As school holidays approach, many Brits are feeling the stress of packing for their trips. According to a recent Censuswide study, packing is a significant pain point, with nearly a third (32%) of Brits taking time off work to pack and over a quarter (28%) describing the task as severely anxiety-inducing.
AI Assistance for Packing
To alleviate this stress, Google has introduced Gemini, an AI assistant designed to help with packing. Available on both Android and iOS, Gemini can create a personalized packing list based on the details provided by the user. The same survey highlighted that nearly a quarter (23%) of Brits tend to overpack, a problem Gemini aims to solve by streamlining the packing process to include only the essentials.
How Gemini Works
Users can input their destination, airline, and travel dates into Gemini. The AI will then generate a packing list tailored to the weather, baggage allowance, and planned activities. For example, a user might ask, “What should I pack for a two-week trip to Bodrum, flying economy on a budget airline? I need to fit my clothes, including swimwear, going-out tops, plus my liquids into my cabin bag to avoid extra charges.”
Gemini can provide tips for packing light and itemize a list of necessary clothing and other items. Additionally, Google has launched the “Gemini Packing Squad” in the UK, a team of packing experts who will tour the country to assist people in using Gemini for their holiday preparations.
Streamlining Holiday Preparation
With the help of Gemini, holidaymakers can focus more on the enjoyable aspects of their travel plans rather than the stress of packing. The AI tool is accessible via the Gemini app on Android or through the Google app on iOS. More information can be found on the official Google blog.
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