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Did you think Amazon Fire tablets were exempt from generative AI tools? Think again. The company just announced a spate of AI-centric features that are rolling out to the just-announced Fire HD 8 refresh and a bunch of older models. None of these features are too surprising, but they seem useful and fun. Theres something called Writing Assist, which is exactly what it sounds like. This tool integrates with the on-screen keyboard and should be compatible with any app on the tablet. It provides grammar assistance and will transform copy into a number of pre-set styles. This is a quick way to turn whats up with my paycheck into something a bit more professional. The appropriately-named Webpage Summaries offers up automatic summaries of websites. This tool will distill the key points in an article or on a web page to give concise summaries. Amazon says it will catch readers up to speed in a matter of seconds. This kind of thing is generative AI 101, as there are plenty of pre-existing tools that mimic this functionality. Still, its nice to have it native on Amazon tablets. Amazon Finally, theres Wallpaper Creator, which brings a chat prompt into the mix. Just type in what kind of background you want and let the power-hungry magic of AI do the work. Amazon says users can choose from one of the curated prompts or let their imagination run wild. The company says the algorithm will create unique, high-resolution images that can be used as a tablets wallpaper. All of these features will be available for the just-revealed Fire HD 8 refresh, but Amazon says they are also coming to other compatible Fire tablets later this month. We reached out to the company and asked which Fire tablets are compatible and will update this post when we hear back. This isnt Amazons only dip into the exciting world of artificial intelligence. The company recently unleashed a shopping-focused chatbot and is working on another chatbot which has been codenamed Metis. It has also been reported that Alexa will soon be getting an AI-centric makeover, powered by Claude AI.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/amazon-tablets-are-getting-ai-tools-like-writing-assist-and-automatic-website-summaries-164809318.html?src=rss
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Amazon updated its Fire HD 8 lineup on Wednesday. The 2024 version of the budget tablet has more RAM, a better rear camera and some built-in AI. The device, which will usually start at $100 (with lock-screen ads), is already on sale for October Prime Day. As its name suggests, the new Fire HD 8 has an 8-inch display with a 1280 x 800 resolution (189 ppi). One of the 2024 models big upgrades is 3GB of RAM in the base storage tier (32B). Meanwhile, the 64GB variant slides up to 4GB of RAM. Of course, this is a budget tablet, so those arent close to barrier-breaking numbers. But thats still 50 to 100 percent higher than the 2GB of RAM in the 2022 model. Amazon rates the Fire HD 8 for up to 13 hours of battery life. The tablets rear camera is 5MP. (Thats the same as the Plus version of its 2022 predecessor, but its higher than the 2MP in the old standard version.) The tablets will include some generative AI capabilities. Like Apples early take on AI in its 2024 updates, these include a Writing Assist feature that can jot out messages based on prompts. It can also summarize web pages, make grammar suggestions and tweak brevity. There will also be two kids versions of the tablet: the Fire HD 8 Kids and Fire HD 8 Kids Pro. As youd expect from Amazons child-focused variants, these versions will include a kid-proof case in Disney-branded designs (including Pixar Cars, Disney Princess or Marvel Avengers). They also come with a subscription to Amazon Kids+, the companys content delivery service (including mobile games!) for the kiddos. The Fire HD 8 is available now from Amazon, starting at $55 for Prime Day (usually $100). The Fire HD 8 Kids tablet will typically start at $140 but is on sale for $70 for Prime Day. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice in the lead up to October Prime Day 2024.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/amazons-updated-fire-hd-8-tablet-with-better-performance-is-already-on-sale-for-prime-day-163611329.html?src=rss
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Google is expanding Gmails summary cards, the services AI-driven contextual snippets extracted for things like incoming packages. Starting today, theyll include cards for purchases, events, bills and travel. In addition, a new Happening Soon section will live at the top of your inbox, showing upcoming time-sensitive cards. The company says its making the changes because email habits have continued to evolve. The new Happening Soon section will deliver timely summary cards at the top of your inbox. For example, when you open Gmail, you might see a card showing that an order you placed last week is out for delivery today. Google says all its summary cards are dynamic and updated in real time. Gmails Happening Soon section will remind you about time-sensitive cards.Google Where appropriate, summary cards will also include action buttons. Google describes action buttons appeal as no more digging for buried links. Purchase summary cards will let you track packages, view order details and keep tabs on online orders. Event cards will let you view your upcoming events, invite friends or get directions to the venue. Bill summaries will let you see or pay them (or set reminders to pay them in Google Tasks). Finally, Travel summary cards will let you manage reservations, check in for flights and see details like hotel check-in and check-out times. Googles release schedule for the new features is a bit complicated. Purchase summary cards for individual emails start rolling out gradually beginning today (although some users already reported seeing them earlier this week) on Android and iOS. Cards for the other categories for individual emails and the Happening Soon section will arrive in the coming months. And the four card categories showing everywhere (individual emails, Gmail search and Happening Soon) will come in the future. So, youll need to hang tight before you can try Googles full summary card experience.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/google-is-making-gmail-summaries-more-useful-and-adding-a-happening-soon-tab-160026564.html?src=rss
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