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Android Authority
3 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Gemini Live now lets you chat while muted thanks to real-time captions
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Live now supports live captions, allowing users to read Gemini's responses in real-time. You can enable live captions by tapping the new button in the top-right corner of Gemini Live's full-screen interface. The live caption feature also allows users to start a conversation even when their phone's volume is too low, which wasn't possible before. Google has finally started rolling out the live captions feature for Gemini Live, which we first spotted in a teardown earlier this year. The feature makes it easier for users to have a Gemini Live conversation in noisy environments. Additionally, live captions allow users to start a Gemini Live conversation even if their phone's volume is muted or set too low—something that wasn't previously possible. Google appears to be gradually rolling out the live caption feature, with user reports on Reddit (via 9to5Google) suggesting that it isn't widely available at the moment. The new live caption button is available on one of our devices running version 16.21.57 of the Google app, and here's how it works. The feature adds a new live captions button to the top-right corner of Gemini Live's full-screen interface. You can tap on it to enable real-time captions, which appear in an overlay in the center of the screen. If your phone's volume is too low, Gemini Live will prompt you to enable live captions when you try to start a conversation from the Gemini overlay. This prompt will also appear when you try to resume a conversation with your device's volume set too low. Google has also added customization options to help users change the caption style and size. You can access these by heading to the Gemini settings and selecting 'Caption preferences'. Have you received live captions in Gemin Live on your device? Let us know in the comments. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Fox News
3 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
Windowless jets offer digital experience on future flights
Print Close By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Published June 05, 2025 With the unveiling of Otto Aviation's Phantom 3500, humans are heading toward a future of windowless jets. The aircraft is redefining air travel by eliminating traditional windows in favor of a sleek, aerodynamic design, something many engineers are surely happy about. It's a radical approach, but it's one that, on top of improving fuel efficiency and reducing drag, will still offer some of the best views using digital technology. Join the FREE "CyberGuy Report" : Get my expert tech tips, critical security alerts and exclusive deals, plus instant access to my free "Ultimate Scam Survival Guide" when you sign up! Why is windowless design such a big deal for aircraft? Most travelers don't realize that windows are structural weak points in an aircraft. They require extra reinforcement, add weight and disrupt the smooth flow of air over the fuselage (the main body of the plane). This increases drag, a resistance force that makes flight less efficient. By removing windows, the Phantom 3500's surface allows air to flow with minimal turbulence, helping the aircraft achieve what Otto Aviation describes as "full laminar flow characteristics." HYPERSONIC JET PROMISES NYC TO LONDON IN UNDER AN HOUR This is a major contributor to its impressive aerodynamic performance. The windowless design is not just for aesthetics. Otto Aviation specifically engineered the fuselage to optimize laminar flow, using lightweight materials and smooth surfaces to further reduce drag and fuel consumption. SOLAR-POWERED AIRCRAFT ACHIEVES GROUNDBREAKING 22-HOUR AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT How Phantom 3500 gives windowless passengers stunning digital views A common concern with windowless aircraft is claustrophobia. To address this, the Phantom 3500 features high-definition digital screens along the cabin walls and ceiling. These displays stream real-time video from cameras mounted on the aircraft's exterior, offering passengers a panoramic, immersive view of the skies. Otto Aviation refers to this system as Super Natural Vision, a proprietary technology that replaces traditional windows with state-of-the-art digital displays, seamlessly integrating real-time external views for a unique in-flight experience. The spacious, luminous cabin measures 800 cubic feet with a 6-foot-5-inch ceiling, comfortably accommodating four or more passengers in a luxurious, flexible layout. The cabin can seat up to nine passengers, depending on configuration, and is designed to maximize comfort and functionality. Freed from the constraints of window placement, the interior can be customized for relaxation, productivity or entertainment, ensuring passengers enjoy the journey as much as the destination. CHINESE WEARABLE EVTOL JETPACK MAKES HISTORIC FIRST FLIGHT Phantom 3500 sets new standard in jet fuel efficiency and performance The Phantom 3500 builds on flight tests from Otto's Celera 500L prototype and Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform. By sustaining laminar flow, the aircraft aims to improve fuel efficiency by 35%. This allows it to maintain high-speed performance while consuming less fuel, making it one of the most aerodynamically efficient aircraft ever developed. It operates in the transonic range (Mach 0.8–1.2), balancing speed and efficiency. It can also reach a cruising altitude of 51,000 feet, significantly higher than most commercial airliners, which typically fly between 30,000 and 40,000 feet. Thanks to its streamlined fuselage and optimized aerodynamics, the Phantom 3500 burns 50% less fuel than conventional business jets. This reduction in fuel consumption translates to lower operating costs and a significant decrease in carbon emissions. The Phantom 3500's wings achieve complete laminar flow, allowing for smoother airflow and reduced drag, enabling the aircraft to take off from runways as short as 3,500 feet, nearly doubling the number of accessible airports in the U.S. alone compared to similar-sized jets. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE SUBSCRIBE TO KURT'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR QUICK VIDEO TIPS ON HOW TO WORK ALL OF YOUR TECH DEVICES Kurt's key takeaways The Phantom 3500 gives us a glimpse of where air travel could be headed. With its focus on efficiency and those stunning digital screens offering panoramic views, flying might soon feel more immersive and enjoyable than ever. If this jet lives up to its promise, the window seat could become a thing of the past, and the future of aviation might get a lot greener and faster, too. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Would you trade traditional airplane windows for high-definition digital screens showing real-time views? Let us know by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to cover. Follow Kurt on his social channels: Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions: New from Kurt: Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Print Close URL
