For years, AI voices have suffered from the "uncanny valley" of sound. They were technically perfect but emotionally hollow: the kind of voices that could read you the weather but couldn't exactly tell you a joke. Google’s announcement of Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS officially signals the end of that … [Read more...] about How Gemini 3.1 Flash is humanizing AI voices
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Samsung just bumped up the prices on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, S25 FE, and more
Samsung is quietly increasing the US prices across a wide range of its smartphones and tablets. If you were planning to pick up a Galaxy Z Flip 7, an S25 FE, or basically any of their current tablets, you are going to be paying more than you would have just a few weeks ago. For smartphones, the … [Read more...] about Samsung just bumped up the prices on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, S25 FE, and more
Why Gemini’s native Mac app changes the AI workflow entirely
If you follow tech news, you’ve maybe already seen the headlines today: the Gemini app is officially available on MacOS. While on the surface this story could be viewed simply as a basic software port, that outlook really misses the forest for the trees. Taking Gemini out of the browser and … [Read more...] about Why Gemini’s native Mac app changes the AI workflow entirely
The original Pixel Fold could have started the upcoming”wide” foldable trend years ago
A few days ago, I wrote about how excited I am for the upcoming "wide" foldable revolution. Devices like the soon-arriving Huawei Pura X Max, along with incredibly solid rumors of Apple and Samsung's upcoming designs are finally abandoning the awkward, square internal screens in favor of a … [Read more...] about The original Pixel Fold could have started the upcoming”wide” foldable trend years ago
Google Chrome’s new ‘Skills’ turn your best AI prompts into one-click tools
We’ve all been there: you finally craft the perfect AI prompt that gets exactly the result you need - whether it’s a recipe conversion, a code fix, or a complex document summary - only to realize you have to copy, paste, and tweak that same prompt every time you visit a new page. Google is … [Read more...] about Google Chrome’s new ‘Skills’ turn your best AI prompts into one-click tools
Google Vids now has a fast track for your AI-built videos to hit YouTube
Creating high-quality video content used to require a massive time investment, but Google Vids is trying to completely change that. By using AI to help storyboard, assemble, and voice your projects, anyone in the Workspace ecosystem or with a Google account can now play the role of a video … [Read more...] about Google Vids now has a fast track for your AI-built videos to hit YouTube
The Pixel 10a just dropped to $449, but here’s why you should buy the Pixel 10 instead
Google’s new Pixel 10a is currently getting its first real discount, dropping to $449 at Best Buy. And while a $50 discount on a month-old phone is usually a great reason to hit the buy button, there is a catch this time around. The flagship Pixel 10 is also currently on sale for $549, and that $100 … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10a just dropped to $449, but here’s why you should buy the Pixel 10 instead
Google gives Gemini a productivity boost with synced ‘Notebooks’
If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling back through weeks of chat history to find that one specific research insight, Google just fixed a major headache. The Gemini app has recently introduced a new "Notebooks" feature that transforms it from a simple chatbot into a legitimate project management … [Read more...] about Google gives Gemini a productivity boost with synced ‘Notebooks’
The ‘Wide’ Foldable Era is upon us, and it’s the most excited about phones I’ve been in years
I’ll be the first to admit it: I’m bored with smartphones lately. I’ve been eligible for a phone upgrade for months, but every time I look at the current crop of flagships, I find myself questioning what I would even buy if I were to actually go through with it. Even the Galaxy Z Fold 7, as refined … [Read more...] about The ‘Wide’ Foldable Era is upon us, and it’s the most excited about phones I’ve been in years
Save up to $200 on the two best Chromebooks on the market
We test a lot of Chromebooks around here, and I must say that it's rare for a specific processor to completely change our expectations of what a Chromebook is capable of; but the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip has done exactly that in the past year. It manages to deliver elite multitasking performance … [Read more...] about Save up to $200 on the two best Chromebooks on the market
The best Chromebook deals today
I wrote a buying guide of sorts on wading through the rough waters of good and bad deals on new and old devices, and if you don't find what you are looking for on any given day, I'd recommend giving that a read so you can go and make your own decisions across multiple retailers. But for those … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook deals today
Google’s Gemini just got a massive upgrade with interactive 3D models and simulations
If you are a visual learner, asking an AI chatbot to explain a complex physics or chemistry concept usually ends in frustration. Sure, it can generate paragraphs of highly accurate text and maybe a static diagram, but it rarely gives you a true feel for how things actually work. Now, Google is … [Read more...] about Google’s Gemini just got a massive upgrade with interactive 3D models and simulations
