The "Collaborate with Gemini" side panel in Google Docs is a powerful tool for writing and brainstorming. However, getting it to focus on your specific information—like a research paper or a project brief—required you to manually add each source file to the prompt field, one by one. It was a clunky … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Docs can now use your linked files as a source of truth for writing help
AI
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
NotebookLM’s chat just got a massive power boost and custom ‘Goals’ feature
Google's NotebookLM is, without a doubt, one of the most-used AI tools the company produces. It's a one-of-a-kind "thinking companion" that has fundamentally changed how users approach research. Just yesterday, Google rolled out a massive update that makes NotebookLM's chat fundamentally smarter, … [Read more...] about NotebookLM’s chat just got a massive power boost and custom ‘Goals’ feature
Gemini can now create entire Google Slides presentations for you from a simple prompt
Google is rolling out one of the most practical and powerful AI features yet: the ability to generate entire presentations directly within the Gemini app. This update leverages the "Canvas" feature in Gemini to turn a simple text prompt or an uploaded document into a full-fledged, multi-slide deck, … [Read more...] about Gemini can now create entire Google Slides presentations for you from a simple prompt
Gemini is officially coming to the Google TV Streamer this winter
When Google announced the powerful Gemini for TV AI assistant back in September, the roll-out plan was a bit vague. While it launched immediately on a high-end TCL TV series, the availability for other devices, including Google's own popular Google TV Streamer (4K), was simply listed as "later this … [Read more...] about Gemini is officially coming to the Google TV Streamer this winter
The Gemini for Home voice assistant is rolling out now in early access
The wait is finally over! Today, Google is officially beginning the early access roll-out of the new Gemini for Home voice assistant in the U.S. This is the foundational AI upgrade we've been waiting for, designed to replace the Google Assistant and make your speakers and smart displays far more … [Read more...] about The Gemini for Home voice assistant is rolling out now in early access
Google AI Studio’s new ‘vibe coding’ lets you build AI apps just by describing them
Building an AI-powered application, especially one that combines multiple cutting-edge models like Veo for video or Nano Banana for images, has traditionally required juggling different APIs, SDKs, and services – a significant barrier for many creators. Google is aiming to tear down that wall with a … [Read more...] about Google AI Studio’s new ‘vibe coding’ lets you build AI apps just by describing them
Gemini gets a huge upgrade for academics and researchers with powerful new LaTeX features
For anyone who has ever wrestled with creating documents containing complex mathematical equations, intricate tables, or precise multi-column layouts, the LaTeX document preparation system is likely a familiar (and sometimes frustrating) friend. It's the standard for high-quality academic, … [Read more...] about Gemini gets a huge upgrade for academics and researchers with powerful new LaTeX features
Get creative this Halloween with Google’s spooky AI image and video tools
Fall is here, bringing fiery leaves, pumpkin spice everything, and the perfect excuse to get a little spooky and creative. Whether you're planning a Halloween party, brainstorming costume ideas, or just want to add some festive flair to your photos, Google's suite of powerful AI tools is ready to … [Read more...] about Get creative this Halloween with Google’s spooky AI image and video tools
Google’s AI is making this year’s World Series broadcast smarter
As millions tune in to watch the drama unfold in the World Series, a powerful new player is working behind the scenes to make the broadcast more engaging and reliable than ever: Google's AI. Both FOX Sports and Major League Baseball itself are leveraging Google Cloud's AI tools to deliver real-time … [Read more...] about Google’s AI is making this year’s World Series broadcast smarter
Google Meet’s ‘Ask Gemini’ AI assistant is now rolling out to Enterprise customers
Just last month, Google began the roll-out of "Ask Gemini in Meet," a powerful, private AI assistant designed to make video calls more productive. Initially launched for Business Plus customers, this game-changing feature is now expanding its reach. According to a new post on the Workspace … [Read more...] about Google Meet’s ‘Ask Gemini’ AI assistant is now rolling out to Enterprise customers
Google’s quantum computer just achieved a massive breakthrough: ‘Verifiable Quantum Advantage’
The world of quantum computing often feels like science fiction, full of mind-bending concepts and promises of future breakthroughs. Today, Google's Quantum AI team announced a major leap that brings that future significantly closer to reality. They have demonstrated the first-ever algorithm to … [Read more...] about Google’s quantum computer just achieved a massive breakthrough: ‘Verifiable Quantum Advantage’
Google Classroom’s latest Gemini trick can automatically convert your existing rubrics
Google continues its push to embed helpful AI directly into educator workflows within Google Classroom. Following recent additions like content generation and the ability to create Read Along stories, the latest Gemini-powered feature tackles another common and often tedious task: adapting existing … [Read more...] about Google Classroom’s latest Gemini trick can automatically convert your existing rubrics
