Everyone figured Google would counter OpenAI with moonshots. Instead, February brought summits, speedy images, and Gemini tweaks that scream 'catch-up mode.'
Ever wonder if AI can hijack music's soul? Google's Lyria 3 just dropped in Gemini, spitting out 30-second tracks from a vague prompt—lyrics and all.
Google's dropping Lyria 3 into Gemini, promising custom tracks from text or photos. But after 20 years watching Valley gimmicks, I'm asking: does this actually spark creativity, or feed the content mill?
Hit enter on a prompt describing a funky Motown track at 120 BPM. Out pops a three-minute banger with verses that build tension, a soaring chorus, and vocals that actually hit the notes. Google's Lyria 3 just made songwriting as easy as texting.