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Samsung First Android XR Headset, Codenamed Moohan is Coming Soon
- Samsung has launched its first Android XR headset, codenamed Moohan.
- Moohan is described as a spatial canvas with cutting-edge displays, passthrough tech, and seamless multi-modal input capabilities.
- Samsung focuses on comfort and ergonomics with Moohan, promising extended use without discomfort.
- More details about Moohan will be revealed in 2025, and Samsung aims to compete with Apple and Meta in the XR market.
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From Blank Canvas to Masterpiece in Seconds: How Gemini 2.0 is Breaking Every Creative Rule
- Gemini 2.0 can create images from text descriptions and perform image editing tasks.
- Examples of integrating Gemini 2.0's capabilities include interior design visualization, manufacturing process optimization, and e-commerce product customization.
- Gemini 2.0's ability to handle multiple types of information makes it efficient and versatile.
- The technology has the potential to revolutionize various industries and change the way we express ideas visually.
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XRefer: The Gemini-Assisted Binary Navigator
- XRefer is a new tool that provides a persistent companion view to assist analysts in navigating and understanding binaries.
- At its core, XRefer offers two complementary navigation paradigms: Gemini-powered cluster analysis and a context-aware view.
- XRefer can optionally encode cluster information directly into IDA's interface by prefixing function names.
- XRefer provides unified search functionality across all artifact types directly within the function context table view.
- XRefer supports artifact exclusion to reduce noise when analyzing large, complex binaries.
- XRefer has a specialized Rust-specific language module that extracts strings and library usage information.
- XRefer has been primarily tested with Windows binaries.
- XRefer is now available as an open-source tool in Mandiant's GitHub repository.
- Immediate areas for future development include extending cluster analysis to include code submissions and adding support for other language modules.
- Special thanks to Genwei Jiang and Mustafa Nasser for their code contributions to XRefer and to Ana Martinez Gomez for including XRefer in the default FLARE-VM configuration.
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You can now ask Gemini to summarize entire Google Drive folders
- Gemini can now summarize Google Drive folders, providing a quick overview of contents.
- The feature works with various file types, including text documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- It is available for Google Workspace customers with Gemini plans and Google One AI Premium subscribers.
- Gemini's folder summarization feature allows users to gain quick insights into a folder's contents through the side panel.
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Google debuts Android XR operating system for VR and AR devices
- Google has introduced Android XR, a new operating system for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) devices.
- Android XR will initially be available in headsets, and Google plans to integrate it into smart glasses in the future.
- The operating system aims to provide users with more device options and access to familiar apps, while offering developers a unified platform to build XR experiences.
- Android XR includes Google's flagship large language model lineup, Gemini, which enables tasks such as object recognition and providing information overlays.
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Google Introduces Android Operating System for Extended Reality Devices
- Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses.
- The Android XR, developed in collaboration with Samsung, will first launch on Samsung's Project Moohan headsets.
- Google aims to create an ecosystem of developers and device makers for Android XR, allowing for the development of apps, games, and devices.
- For headsets, Android XR enables switching between virtual and real environments, AI assistant interactions, media consumption, and more. For glasses, it offers access to information in the user's line of sight or ear.
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Hackaday
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A Look Back at Google’s 2015 Chromecast
- Google's Chromecast was first released in 2013 and had a more sophisticated version in 2015.
- The second-generation Chromecast from 2015 had a simple dongle with HDMI & USB connectors.
- The hardware of the second-generation Chromecast supported Bluetooth but it was enabled later.
- Although the Chromecast line was discontinued, the existing dongles still work and the protocol is supported by Google TV and other smart appliances.
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Unlock the Infinite Possibilities of XR With Galaxy AI
- XR, including VR, AR, and MR, is transforming how we engage with the world.
- Samsung is introducing Galaxy AI to unlock the potential of XR.
- Samsung is collaborating with Google and Qualcomm to create an Android XR platform.
- The first Android XR headset, codenamed 'Project Moohan', will offer immersive experiences.
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Google Debuts Android XR Operating System for Mixed Reality Headsets and Smart Glasses
- Google has announced the launch of Android XR, an operating system for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses.
- Google has partnered with Samsung for the development of Android XR.
- The first headset running Android XR, designed by Samsung, is expected to be launched in 2025.
- Android XR will include Google's AI assistant Gemini and support immersive experiences for apps like YouTube, Google Photos, Google Maps, and Chrome.
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OpenAI finally launches screen and live video observation for paying ChatGPT users
- OpenAI has announced the launch of screen and live video observation for ChatGPT users.
- The new features allow ChatGPT to recognize objects on screens and react to what is being displayed.
