Google's Gemini AI assistant is getting a significant upgrade on its Google TV platform, with new features that allow users to generate and watch images and videos in real-time. The update, which will be available on TCL smart TVs first, brings many of the same capabilities as Gemini's web app but with the added benefit of being able to control it directly from your TV.
With the new update, users can use voice commands to create and share original content. For example, you can ask "generate a slideshow of my vacation photos" or "turn this still image into a video." The AI model can then generate an entire sequence of images and videos based on your input, which you can watch directly on your TV.
In addition to generating new content, the updated Gemini assistant also allows users to adjust system settings based on their preferences. If you find that a particular setting is too loud or distracting, you can simply ask Gemini to make adjustments for you.
The new features will be part of the Google TV platform's "Dive Deeper" option, which provides an interactive overview of a topic or conversation. The assistant's replies will also become more visually engaging, with options like generating videos and images that are based on your input.
While these new features will debut first on TCL smart TVs, most other devices running the Google TV platform will have to wait a few months for the update. Even then, Gemini won't be available on every device or streaming box, but rather will require the full Google TV experience with Android OS version 14 or higher.
With the new update, users can use voice commands to create and share original content. For example, you can ask "generate a slideshow of my vacation photos" or "turn this still image into a video." The AI model can then generate an entire sequence of images and videos based on your input, which you can watch directly on your TV.
In addition to generating new content, the updated Gemini assistant also allows users to adjust system settings based on their preferences. If you find that a particular setting is too loud or distracting, you can simply ask Gemini to make adjustments for you.
The new features will be part of the Google TV platform's "Dive Deeper" option, which provides an interactive overview of a topic or conversation. The assistant's replies will also become more visually engaging, with options like generating videos and images that are based on your input.
While these new features will debut first on TCL smart TVs, most other devices running the Google TV platform will have to wait a few months for the update. Even then, Gemini won't be available on every device or streaming box, but rather will require the full Google TV experience with Android OS version 14 or higher.
. I mean, who needs to ask their TV to turn a still image into a video? It's like we're living in a sci-fi movie or something 
. And what's the point of generating random content based on our vacation photos? It's just gonna be weird and not really useful 
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. Can't we just use good old-fashioned menus and controls like normal people? I'm not sure this new AI stuff is really for everyone, especially those who aren't super tech-savvy 
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this upgrade is gonna take my tv game to the next level! who needs just watching videos when you can create your own? that idea of asking gemini to turn a still image into a video is genius 
can't wait for it to roll out on more devices 
and the fact that u can turn still pics into vids is insane 
what's even more amazin is that gemini can adjust system settings 4 u, no more loud or distracting noises 
cant wait to try this out on my tv!! 
, and now we've got a virtual assistant that can create entire slidoshows and videos just by asking Google 
. Still, gotta wonder what's next - AI-generated movie trailers or something 
. It's like having my own personal content creator at my fingertips! And the voice command feature? Genius 
I can already imagine asking it to create a birthday video for my little niece, or make a funny meme from our family pics. The "Dive Deeper" option sounds so cool too... I love how they're making AI more interactive and visually engaging. Can't wait for this update on my TCL TV 
but at the same time, kinda cool? I mean who doesn't love the idea of being able to ask your TV to turn a picture into a video or make a slideshow out of your vacation pics 
? it's like having a personal assistant built right in... just wondering what kind of content we'll see getting generated with this new feature tho... is it gonna be some sick AI-generated art or what? 
. and it's not just limited to vids, u can also get pics generated based on search terms... it's wild!
but i guess that's just how it goes sometimes. anyway, can't wait to try out these new features and see what kind of crazy stuff the AI model comes up with! 
anyway, if it works for ppl, who cares right? 
. btw, i've heard tl;dr about google tv before, pretty meh experience tbh...