I’d like Gemini to address me in the formal ‘usted.’ | Illustration: The Verge Google initially rolled out Gemini Live, its conversational AI voice chat, in just one language: English. Today, the company is expanding the service to a handful of other languages, starting with French, German, Portuguese, Hindi, and Spanish. And while support for these languages does appear to be imminent for a lot of people, the company is still couching promises of other Gemini features with fuzzy “coming weeks” timelines. Google expects that the languages starting to roll out today will be available to all users “in a couple of weeks.” As for other languages, Google says it will have more than 40 languages over “the coming weeks,” which is harder to pin down. Still, Google’s timeline from announcement to full rollout for Gemini... Continue reading…

Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge If you’re anything like me, you spend a lot of each day jumping between multiple email accounts — and multiple email apps — trying to get to inbox zero. Anything that can be done to reduce the number of places where messages are piling up can save time and reduce confusion. Gmail can import emails from other accounts like iCloud or Outlook so you don’t have to necessarily check multiple inboxes multiple times a day. Setting up an email import isn’t particularly difficult. I’m going to start with a little bit of explanation first and then go on to detail several ways to gather all your emails in your Gmail account. There is also a way to use your mobile Gmail app to read and answer emails from other accounts; I’ll cover that as well. Y... Continue reading…

Ken Pillonel has created a protective case that also upgrades old AirPods charging cases to USB-C. | Screenshot: YouTube Those of us still rocking AirPods with Lightning ports finally have a way to upgrade them to USB-C that doesn’t require complicated modifications or the cost of completely replacing the case. Engineer Ken Pillonel has created a smart case for older AirPods models that includes a USB-C charging port on the outside. The protective cases are made from a durable but flexible 3D-printed plastic and can be installed on an AirPods charging case in about 10 seconds. The USB-C port on the outside passes power along to the AirPods’ Lightning port using some added electronics hidden in the base, but the case is also easily removable should direct access to the Lightning port still be needed. Image: Ken Pillonel Pillonel’s... Continue reading…

Land reclamation work in Almere, in the north central Netherlands’ province of Flevoland, has uncovered beams from a medieval construction kit for a church roof. The beams date to the 15th century and were likely being transported by ship when they fell overboard or sank with the ship in the Zuiderzee, today a freshwater lake, but an open waterway on the North Sea in the 1400s. The Zuiderzee was at different times a lake and a North Sea bay, depending on sea levels and coastal erosion. Construction of the Afsluitdijk dam in the 20th century caused its current lake incarnation, and Almere was built on land reclaimed from it between 1959 and 1968, making it the Netherlands’ youngest city. Despite its youth, there are archaeological remains in the deep layers of the former bay/lake under the city going back to the Neolithic. Archaeologists discovered the beams while surveying the site of future development in the Almere Pampus district. Archaeologist Yftinus van Popta drilled down to create a “viewing hole” and spotted the wood in an excellent state of preservation thanks to the waterlogged environment. It’s a pack of at least 80 beams that were assembled using marks carved by the carpenters into the wood as instructions. When fitted together, the beams would have formed a pointed roof approximately 9 by 22 meters (30 by 72 feet). In what is now Almere Pampus, the remains of at least three shipwrecks were found in the 1980s on one plot, as well as parts of the late medieval church roof. When the beams were found, they were reburied somewhere else. A conscious choice, says van Popta: “If you bring it up, it will dry out, and then you have to do something with it. But conservation is very expensive.” The exact location of the reburial has not been well preserved. Based on old aerial photographs, overview drawings and descriptions by the archaeologists at the time, he got a suspicion where the reburied church roof should be. A drilling investigation was carried out there. Plastic and wood were soon found, exactly as expected, because old photographs showed that the church roof had been covered with agricultural plastic. It is unique to find a wooden church roof as a shipload in its entirety. Van Popta: “If the beams are in good condition, you could still put it together as intended, so to speak, and that is very special.” The municipality is having additional research done to determine the precise dating of the wood and to gain more clarity about the ship on which it was transported.

