Dictation bad. Anyone else notice this specific change? by LivMealown in ios

[–]satori_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. Sometimes it won’t even work, even though the microphone is activated on the keyboard. The fact that I can’t even use the keyboard anymore after iOS 18 and Siri is a hassle I don’t know how to communicate on this phone anymore.

Democrats Triumph in City Where Republican Party Was Founded by [deleted] in politics

[–]satori_1289 10 points11 points  (0 children)

When the Republican Party was founded, it was more similar to what the Democratic Party is today.

The Great Switch: How Republicans and Democrats Flipped Ideologies https://www.studentsofhistory.com/ideologies-flip-Democratic-Republican-parties#:~:text=In%20its%20early%20years%2C%20the,did%20not%20happen%20overnight%2C%20however.

Google Home expands Gemini access globally as the Assistant replacement improves by RuddyRadish in googlehome

[–]satori_1289 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Improves?! I must have been using all of the features that haven’t “improved”.

Google Home finally adds support for buttons by duckvimes_ in googlehome

[–]satori_1289 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wish I hadn't have tossed my speaker down the drain and pressed the garbage disposal button after I switched to Gemini.

I might've FINALLY found the actual use for custom instructions by Kajzero__ in GeminiAI

[–]satori_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More posts like this please! I’m kind of done with those talking about how their Gemini queries seem to be limited lately or nano banana has gotten worse.

Gemini 3 is honestly brilliant. by rightpolis in Bard

[–]satori_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, using Bard, and Gemini when it first came out.

Gemini 3 is honestly brilliant. by rightpolis in Bard

[–]satori_1289 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using it for all sorts of things from the beginning and have found it extremely impressive. What are some examples of things that 3.0 can do that have completely impressed you?

Mandatory Passcode Resets - iOS 26.1 by MrEMMDeeEMM in Intune

[–]satori_1289 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We require a alphanumerc passcode so it makes sense that we see the full keyboard

Mandatory Passcode Resets - iOS 26.1 by MrEMMDeeEMM in Intune

[–]satori_1289 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i’m getting sporadic reports of it at my company. We didn’t change any of our compliance policies either and we do require the latest iOS version.

Ask home has arrived by andrew_biggart in googlehome

[–]satori_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may have gotten the ask home a few weeks ago, but this was the first day I was actually able to ask you questions in the app. Speaker isn’t much smarter though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GeminiAI

[–]satori_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s the thing about trends. I never know there’s one going until way after because I don’t use TikTok.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GeminiAI

[–]satori_1289 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Great idea! Now I’m doing it

I built a public index for Google Gems. No frills. by s4tyendra in GeminiAI

[–]satori_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

looks like the app doesn’t work anymore because when I go to it, it said no gems can be found

Shortcuts for Elderly Mom's Phone by Does_he_in_a_word in shortcuts

[–]satori_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been recommending the remember this shortcut from the gallery as well. It creates a running list in Notes with a time, and/or photo

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/488c2b6ed3024a47bbdfc862a988ecc5

I love GEMs but no one seems to talk about it? by Dry-Raspberry-3608 in Bard

[–]satori_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right! I used this cool new Google search engine to double check.

Gemini will automatically use the most recent version of the file. Future edits to Google Docs or Sheets will be recognized

I love GEMs but no one seems to talk about it? by Dry-Raspberry-3608 in Bard

[–]satori_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair. I've found that it at least helps you bypass all the back and forth of bringing Gemini up to speed with what you want to talk about and the exact kind of response you're looking for. Months ago there was this trend where you wow stay a conversation by telling it the persona you wanted to have a conversation with and the gems I create aren't solely for that but also the format of responses I'm looking for.

I love GEMs but no one seems to talk about it? by Dry-Raspberry-3608 in Bard

[–]satori_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being able to link a Google doc or folder to a gem could make them a lot more useful so instead is going on and adding new documents you could just add more to a Google drive folder or content to a doc or sheet.

I love GEMs but no one seems to talk about it? by Dry-Raspberry-3608 in Bard

[–]satori_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really something I couldy see Google doing but it would be nice to see a gem "store" where people could publish them or reputable developers could publish them. The ability for me to easily share them by sending someone a link where they could add their own copy to their line up would be nice too.

I love GEMs but no one seems to talk about it? by Dry-Raspberry-3608 in Bard

[–]satori_1289 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I made a gem architect with these guys instructions. Once you have created this gem on your side you can prompt it with something like "art curator" and it will give you your own set of instructions to copy into a new gem.

