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Sneaking Early Gemini Features Into Google Home

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Gemini for Home still isn’t officially rolled out, but there’s a workaround floating around that lets you access part of the Gemini experience early: the upgraded Gemini voice pack, which is normally tied to the upcoming Home assistant revamp. On your phone, pop this into your browser: googlehome://assistant/voice/setup This deep-link forces the Google Home app to launch the new Voice Setup UI — the same one Google is reserving for the Gemini transition. If you’re using Chrome, pick the second option when it appears. The first one is just a Google search. You might see a “Continue to Home?” prompt,  hit Continue. You’re immediately given a choice of ten new voices, polished, ultra-natural, and clearly modeled after the more expressive Gemini TTS engine: Amaryllis – soft, airy, almost therapeutic Calathea – deeper, grounded Croton – bright, youthful Yarrow – calm, articulate They have that Gemini warmth, the same energy Google used in its AI Studio demos, not the old rob...
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Video Boost in Google Photos with Pixel Camera: Enhancing Your Memories

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Video Boost is a game-changer in the realm of mobile photography. This feature, integrated within Google Photos, works seamlessly with Pixel Camera to elevate your video quality. It's not just about clarity; it's about bringing your memories to life with a vibrancy that mirrors reality.


When you record a video using Pixel Camera, it captures footage with advanced stabilization and clarity. Once the video is saved, Google Photos steps in. With its Video Boost feature, the app enhances the color, contrast, and brightness of your footage. This process isn't just a simple filter application; it's a sophisticated enhancement that considers lighting, movement, and the intrinsic qualities of the video.


For someone who loves technology as much as I do, the user experience is paramount. Google has designed this feature to be intuitive. The enhancement happens almost automatically. You record, you save, and Google Photos does the rest. It's that simple.


In a world where we capture our most precious moments through lenses, having a tool that enhances these memories without compromising their authenticity is invaluable. Video Boost allows us to revisit these moments in their enhanced form, ensuring that what we remember is not just a faded replica but a vivid, accurate representation.

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