Weekly Round Up | FLUX.1, Audible’s AI Search, and Google’s Smart Home Updates

This week, explore FLUX.1’s image generation capabilities, Audible’s new AI-powered search tool, and Google’s latest smart home upgrades. Plus, see how AI is transforming everyday tasks in our latest roundup.

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Adam Stewart
August 08, 2024

Adam here! This week, Black Forest Labs has launched FLUX.1, an image generator that's gaining attention for its ability to produce everything from pixel art to highly detailed images. Audible is simplifying audiobook discovery with Maven, their new AI-powered search feature that understands natural language and provides tailored recommendations. Meanwhile, Google is enhancing its Nest devices with Gemini technology, making your smart home even more responsive and intuitive.

In Tweets of the Week, check out how ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode is being used and few examples from FLUX.1.

And don’t miss More AI in Action, where we look at using ChatGPT as a personal language tutor and how to create Instagram Reels in just seconds.

🌠 Explore the Future of Image Creation with FLUX.1

Prompt: Beautiful pixel art of a Tokyo street at night, with glowing neon signs and a slight drizzle.

FLUX.1 by Black Forest Labs is developed by a team with experience in creating Stable Diffusion and other advanced AI models, FLUX.1 is designed to produce stunning, detailed visuals across various styles, from pixel art to realistic images.

How to Use FLUX.1 for Free:

  1. Visit Replicate.com: You can try FLUX.1 [schnell] and [dev] for free on Replicate. Just head to the site and search for "FLUX.1" to start experimenting.

  2. Generate Your Image: Enter a prompt in the tool’s interface. For example, try: “Beautiful pixel art of a Tokyo street at night, with glowing neon signs and a slight drizzle.” This prompt will generate stunning art, showcasing FLUX.1’s capabilities.

  3. Explore Advanced Features: Adjust settings like image resolution and inference steps to fine-tune your results.

🗣️ Audible Introduces Maven: A New AI-Powered Search Tool for Audiobooks

Image: Audible's Maven search interface

Audible is making it easier to find your next great listen with the introduction of Maven, a new search feature that understands everyday speech. Launched in beta on 7th August 2024, Maven allows users to ask for specific recommendations in simple, conversational language, and it responds with suggestions tailored to your tastes.

Key Features:

  • Natural Language Search: You can ask for something like “an uplifting fiction novel with a female lead,” and Maven will quickly find options that match.

  • Personalised Suggestions: Maven acts as a personal guide, helping you discover audiobooks that suit your interests and preferences.

  • Quick Reviews: Audible is also testing a feature that provides “reviews at a glance,” making it easier to decide on your next listen.

Currently, this beta feature is available to 50% of customers in the US, across all membership plans, and is gradually expanding as Audible gathers feedback to improve the experience.

🏡 Google Nest Gets Smarter with Gemini Technology

Image: Google Home

Google is upgrading its Nest devices with Gemini technology, making your smart home experience more intuitive.

Key Updates:

  • Smarter Cameras: Nest cameras now recognise specific activities, like a dog digging in the garden, offering more relevant alerts.

  • Easy Automations: Google Home’s “Help me create” feature lets you set up automations with simple commands, like locking doors at bedtime.

  • Better Google Assistant: Interactions with Google Assistant on Nest devices are more natural, allowing for easy follow-up questions.

These features will begin rolling out to Nest Aware subscribers later this year.

🐥 Tweets of the Week

🎬 More AI in Action this Week

Your AI Language Tutor: Explore how ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode can be used as a personal language tutor. Whether you’re learning a new language or refining your skills, this tool offers interactive and conversational lessons.

Pilot Mode in Paris: Watch as ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode takes on the role of a pilot about to land in Paris. This feature adds a new dimension to immersive, AI-driven simulations.

Voice Mode at the Olympics: See ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode in action as it commentates Australia’s thrilling win in the 100m sprint at the Olympics. Experience real-time AI commentary like never before.

Instagram Reels in Seconds: Learn the easiest way to create Instagram Reels in multiple languages in just seconds. This tool simplifies your content creation process, making it faster and more accessible than ever.

Tango for Training: Discover how Tango can help you eliminate repetitive task instructions and streamline your training process. It’s a must-have tool for anyone looking to save time and improve efficiency.

Discover these AI Tools and Apps

  1. Tango - Create software training walkthroughs in minutes.

  2. Invideo.io - Create videos with text prompts.

  3. Flux.1 by Black Forest Labs - offering state-of-the-art performance image generation with top of the line prompt following, visual quality, image detail and output diversity.

  4. Morph Studio - Your All-In-One AI Video Workflow.

  5. Toby - live speech translation on any video call.