Scout is here. Built on Google’s latest Gemini 2.5 Native Audio stack and powered by the new Gemini 3 Pro, Scout is a real-time voice assistant that understands your context—where you are, what time it is, and what you’re trying to get done. Whether you’re exploring a new neighborhood, planning your day, or just looking for a great place to eat, Scout is designed to help you move through the world with confidence, clarity, and a little bit of delight.
🌍 Grounded in Google Maps and Search for Real-World Awareness
Scout’s biggest leap forward is its deep integration with Google Maps and Google Search, transforming it from a conversational assistant into a truly grounded, real-world guide.
- Live GPS coordinates now flow directly into each session, allowing Scout to understand what “nearby” actually means.
- Instead of generic venue lists, Scout receives official Google Places data—including names, IDs, map URLs, and photo references.
- When Scout says “there’s a cinema 400 meters away,” you’ll see the real place, with a dynamic card that includes a photo, distance, and a “Directions” button that opens Google Maps.
- On the knowledge side, Scout uses Google Search Grounding to answer time-sensitive questions with fresh, cited results. Whether you’re asking for opening hours, product prices, or who runs a business, Scout constructs focused queries and synthesizes accurate answers—no guesswork, no hallucinations.
📬 Communication and Time Awareness That Just Works
Scout now supports real-world communication tools. Say:
- “Send this to my WhatsApp” → Scout drafts a message and shows a Click-to-Send card with a wa.me link.
- “Email this to myself” → You get a mailto: link, ready to go.
This respects browser security (Scout won’t send messages silently) while compressing the organize → format → share flow into a single voice interaction. Soft interruptions allow you to jump in at any time.
And thanks to a new local time tool, Scout can now answer “What time is it here?” with real data from your device context.
✨ Perks That Make Scout Feel Real
🔊 Louder, Clearer Voice Output
To make Scout’s voice truly usable on real-world devices, we’ve added a dedicated GainNode to its audio pipeline. This boosts output volume by ~4x before reaching your speakers, solving the “too quiet” issue on many phones and laptops—without changing the voice itself.
🫧 An Orb That Feels Alive
Scout’s Orb Visualizer has been completely rebuilt. It’s no longer just decorative—it’s expressive. Scout now tracks a simple mood state and reflects it visually in real time:
- Neutral → Calm horizontal eyes and a small mouth
- Listening → Wide teal eyes when you speak
- Thinking → Face disappears, replaced by bouncing dots in an amber pulse
- Happy/Speaking → Smiling chevrons and a bouncy pink-purple blob
This turns the orb into a readable emotional channel, giving you instant feedback on what Scout is doing and feeling.
🚀 Try the New Scout
Scout is more than a voice—it’s a presence. With real-time awareness, expressive visuals, and the intelligence of Gemini 3 Pro behind every word, Scout is ready to help you navigate your day, your city, and your curiosity.
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