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Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
As summer begins, GRPS renovation projects ‘kicking into full speed'
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Thursday marks the last day of classes for students at Grand Rapids Public Schools. While they may be eager to begin summer vacation, administrators at GRPS are gearing up for a busy summer of their own — starting with renovations to the old Sigsbee Elementary building, which will soon become Southeast Career Pathways. The building, located on the corner of Fuller and Logan, is the first to receive funding from the $7 million is being invested to revamp the space that hasn't housed students in the district in over 10 years. Dark walls are being painted lighter, larger windows are being installed to bring in more daylight and new air conditioning systems — soon to be a hallmark of each building in the district — have also been installed. Upgrades will be complete in late July, but there's plenty more planned elsewhere in the district — including resurfacing Houseman and Briggs Fields and major updates to a number of other buildings. It's a , but leaders say it all starts at the former Sigsbee Elementary. GRPS future plans include security upgrades, electric buses 'This is the first major renovation project of the Reimagine GRPS with Us bond,' said Luke Stier, director of communications for the district. 'We want to create new, inspirational, flexible learning spaces, and that's what this project does.' The includes a wide range of projects that leaders say looks to create a more equitable district. Upgrades include a new environmental academy at Ken-O-Sha Park and expanding the existing Riverside Middle School to become a pre-K through 12th grade Montessori school. The district has also committed to installing secured entryways at each of its schools. 'This is really where it's kicking into full speed,' Stier said. 'It's renovation projects, building projects. It's also work across our district to improve things like transportation. We've seen big improvements throughout this year with on time performance. Really working at that from all aspects to create a better GRPS for all our scholars and staff.' GRPS approves plan to build new school at Aberdeen site The $7 million worth of renovations to create Southeast Career Pathways are just the tip of the iceberg. The Reimagine GRPS with Us bond will ultimately inject over $300 million into the district over the next few years. 'It's an exciting year,' Stier said. 'It's work that takes our entire team, our families, our community to come together to reimage GRPS. It's work that's well underway, and we're excited to see it continue.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Ammon
01-06-2025
- Ammon
Google Photos adds Pixel-exclusive AI features to redesigned editor
Ammon News - Google Photos is being overhauled with more AI features that help users quickly edit their images without requiring advanced skills or professional apps. The redesigned Photos editor puts several AI editing tools — including two generative AI Magic Editor features that were only available on Pixel devices — in one place, alongside helpful suggestions on which tool to use. With this update, Google Photos is expanding the availability of AI-powered automatic framing and text-to-image Reimagine features that debuted on the Pixel 9. The Auto Frame tool, located in the top left of the redesigned editor, suggests different compositions that crop or widen images, using generative AI to fill in any blank spaces. The Reimagine feature goes a step further by allowing users to add anything to their photos by just describing it, the results of which can be a little concerning at times. A GIF demonstrating the Google Auto Frame and Reimagine image editing features. Otherwise, the most noticeable change is the UI, which replaces the previous double-tiered editor menu with a single row of three thumbnail buttons: the Enhance and Dynamic editing options already provided in Google Photos, as well as a new AI Enhance feature. Selecting AI Enhance will produce three edits that automatically combine multiple AI effects like image sharpening and object removal, allowing users to select their preferred results. Users can also draw over specific areas of an image to select an object and make targeted edits. A pop-up tool menu will appear that suggests the best effects to apply, such as moving the person or object, blurring the background, or adjusting the lighting. This should both help users make better edits and make it easier and faster to find the right tool without having to hunt through tabs and menus. Google says that everything mentioned above is rolling out globally to Android devices next month, with iOS following 'later this year.' The Verge asked Google for more information regarding which Android devices will be supported, but we haven't heard back yet. Another Google Photos feature starting to roll out now allows users to share an album in their library by generating a QR code. People can easily view or add photos to the album by scanning the code instead of going through the usual sharing permissions, making it a convenient alternative when sharing with large groups, such as wedding guests or event attendees. The Verge
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- The Hindu
Google announces new AI editor for quicker photo fixes
As Google this week celebrates ten years of its Photos offering, the company launched a redesigned AI-powered editor that consolidates multiple tools and features for easier photo fixes. The new AI editor gives users suggestions to fix their images, and brings major editing tools to one location. These can be used for overall edits as well as to get suggestions or edits for specific parts of an image. Google also announced that tools such as Reimagine and Auto Frame, which were launched as part of the AI-powered Magic Editor offering for Pixel 9, would be coming to more devices. These GenAI features will be placed near other standard photo editing controls. Google said the new editor would begin rolling out globally to Android devices next month while iOS users will get the update later in the year. In addition to this, Google announced an easier way to share photo albums with others. Users can now generate QR codes to let people near them easily view albums or even get photos printed. Those with the QR code can also add photos. 'Today, more than 1.5 billion people use Google Photos each month, with over 9 trillion total photos and videos stored. Every month, you perform more than 370 million searches, share 440 million memories and edit 210 million photos,' said Shimrit Ben-Yair, Vice President, Google Photos & Google One in the post.