- ChatGPT can provide real-time feedback during tasks like graphic design projects.
- OpenAI assures user data privacy by processing data locally and using encryption.
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TechCrunch
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Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about the generative AI models
- Gemini is Google's suite of generative AI models, apps, and services, consisting of four different models: Gemini Ultra, Gemini Pro, Gemini Flash, and Gemini Nano.
- Gemini models are multimodal, meaning they can work with and analyze more than just text, with pre-training and fine-tuning on a variety of public, proprietary, and licensed audio, images, and videos, in different languages.
- The Gemini apps (formerly Bard) serve as front ends for Google’s generative AI, analogous to ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude family of apps.
- Gemini Advanced, accessible through the Google One AI Premium Plan, brings more sophisticated Gemini models to the Gemini apps with extras like priority access to new features, code execution, and a larger context window.
- Google's Gemini models' abilities span transcribing speech to captioning images and videos in real-time, while Imagen 3 model can generate creative images with accurate text prompt translations.
- Gemini models are available through Google's Gemini API for building apps and services, and pay-as-you-go, with the highest-priced Gemini 1.5 Flash costing 60 cents per one million output tokens.
- Google offered its own ethical warnings regarding the murkiness of training models on public data, and that certain users of Google Cloud can be shielded from lawsuits with the AI indemnification policy.
- Apple is reportedly in talks to utilize Gemini and other third-party models for the Apple Intelligence suite.
- As of September 2021, Gemini Ultra and 2.0 Flash pricing has yet to be announced, and Nano is still in early access, with Gemini lacking fixes for issues with generative AI like biases and hallucinations.
- Google has shown off its multipurpose model with Project Astra, designed for real-time, multimodal understanding, with hopes to use it in smart glasses.
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Reddit improved app startup speed by over 50% using Baseline Profiles and R8
- Reddit's Android app developers used Baseline Profiles, R8 compiler, and Jetpack Compose to improve app performance and the user experience for existing and new users.
- The Reddit app developers used Baseline Profiles to build screen-specific performance metrics for critical user journeys like scrolling the home feed, logging in, launching the full-screen video player, navigating between subreddits and scrolling their feeds, and using the chat feature to improve metrics and enhance user experience.
- Early benchmarks after using Baseline Profiles for the first time for feeds showed a 51% improvement in median startup time and a 36% reduction in frozen frames' 95th percentile for the home feed.
- Additionally, the upgrade to R8 full mode led to an increase in Google Play average ratings, and R8 full mode also reduced total application-not-responding errors by almost 30%.
- After upgrading to the September 2024 release of Jetpack Compose, Reddit saw significant performance gains across the board. Cold start times improved by 13%, excessive slow frames decreased by 25%, and frozen frames dropped by 10%.
- Further optimizations were made using Jetpack Compose, which supported the adoption of the technology stack and enabled the teams to fix bugs quickly and improve overall app stability.
- The app saw 15% scroll performance improvements, widespread enhancements across lower-end devices and emerging markets, slow cold start improvements of 20%, a 10% reduction in excessive frozen frames and a 30% reduction in excessive slow frames.
- Jetpack Compose also drove improvements in both slow and frozen frame rates for the home feed, and scrolling performance improved visibly according to internal reviews.
- Overall, Reddit app developers using Baseline Profiles, R8 compiler, and Jetpack Compose have elevated the user experience by refining and optimizing the app with performance improvements.
- These performance improvements will be extended to other critical user journeys like Reddit’s post and comment experiences.
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VentureBeat
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ChatGPT gets screensharing and real-time video analysis, rivaling Gemini 2
- OpenAI has added video and screen sharing features to its ChatGPT.
- Video mode allows real-time interaction with ChatGPT, identifying objects and providing instructions.
- Screen sharing feature enables users to ask ChatGPT questions about what they see on their screens.
- OpenAI also introduced a 'Santa Mode' voice feature for a limited time.
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Androidauthority
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Google has started updating Maps with the help of dash cam footage
- Google Maps is using dash cam footage to update its maps.
- The footage is licensed from companies and manufacturers with user consent.
- Currently, the program is active only in the UK.
- This approach helps in keeping the speed limits and other information up to date.
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$150 Off Pixel 9 Deal Sweetened by Google Wallet $100 Gift Card Bonus
- Google Wallet is offering a $100 bonus on top of Google Store's ongoing $150 off Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro promotion.
- This adds up to a total of $250 in savings for customers purchasing a Pixel 9 phone.
- The deal includes a $100 prepaid Mastercard, which will be emailed to customers within 10-11 business days after a qualifying purchase on the Google Store.
- The promotion drops the prices of Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL to $649, $849, and $949, respectively.
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