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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Google Photos brings text search feature to find images- Know how it works
Google introduced a new advanced feature to the Photos app that lets users search images using text in quotes. It is a Gemini-powered feature that uses natural language queries to search for relevant images. This text search feature can make image search smarter and more seamless for users who are looking for older images, or even a specific person or place. Photos will also let users put specific words within the image to locate it in the app. Therefore, if you are someone who struggles to find images on the Photos app, then this new text search feature could come in handy. Know more about the new search feature on the Photos app and how it works. Also read: Google to let users test Android 16 desktop mode on phones with external display support, here's how On Tuesday, Google made a small announcement about the latest Photos app features, which allow users to search images using text. Google said, 'You can now use quotes to find words in images' across Android, iOS, and the web. Within the Google Photos app, users can use text matches to find filenames, camera models, captions, or text within photos. However, the query or search prompt should be mentioned in quotation marks. Doing so will enable the app to find exact text and visual matches. Google also provide examples of queries such as 'Alice and me laughing,' colourful sunsets in Mexico, 'Emma at the playground.' This feature can be useful in finding screenshots and documents using specific keywords. Also read: Uber users can now book Delhi Metro tickets within the app: Here's how to do it Step 1: Open Google Photos app on your smartphone Step 2: Click on the Search tab placed at the bottom Step 3: Type your search queries with quotes. Step 4: Based on the text, the app will provide users with related text in photos or visual matches. Mobile Finder: Google Pixel 10 Pro LATEST specs, features, and price This feature is currently available on Android, iOS, and the web version of Google Photos as well. However, make sure to use natural language queries in English for the best search results. With such AI-powered features, Google is bringing greater AI integration into its apps and services, making it easier for users to manage tasks.
Forbes
27-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Your Google Smart Home Is About To Get Smarter
Google natural AI language alerts from Nest Cams Google is taking a big step toward making your smart home feel, well, smart, by baking in Gemini AI into the Home APIs that developers use to build their own apps and devices. Announced during Google I/O 2025 last week, the move means third-party developers will be able to bring Gemini-powered features such as AI security camera summaries, natural-language routines, and proactive automation suggestions into their own smart home apps. It means that, even if you never open the Google Home app, you could still benefit from all that AI brainpower behind the scenes. Brands such as Wyze, Ring and Roborock and Govee have introduced their own AI features in the past few months, but the move from Google means their devs could potentially offload this sort of stuff to Gemini within the Home APIs. At I/O last year, Google first launched the Home APIs and gave a few early partners access to its software and we've already seen the likes of ADT, Yale, Cync, iRobot and Motorola take advantage. Since then the ecosystem's grown from 600 million to over 750 million supported devices, with Matter giving that number a boost as it's grown in popularity. One of the more headline-grabbing features from the new AI smarts is the rollout of Gemini-powered capabilities for Nest Cams; the same ones Google started testing in the Home app last fall. Developers can now bring live view, event history, two-way talk, and camera settings into their own apps, but also take things further with AI-generated summaries and searchable video history. So you could ask something like:'Did anyone open the back door last night?' and get a relevant clip in return. That same functionality could land in apps like ADT's or even other home security platforms using the Home APIs, without requiring Google's own UI. Google is also trying to fix one of the smart home's biggest pain points of complex routine setup. With the new Gemini-powered features in the Automations API, developers can offer natural language-based automation tools that let users just say what they want: 'Turn on the garage light when I walk in there,' and let the system figure out the rest. It's similar to the natural language prompts that have arrived with Amazon's Alexa+. Gemini will also proactively suggest useful routines based on what devices are in the home too, potentially surfacing ideas for automations that users wouldn't have thought of on their own. Google says that the new Gemini-powered APIs will roll out to a small group of early access partners later this year. You'll need to sign up the Developer Newsletter if you want be among the partners. Gemini-powered experiences are already showing up in public preview on Nest Audio and Nest Mini speakers for users with a Nest Aware subscription, offering deeper context and more natural back-and-forth control. With a revamped Siri set to launch later this year - potentially with new Apple smart home hardware - and the AI supercharged Alexa+ already rolling out, it's going to be fascinating to see how the evolution of the smart home revolution plays out.