The Star
29-05-2025
- The Star
Google Photos introduces new AI tools, QR code sharing for albums
The Reimagine tool allows users to type a prompt to modify specific elements or add new features to a photo. — Google Google Photos is rolling out two new AI-powered editing features – Reimagine and Auto Frame – aimed at helping users enhance their photos. The Reimagine tool allows users to type a prompt to modify specific elements or add new features to a photo. According to Google in a blog post, users can get creative by changing the appearance of grass, trees, or even indoor decor within images. Meanwhile, Auto Frame enhances photos by suggesting different crops or using generative AI to fill in missing areas around the subject, aimed at helping users improve composition. Previously available only on Pixel devices, both tools will be accessible under the redesigned Editor tab as the company will begin rolling them out globally to Android devices next month, with iOS support coming later this year. In addition to editing tools, Google Photos also introduced a new way to share albums instantly via QR codes. The feature, now being rolled out, allows users to generate QR codes for easy album access – made for sharing with nearby friends or printing for group events. The updates come as Google Photos marked its 10th anniversary on May 28. The company boasted having more than 1.5 billion people use the app each month, collectively storing over nine trillion photos and videos. When it was first launched, Google Photos offered unlimited free storage for photos and videos. That policy ended in 2021, when the company announced that all new uploads would count toward the 15GB of free storage included with each Google account.
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Business Standard
29-05-2025
- Business Standard
Google Pixel exclusive AI features in Photos app coming to Android, iPhone
As part of an upcoming update to the Google Photos app, Google is redesigning its image editor and introducing several AI-powered features, including tools that were previously exclusive to Pixel smartphones. In a blog post announcing the changes, the company confirmed that features like Reimagine and Auto Frame will soon be available on more Android devices as well as iPhones. Originally introduced with the Pixel 9 series, Auto Frame uses generative AI to suggest different image compositions—cropping or widening shots and filling in empty space as needed. Reimagine, meanwhile, allows users to select parts of an image and apply detailed edits using natural language prompts. These tools will now become available to a broader user base beyond Pixel owners. In addition to these AI features, Google is updating the image editor's layout and adding several new capabilities to Google Photos. The updates will begin rolling out globally to Android devices next month, with iOS to follow later this year. Google Photos: What is new? Redesigned editor: The editing interface in Google Photos is being revamped to offer easier access to tools and AI-driven suggestions for quick edits. QR code album sharing: Users can now generate a QR code to share albums more easily. Anyone with the code will be able to view and contribute to the album. Travel history: A new 'Places' section under the Collections tab will show photos pinned on a map, making it easier to see where each picture was taken. Contextual search: Users will be able to search photos using natural prompts like 'me in a sparkly blue shirt' or 'Alice at the beach.' Recaps: Google Photos will automatically curate and highlight memorable moments with 'Best of Month' and 'Year-End Recap' collections, which can also be shared. Video montage: Users will be able to select photos and videos to create short highlight clips. Google will use AI to combine the content into a video with background music. Other features: Additional tools include auto-stacking similar photos, the ability to hide images of specific people, and a 'Free up space on this device' option to delete files already backed up to the cloud.
