If you’ve ever watched your Pixel’s signal bars suddenly drop to zero in a room where every other phone was totally fine, you already know Google has a modem problem. It has been a recurring headache since the original Tensor chip debuted in the Pixel 6, but a new FCC filing suggests the company … [Read more...] about Google might finally ditch those problematic Samsung modems in the Pixel 11 series
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Google Vids expands its AI-powerd Slides-to-Vids feature to 7 new languages
Nearly a year ago at this point, Google introduced a brilliant new workflow: the ability to automatically transform a static Google Slides presentation into a dynamic, fully-fledged video using the new Google Vids app. By leveraging Gemini AI, the tool can generate scripts, add voiceovers, insert … [Read more...] about Google Vids expands its AI-powerd Slides-to-Vids feature to 7 new languages
Google Health and Bryson DeChambeau team up to bring AI fitness insights to the new Fitbit Air
We all remember watching Bryson DeChambeau pull out his driver to take that ridiculous, aggressive line over the water on the par-5 6th hole at Bay Hill. He is famous for his raw power, but he originally earned his reputation on the PGA Tour because of his absolute obsession with analytics and … [Read more...] about Google Health and Bryson DeChambeau team up to bring AI fitness insights to the new Fitbit Air
Googlebook’s Magic Pointer app hits the Play Store with some new looks at the new laptop UI
We are still a few months out from the highly anticipated fall launch of the new Googlebook category, but Google is already actively laying the software foundation. While we wait for official hardware reveals, a brand new application has quietly surfaced on the Google Play Store. According to a … [Read more...] about Googlebook’s Magic Pointer app hits the Play Store with some new looks at the new laptop UI
The Pixel 10 Pro is $300 off right now, and it’s still my favorite small phone
After a recent incident cracked the inner screen of my Pixel 10 Pro Fold, I had to make a quick device swap. I ended up switching back to the Pixel 10 Pro, and honestly, it served as a perfect reminder of just how much I love this small but mighty phone. As I’ve said before, finally having a … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10 Pro is $300 off right now, and it’s still my favorite small phone
First firmware update for the new Google Home Speaker improves network traffic
The brand new Google Home Speaker just recently started arriving for new purchasers, but Google is pushing out its first post-launch software patch.According to a new report from 9to5Google, Google is actively rolling out a new production firmware update across its smart speaker ecosystem. While the … [Read more...] about First firmware update for the new Google Home Speaker improves network traffic
Google sets a firm August date for the final removal of Manifest V2 Chrome extensions
The long, drawn-out transition to Manifest V3 is finally reaching its absolute conclusion. For over four years, Google has been signaling the end of older Manifest V2 extensions to prioritize a more secure and performant browsing experience. Now, the final deadline is officially on the … [Read more...] about Google sets a firm August date for the final removal of Manifest V2 Chrome extensions
This week, I’ve been harshly reminded of the feature gap between Chromebook and Chromebook Plus
I’ve spent the last couple of days beginning the review process for the newly refreshed Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook - the quiet update packed with the MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of UFS storage. From a hardware perspective, it’s already an impressive little laptop for … [Read more...] about This week, I’ve been harshly reminded of the feature gap between Chromebook and Chromebook Plus
Google Photos can now use Gemini Omni to “remix” your videos
Google just announced a new feature for Google Photos called "Video Remix." It's an automated editing tool built to help you transform standard video clips into more stylized, shareable moments without needing to spend hours in a complicated editing suite. The tool lives inside the "Create" tab … [Read more...] about Google Photos can now use Gemini Omni to “remix” your videos
Why Jeep’s incredible, emotional new AI commercial is a massive milestone for Google Veo
It is a genuinely strange feeling to watch a commercial, realize you are being emotionally moved by the narrative, and then discover that absolutely none of the footage was shot with a real camera. It is even stranger when the protagonist pulling on your heartstrings is a discarded car tire. You … [Read more...] about Why Jeep’s incredible, emotional new AI commercial is a massive milestone for Google Veo
Google officially sets an August date for the Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 launch event
The summer hardware season is heating up quickly. While we usually have to wait until late August to see what Google has been cooking up for its flagship smartphone lineup, the company is accelerating its timeline once again. According to media invites sent out this morning, Google has officially … [Read more...] about Google officially sets an August date for the Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 launch event
The new Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook gets a super-affordable $249 configuration
Just a few days ago, we highlighted a quiet but significant update to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook that brought the new MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor to the table. That specific configuration paired the new silicon with a healthy 8GB of RAM and 128GB of fast UFS storage, making its current … [Read more...] about The new Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook gets a super-affordable $249 configuration
