Google Lens: Features You Need to Try

 As the name suggests, Google Lens is an image recognition tool developed by Google. With this, you can use your phone’s camera to identify objects in the real world. Although Google Lens has been a part of your phones since way back, however, with its latest version and additional features, it has become more useful. Recently, Google Lens has added quite a few clever features. So, here is a list of some of the best Google Lens features and how to use them on your Android device.

How to Access Google Lens on an Android Device?

Most of the latest Android phones have Lens installed into the camera app. All you have to do is take a picture, open it in the gallery app, and find the Lens icon located in the upper or lower side of the screen. Also, you can access the service via Google Assistant or in Google Photos.

New Places Filter

You will find the New Places filter in the Lens app located between the Shopping and Dining options. Use the Places filter while clicking the picture of some building like, or any other place for that matter, and the Lens will bring up the name of that place, including other options like Search, Save Place, Share, Call and locate in Google Maps. Also, remember that this filter is accessible via the app and Google Assistant and not through the camera or Photo app.

Word Translation and Text Pronunciation

Although Google Lens was already capable of translating text, however, the new version is also capable of pronouncing the text.  This feature will be helpful for people who are learning new languages. Also, the children who are just learning to read can take advantage. To use this filter, find the Text filter in the lens app. It is the second option from the beginning and looks like a square with three horizontal lines in it. Now, position your camera in front of the text you wish to translate or find the meaning of.

After capturing the image of the text, you can select a specific word by simply tapping on it and then tap on listen to check the pronunciation or find the meaning by tapping on the magnifying glass icon.

Homework Helper

As the world is becoming more tech-savvy and more children now using the internet for studies, Google Lens can now help them solve math problems. Capture the math problem using the Homework filter, and the Lens will quickly suggest the answer. You can tap on the “Solve” option to understand the steps needed to solve the problem. Know that the Lens pulls alternate solutions and similar problems from the Web to make sure students understand the reasoning. Note that the option may not be available for all the equations you search for.

Transform Handwritten Notes into Text

Google Lens can now convert your handwritten notes into text on your computer. But first, you will need to download the latest Chrome version on your PC and log in to Chrome with the Google account you have on your phone. Now, you can capture the handwritten notes using your mobile device, and then press “Select All” followed by “Copy to the computer.” In the list that appears, locate and select your PC on which you wish to see your notes. Now, move to your desktop and open Google Docs in the Chrome browser. Open a new document and press Insert or Ctrl + V to paste the handwritten notes in the form of text.

Access Restaurant Reviews and Ratings

Most of the time, we are unsure whether a restaurant is worth dinning or not. In such cases, customer reviews and ratings should be referred to. So, open the Google Lens, point your phone at the restaurant’s logo, and it will pull out Google reviews to help you decide.

Track Packages

Point the Google Lens in front of a package’s shipping details and wait for the details to highlight, then tap on the dot that appears on the screen. The URL for the USPS tracking page will come up, you can tap on it to follow the shipping progress of your package.

Find Details About Random Objects

Capture the object you wish to learn about using the Google Lens. It will investigate the data, identify the object, and bring up a ton of resources online to learn more. The object can be anything from a painting to a plant, an animal, or a famous person.

It seems that Google has done an amazing job by adding these many useful features to Google Lens. We hope that you can now make the most of the internet using Google Lens.

Source : https://gotrustblog.com/google-lens-features-you-need-to-try/

Google Stadia: All the Latest Updates and Features

Last year, at Game Developers Conference (GDC), Google announced the arrival of Google Stadia – a game streaming service that supports every screen the world owns. It is Google’s best attempt to ensure the users that they can play AAA games on laptops, PCs, phones, and television. Since Google runs the games, the world of high-quality graphics-integrated gaming experience unleashes. Unfortunately, Stadia doesn’t support VR gaming yet.

Since it’s a cloud-based service, it can be streamed seamlessly on any platform, including Chromecast Ultra, Samsung Galaxy phones, Google Pixel phones, Asus phones, and OnePlus handsets as well. In June 2020, Google confirmed that Android users wouldn’t be devoid of their services. Users can effortlessly switch between the devices while playing games without losing their points. Until July, all the features and benefits applied to Wi-Fi connection only. The company started to test their services on 4G and 5G connectivity. Now, users can use their mobile data to try the latest cellular support on the Stadia app itself. After installing the Google Stadia app, click on the avatar, and select Experiment to test the mobile data services.

These were some of the basics and software integration of the service. Below, we have mentioned the details about hardware and some salient features of Stadia:

• The cloud-based service does not discriminate between the devices and offers similar gaming experience, regardless. But, make sure you have a stable internet connection. Also, the graphics can automatically tweak itself based on the device you use.
• At the conference, Google mentioned that Stadia uses a customized AMD 2.7GHz x86 processor with 16GM of RAM that gives up to 484GB/s of transfer speed. The GPU on Stadia has 10.7 teraflops of power. However, enjoying the game in 4K is possible in the Chromecast Ultra device only.
• Another unique feature Stadia launched is Crayta that will allow the users or players to create and share games at any moment. Some noteworthy features include Google assistant support, in-game achievements, and game sharing. Purchased games can also be shared with family and friends from any device.

