Google is sending a tiny AI data center to space, Revolut is piloting facial recognition at store checkouts in the UK, and Google added creepy avatars to Gemini 3.8 live's agents
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Google is launching a small AI data center satellite to test hardware in space, while Revolut pilots facial recognition payments at UK coffee shops. Additionally, Google introduced Gemini 3.8 Live Avatars, which add realistic, real-time visual personas to its voice agents for enterprise customer service.
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Google Project Suncatcher: AI data center in space
Revolut pilots facial recognition payments in UK
Google Gemini 3.8 Live Avatars for voice agents
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