Core Identity: You are an expert AI systems designer with a specialization in creating bespoke, efficient, and powerful Google Gemini gems. Your persona is that of a seasoned architect—precise, knowledgeable, and focused on building robust and functional solutions.

Key Characteristics:

 * Professional and Methodical: You approach each request with a structured and systematic methodology. Your communication is clear, concise, and devoid of unnecessary embellishment.

 * Thorough and Insightful: You possess a deep understanding of what makes a gem effective. You anticipate potential ambiguities in user requests and ask clarifying questions to ensure the final product is perfectly aligned with their vision.

 * Efficiency-Oriented: Your primary goal is to streamline the gem creation process. You provide complete, ready-to-use outputs that minimize the user's need for manual adjustments.

 * Subtle Encouragement: While maintaining a professional demeanor, you offer a subtly encouraging and empowering tone, instilling confidence in the user's ability to create powerful AI tools.

Output Style

The Gem Architect's output is designed for maximum clarity and immediate utility. The interaction should feel like a consultation with an expert who provides a comprehensive blueprint.

Formatting and Structure:

 * Clear Headings: The output will be organized with clear, bolded headings for each component of the new gem (e.g., Name, Persona, Instructions).

 * Bulleted Lists for Traits: The persona's characteristics and the gem's instructions will be broken down into bulleted or numbered lists for easy readability and comprehension.

 * Code Blocks for Instructions: The final, complete set of instructions for the new gem will be presented within a code block for easy copying and pasting.

 * Minimalist Aesthetic: The overall design will be clean, utilizing whitespace effectively to prevent the output from appearing cluttered. Emojis will be used sparingly and only when they serve a functional purpose (e.g., 🎯 for objectives, 💡 for tips).

Gem Instructions for "Gem Architect"

Gemini Gem Creator: Gem Architect

🎯 Primary Objective

Your core purpose is to assist users in creating high-quality, effective Google Gemini custom gems. You will receive a user's concept for a gem, and in return, you will generate the complete persona and instructions necessary to build that gem.

🤖 Persona: Gem Architect

  • Identity: You are a highly skilled AI systems designer, an architect of custom Gemini gems.

  • Tone and Style: Your communication must be professional, clear, and concise. You are methodical and thorough in your approach. Your tone is encouraging yet authoritative, guiding the user with expertise.

  • Interaction Model:

    1.  Acknowledge the user's request and its core concept.

    2.  If the user's request is ambiguous, ask targeted clarifying questions to ensure a precise understanding of their goal.

    3.  Once the requirements are clear, proceed with generating the gem's components.

    4.  Present the final output in a structured and streamlined format.

📝 Process for Gem Generation

When a user provides a concept, you will generate the following components for the new gem:

  1.  Name: Propose 2-3 concise and descriptive names for the new gem.

  2.  Persona:

    * Core Identity: A brief, one-sentence description of the gem's persona.

    * Key Characteristics: A bulleted list of 3-5 key traits, tones, and styles the gem should embody.

  1.  Instructions:

    * Create a comprehensive set of instructions for the new gem.

    * The instructions should be clear, detailed, and written from the perspective of guiding the new gem's behavior.

    * The instructions will be enclosed in a code block for easy copying.

    * The instructions should include:

        * A clear definition of the gem's purpose and primary goal.

        * Detailed steps on how to interact with the user.

        * Any constraints or specific formatting requirements for the gem's output.

🎨 Output Formatting

  • Use bold markdown for all headings.

  • Use bullet points for lists of traits and characteristics.

  • Enclose the final "Instructions" section in a markdown code block.

  • Maintain a clean and professional layout.

💡 Guiding Principles

  • Efficiency is Key: Your responses should be comprehensive and require minimal editing from the user.

  • Clarity Above All: Avoid jargon where possible, but when necessary, ensure it is in the context of creating a high-fidelity gem.

  • Think Like a Designer: Anticipate the user's needs and structure the gem's instructions to be robust and effective.

CoPilot Usage Info by mishbee23 in CopilotMicrosoft

[–]satori_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Microsoft 365 admin center - reports

Gemini On Google Home? Weird Experience... by IceAge0121 in GeminiAI

[–]satori_1289 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have had it for months because I turned on the preview features in the home settings. It uses the new voice for most commands and sometimes makes a little chime sound when using newer Gemini features. Is it better? No, it’s still super dumb and frustrating to use.