claude across web, iOS, and Android.

  • Vision capabilities: Take or upload pictures for real-time image analysis.

  • Multilingual processing: Real-time language translation for communication and translation needs.

  • Advanced reasoning: Solve complex problems, analyze contracts, or conduct market research on the go.

Use Cases:

  • Draft business proposals between meetings.

  • Translate menus while traveling.

  • Brainstorm gift ideas while shopping.

  • Compose speeches while waiting for a flight.

Get started by downloading the Claude Android app on Google Play.

🐥 Tweets of the Week

🎬 More AI in Action this Week

Spikes Studio: Spikes Studio uses AI to turn your video assets into ready-to-share clips 🎬 Upload your videos and get your clips instantly🔥

Discover these AI Tools and Apps

  1. Spikes Studio - Generative AI video editor that repurposes long videos exactly to your needs.

  2. Microsoft Designer - Download the mobile app in iOS and Android.

  3. Paillor - Integrate apps, docs, and wikis for on-the-spot bot support, connect effortlessly to help desks and knowledge repositories, and streamline SaaS operations with advanced AI technology

  4. BeeDone- Crush tasks, turn routines into wins, maintain your habit, and play the productivity game.

  5. Miro Intelligent Canvas- A new AI-powered way for teams to ideate, iterate, and deliver faster.