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Google today (October 8th) announced the launch of two AI learning programs for students in Taiwan, aiming to help the next generation master artificial intelligence applications earlier. It also officially launched the Traditional Chinese version of the "AI Mode" search function, allowing users to complete more complex search tasks naturally in Chinese. This marks an important step for Google in further deepening its AI education and localization experience in Taiwan. Free AI Professional Program to Help College Students Enhance Learning Abilities According to Google research, more than 86% of students worldwide use AI tools in their studies. To help Taiwanese students grasp future learning trends, Google announced the launch of two AI learning programs. Starting today, Taiwanese college students aged 18 and above can apply for a free one-year Google AI Pro program for the Gemini 2.5 Pro model. The program includes several advanced features, including Deep Research mode, NotebookLM voice summarization tool, and 2TB of cloud storage. Google stated that the purpose of providing this program is to enable students to more efficiently apply generative AI in report writing, research organization, and data analysis. Prior to this, Google had already announced the addition of a new "Guided Learning" mode to its Gemini model, helping students understand knowledge through an interactive learning process rather than simply providing answers. Google also offered a free one-year Google AI Pro subscription to university students in select markets to further promote AI learning applications. High school clubs can receive scholarships, making AI a "shrine member." Targeting high school students, Google launched the "Taiwan High School Club Festival," encouraging student clubs to use Gemini as an AI collaboration partner and utilize generative tools to complete creative proposals or projects. Clubs that register and submit their work before November 30, 2025, will receive a NT$3000 club scholarship. Google stated that through this activity, it hopes to inspire students' interdisciplinary collaboration and creative application of AI, making technology a "superpower" for learning. The Traditional Chinese version of AI Mode is launched, supporting voice and image search. In addition to the education program, Google also announced the official launch of the Traditional Chinese version of the "AI Mode" search function in Taiwan, allowing users to interact with AI in a more natural way during searches. The new feature utilizes the Gemini custom model and "query expansion" technology to handle complex, multi-layered questions that are more than three times longer than traditional searches. AI Mode search supports multimodal interaction methods such as voice input, photo capture, or image upload, allowing users to directly ask questions based on what they see. This design is particularly suitable for scenarios requiring rapid data interpretation, product comparison, or travel planning. Google states that AI Mode search combines the Gemini model, knowledge graph, and real-time shopping data, and is built upon the core search ranking system to ensure the quality and authenticity of responses. Promoting AI Education and Localization: In recent years, Google has actively promoted the development of Taiwan's AI ecosystem, strengthening local support from educational resources and cloud platforms to search experience. The simultaneous launch of the AI ​​Learning Program and the Traditional Chinese version of AI Mode search not only demonstrates Google's commitment to AI popularization but also allows students and general users to get closer to the practical applications of generative AI.

Update: Samsung has announced the launch information for the Galaxy S25 FE in Taiwan, offering four colors: Deep Sea Blue, Ice Blue, Black, and Glacier White. The suggested retail price for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version is NT$22990. It is expected to officially go on sale from September 19th at Samsung Smart Stores, the Samsung Online Store, and select retailers. FarEasTone Telecom will be the exclusive distributor for this model. The Galaxy Buds 3 FE will be priced at NT$3990 in Taiwan, available in Mineral Black and Ceramic Gray, and will be available starting today at Samsung Smart Stores, the Samsung Online Store, and select retailers. The pricing for the Galaxy Tab S11 series tablets in Taiwan has not yet been announced, but is expected to be officially announced on September 8th. Samsung announced the Galaxy S25 FE, positioned as the most affordable model in the Galaxy S25 series, at its IFA 2025 pre-show event. It also incorporates the latest Galaxy AI experience and maintains flagship-level performance in terms of camera, performance, and design. In addition, Samsung also updated its flagship tablet series, the Galaxy Tab S11, offering two models: the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the Galaxy Tab S11. The Galaxy S25 FE is positioned as the best entry-level device into the Galaxy AI ecosystem, allowing more users to enjoy flagship-level AI features at a reasonable price.

With the launch of the Pixel 10 series, Google explained that the new phones feature the first Tensor G5 processor designed entirely by Google and manufactured by TSMC using a 3nm process, driving five major upgrades and nine AI application features. From performance to AI, to camera and battery life, Google emphasizes that the Tensor G5 is not only a hardware evolution, but also a key to the transformation of the Pixel series' positioning. Through its self-developed chip combined with its software ecosystem, Google continues to strengthen the unique value of Pixel devices, bringing AI applications to everyday life. Tensor G5: The AI ​​Core of the Pixel 10 Series. Designed in collaboration with Google DeepMind, the Tensor G5 officially debuts with the Pixel 10 series. This fifth-generation processor is not only the most significant upgrade to date, but also brings Pixel into a new era of "mobile AI devices." Here are the five key features of the Tensor G5: 1. Significant Performance Leap: The Tensor G5 uses TSMC's 3nm process, offering a 34% performance increase in CPU and a 60% performance increase in TPU compared to its predecessor, the Tensor G4. This results in smoother web browsing and everyday applications, as well as significantly enhanced AI computing efficiency. Google has also added dedicated security hardware within the chip to protect Pixel devices throughout the entire lifecycle, from manufacturing to use. 2. The Most Powerful On-Device AI Ever: The Tensor G5 is the first processor capable of natively executing Gemini Nano AI models, allowing many generative AI applications that previously relied on the cloud to be completed directly on the phone. According to official data, Gemini Nano...