GSM Arena
6 days ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
Apple and Samsung dominate Q1 best-selling smartphones list in Europe Comments
02 June 2025 All four iPhone 16 series members were part of the top-ten list.
Android Authority
30-05-2025
- General
- Android Authority
Android 16 QPR1 beta's background blur issue has a simple fix
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 introduces a background blur effect in the app drawer, keyguard, and other areas. Activating Battery Saver will disable the background blur effect. Background blur consumes more power, so the setting turns the feature off. Google rolled out the much-anticipated first public beta for Android 16 last week. The update introduces some big changes, like physics-based animations, upgraded app components, and new themes. A new background blur effect has also been applied across the system. If you've installed the beta and this blur effect doesn't seem to be working for you, we now know the reason. One of the more visually appealing changes brought on by Android 16 is the new background blur effect. This effect appears when you're on the recent screen, Quick Settings panel, app drawer, and keyguard. It gives the background a frosted look that feels more expressive than what you get with Android 15. However, some users have recently noticed that this feature doesn't seem to always work. If this is the case for you, then you may want to check your battery settings. Like turning on Smooth display or raising your screen brightness, this background blur effect can drain your battery. It's a feature that's run by the GPU, so it consumes extra power. As a result, if your phone enters Battery Saver mode, it will turn the effect off to maximize the amount of power left in your device. Battery Saver off Battery Saver on Battery Saver off Battery Saver on In the screenshots above, you can see examples of the blur effect working and not working in the app drawer and Quick Settings. We have confirmed on our own devices that turning on Battery Saver does indeed turn background blur off. The answer is as simple as that. If you turn on battery saving mode, you're also turning off background blur. Although we think the effect looks nice, it's not exactly worth the power drain if your battery is low on juice. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Major app used by 2 BILLION people is draining mobile batteries – check now for important update to instantly fix it
POWER UP Looking for other ways to boost your battery? Read our tips below GOOGLE has revealed a major app used by 2billion people across the world is the culprit behind a battery drain issue affecting some mobiles. But fortunately there's an update now available to fix it. 2 The issue seems to impact Google Pixel smartphones specifically. It's not clear whether other Android phones suffered the same issue. The app that's inadvertently sucking up people's battery power is none other than Instagram. Writing on the Android support forum, a Google rep said Instagram has put out an update that should fix the problem. "Starting today, Instagram is rolling out an updated app that should fix a battery drain issue on Android devices," Community Manager Aadil Shaikh said. "Please make sure you have the latest version of the Instagram app (build 382.0.0.49.84) to resolve this issue." To check you have the latest version of Instagram, go to the Google Play Store and search the app there. TIPS TO BOOST YOUR BATTERY If you're having troubles with your phone's battery there are ways to improve it. Things like the screen can have an impact on power consumption due to their brightness. The brighter your screen is, the faster your battery will go. Samsung insider reveals top tricks every user needs to know about to save battery and storage You can manually turn the brightness down. Or you can set up automatic screen brightness, so your phone adjusts to the best brightness for the ambient lighting around you. You can go a step further by activating dark mode too. Elsewhere, switching off mobile data can also help preserve battery. You could deactivate it when you're home and rely on Wi-Fi instead, or simply set your phone to flight mode to block off all connections. Then there's the adaptive battery and battery optimisation options. "To have apps use your phone's battery only when you need them to, keep Adaptive Battery and battery optimisation on," Google explains. "The Pixel battery continuously learns your behaviors and optimizes itself based on your most recent app usage. "When you set up a new device or after a factory reset, optimization may take up a few weeks to take full effect. "For best results keep Adaptive Battery and Battery Optimisation on."
