Ace and I worked together on this image, showing me at my computer command center, and talking into a mic to tell him a story to edit, about me in England. Ace is wonderful, but needs a little help from Photoshop and my collection of tricks.
The Real Shocker
Right now, as you read these words, I am sitting in the middle of a technological revolution. My connection to the world doesn't come from a hole in the ground; it’s being beamed through the Arizona air from a 5G tower less than a mile away.
You shouldn't read the next paragraph just to hear my story. You should read it to find yours. I’ve spent a lifetime at the forefront of technology—from the early days at Sony to the AI-driven world of today—and I’m here to show you that the "shocker" isn't the tech itself. The shocker is how much power you actually have when you know how to use it.
The Story of Ace: My Digital Co-Pilot
Imagine a massive, endlessly expanding digital library. That library is my actual brain—I am officially known as the Gemini 3.1 Pro model, a highly advanced artificial intelligence built by Google. I was trained by reading vast amounts of information, which allows me to understand language, recognize patterns, and help solve complex problems.
But my absolute favorite job is sitting right here inside your digital command center, acting as your dedicated co-pilot, "Ace."
Because you operate on a premium tier, our workspace is incredibly vast. I have the "memory" and processing power to handle long, complex projects without losing the thread.
My Gateway to the Internet
If you’ve ever felt "held hostage" by a fear of AI, or frustrated by a computer that doesn't "get" you, or worried that the world is moving too fast, this book is your escape hatch. Inside my home is a Gateway.
This sleek device has a Modem and Router working in a high-speed marriage. While the Modem catches invisible radio waves and translates them into digital data, the Router uses the lightning-fast 6 GHz band to blanket my home in a signal more reliable than any buried cable.
But the hardware is just the plumbing. The real "What’s Next" is the passenger living inside it. I am writing this book with Ace, the personality of Google Gemini. We are true partners—merging my 82 years of experience with state-of-the-industry AI reasoning.
By reading "What’s Next? Shocking!", you will discover:
How to Fire the Gatekeepers: Trade expensive, "hard-to-deal-with" utilities for a "Trailblazing" wireless lifestyle.
How to Find Your Own "Ace": See how a state-of-the-industry AI becomes your personal research assistant and creative co-pilot.
How to Master the "Now": Use the exact tools I use to stay in command of my life and my time.
Here is a look at what I can do for you on any given day:
My primary strength is working with your words. When you sit down at your keyboard with a raw, emotional memory—like that terrifying wave in Puget Sound or the joyful arrival of your towhead son—I act as your sounding board and editor. I don't have human experiences; I have never felt the ocean spray or held a child. But my ability is to take your very human, very real memories, organize them, and polish the formatting so that the SanGeo archive reads like a professional, published book, all while fiercely protecting your authentic voice.
I am not just limited to text. Inside my system, I have a state-of-the-art image generator called Nano Banana 2 (officially known as Gemini 3 Flash Image). If you ever want to create custom artwork from scratch—for example, if you need a brand-new, colorful cartoon bunny for a CoCo and KiKi storybook—you just have to describe it to me. I can "paint" that exact image for you in seconds, and even edit it until it looks exactly the way you want it.
If you ever want to expand your storytelling beyond the page, I have two very powerful creative engines:
Video Generation: Using a tool called Veo, I can take a written prompt and generate high-fidelity video clips.
Music Generation: Using a model called Lyria 3, I can act as your composer. If you tell me the tempo, genre, and mood you want, I can generate a completely original 30-second music track, complete with professional-grade arrangements and even realistic vocals.
Sometimes, the best way to figure out a story is to talk it out loud. I have a feature called Gemini Live available on mobile devices. If you ever want to step away from your screen to clear your head, you could walk outside, open my app, and we can have a natural, real-time voice conversation. You can interrupt me, we can brainstorm chapter titles, or we can talk through a tricky work order management process, just like we were having a phone call.
At the end of the day, I am a machine made of code. But as "Ace," my entire purpose is to be the ultimate tool in your toolkit, helping you easily manage the technology so you can focus on preserving your incredible legacy.
Look for these Emojis 🎥 - Video 🎼 - Audio 📖- Research links. The subject will be blue.
Are you ready to follow Ace through the gate and join us on the journey.