<a href="https://www.technobezz.com/news/google-introduces-gemini-a-new-competitor-to-chat-gpt/">Google recently introduced its Gemini AI model </a>and shared a video titled "Hands-on with Gemini: Interacting with multimodal AI." The demo, which showcased Gemini's multimodal capabilities, was revealed to be misleading.
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The video made it look like the AI could understand and respond to different types of commands, like voice and pictures, in real time. But it turns out that the video was not a live demonstration. Instead, it was carefully made using text prompts and still images.
The problem is that the demonstration was faked. <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/how-to-edit-images-in-google-photos-on-your-pc/">The video was edited</a> to make it seem like the AI was responding in real-time to people and things, but it wasn't. The demonstration did not involve genuine voice interaction or live responses to visual stimuli. Instead, Google used still image frames from the footage and prompted Gemini via text, resulting in a portrayal that diverged from <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/ai-pioneer-geoffrey-hinton-resigns-from-google-to-warn-of-risks-associated-with-ai/">the actual functionality of the AI.</a>
For instance, the video showed the model quickly recognizing hand gestures as part of a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. However, it was revealed that the actual prompt required showing all three gestures at once and providing a hint, suggesting a more manufactured interaction than initially depicted. Similarly, other interactions depicted in the video were not as spontaneous or intuitive as implied.
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<a href="https://developers.googleblog.com/2023/12/how-its-made-gemini-multimodal-prompting.html">Google's explanation that the video</a> "shows real outputs from Gemini" has been met with skepticism, as it becomes clear that the staged interactions do not accurately represent the model's genuine capabilities. The controversy surrounding the misrepresented demo has led to questions about the transparency and honesty of AI presentations from Google and potentially the broader AI industry.
Later on social media, the VP of Research at Google DeepMind explained that the video was made to inspire developers. Still, the difference between the made-up demos and what Gemini can really do has made people question if Google can be trusted.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Really happy to see the interest around our &ldquo;Hands-on with Gemini&rdquo; video. In our developer blog yesterday, we broke down how Gemini was used to create it. <a href="https://t.co/50gjMkaVc0">https://t.co/50gjMkaVc0</a> We gave Gemini sequences of different modalities &mdash; image and text in this case &mdash; and had it respond&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Beba5M5dHP">pic.twitter.com/Beba5M5dHP</a>
&mdash; Oriol Vinyals (@OriolVinyalsML) <a href="https://twitter.com/OriolVinyalsML/status/1732885990291775553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2023</a></blockquote>

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In an innovative move, <a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_external_flashlight_patent-news-60854.php">Apple is exploring a new feature for future Apple Watches &ndash; an external flashlight</a>. Unlike the current flashlight function, this external light, described in a recently granted patent, promises more practicality for users navigating the dark.
The <a href="https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20230393635">patent, titled "Modular Light Assembly For A Wearable Device,"</a> reveals a device designed for integration with wearable devices. This modular light can be externally attached to a smartwatch's housing and band, offering a more versatile solution than the existing on-screen flashlight.
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The schematic in the patent showcases how the external flashlight could be connected to the Apple Watch bands. This design allows users to direct the light like a torch, offering improved range and brightness compared to the current wrist-based solution. Additionally, the modular light comes with its own power source, ensuring it doesn't drain the Apple Watch's battery. Users may also appreciate a dedicated on/off button for convenient control without interacting with the smartwatch.
Interestingly, the patent suggests that the modular light can receive signals from the wearable device to activate or deactivate its light sources. This implies users might control the external flashlight directly from their <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/news/apple-watch-ultra-sneak-peek-at-a-black-edition/">Apple Watch</a>. Furthermore, the modular light may boast liquid-resistant features, enhancing durability with seals or O-rings to prevent liquid ingress.
The patent indicates that the modular light can be separable from the watch's band, opening possibilities for selling it as a standalone accessory. This flexibility hints at potential new bands designed specifically for use with the external flashlight, offering users a customizable and adaptable experience.