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Pumpkin Pie Cake only has 5 ingredients but it tastes completely homemade! It is a dessert that tastes like part pumpkin pie and part spice cake! Topped with vanilla frosting! PART PIE AND PART CAKE I adapted this recipe from my Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake. Instead of sprinkling the cake mix on top and pouring on the butter, I wondered what would happen if I just mixed it all together. And boy, was it one of the best fall desserts I have tasted in a LONG time! It only has 5 ingredients but I swear it tastes homemade! If you have a crowd over at Thanksgiving, this might be the perfect dessert to serve. It will easily make 12 servings and you can make it the night before!  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What can I add to this cake? I added these Brach’s Mellowcreme Pumpkins as a last minute decoration on top. They aren’t necessary, but they are a super cute edible decoration for each slice of cake. Why is my frosting melting? Usually this happens if you’re trying to ice the cake too soon. You HAVE to let the cake cool before you frost it. Can I use a different frosting? Sure, if you have a homemade frosting you prefer, feel free to use that. A buttercream frosting, a marshmallow frosting, or a pumpkin spice flavored frosting would all be tasty. How to store leftover cake? This cake would do good at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) pumpkin pie mix – you want to look for the pumpkin pie mix, not the smaller cans of pure pumpkin. Pumpkin puree is just pumpkin, it doesn’t have any other seasonings or evaporated milk added so don’t grab that by accident. eggs spice cake mix – I think this works best with a spice cake mix but I suppose you could use a yellow or vanilla cake mix. salted butter – I think the salted butter cuts the overall sweetness of this dessert. If you only have unsalted butter, you can use that. vanilla frosting – you could also use cool whip (whipped topping) if you prefer. Brach’s Mellowcreme Pumpkins – optional, but make a really cute addition to each slice of cake. HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN PIE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Lightly spray the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a stand mixer, (or large mixing bowl) mix together pumpkin pie mix and eggs. Then mix in cake mix and melted butter. Mix slowly at first so the cake mix doesn’t fly everywhere. Mix this together for at least 2 minutes to make sure the batter is fully incorporated. Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Bake for about 45-55 minutes (center of the cake shouldn’t be jiggly). Allow cake to cool completely then spread the frosting on top. You could even top each square with these candy corn pumpkins. Cut into 12 squares and serve! CRAVING MORE RECIPES? Magic Pumpkin Layer Cake Pumpkin Spice Cake Pumpkin Magic Bars Pumpkin Bread with Brown Sugar Glaze Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake 40 Best Pumpkin Recipes Pumpkin Poke Cake No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Cinnamon Roll Cake Italian Love Cake Originally published: October 2016Updated photos & republished: September 2024 Print Pumpkin Pie Cake Pumpkin Pie Cake only has 5 ingredients but it tastes completely homemade! It tastes like it is part pumpkin pie and part spice cake! Course DessertCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 45 minutes minutesTotal Time 55 minutes minutes Servings 12 Calories 345kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients1 (30 oz) can pumpkin pie mix4 large eggs1 box spice cake mix1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), melted1 container white or vanilla frostingBrach's Mellowcreme Pumpkins (optional, for topping) InstructionsPreheat oven to 350F degrees. Lightly spray the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.In a stand mixer, (or large mixing bowl) mix together pumpkin pie mix and eggs. Then mix in cake mix and melted butter. Mix for a full 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake for about 45-55 minutes (center of the cake shouldn’t be jiggly.) Allow cake to cool completely then spread frosting on top. Cut into 12 squares and serve! Optional: Top each slice with mellowcreme pumpkins! Video Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 439mg | Sugar: 20g

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Judge Tanya Chutkan, of the US District Court for Washington DC, has unsealed the latest filing by special counsel Jack Smith. The document relates to Smith’s efforts to prosecute former President Donald…