All of these inputs have created a buzz in the market, making Google Stadia the most potent service when compared to any gaming console. Due to the hardware used in Stadia, the device will go easy on updates making it an ideal choice for everyone. Google claims to offer 8K gaming experience in the future, but the exact details have not been specified yet.

Moreover, if you want a proper gaming experience, it will be ideal to invest in Stadia’s proprietary controller for $69 only. Connect it to Wi-Fi on Google’s servers for a lag-free experience. Connect the controller using a USB cable, or wirelessly with the Chromecast Ultra.

Source : Google Stadia

Beyoncé’s Black in King Features Many, Many Stars!

Beyoncé’s latest venture is a visual album/movie called Black is King. Released on streaming service Disney Plus, the film is a rough remake of 2019’s The Lion King, which featured Beyonce as well. Amidst the current social situation, such an empowering movie goes a long way toward promoting and celebrating black culture from all over the world. The film runs like a series of different music videos where you’ll see various beautiful artists from different parts of our planet coming together to create magic.

We also see Lion King’s franchise favorites such as Simba, Mufasa, Rafiki, Sarabi, Nala, and Scar. The amalgamation of these two worlds was a sight to see. For those who haven’t seen Bey’s 2019 The Lion King, you should check it out. Although Beyoncé and Jay-Z headline the whole thing, there are other artists as well that are brilliant at what they do. Given below is a list of all the artists featured on Black is King.

Beyoncé

The twenty-four-time Grammy winner dedicated this performance and album to her son, Sir. We see her in the beginning as well as the end. She is playing herself in the movie, and like before, you won’t be able to take your eyes off her.

Jay-Z

A complete act by himself, Jay-Z was seen here in ‘Mood 4 Eva’. He has always taken a backseat whenever Bey’s album is coming out and vice versa. Their relationship (ignoring the hiccups) seems like a Disney story in real life.

Rumi and Sir Carter

Blue Ivy’s siblings and younger children of the famous couple, Sir is seen at the end as Beyoncé gives her dedication, and Rumi is seen with her elder sister in “Brown Skin Girl.”

Blue Ivy Carter

Blue is Beyonce’s and JayZ’s firstborn, and is seen here on “Brown Skin Girl.” She won a BET award as well.

Tina Knowles-Lawson

She is Beyoncé’s mother and has a recurring role on the album. You will especially notice her in the background during the garden tea party.

Pharrell Williams

Again, seen in “Water” in Black is King but needs no introduction. The 13-time Grammy winner is a rapper, leader, and icon in American music.

Lupita Nyong’o

Well known for her niche roles in movies like ’12 Years a Slave’ and ‘Black Panther,’ we see her performing “Brown Skin Girl” in ‘Black is King’.

Naomi Campbell

An iconic supermodel from Britain, she is seen here in the “Brown Skin Girl” performance.

Kelly Rowland

Another performer of ‘Brown Skin Girl,’ Rowland was a member of Beyonce’s old band, Destiny’s Child.

Shatta Wale

Hailing from Ghana, Shatta Wale is a singer who is seen on “Already” and is also a Ghanaian singer.

Jessie Reyez

A Canadian musician saw him performing “Scar.”

Salatiel

Seen performing “Water,” Salatiel is from Cameroon and works as a music executive.

Lord Afrixana

A “Don’t Jealous Me” performer, he is another upcoming musician.

Wizkid

Seen performing “Brown Skin Girl” here, she is a Nigerian singer.

Adult Akech

She is a model from South Sudan and is a part of the “Brown Skin Girl” performance.

Tiwa Savage

A “Keys to the Kingdom” performer and a musician of Nigerian descent.

Mr Eazi

“Don’t Jealous Me” performer, Mr Eazi is a musician from Nigeria.

Tierra Whack

Tierra Whack is an upcoming hip hop artist from right here, the United States of America.

Yemi Alade

Yemi Alade is of Nigerian descent and a pop singer.

Busiswa

Seen here performing “My Power”, he is a musician from South Africa.

Nija

Part of the “My Power” performance, she is an American Songwriter.

Moonchild Sanelly

Seen here in “My Power,” Moonchild Sanelly is from South Africa.

Nyaniso Ntsikelemo Dzedze

Nyaniso Dzedze is a famous actor coming from South Africa.

Nandi Madida

Nandi Madida is a model from South Africa.

Warren Masemola

Warren Masemola is an Actor from South Africa.

Except for these brilliant black artists from all over the globe, we also see cameos from The Lion King members of the cast. We see JD McCrary, who voiced Young Simba, comedian Billy Eichner as Timon and Chiwetel Ejiofor as the scary Scar. If you haven’t already watched this fantastic piece of visual art, get on it right away!

Source : Beyoncé’s Black