Tom's Guide
22-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
You can generate AI images in Google Docs with Gemini — here's how
Google Docs has just quietly rolled out one of its most useful Gemini-powered features: built-in image generation. This integration allows you to create custom visuals directly within your documents without switching between apps or navigating to external AI tools. The technology behind this feature is Google's Gemini, which can transform text descriptions into detailed images. While similar to standalone AI image generators, having this capability built right into Google Docs makes it easier to create all kinds of content. The image quality is solid (no surprise there) but the real win is being able to whip up visuals right inside the doc without breaking your flow. Here's how to generate images in Google Docs. Open your Google Doc (new or existing) and position your cursor where you want the image. Click Insert in the top menu, select Image, then choose Generate image from the dropdown options. This opens the Gemini image generation panel. Type a detailed description in the prompt box. Be specific about subject matter, colors, lighting, style, and any other elements you want to see. The clearer your prompt, the better your results will be. For example, instead of "beach scene", try something like "a sunny tropical beach with palm trees and turquoise water at sunset." This step is optional. Before generating, you can customize your image settings using the options below the prompt box. Click the drop-down arrow next to Add a style to select artistic styles like watercolor, photorealistic, or cartoon. You can also choose between square, wide (landscape), or tall (portrait) formats based on what you're after. Click Create to generate your image. Gemini will produce four different variations based on your description. Take a moment to review all options before making your selection. If none match your vision, click View more to generate additional variations. When you find an image you like, simply click on it. The selected image will be automatically inserted into your Google Doc at your cursor position. You can then resize or reposition it as needed to fit your document layout. Now you've learned how to generate your own images in Google Docs, why not take a look at our other useful guides? Check out I used Gemini to find the best haircut for my face shape — here's how and 5 smart ways to use Gemini Live with your phone right now. And if you want to stop your browser draining your laptop battery, we've got you covered. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google's AI virtual try-on lets you 'wear' clothes before purchasing
Google has announced a suite of AI-powered shopping features that allow users to virtually try on clothes and streamline their online shopping experience . The company announced these features at its annual I/O developers conference on Tuesday. The most notable addition is a virtual try-on feature that lets shoppers upload a full-length photo of themselves to see how clothing items would look on their body, rather than on generic models. Available now in Search Labs across the US, the feature supports pants, shirts, dresses, and skirts. "The feature uses an AI model that understands the human body and nuances of clothing — like how different materials fold, stretch and drape on different bodies," Google explained in its announcement. Google Search's AI mode brings a 'personalised' shopping experience Google is also enhancing its Gemini-powered AI Mode to create a more conversational shopping experience. When users tell AI Mode they're looking for a specific product, it automatically generates "a personalized panel of images and product listings." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Resort todo incluido en Punta Cana Palladium Hotel Group Undo The system can process multiple search parameters simultaneously, allowing for more nuanced results. "AI Mode initiates a 'query fan-out' to run several simultaneous searches," according to Google's press materials, enabling it to quickly narrow down options based on specific requirements. Google will do the price tracking and checkout for you The suite of AI shopping features also includes advanced price tracking capabilities . Users can select product specifications and their desired price point, and Google will automatically notify them when items drop to their preferred price. A new "agentic" checkout feature will allow Google to complete purchases on behalf of users. After selecting the "buy for me" button and confirming purchase details, "Google will then check out on the merchant's website and securely complete the checkout on your behalf using Google Pay ." These shopping features are built on Google's Shopping Graph, which now contains "more than 50 billion product listings sourced from big-name brands and indie shops," with "two billion listings refreshed every hour" to ensure current pricing and availability information. Most of these new features will roll out to US users "in the coming months," according to Google. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Tom's Guide
16-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Chrome for Android could be getting a major time-saving upgrade to make verification even easier
For regular users of Chrome for Android, using two-factor authentication on various websites requires you to open your messages app to retrieve verification codes sent via SMS. In general, most Android apps are already friendly with the codes as they can detect them and automatically fill them in. Currently, in Chrome, you need to copy or type the code into the website manually. That might change soon, though. Over on Reddit, tipster Leopeva64 (via Android Authority) found that Chrome for Android might soon automatically detect the two-factor authentication codes and then fill them in. The auto detect and fill feature saves time in the apps and would be appreciated by people who prefer visiting websites in Chrome, especially those that don't have apps. "And yes, many users consider this verification option insecure, but several sites still use it, so Google wants to make the process of filling out these codes easier," Leopeva64 added in a comment on their post. They noted that the feature is available in the "Canary version," but has not yet been turned on. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. While the welcome feature isn't out (and may not be released), this week, Google revealed some new Gemini-powered accessibility updates, including expressive captions and an optical character recognition tool that helps screen readers recognize PDFs.