After numerous leaks and even the Taiwanese retailer, SNAO, revealing pre-order information for the new phones, Google finally officially unveiled the Pixel 10 series at its New York event. The series includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the new foldable phone, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This updated Pixel 10 series largely continues the Pixel 9 series product line, and all models are equipped with the Tensor G5 processor, designed by Google and manufactured using TSMC's 3nm process technology. It boasts a 25% improvement in CPU performance and a 60% increase in TPU efficiency. It also features a new Pixelsnap magnetic interface design compliant with Qi2 wireless charging, and supports various magnetic accessories such as stands, grips, and wallets. All Pixel 10 models run Android 16 and support nano SIM and eSIM functionality. Battery life is touted as exceeding 24 hours of use. Similar to last year's Pixel 9 series, Google is also offering a free one-year Google AI Pro membership (worth NT$7800) with the new Pixel 10 Pro series and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, allowing users to access Google's Gemini AI applications. Pixel...

As AI tools are increasingly integrated into education, Google announced a new "Guided Learning" mode for its Gemini model. This mode uses an interactive learning process to help students understand content, rather than simply providing answers. Google is also offering a free one-year Google AI Pro subscription to university students in select markets to further promote AI learning applications. This new "Guided Learning" feature is a significant step for Google in positioning Gemini as a learning aid. Similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT educational model and Anthropic's Claude, "Guided Learning" aims to enhance users' understanding of learning, rather than simply providing question-and-answer responses. When users enable this feature in Gemini, the system interacts in a more conversational and guided way, such as breaking down problems, providing step-by-step explanations, asking follow-up questions about comprehension, and even using visual aids to deepen the learning process. This new feature is built on Google's LearnLM model, which is specifically tuned for educational applications and designed based on actual teaching research. Google stated that the "Guided Learning" mode will gradually appear in Gemini's prompt input box, allowing users to choose whether to enable it via a toggle switch. In addition to the new feature, Google also announced a one-year Google AI Pro (formerly Google One AI Premium) subscription service for university students in the United States, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and Brazil, aiming to promote and attract more users to Gemini. This plan includes full application access to Gemini within Google Workspace, NotebookLM service, and a Gemini Pro 2.5 model with 2TB of cloud storage. Furthermore, Google simultaneously announced a $10 billion investment over the next three years in the US education sector, covering AI literacy courses, research resources for non-profit universities, and cloud computing support, further assisting educational institutions in transforming their teaching methods in the face of rapid changes brought about by AI technology.

Following its debut at Google I/O 2023, Google's AI video generation tool, Veo 3, which has been heavily promoted at subsequent events, is now officially available in Taiwan and other regions. This allows creators, video enthusiasts, and general users to create high-quality, cinematic-quality dynamic images with simple commands. From macro-level bubble tea to dreamlike lighting, the boundless imagination brought by AI is evident in the demonstration video shared by the Google team. Simply inputting a description like "bubble tea under a macro lens, with pearls floating and glowing, arranged in a circle to form 'VEO 3'; a light touch of the finger creates dreamlike ripples," Veo 3 automatically generates delicate and artistic dynamic visuals, perfectly interpreting the user's creative imagination and presenting extremely high-quality lighting and detail effects. Compared to the previously released Veo 2, the now-available Veo 3 generates more delicate, natural, and accurate video content, while also producing corresponding sound content, thus enhancing the practicality of video generation and allowing users to express various imaginative creative ideas through AI. Taiwanese users can use the Veo 3 feature starting today, but a Google AI Pro subscription is required. Taiwanese users can access the feature through the Gemini app, but a Google AI Pro subscription is still necessary. To ensure video content security, Veo 3 has undergone extensive security testing and red team verification, and strictly adheres to Google's AI security policies to prevent the generation of inappropriate or harmful content. Furthermore, all videos created using Veo 3 will have a visible watermark and an invisible SynthID digital watermark, indicating that the video is AI-generated, ensuring content transparency and creative responsibility. Future optimizations will continue to promote the popularization of AI video creation. Google stated that it will continue to collect user feedback through a "like/dislike" feedback mechanism and continuously adjust the generation quality and functions of Veo 3. In the future, it will also expand to include more image styles and interactive effects, allowing every user to easily create their own visual narratives using text descriptions, promoting AI video creation towards a more widespread and diverse stage.

Google recently announced its Google AI Ultra subscription plan, priced at a hefty $249.99 per month, which provides access to a complete suite of state-of-the-art AI models. This plan allows subscribers to use the latest Gemini models and related technologies, such as unlimited access to the newly announced Flow AI video creation tool, the new Veo 3 video generation tool, Gemini's Deep Search feature, and Deep Think functionality for deep inference within the Gemini 2.5 Pro model. The plan also includes access to the "Project Mariner" AI-powered web browsing feature and full access to Gemini services in Chrome, Gmail, Google Docs, and other services. The $249.99 monthly subscription also includes 30TB of Google Cloud storage and YouTube Premium. Considering that YouTube Premium currently costs $14 per month and Google One's 30TB storage plan costs $150, this Google subscription seems less "expensive." The newly launched Google AI Pro, priced at $19.99 per month, is essentially the previously released Google AI Premium. The name change is likely to avoid confusion in terms of name and service positioning. Currently, Google AI Pro still offers the first month free, while Google AI Ultra offers a 50% discount for the first three months, charging only $124.99 per month for the first three months.