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Ask Maps is an AI feature inside Google Maps that helps you ask natural-language questions and get place recommendations on a map. It is ideal for travelers, commuters, and everyday users who want faster, more useful local search.

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From image to 3D model in seconds: how to use Hiten3D for architecture and furniture

From image to 3D model in seconds: how to use Hiten3D for architecture and furniture

Hiten3D is an AI tool that converts single or multi-view images into usable 3D models in seconds. Here’s how it works, where it shines for architecture and furn…

How to control AI with Blender: turn 3D skills into a superpower

How to control AI with Blender: turn 3D skills into a superpower

Learn a practical workflow for using Blender, ComfyUI, and 3D model generators to control AI instead of fighting it. Turn rough blockouts into detailed worlds i…

How to automate your entire e‑commerce workflow with AxioWork AI agents

How to automate your entire e‑commerce workflow with AxioWork AI agents

AxioWork is an AI agent platform that acts like a virtual operations boardroom for your business. It can research products, vet suppliers, build marketing funne…

I made Fable 5 and Opus 4.8 build the same apps: here’s what happened

I made Fable 5 and Opus 4.8 build the same apps: here’s what happened

Two top Anthropic models, Fable 5 and Opus 4.8, were asked to one‑shot three ambitious builds: a full e‑commerce store, a 3D art history museum, and an Age of E…

What happens when coding agents can see your entire system

What happens when coding agents can see your entire system

What if AI coding agents could see every service, database, DNS record, and line of code in your company—and talk to each other while they change it? This artic…

The rise of AI gadgets is happening now

The rise of AI gadgets is happening now

AI is rapidly moving off our screens and into physical products we can wear, hold, and live with every day. From smart glasses and neural wristbands to AI note-…

Inside China’s AI-powered healthcare revolution

Inside China’s AI-powered healthcare revolution

From surgical robots to smart dental clinics and wearable exoskeletons, China is rapidly turning AI-driven healthcare into an affordable reality. Here’s a look …

How to turn Claude Fable into a true second brain and AI operating system

How to turn Claude Fable into a true second brain and AI operating system

Learn how to turn Claude Fable (and Claude Code) into a real second brain that knows your life and business, connects to your tools, and runs automations for yo…

Why Google’s encoder-free Gemma 4 12B model is a real game changer

Why Google’s encoder-free Gemma 4 12B model is a real game changer

Google’s new Gemma 4 12B model throws out the traditional multimodal playbook by removing heavy vision and audio encoders. Instead, it lets a single language ba…

How AI is transforming how movies are made

How AI is transforming how movies are made

A new wave of AI-powered virtual production is changing how films and series are shot, cutting costs, speeding up timelines, and reshaping jobs in Hollywood. He…