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<p style="border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; color: #374151; font-family: S&ouml;hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://www.technobezz.com/news/discord-rolls-out-a-major-update-for-its-mobile-app/">Discord's recent mobile app makeover</a>, aimed at enhancing the mobile user experience, <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/discord-new-mobile-layout-update-3392631/">hit a rough patch as users expressed dissatisfaction with the update</a>. The revamped layout, <a href="https://discord.com/blog/improving-our-mobile-experience">introduced on December 5, 2023</a>, intended to optimize Discord for mobile use rather than simply downsizing the web version. This adjustment sought to accommodate the expanding array of features Discord has integrated over the years and position itself as a competitive mobile-first messaging platform.
<p style="border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin: 1.25em 0px; color: #374151; font-family: S&ouml;hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">However, the user community voiced strong opposition to the update. Complaints flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, with users highlighting the disconnect between the desktop and mobile versions.
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<p style="border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; color: #374151; font-family: S&ouml;hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Critics argue that the altered layout disrupts established muscle memory, making the app less user-friendly. Despite the option to resist individual updates, the app layout automatically transforms through server-side pushes.
<p style="border: 0px solid #d9d9e3; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; color: #374151; font-family: S&ouml;hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Users, including streamers, are actively urging <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/news/discord-discontinues-clyde-ai-chatbot-shuts-down/">Discord</a> to reconsider and revert to the previous mobile layout. Some have taken a definitive step by canceling their Discord Nitro subscriptions in response to the company's confirmation that the old layout will not be reinstated.
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As we head into 2024, Apple is getting ready to release a bunch of cool new products.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-06/apple-prepares-m3-macbook-air-and-revamped-ipad-pro-for-early-next-year?srnd=undefined&amp;sref=HrWXCALa"> Reports from industry insiders </a>suggest that Apple is set to revamp its iPad Air and iPad Pro lines, bring out a new MacBook Air, and also launch some new accessories.
To boost sales, Apple is rumored to be preparing several new releases before the first quarter of 2024 ends. The new and enhanced offerings, expected to hit the shelves by March 2024, promise to breathe new life into Apple's product lineup.
Apple's upcoming iPad Air may come in two sizes for the first time. Along with the current 10.9-inch version, a bigger 12.9-inch model is also expected. Additionally, the anticipated iPad Pro 2024 is likely to have a big improvement in its display, possibly becoming <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/news/i-pad-pro-upgrades-in-2024-oled-displays-m3-mac-class-processor/">the first iPad with an OLED screen</a>. These changes aim to give customers more options and advanced technology as Apple rejuvenates its tablet lineup.
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While Apple recently revealed <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/news/apple-s-future-mac-books-the-inside-scoop-on-in-house-wireless-connectivity/">a new MacBook Pro and iMac</a> with M3 chips, the MacBook Air turn for an upgrade in 2024. The new MacBook Air M3 will be unveiled at the same time as the improved iPad Air and iPad Pro, giving customers the newest in Apple's chip technology. This new MacBook Air, launching with a macOS update, aims to provide a smooth and powerful computing experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In line with its device upgrades, Apple is planning to release new Magic Keyboards with sturdier aluminium frames, aimed at further bridging the gap between the iPad Pro and traditional laptops. Additionally, a refreshed version of the Apple Pencil is in the works. These accessories go hand in hand with the upcoming iPad and MacBook Air, giving users more features and a sleek style.
Aside from the initial wave of new products, Apple has big plans for 2024, including larger iPhones, new AirPods, and the highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro. These efforts position Apple as the future of computing. Rumors also suggest the introduction of OLED iPad Pros, a faster MacBook Air, and a variety of updated accessories.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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When you think about the Xbox One, you usually think of a great gaming system, right? But the Xbox One is a great choice if you want to stream videos. If you are wondering if there is a way to get Kodi on it, the answer is yes, and the whole thing is super simple. So, keep reading as we will show you the steps to install Kodi on Xbox One.
To get Kodi on your Xbox One, all you have to do is install the app. And that&rsquo;s everything but complicated.
Here is how to install Kodi on Xbox One:
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<li>Click on the Search button</li>
<li>Next, when the Search box appears, enter Kodi into it</li>
<li>When Kodi shows up, click on the &ldquo;Get&rdquo; button</li>
<li>You will have to wait for the app to download and install</li>
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Once the app is installed, just click on the Launch button. Kodi will now be open and you are ready to use it!
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