Forget the endless race for keys or a passport that has gone missing somewhere. Google is preparing a feature that will allow your Android smartphone to become a personal memory keeper for your most important items, even if they don't have any tags. The new capability, integrated into the Find Hub system, will allow users to ask Gemini, Google's voice assistant, to remember exactly where something not used every day was placed. For example, you can say, "Gemini, remember that I put my passport in the top drawer of my desk." The next time you are looking for this document, you just need to ask, and Gemini will remind you of its location. This eliminates the need to buy and attach a Bluetooth tracker to every valuable item, which can itself get lost or run out of battery. In addition to this feature, Google also announced Motion Assist for Android. This technology is designed to combat motion sickness in transport by overlaying dots on the screen that synchronize with the car's movements. The idea is to create an illusion of stability for the eyes, reducing discomfort. However, it is Find Hub with Gemini support that promises to be a real breakthrough in everyday item management. Instead of relying on external devices, the user relies on the intelligence of their smartphone. This is a step towards a more intuitive interaction with the surrounding world, less dependent on additional gadgets.
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Google to Teach Android to Remember Where You Left Your Things, No Tracker Needed
Forget the endless race for keys or a passport that has gone missing somewhere.
Author: Майя Окамото · Sep 12 min
Category: Gadgets
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- Source: The Verge
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