Google's Gemini AI platform continues to expand its capabilities with the introduction of the YouTube Music Gemini extension. This new feature allows users to connect YouTube Music to the Gemini AI bot, enabling them to ask Gemini to play music by song, album, artist, playlist, genre, and more. The extension is currently disabled by default but can be activated on desktop and mobile devices by visiting gemini.google.com/extensions or through the Gemini app's extensions settings. By enabling the extension, users grant Gemini access to their preferences, playlists, and playback history. It's important to note that the YouTube Music extension currently only supports English prompts, but Google plans to add support for other languages in the future. The release of this extension follows the unveiling of Google Gemini at the recent Google I/O 2024 conference. Google also has plans to introduce Gemini extensions for other apps, including Calendar, Keep, Tasks, and Utilities. [48e9cb6e]
YouTube Music is introducing a new AI feature that allows users to find songs by humming, singing, or playing a recording of a song. The feature can search songs faster than Shazam and is available on the YouTube Music app for Android. It is represented by a waveform icon next to the microphone icon and can be accessed by tapping the search button. The feature is currently rolling out and may take some time to be available to all users. The 'humming' feature was first introduced by Shazam, but YouTube's new feature has the potential to overtake it. Apple's Shazam reportedly freezes often and requires a good wireless connection to work fast. [169398ea]
YouTube Music has introduced a new feature that allows users to search for songs by humming, singing, or playing a clip of the tune. The feature leverages advanced AI technology to match the user's input with the original recording, making it easier to identify songs when the title or artist is unknown. The feature is powered by machine learning models that convert audio inputs into numerical sequences, which are then compared against YouTube's vast database of songs to find the closest match. The humming search feature is currently available to a limited number of users as part of a gradual rollout. It is expected to significantly enhance the music discovery process and become a popular tool for music enthusiasts. [0a7ac5be]
Amazon has released a preview of its AI-powered voice search feature for Fire TV. The preview demonstrates a man using voice commands to request specific movies and shows, including genres and iconic phrases. The AI-powered search feature was trained on data from services like IMDb and aims to provide personalized recommendations based on natural language inputs. The search results will include options from other streaming services, not just Amazon Prime. The enhanced search feature will be available on Fire TV devices running FOS6 in the upcoming weeks. [fd48326a]