Google Bets on Video With Vids: The End of the Slide Deck Era? Move over, PowerPoint, Google is making a play for the future of work presentations with its new Workspace app, Vids. This innovative tool takes aim at how people actually communicate in today's work environments, and it could spell the end of the slide deck's dominance. Why Vids? Rethinking Work Communication Think about it: how often do you use a slideshow in your daily work banter? Presentations are typically reserved for formal meetings, while day-to-day discussions tend to be more dynamic, often incorporating video calls, screen sharing, and real-time collaboration. Vids captures this conversational style, allowing users to easily record short video snippets, share their screens, and even collaborate on projects asynchronously. Vids Unveiled: A Feature-Packed Future of Work Here's what Vids brings to the table: Short-form video clips: Vids focuses on concise video messages, perfect for quick updates,...

  The game just changed for large language models. Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro, already a leader in the field, has taken a massive leap forward with the addition of audio processing capabilities. This means Gemini can now not only read and write text, but also understand and respond to spoken language. Here's what this means for you: Natural conversations: Imagine interacting with AI as easily as you chat with a friend. With speech recognition, Gemini 1.5 Pro can have natural conversations, understanding the nuances of tone and intent. Enhanced learning: By directly processing audio data, Gemini can learn from a wider range of sources. Podcasts, lectures, and even casual conversations can all become valuable training material, leading to more comprehensive and informative responses. Accessibility boost: This is a huge win for those who prefer audio interaction. Users with visual impairments or those who simply find speaking more convenient can now leverage Gemini's power ...

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