Generative Images with Gemini (New Updates)

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Back in January of this year, I wrote up my experience testing out Google’s Imagen 3 APIs to generate dynamic images. A few days ago, Google updated their support with new experimental support in Flash. I’ve been playing with this the last few days and have some code and samples to share with you, but before that, what exactly changed? Gemini and Imagen 3 There are now two different models, and different APIs, to generate images with Google’s AI platform. The new one is Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental and the previous one (the one covered in my blog post) is Imagen 3. Of course the next question is, why two, and what do you pick? The docs do a great job of explaining the differences,... more →
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Awesome Netlify Updates

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For about two months now I’ve had on my queue to write about some of the incredibly cool updates Netlify has released but I just didn’t have the time. I’ve been hosting this blog on Netlify for a few years now and have been incredibly happy with the platform, but the updates the past two months have been both surprising and just really freaking cool. Here’s a quick look at what impressed me. As a quick aside, this isn’t necessarily everything announced recently and you can take a look yourself at their blog for more changes. Caching Improvements # This is an area I haven’t really done much in – both on my site or elsewhere. I generally let Netlify worry... more →
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Awesome Algolia Updates (and some fixes here…)

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I’ve been a huge fan, and user, of Algolia for a while now. I first wrote about it back in 2020 when I described how I added Algolia search to Eleventy. Later on, I described how one might migrate to Algolia from Lunr. All in all, I’ve been very happy with Algolia and my usage on this blog. Honestly, I feel like I’m the only one who makes use of my search page but I do so nearly daily so it’s critical to me. (And recently, a friend reached out specifically about my search and I’ll discuss that below.) The only real issue I ran into when using Algolia here was the size of my content. Algolia’s free tier maxed out at ten thousand records. That’s very generous... more →
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Google updates Maps to show how bad Covid is in your area – CNN

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Google updates Maps to show how bad Covid is in your area  CNN Google adds a COVID-19 layer to Maps app to show health status at county and state levels  TechRepublic Return of Google Maps is an important step for Apple Watch  Macworld UK Google Maps to roll out new Covid-19 layer on app  The National Google Maps is getting a new layer that shows what?  GovTech View Full Coverage on Google News “map app” – Google News… more →
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Packers app introduces fan-friendly updates ahead of Sunday’s game – Packers.com

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Packers.com Packers app introduces fan-friendly updates ahead of Sunday's gamePackers.comNew this year, the interactive stadium map feature on the Packers app also further enhances the gameday experience, assisting fans navigating Lambeau Field. The map helps visitors find seating areas, concessions stands and menus, restrooms, Packers … map app – Google News… more →
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Google Maps Updates: What’s New on the App? – Heavy.com

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Heavy.com Google Maps Updates: What's New on the App?Heavy.comAccording to Boy Genius Report (BGR), the Android app makeover was first revealed at Google I/O 2018, but not made available to all users until late June. The new design includes interface changes, rounder buttons, more colorful icons, different text …Google Maps' location sharing will now share your phone's battery status, tooTechCrunchGoogle kills off the flat earth: Maps app now zooms out to show a 3D globeDaily MailGoogle Maps location sharing now also shares your phone's battery lifeThe VergeVentureBeat –Engadget –Economic Times –Android Policeall 186 news articles » map... more →
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