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Five Other Ways to Utilize Your Camera’s USB Port Apart from Charging

camera enthusiasts who prioritize enjoyment are often more engaged in the photography experience than the camera’s technical aspects. However, viewing a camera’s USB port solely as a means for charging overlooks a wealth of possibilities, most of which just require a USB cable and some knowledge.

Users of smartphone cameras likely recognize their phone’s USB-C port along with its diverse functionalities. Most contemporary digital cameras also feature a USB-C port, enabling data transfer alongside charging capabilities. The USB port allows for connection between the camera and a computer, as well as various other devices. For photographers and videographers eager to venture into new creative territories or simply maximize the potential of their photography equipment, a camera’s USB port can be invaluable.

Direct media transfer

Gemini Improves Google Home by Introducing ‘Continued Conversations’ Functionality

This week, communication with Gemini has advanced once more.

Essential information

  • An update is being deployed by Google Home for its early access “Gemini for Home,” enhancing the AI with “Continued Conversations.”
  • This highly sought-after feature allows Gemini to “recall” previous discussions and keeps the device’s microphone active for a few extra seconds, enabling users to elaborate on their queries.
  • Recently, Gemini for Home has improved its AI with enhanced music features for songs and playlists, along with better comprehension of casual dialogue.

While early access phases can be challenging, Google mentions that these tests have provided extensive feedback, leading to the implementation of a “top request” this week.

Revealed this morning (Apr 21), Google announces that Gemini in Home is obtaining a much-anticipated feature this week that enhances its conversational capabilities. The main objective of this feature is to prolong the dialogue, aptly named “Continued Conversation.” This update allows the AI to maintain more “context.” According to Google, in contrast to the previous Assistant (farewell, Assistant), Gemini “remembers” your conversation history for improved follow-up questions and answers.

Users will observe that after saying “Hey Google” and making their initial request, Gemini’s microphones will remain active for a few moments longer. Furthermore, the lights on your smart home devices will pulse, indicating the extended conversational context period, allowing Gemini to be prepared for any subsequent queries.

The announcement also notes that Continued Conversation is accessible to everyone in the household, including visitors. Additionally, it has been equipped with multilingual support, as other regions will receive it this week, alongside the U.S.

Moreover, Gemini has been equipped with “side-talk” detection. Google indicates that this improvement enables the AI to better differentiate between general household conversation and a valid request. Users can activate Continued Conversation by following these steps: Home Settings > Gemini for Home voice assistant > Continued Conversation.

Gemini enjoys conversing

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Twelve South’s magnetic PowerBug charger is now only $35

If you’re tired of dealing with a cluttered desk or nightstand, the Twelve South PowerBug cuts down on cables by plugging directly into the wall and handling multiple devices at once. And right now, it’s down to a new low price, starting at $35.05 ($15 off) at Amazon. All you need to do is plug […]

The AirPods: Tim Cook’s Most Underrated Achievement

Apple Silicon chips. The iPhone’s dominance. Apple Vision Pro. During Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as Apple CEO there were highs – and in the case of the Vision Pro, maybe a low – that helped define Apple as one of the most dominant forces in tech even without Steve Jobs. But one product doesn’t get […]

Framework’s First eGPUs Turn Its Laptop into a Desktop PC

Remember when Framework made the first laptop where you can easily upgrade its entire internal video card in three minutes flat? The company’s getting into the external graphics game, too. As promised last August, you’ll be able to turn the Framework Laptop 16’s GPU modules into external ones instead. Or, you can plug in a […]

Framework Unveils Laptop 13 Pro, ‘the MacBook Pro for Linux Users’

Every time we review a Framework laptop, we find familiar pros and cons. They’re truly upgradable, incredibly repairable, but we always wish the battery lasted longer. We always wish the build quality were top notch. Today, Framework is announcing what could be the answer: the Framework Laptop 13 Pro. It’s the company’s first laptop to […]

X Increases Cost to Post Links by 1,900 Percent

Posting links to X through custom social media software just got a lot more expensive. On Monday, X significantly increased how much it costs to post a URL via the X API, which is what third-party tools use to hook into the platform. It now costs $0.20 when a link is posted, up from $0.01. […]

Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro Launch Event

Framework CEO Nirav Patel is showing off his company’s latest modular, repairable laptops in San Francisco today. The headliner is the new Laptop 13 Pro, which is its first machine fully machined out of aluminum, and Patel says its goal is to be “the MacBook Pro for Linux users.” Read on below for all the […]