I Tried Google’s Project Astra

At Google I/O 2024, CNET’s Lexy Savvides gets a first look at Project Astra, a new AI assistant that is able to see, hear and identify objects using your phone’s camera or a pair of AR glasses. Google Ups Its AI Game With Project Astra, AI Overviews and Gemini Updates 0:00 Intro 0:27 Storyteller 1:56…

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May 14, 2024

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At Google I/O 2024, CNET’s Lexy Savvides gets a first look at Project Astra, a new AI assistant that is able to see, hear and identify objects using your phone’s camera or a pair of AR glasses.

Google Ups Its AI Game With Project Astra, AI Overviews and Gemini Updates

0:00 Intro
0:27 Storyteller
1:56 Pictionary
2:55 Free-Form
3:53 Final Thoughts

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@AleeshaTraum

May 14, 2024 at 7:19 pm

Did adding that PTO pump help solve the problem with low flow on the cart? ????????

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@LynnetteBalthazor

May 14, 2024 at 7:19 pm

I am proud of these students risking everything for justice and human rights! ????????????

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- @6figureetal
  
  May 14, 2024 at 7:41 pm
  
  am afraid for them
  
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@Cleta-oe9vt

May 14, 2024 at 7:19 pm

Sono continuamente stupito dal livello di competenza mostrato in questo thread. È come avere accesso a un think tank virtuale.????

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@CarlineTadeo

May 14, 2024 at 7:19 pm

Adoro il modo in cui tutti qui affrontano la discussione con una mente aperta. Crea un ambiente in cui il vero apprendimento può prosperare.????

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@HillaryBriola

May 14, 2024 at 7:19 pm

I’m continually inspired by the fearlessness with which women speak their minds in this space.????

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@lukelitowitz2000

May 14, 2024 at 7:24 pm

Why are all the comments just bots lmao

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- @elivegba8186
  
  May 14, 2024 at 9:17 pm
  
  like yours?
  
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- @user-hw5my1gd3x
  
  May 14, 2024 at 9:19 pm
  
  yeah like yours
  
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@6figureetal

May 14, 2024 at 7:25 pm

google censors, better go tesla

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- @ICDeadPeeps
  
  May 14, 2024 at 7:31 pm
  
  Lol I’m surprised your comment hasn’t disappeared yet ????
  
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@tracyforrest2253

May 14, 2024 at 7:26 pm

I like the new Gemini features

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- @marknrogers
  
  May 14, 2024 at 7:37 pm
  
  Be careful. Google tends to skew things unnecessarily.
  
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@PrajwalDSouzaCrazyTalks

May 14, 2024 at 7:29 pm

Have you tried GPT4-o?

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- @Bluegoat0
  
  May 14, 2024 at 8:04 pm
  
  Yes, and it sucks
  
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- @PrajwalDSouzaCrazyTalks
  
  May 14, 2024 at 8:34 pm
  
  @@Bluegoat0 yeah. But it is good at real time vocal variations. Something that is really challenging.
  
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May 14, 2024 at 7:34 pm

Follow us

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@DontReadMyProfilePicture566

May 14, 2024 at 7:54 pm

Don’t read my name!

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@EverlifeGame

May 14, 2024 at 7:58 pm

This looks terrible compared to 4o LOL

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@metatron3942

May 14, 2024 at 8:03 pm

For a company with tons of developers, they can’t keep up with open AI.

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@peanutbutterpanda19

May 14, 2024 at 8:07 pm

“Monty has left the edges of the frame. A thunderous bang echoes through the air, Governor of South Dakota Kristi Noem has struck again.”

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@mebighobo9841

May 14, 2024 at 8:08 pm

Google will kill it in like a year or two after it releases

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@kellymoses8566

May 14, 2024 at 8:49 pm

AI is cool but food, housing, and health care are becoming unaffordable.

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- @StarChaser1879
  
  May 14, 2024 at 9:26 pm
  
  1. No it’s not. 2. We can do both.
  
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@MiniLoves233

May 14, 2024 at 8:54 pm

Wow amazing thanks 🙂

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Investors Are Asking AI About Your Startup

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What does ChatGPT say about your startup?

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There is no such thing as the perfect pitch. But you can get close by implementing a few research-backed methods to your delivery, deck, and message.

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Figge, P., Graf-Vlachy, L., König, A., Demann, F., & Diessner, M. (2025). “Shades of Grey or Black and White? How Entrepreneurs’ Use of Cognitively Complex Language Affects Investor Funding.” Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
Clarke, J. S., Cornelissen, J. P., & Healey, M. P. (2019). “Actions Speak Louder than Words: How Figurative Language and Gesturing in Entrepreneurial Pitches Influences Investment Judgments.” Academy of Management Journal
Jiang, L., Yin, D., & Liu, D. (2019). “Can Joy Buy You Money? The Impact of the Strength, Duration, and Phases of an Entrepreneur’s Peak Displayed Joy on Funding Performance.” Academy of Management Journal.
Chen, X.-P., Yao, X., & Kotha, S. (2009). “Entrepreneur Passion and Preparedness in Business Plan Presentations: A Persuasion Analysis of Venture Capitalists’ Funding Decisions.” Academy of Management Journal
Zhu, L. Y., Young, M. J., & Bauman, C. W. (2024). “Linking Anxiety to Passion: Emotion Regulation and Entrepreneurs’ Pitch Performance.” Journal of Business Venturing
Allison, T. H., Davis, B. C., Webb, J. W., & Short, J. C. (2017). “Persuasion in Crowdfunding: An Elaboration Likelihood Model of Crowdfunding Performance.” Journal of Business Venturing
Clark, C. (2008). “The Impact of Entrepreneurs’ Oral ‘Pitch’ Presentation Skills on Business Angels’ Initial Screening Investment Decisions.” Venture Capital

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