… Then a little later, Gemini caps it off by mentioning that “since I’m a writer for PCWorld,” this whole installation experience “is actually a great candidate for a ‘State of Local AI’ article.” Not exactly what I was thinking, but I’ll take it under advisement. …
… Gemini may finally leap out of the chatbox at Google I/O ChatGPT and Claude are already controlling PCs and deploying agents into the wild. All signs point to Gemini catching up, rapidly. …
… According to Business Insider, Google staffers are already testing the update, code-named "Remy," which it bills as a “24/7 personal agent for work, school, and daily life” that “elevates the Gemini app into a true personal assistant that can take actions on your behalf” as well as “handle complex … …
… In a new “Conversational Discovery” ad that Google is testing in AI Mode, Gemini’s answer to a user question would include a sponsored, Gemini-written “creative” that’s “tailored to that search,” basically weaving the ad into Gemini’s answer. …
… Gemini's Daily Brief is an AI feature done right Sitting in the left-hand sidebar of the Gemini app, Daily Brief works hand-in-hand with Google’s Personal Intelligence feature, which connects core Google services like Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive to Gemini. …
… Google users and no longer stuck behind a paywall, Personal Intelligence can be pushy and annoying, with Gemini too often butting in with random asides about my life and background “As a PCWorld writer…” when I just want a simple question answered. …
… With the right prompt, you can get a focused crash course in just about anything from ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. …
… What can you do with Gemini in there? Pretty much everything you can do with Gemini on a phone or laptop, plus some extra tricks. …
… It consistently has a harder time finding older stories I've written, or ones from PCWorld. …
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