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– Discover The World Through A New Lens.

Discover The World Through A New Lens.
Use your camera or upload a photo to learn about the world around you, or delve into historic landmarks without leaving home.

Gemini Live, your personal tour guide.
Point your camera and ask Gemini Live¹ about what you see –from architecture to wildlife or exotic foods. Then, continue the conversation with follow-up questions to dig deeper.
Example query: How much does a 60-month, $40,000 car loan cost me at 7.5%?

Search what you see with Google Lens.
Need to translate a menu? Found a flower you can’t name? Take a photo with Google Lens² to instantly search, identify, or translate images.

  • To use Google Lens in the Chrome browser, on desktop, select the More actions menu (three dots) in the top right, then click Search with Google Lens, and finally highlight or drag across any text or image to search it. On mobile, you can tap the Google Lens icon (camera symbol) in the Chrome address bar to search with your camera or an existing image from your device.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explore the world’s wonders from your living room
Dive into curated exhibits from 3,000+ institutions to explore landmarks with Street View. Tour on your own or enjoy with an AI tour guide for the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, and more.

 

 

 

ChromeOS 140 is rolling out now

ChromeOS 140 is rolling out now, but sadly, Gemini in Chrome isn’t along for the ride – chromeunboxed.com

The latest milestone update for ChromeOS is now beginning its journey to the stable channel. If you head to your settings, you should be able to pull down the update for ChromeOS 140 right now. But before you get too excited about a flood of new features, I’d suggest tempering your expectations a bit. This one appears to be a pretty quiet update; at least for now.

First calls and texts, now Pixels could detect scams from chat apps

First calls and texts, now Pixels could detect scams from chat apps (APK teardown) – Android Authority
Google introduced Scam Detection functionality to Pixel phones last year, which alerts you if you’re on a phone call with a suspected scammer. The company has also brought this functionality to text messages. Now, it looks like a massive expansion is on the cards.

– The Pixel 10 Is So Good I’m Skipping the Pro Model This Year

The Pixel 10 Is So Good I’m Skipping the Pro Model This Year – howtogeek.com
As a long-time Pixel owner, last year’s release took me by surprise. I didn’t think the series needed a refresh, but I was quickly won over. This year, the Google Pixel 10 is more of the same, and some critical upgrades make me feel like I don’t need the Pro version anymore.

I didn’t think I’d like any of these Pixel 10 features

I didn’t think I’d like any of these Pixel 10 features, but Google proved me wrong – Android Authority
If I’m honest, Google made me a little nervous when it introduced the Pixel 10 series. Not because I thought it was about to ruin the things I love about its flagships, but because it seemed like Google was starting to run out of ideas for clever software features. Everything it hung its hat on, from Magic Cue to the Daily Hub, seemed like a careful copy of someone else’s idea, and it took some of the wind out of my sails.

I asked Photos to Help Me Edit some Pixel 10 Pro photos

I asked Photos to Help Me Edit some Pixel 10 Pro photos, and here’s how it went – Android Authority
I love the camera on my Pixel 10 Pro. I’ve trusted Google’s extremely natural approach to image processing for years, reaching for its lifelike tones over Samsung’s punchy reds and greens ever since I switched from the Galaxy S10 to the Pixel 5. However, I’ve always had one little problem with Google’s realistic approach: Sometimes I feel like my images are missing some character.

Pixel 10 Pro vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL: What’s the Difference?

Pixel 10 Pro vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL: What’s the Difference? – howtogeek.com
Although there are a few similarities between the handsets, they differ in some key aspects, such as the overall footprint.
Despite featuring a similar design, processor, and cameras, the Pixel 10 Pro XL differs from the Pixel 10 Pro in several aspects. If you’re confused between Google’s latest handsets, here’s a detailed comparison to help you pick the right one.

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